March Musings
Here in Spokane we’ve had a few days hit nearly 60 degrees already. Most of the snow has already melted away. It’s time to give the trailer a good going over and ride! If it weren’t snowing at the moment. That’s March. Mild spring weather broken up with the last bits of winter.
Fortunately for me I’ve been able to escape to warmer climates over the past few months. The warm and sunny weather at the Pomona Horse Expo in southern CA and at the Southern Equine Expo in TN was fabulous.
Speaking of TrailMeister clinics. Two of the most common questions I hear during my expo talks are:
#1 – Do you worry about bears on the trail? NO – Bees scare me so much more than large furry critters – Here’s much more on why bears are not at the top of my fear list.
#2 – How is TrailMeister free? – The content that you enjoy and rely on is free thanks to our advertisers. Many suppliers of goods and services use TrailMeister to connect to active and avid trail riders and horse owners.
I’m picky about which companies I choose to work with. I have to be able to look in the mirror and know that the companies I’m connecting you with are going to supply you with worthwhile products and services.
One company that I enjoy working with is Horse Lovers Outlet. Not only do they help keep the servers up, they have excellent equipment for horse owners, exceptional customer service, and for TrailMeister readers this month they are having a sale.
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Trail Miles CONTEST!!!
The Trail Challenge Contest is going well with riders from across the country uploading GPS files from their rides!
This quarter’s top three riders so far are:
SaddlebredForever – 177 miles
Nailss – 115 miles
Mumadayo – 65 miles
The TrailMeister Trail Challenge is a great way for you to win valuable prizes while doing what you love – Trail Riding! Simply log your rides on TrailMeister and you’ll be entered to win prizes valued at over $1,000! Learn more about the contest.. Continue Reading »
Featured Review – Da Brim Helmet Visor
Riding helmets are good things but they’re not perfect. The harsh glare on a sunny day can be blinding. Enter the Da Brim and relief. Continue Reading »
Featured Trail – Midwest Trail Ride
Midwest Trail Ride in IN has it all. 100’s of miles of excellent trails to enjoy. Full service hook-ups campsites, cabins, a dining hall, and even clean stalls for nearly 400 happy horses. Well marked trails with breath taking views round out a wonderful experience. Continue Reading »
Riders Route of the Month
TrailMeister reader nailss from North Carolina has submitted several excellent horse riding routes from the Anita Alta Horse Camp area near Lenoir NC.
nailss uploaded the GPS files from his rides at Anita Alta and it looks like a fabulous place to to venture on horseback! Many thanks nailss!
Have you uploaded your rides? Every trail area has a Rider Routes tab where you can upload, download, print and share your favorite ride.
Need more reasons to upload your routes? Check out the TrailMeister Trail Challenge!
Featured Article of the Month
West Coast Horsemen magazine, March 2016 issue – If and when an “eventful ride” occurs, I want to have nearby all the essentials required to stay alive. For me nearby means either on my person, in pockets or on my belt, or in my pommel bags. This is what and WHY I carry in case I’m forced to endure a long cold night on the trail. Continue Reading »
March Events
There are a lot of horsey events on the calendar for March! From Expos to Rendezvous to organized rides and TrailMeister Clinics!
MAR 12 – WAMCO ride at Danville Georgetown
MAR 18 – BCHW Rendezvous
MAR 18 – BCHC Rendezvous
MAR 18 – Northwest Horse Fair and Expo
MAR 26 – TrailMeister Clinic, Spokane WA
Click here for the full Event Calendar.
Have an event that you’d like to share? Click on the Submit Event button and get the word out.