On the Trail with the TrailMeister Greetings and salutations, it’s a privilege to be able to share my trail musings and thoughts with you in this new BCHA newsletter column, … Continue Reading »
Trailer Eyes
I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only trail rider that wonders what is happening in the trailer behind me as I roll down the road to the next trailhead. … Continue Reading »
TrailMeister Trail Picks – June 2014
It’s hard to believe that we’re already six months through the year. Time does fly, especially when you’re riding in a wilderness area! One of my favorite things about the … Continue Reading »
BioLite CampStove – Horse Camp Tested
The humble camp stove – essential for the first cup of coffee in the morning. There’s a new option in town with the BioLite CampStove and it’s got a little … Continue Reading »
What a Horse Sees
Here’s a great resource on sharing trails with horses, mountain bikers, and hikers: “What a Horse Sees!” – a short film illustrating safe ways of passing horse and rider on … Continue Reading »
In the Company of Giants
I recently had the privilege of being asked to speak at the 27th annual Klamath Falls Wilderness Skills Clinic hosted by the High Desert Trail Riders chapter of the Back … Continue Reading »
Are You a High Performance Trail Rider?
Are You a High Performance Trail Rider? As published in the July 2014 issue of The Northwest Horse Source. As a trail rider you are a high performance rider and … Continue Reading »
July 2014 Newsletter
It’s hard to believe that we’re already into the seventh month of the year. There’s so little time and so many trails to ride before (shudder) the snow starts to fly again! Where are … Continue Reading »
Keeping the Horse Rider Cool
Your horse or mule isn’t the only one at risk of heat stroke or dehydration. Riders must take precautions to prevent overheating in summer months. Dehydration can cause dizziness, headaches … Continue Reading »
Treating Heat Stress and Dehydration in Horses and Mules
After learning about the importance of conditioning in preventing and how to identify heat issues it’s time to learn about what kind of treatment you can give your horse or … Continue Reading »