You may mistakenly think, as we first did, that tree saver straps are all the same. After all it’s a length of webbing that distributes pressure to protect a tree’s … Continue Reading »
Fear in the Saddle – June 2014
Greetings, I was originally going to write about low impact horse camping techniques for this month’s column. After all it’s June and we’re starting to head out to the trails and … Continue Reading »
Newsletter June, 2014
We spend all winter dreaming of the bluebird sky days of summer. Well, those days are finally here and TrailMeister is here to help you find accurate information on where … Continue Reading »
Trailers and the Trail Rider – May 2014
This month’s column started as the first robins appeared and my daydreaming about high desert rides amongst spring flowers and blooming cacti at Burke Lake in Washington’s high dessert was … Continue Reading »
First Aid Kits
By acknowledging that accidents can happen we can prepare ourselves for how to handle them. But what are the must have items that you should make sure to have on … Continue Reading »
Top Trail Picks from the TrailMeister in IL, OR, VA, TrailBlazer May 2014
Wilderness Areas in Illinois, Oregon, and Virginia For many people wilderness conjures up images of America’s western states. While it’s certainly true that the majority of wilderness areas are located … Continue Reading »
Bemco Backpacker Oven – With Video
For many horse folk, the eating part of camping is almost as important as the riding and camping part of the equation. The Bemco “Horse Camper” Oven will help with … Continue Reading »
Trail Survival Challenge, Wilderness Riding – TrailBlazer April 2014
Survival Series Episode IV – Wilderness Riding 2014 is the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act and many of us are aching to explore some the of 757 Wilderness areas … Continue Reading »
Camp Smoke at Twilight- Good News for Horse Riders in Washington
Camp Smoke at Twilight- Good News for Horse Riders in Washington As published in the March – April 2013, issue of The Trailhead News. A new season of prime riding … Continue Reading »
Dogs, Horses, and Trails – Northwest Horse Source, March 2014
Roy Rogers had Bullet, Big Jake had Dog, Jake Lonergan had Dart, and I have Abby. Not only are dogs faithful companions to movie cowboys, and me, they’re also … Continue Reading »