The ABC’s of Trail Riding and Camping with Mules A is for Animals – Hearing the high pitched bugle of a mountain canary, seeing the white specs of mountain goats … Continue Reading »
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Trail Snacking – Western Mule, Nov 2013
Trail Snacking and Reforming the Monster I Created A great trail ride on a summer or fall day; heading out to the nearest trailhead, letting the sun warm you, and … Continue Reading »
Blanketing Your Horse or Mule – Western Mule, Jan 2014
Blanketing your Horse and Mule As I write this it’s twenty nine degrees and snowing. While I’m inside snug and cozy by the fire the beasts are outside with … Continue Reading »
The Right Horse for the Trail Rider – Jan 2014
The Right Horse for the Trail Rider It’s a brand new year and maybe time for a fresh start on the trail with a new companion. I’m often asked “What … Continue Reading »
Can Any Horse be a Trail Horse? – Northwest Horse Source, Jan 2014
What makes a Good Trail Horse? As Published in The Northwest Horse Source – January 2014 A good trail horse. What defines that mystical beast? Plato and Descartes might have … Continue Reading »
Great Gifts for the Trail Rider – Nov 2013
Holiday Shopping for the Equestrian As Published on The Northwest Horse Source November 2013 edition It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re like me … Continue Reading »
Map Reading for Horse Riders- TrailBlazer , July 2011
The Art of Map Reading – Visualizing Terrain Beyond the Lines and Colors. Are you ready and confident in your ability to find your way safely through the mountains … Continue Reading »
The Fear Factor – The Northwest Horse Source, Sept. 2011
As Published in the September, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. The Fear Factor Greetings, I was originally going to write about low impact horse camping techniques for this … Continue Reading »
Ghost Riders on the Trail – A Leave No Trace (LNT) Primer for Trail Riders
As Published in the October, 2010, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. You’re only riding your horse to and from your trailer or camp spot, and LNT just applies to … Continue Reading »
DIY Horse Trailer Checks – NWHS May 2011
Trailers and the Trail Rider – DIY Horse Trailer Checks As Published in the May, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. This month’s column started as the first robins appeared … Continue Reading »