I’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible, knife on them when they’re around stock. The knife is not just to cut baling twine, slice bacon, … Continue Reading »
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A Guide to Maps for Trail Riders
A Guide to Maps for Trail Riders – What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own When I first ventured out of the arena … Continue Reading »
Horse Riding in the Time of Covid-19
Horse Riding in the Time of Covid-19 The TrailMeister community of equine trail riders and horse campers is important. During these uncertain and trying times, we want to help take … Continue Reading »
Peace in a Pandemic
Last week, while I was working with my mules, Wall Street plummeted into a bear market, colleges across the nation sent their students home, and my beloved annual rendezvous with … Continue Reading »
A Guide to Responsible Trail Use
Responsible Trail Use – A Guide for Horsemen What you should know about responsible trail use through appropriate outdoors etiquette and ethics. If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to … Continue Reading »
Installing a roof vent – The first cut is the hardest!
Installing a Roof Vent – The first cut is the hardest! One of the least sexy but most important additions to our horse trailer LQ build was the powered roof … Continue Reading »
Why Learn 1st Aid
Why Learn 1st Aid We talk to great lengths about how to provide care for our horses and mules in case a ride becomes “eventful”. But we all too often … Continue Reading »
Your First Aid Kit
Your First Aid Kit Are you prepared to be a vet long enough to manage a minor injury or stabilize a more serious wound? In such situations a well-stocked and … Continue Reading »
Be Your Own Meteorologist – Clouds and the Science Behind Weather Proverbs
Be Your Own Meteorologist – Clouds and the Science Behind Weather Proverbs Some days, it seems like the weather has gone crazy. It often feels like it’s hard to predict … Continue Reading »
More than North – Understanding Your Compass
More than North – Understanding Your Compass Modern GPS technology is very useful. However, it’s far from foolproof. And consider this. What if your GPS breaks? How will you find … Continue Reading »