A TrailMeister Column – With Field-Tested Wisdom for Safer, More Confident Trail Riding For something as old as horsemanship itself, you’d think the humble halter would be simple. You’d think … Continue Reading »

Ride Often — Ride Safe — Ride with TrailMeister View in browser TRAILS · TIPS · VIDEOS · REVIEWS · KNOTS TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL RIDING RESOURCE Feature Blankets, … Continue Reading »

It’s November, and the days are getting shorter. The air has a damp, bone-deep chill that seeps in before the first real snow. As I write this, the thermometer hovers … Continue Reading »

“A solid plan doesn’t make a trip predictable; it makes it possible.” Every great horse-camping trip begins long before you tighten the cinch. It starts with maps spread out, coffee … Continue Reading »

One truth is constant: we do not have the trails to ourselves. Riders, hikers, bicyclists, runners, and wildlife watchers all share the same spaces, and how we handle encounters can … Continue Reading »

TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL RIDING RESOURCE Feature Winter’s on the Way: 10 Essential Prep Tasks Winter doesn’t sneak up on us, but it can feel that way when the … Continue Reading »

Winter doesn’t sneak up on us, but it sure can feel like it when the first hard freeze hits. Horses don’t care if the hydrant is frozen or the tractor … Continue Reading »

TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL RIDING RESOURCE Feature Mr. Rogers Was a Mule Man? Everyone’s favorite neighbor had a soft spot for long ears. Learn what Fred Rogers can teach … Continue Reading »

A boss instills fear. A leader inspires confidence.A boss assigns blame. A leader takes responsibility.A boss controls. A leader empowers. Those words have rung true across every chapter of my … Continue Reading »