My Solar Power System for Horse Trailers When we started planning the Trailer Project one of the very first things that we looked into was a solar power system. The … Continue Reading »
Essentials of Trail Riding
The Essentials of Trail Riding – Back in the early 1930’s a group of mountaineers in the Pacific Northwest created the 10 Essentials; a list of items intended to: To … Continue Reading »
Why Icelandic Horse?
Why Icelandic Horses? The Virtues of the Icelandic Horse make for a Superb Trail Horse or Mule. As Published in the February 2020 issue of The Northwest Horse Source I’ve … Continue Reading »
Understanding Topo Maps
You probably already know that a compass and a paper map are part of the Ten Essentials. Understanding topo maps (short for topographic map) is every bit as essential. Your map … Continue Reading »
February 2020 Newsletter
TRAILS – TIPS – VIDEOS – REVIEWS – KNOTS TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL RIDING RESOURCE 23 Items that belong in every 1st Aid Kit Day Riding in Maryland! … Continue Reading »
Installing a Powered Roof Vent
Installing a Powered 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 … 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 »