Ed Haefliger called me out of the blue in 2009, shortly after I started writing a monthly column on trail riding and camping with horses. I was still finding my … Continue Reading »
From Hesitant to Happy Camper: A Guide to Your First Horse Camping Trip
Overcoming Your Fears of First-Time Trailhead Horse Camping I vividly remember my first time horse camping. It was a great time—we survived, the horses survived—but looking back, I was as … Continue Reading »
Sawdust and Saddles: Lessons from Lumber and Horses
Few things ground me like the smell of freshly planed wood or a sun-warmed saddle. Both promise hard work and quiet satisfaction. Each time I smooth a piece of raw … Continue Reading »
Chasing the Milky Way: Lessons in Wilderness and Light
Early August – 2:30 am Damn it – What am I doing wrong? I muttered to myself. Camera controls glowed as I struggled to adjust the settings to capture the … Continue Reading »
Looking Back on Fake Perfection – and Water Crossings
After the 2020 election, I did what every sane person should do: clear out negativity. I removed the folks on both the left and the right who were singularly obsessed … Continue Reading »
The Shared Responsibility of Everyone on Board
Flying from clinic to clinic, I spend more time in the air than I’d like to admit. This past weekend, as I settled into my seat and watched the pre-flight … Continue Reading »
Mister Rogers Was a Mule Man?
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Mr. … Continue Reading »
Fancy Stuff
All That Fancy Stuff I recently read one of Ty Evans’ reflections on training and the standards we should aim for with our animals. a sentiment he often hears is … Continue Reading »
November 2024 Newsletter
TrailMeister getting you ready for equine adventures. Ride Often – Ride Safe – Ride with TrailMeister TRAILS – TIPS – VIDEOS – REVIEWS – KNOTS TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL … Continue Reading »
Camping with Horses, and Mules
The mornings are crisp with frost, and my favorite trails are hidden under a carpet of golden leaves. As I pack away the gear for winter, I can’t help but think about … Continue Reading »