Da Brim is Da Bomb – Riding helmets are great tools for preventing traumatic injury but for relief from harsh glare or nasty sunburns on the back of your neck … Continue Reading »
What is Certified Weed Free Feed? And Why does it Matter?
As published in the July 2014 edition of West Coast Horsemen You’ve most likely heard the terms “weed free feed” or “certified weed free forage”. In a growing number of … Continue Reading »
Knots vs. Hardware
Amongst horse riders and especially horse campers, both of the trailhead and backcountry persuasions, one topic consistently sparks debate: ropework or gadgets? Are you a Knot Purist who sees hardware … Continue Reading »
The Swinging Life – Hammocking
When riding the backcountry across remote mountain ridges and miles of seemingly untouched terrain, being comfortable is one of your top priorities. A good nights sleep can make the difference … Continue Reading »
Rawhide Gear Horn Bags
Every once in a while we find something exceptional. Today it’s happened again with the Rawhide Gear horn bag. For carrying everything from the ten essentials to the camera that … Continue Reading »
BCHA July 2014 Newsletter
On the Trail with the TrailMeister Greetings and salutations, it’s a privilege to be able to share my trail musings and thoughts with you in this new BCHA newsletter column, … Continue Reading »
Trailer Eyes
I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only trail rider that wonders what is happening in the trailer behind me as I roll down the road to the next trailhead. … Continue Reading »
TrailMeister Trail Picks – June 2014
It’s hard to believe that we’re already six months through the year. Time does fly, especially when you’re riding in a wilderness area! One of my favorite things about the … Continue Reading »
BioLite CampStove – Horse Camp Tested
The humble camp stove – essential for the first cup of coffee in the morning. Â There’s a new option in town with the BioLite CampStove and it’s got a little … Continue Reading »
What a Horse Sees
Here’s a great resource on sharing trails with horses, mountain bikers, and hikers: “What a Horse Sees!” – a short film illustrating safe ways of passing horse and rider on … Continue Reading »