As Published in the September, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. The Fear Factor Greetings, I was originally going to write about low impact horse camping techniques for this … Continue Reading »
Ghost Riders on the Trail – A Leave No Trace (LNT) Primer for Trail Riders
As Published in the October, 2010, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. You’re only riding your horse to and from your trailer or camp spot, and LNT just applies to … Continue Reading »
DIY Horse Trailer Checks – NWHS May 2011
Trailers and the Trail Rider – DIY Horse Trailer Checks As Published in the May, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. This month’s column started as the first robins appeared … Continue Reading »
Compass Usage for Trail Riders
As Published in the March, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. Compass Usage for Trail Riders With backcountry access limited in the winter months, now is a perfect opportunity … Continue Reading »
Reduce Trailering Stress – Keep Your Cool When Traveling With Horses
As Published in the July, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. Summer is officially here, and in spite of high fuel prices, trail riders are hitting the highways in … Continue Reading »
Gear Up – Wet Weather Doesn’t Have to Dampen Your Enthusiasm for Trail Riding
Gear Up – Wet Weather Doesn’t Have to Dampen Your Enthusiasm For Trail Riding As Published in the January, 2011, issue of The Northwest Horse Source. Summer’s bluebird skies and bright … Continue Reading »
How to Set Up a Highline When Camping with Horses and Mules
Setting Up a Highline For Safety and Ease of Use Your animals are important. If they wander away you’ll have a heavy load, and a long walk to look forward … Continue Reading »
Winter Riding Tips – Dec 2013
As published in the December 2013 issue of Western Mule Magazine For many of us there isn’t much motivation to get out and ride in the wintertime. Dealing with the … Continue Reading »
Equipment for the Trail Rider -Dec 2013
Trail Tack – Equipment for the Trail Rider As published in the December 2013 edition of West Coast Horsemen Magazine There’s so much equipment that can be used for trail … Continue Reading »
Confessions of a Trail Rider and Aspiring packer – I have so much to learn
Confessions of a trail rider and aspiring packer – I have so much to learn As published in the November – December 2013, issue of The Trailhead News. What a … Continue Reading »