If you use your horses and mules to pack or frequently venture into the back country and beyond the reassuring safety of the trailhead you probably already have a working … Continue Reading »
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Buckle-less Chain Hobbles by K&S Saddlery
These custom made hobbles boast a unique and very effective closure system that eliminates any fumbling with buckles, a welcome feature on cold and wet mornings. The benefits of this … Continue Reading »
Buckle-less Hobbles by Outfitters Pack Station
These quality crafted hobbles boast a unique and very effective buckle-less closure system that eliminates any awkward fumbling with buckles, a welcome feature on cold and wet mornings. The benefits of … Continue Reading »
Lined Chain Hobbles
Just like the superb heavy duty tree saver straps that Chris also makes, these hobbles exude a sense of ruggedness and readiness for whatever you or your horse can throw them. Indeed, … Continue Reading »
Tree Saver Straps
You may mistakenly think, as we first did, that tree saver straps are all the same. After all it’s a length of webbing that distributes pressure to protect a tree’s … Continue Reading »
Fear in the Saddle – June 2014
Greetings, I was originally going to write about low impact horse camping techniques for this month’s column. After all it’s June and we’re starting to head out to the trails and … Continue Reading »
Newsletter June, 2014
We spend all winter dreaming of the bluebird sky days of summer. Well, those days are finally here and TrailMeister is here to help you find accurate information on where … Continue Reading »
Trailers and the Trail Rider – May 2014
This month’s column started as the first robins appeared and my daydreaming about high desert rides amongst spring flowers and blooming cacti at Burke Lake in Washington’s high dessert was … Continue Reading »
First Aid Kits
By acknowledging that accidents can happen we can prepare ourselves for how to handle them. But what are the must have items that you should make sure to have on … Continue Reading »
Top Trail Picks from the TrailMeister in IL, OR, VA, TrailBlazer May 2014
Wilderness Areas in Illinois, Oregon, and Virginia For many people wilderness conjures up images of America’s western states. While it’s certainly true that the majority of wilderness areas are located … Continue Reading »