In between expos lately, I’ve been reading biographies of famous explorers. History remembers Ernest Shackleton as one of the greats. His name conjures images of ice, hunger, hardship, and hanging on when … Continue Reading »
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Crooked Frames Still Hold Good Memories
I’ve got a picture on my wall that leans a little. Not enough that anyone else would notice, but enough that I do. Every time I walk past it, there’s … Continue Reading »
You’re Always Teaching Something
Horsemanship Fundamentals for Trail Riders Quiet Work After the Clinics I spent some time working with Ruger and the Bean after getting back from leading clinics in Kansas. Nothing flashy. … Continue Reading »
Horse Trailer Brakes: Going Is Optional. Stopping Is Not.
Going is good.Stopping is better. Trailer brakes are required by law in most states. They should be required everywhere, regardless of trailer size or how many horses you haul. This … Continue Reading »
The Halter: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Horse or Mule
A TrailMeister Column – With Field-Tested Wisdom for Safer, More Confident Trail Riding For something as old as horsemanship itself, you’d think the humble halter would be simple. You’d think … Continue Reading »
November 2025 Newsletter
Ride Often — Ride Safe — Ride with TrailMeister View in browser TRAILS · TIPS · VIDEOS · REVIEWS · KNOTS TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL RIDING RESOURCE Feature Blankets, … Continue Reading »
Blankets, Barns, and Bales: Winter Wisdom for Horses and Mules
It’s November, and the days are getting shorter. The air has a damp, bone-deep chill that seeps in before the first real snow. As I write this, the thermometer hovers … Continue Reading »
Newsletter mid October 2025
Ride Often — Ride Safe — Ride with TrailMeister View in browser TRAILS – TIPS – VIDEOS – REVIEWS – KNOTS TRAILMEISTER IS YOUR EQUINE TRAIL RIDING RESOURCE Feature Lead … Continue Reading »
The Ride Begins Before You Saddle Up: Planning Your Next Horse Camping Trip
“A solid plan doesn’t make a trip predictable; it makes it possible.” Every great horse-camping trip begins long before you tighten the cinch. It starts with maps spread out, coffee … Continue Reading »
Sharing the Trail: Safety with Hikers, Bicyclists, and Others
One truth is constant: we do not have the trails to ourselves. Riders, hikers, bicyclists, runners, and wildlife watchers all share the same spaces, and how we handle encounters can … Continue Reading »