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 »
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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 »
Trailering the Trail Horse: A Guide
With summer upon us, trail riders are eager to hit the trails. For many of us, this means loading the horses and mules and hauling them to trailheads and horse … Continue Reading »
Too Hot to Ride?
It’s going to be warm today. A temperature of 92 degrees, 89% humidity, and a dew point of 68 degrees. We’re in for a hot and sticky day. Tomorrow will … Continue Reading »
Thriving or Surviving?
Are we thriving or simply surviving while trail riding or camping with our horses? The differences between thriving and just surviving, whether on the trail or in camp, often boil … Continue Reading »