When you’re towing major equipment such as a horse trailer you need the right setup to get the job done. With a gooseneck style trailer that means my old rear … Continue Reading »
Tips
How To Clean a Horse’s Hoof
New to horses? Want perhaps a better way to clean a horse’s hoof? These step-by-step instructions will help you to safely clean and pick up a horse’s hoof. We recently … Continue Reading »
Air Bags for Safe Towing
Today, we’ll be discussing why I added air bags to my truck to more safely haul my horse trailers. Welcome to the start of a new series for horse owners … Continue Reading »
10 Items to check BEFORE you tow a trailer
10 Items to check BEFORE you haul a trailer Is your tow vehicle up to the challenge of pulling a trailer filled with your trail partners? Here’s 10 things to … Continue Reading »
Mule Misconceptions
Mule Misconceptions and Muling Through Central Oregon I recently had the opportunity to camp and ride with two of the most enthusiastic mule ambassadors that I’ve ever met. Joe and … Continue Reading »
Cleaning your saddle pad
Cleaning your saddle pad Saddle pads get dirty, really dirty, really quickly. Sweat and dirt happen when we ride and it’s up to us to stay on top of the … Continue Reading »
Taking pictures in dangerous places
Taking Pictures in Dangerous Places I recently received a private message on facebook about taking pictures while in dangerous places. The sender said that she had seen accidents firsthand and … Continue Reading »
Leaves of Three, Let it be – Poison Ivy
Leaves of three – Let it be Poison Ivy: Spotting the threat and treating the rash. Summer and fall is prime horse and mule camping season. But beware what you … Continue Reading »
Trail Ride Itinerary
Creating a trail ride plan and leaving it with friends or family is a safety basic, and a good habit to cultivate. It prevents unnecessary anxiety and, in an emergency, … Continue Reading »
Five Tools That I Use Constantly
Five Tools That I Use Constantly We all have items that we regularly turn to. Our “favorite stuff” if you will. As I’m reflecting on what bits and bobs I … Continue Reading »