Tips

Why Icelandic Horses? I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Without fail the … Continue Reading »

You probably already know that a compass and a paper map are part of the Ten Essentials. Understanding contour lines and learning to interpret that paper topo map (short for topographic … Continue Reading »

Understanding Contour Lines and Topo Maps You probably already know that a compass and a paper map are part of the Ten Essentials. Learning to interpret that paper topo map (short … Continue Reading »

PREPARING A TRUCK FOR TOWING – Setting up a new truck for safe horse trailer towing I got a new to me truck! She’s a 2019 Ford F450, diesel, 4×4 … Continue Reading »

ODE TO TRAIL WORKERS Many guidebooks, most maps, and the entire www.TrailMeister website are devoted to a series of squiggly lines. We study those streaks of ink, dream of being … Continue Reading »

Using Your Phone as a GPS There’s one item that nearly everyone has on them most of the time. That same device in your pocket also happens to be an … Continue Reading »

Camping Without a Pack Horse – Smart and Savvy Tips for Solo Camping in the Backcountry Going on an overnight camping trip with just your trail horse is simple with … Continue Reading »

Latigo or Billets? I get a lot of questions about why I don’t use off billets, preferring instead to hang latigos on all four sides of my saddle. That is … Continue Reading »

When the Phone Says “No Service” When you’re out in the wild and need to call for help, don’t be surprised if your cellphone reads “No Service.” Losing your cell … Continue Reading »

DIY Camp Kitchen Boxes Morning coffee is the highlight of my day. But I don’t want the odors of breakfast to linger in the LQ. I needed a space to … Continue Reading »