Being Happy When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned On the trail, in camp, and in life, expectations often obscure reality. Expectations often become the anchors for how we evaluate opportunities … Continue Reading »
Tips
What to look for in water bottles
What to look for in water bottles While water bottles might not be as exciting as searching for the new saddle you’ve been lusting after, the choice is still an … Continue Reading »
How to Choose Bear Canisters
How to Choose Bear Canisters All recreation areas have their own regulations for how to store your food, and bear canisters are increasingly required across the nation. Picking the best … Continue Reading »
Hay Nets
A TrailMeister Tip on Hay Nets I got an email asking how I feed my critters. I use hay nets. I like to stretch my animal’s meals out as long … Continue Reading »
Why Hay Test
Why Test Hay Hay may smell fresh and look clean but that’s not the whole story. How do you know if your hay is right for your animals? You already … Continue Reading »
A Better Highline for Horse Camping
A Better Highline for Horse Camping. Way back in 2009 I created a highline how to video for horse campers. It’s been pretty popular and I hope it’s been helpful. … Continue Reading »
DIY LQ HORSE TRAILER
OUR DIY LQ HORSE TRAILER I’ve been really surprised with how many people want to see the LQ trailer we put together and how it works because well she’s kind … Continue Reading »
Halters for Horses and Mules
Horse Halters – How and why! If you’ve got a horse, or a mule, you have a halter. It may be plain, fancy, or have special uses, but you’ve got … Continue Reading »
Getting Ready for Winter
Getting Ready for Winter doesn’t have to be a rush and a hassle. We use the time change as our cue to wrap up winter preparations. Here’s our main list … Continue Reading »
Tips for Your Backcountry Trip
5 Tips for Your Backcountry Trip Riding and camping in the backcountry is the ultimate way to experience less traveled wilderness. When you’re exploring new areas, it pays to be … Continue Reading »