My books grew out of those experiences.

They’re written for ordinary horse and mule owners who want practical information they can actually use. You won’t find much theory for theory’s sake. Instead, you’ll find lessons from the trail, the barn, the shop, and the highway, explained in plain English and with enough humor to keep things interesting.

Whether you’re planning your first horse camping trip, learning to tie your own mohair cinch, looking for a little wisdom from the saddle, or trying to make sure your horse trailer stops when you need it to, there’s a book here for you.

Trail riding and horse camping should be enjoyable, but there’s a lot to know once you leave the arena behind.

The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping brings together the practical skills I’ve learned through decades of riding, camping, packing, teaching, and exploring public lands with horses and mules.

From choosing gear and preparing for a trip to navigating trails, setting up camp, dealing with emergencies, and becoming a better trail partner for your horse, this book is designed to help you travel with more confidence.

It’s not about having the fanciest equipment or knowing everything before you leave home. It’s about being prepared enough to enjoy the ride.

I started making cinches because I couldn’t find what I needed for my own animals. That eventually led to years of experimenting, teaching clinics, building looms, and helping other horse and mule owners discover that making their own tack isn’t nearly as intimidating as it looks.

It’s a Cinch! walks you through the process of creating your own mohair cinches and girths, step by step.

Whether you want a better-fitting cinch, enjoy working with your hands, or simply like the idea of riding with something you made yourself, this book will help you get started.

Fair warning: making one cinch has a tendency to lead to another.

Horses and mules have a remarkable way of teaching us things we didn’t realize we needed to learn.

Daily Wisdom from the Saddle is a collection of 365 short thoughts inspired by horses, trails, horsemanship, and life. Some are practical. Some are reflective. Some may make you smile. And a few might follow you around for the rest of the day.

You don’t have to read it from beginning to end. Open it to today’s date, turn to a random page, or keep it somewhere handy for those days when a little perspective would be useful.

Because sometimes the best lessons from the barn have very little to do with horses.

We spend enormous amounts of time thinking about our horses’ health, training, tack, and comfort. Then we load them into a metal box, hook it to a truck, and head down the highway.

That’s worth understanding.

Going Is Optional. Stopping Is Not. takes the mystery out of horse trailers and towing. It explains the systems that matter in plain English, from tow vehicles, payload, tongue weight, hitches, tires, brakes, bearings, floors, suspension, and electrical systems to inspections, maintenance, roadside problems, and the decisions we make before pulling onto the highway.

You don’t have to become a mechanic. You do need to know enough to recognize when something isn’t right.

The goal isn’t to make you afraid to haul your horse.

The goal is boring trips.