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Trail and Recreational Riding

Trail Maintenance for Horseback Riders

A favorite pastime of horse enthusiasts everywhere is trail riding. After all, what could be better than taking your horse…

8 years ago


What to do if Your Horse Gets Loose

Running Horse by photophilde on flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 It’s every horse owner’s worst nightmare: Your horse has gotten away from…

8 years ago

Negotiate Gates on Horseback

  It seems so simple to reach over and unlatch a gate from the saddle—far easier than having to dismount.…

8 years ago

In Defense of Whining

  It got dark really fast in the woods that day. A million leaves overhead danced and shook in an…

8 years ago

Finding Horse-Friendly Trails

  If you’re itching to get out of the ring this summer, locating a local, equine-friendly park should be on…

8 years ago

Gallery: Your Favorite Trails

Stuck at work? Tired of sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen? We totally get it—we’d rather be…

8 years ago

Fit Rider: Healthy Eating on the Trail

Riding your horse is a workout. We’ve been exploring ways to get physically fit for riding in the Fit Rider…

8 years ago

Have Horse, Will Travel

My gelding, Corazon, spent the majority of yesterday morning tied to the fence, which for reasons I’ll explain more in…

9 years ago

Take Your Dog on Trail Rides

When I look back over my life with horses, I can honestly say my happiest riding days were the ones…

9 years ago

Competition on the Trail

When I advocate for cross-training arena horses on varied terrain, I often advise students to stay committed by setting a…

9 years ago