If you spend a lot of time riding your favorite horse in an arena, you should go on a trail ride every once in a while. Horses get bored and rank going round and round in circles, and they...
In the April 2013 issue of Horse Illustrated, Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) instructor Teddy Franke explains how to keep your horse from taking off on the trail on the way back to the barn.
"If you find yourself in a...
A good trail horse must be able to accept unexpected noises and objects around them. In the February 2012 issue of Horse Illustrated, trainer Charles Wilhelm explains his method for desensitizing horses to dragging objects. In this video, Wilhelm...
Before you head out for a long day of trail riding, make sure your tack is properly adjusted. Improperly fitting tack can lead to sores that keep your horse out of work for weeks, and tack that is weak...
Trail riding is one of the most enjoyable equine activities, and riding with friends makes it even more wonderful. It’s also much safer to ride with a friend than to ride alone.
If you board your horse, you have probably...
Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn., has been a destination for outdoor enthusiasts since the 1930s. Throughout the park, miles of bridle trails are reserved for equestrians. Another trail network is reserved for walkers, hikers and bicyclists. Recently, non-equestrians...
The loss of land for public use directly affects equestrians when farmland once used to grow hay and raise horses is sold for residential subdivision development. But private land transfers also impact equestrians in other ways, says Charlotte Harris,...
Before you start riding your horse regularly on the trails in a group setting, evaluate his personality and abilities. Ask yourself these questions:
Does my horse like being in close...
Horse Back Riders via publicdomainpictures.netIf you are looking for someone to trail ride with, don’t be overeager and accept an invitation from just anyone. Make sure your prospective companion has the same idea as you when it comes to...
Back in 1972, a small group of Northern California distance horseback riders gathered to create an organization to recognize their riding accomplishments, standardize ride rules, and work to preserve trails. Still going strong, this month the American Endurance Ride...
