This Saturday is the 19th annual National Trails Day, and all equestrians, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to get outside and celebrate. The day is spearheaded by the American Hiking Society, but all non-motorized trail activities can be...
When it comes to packing for a camping trip, there are definitely some essentials you need
to bring. Here is a list of must-haves.Sufficient supply of water for you and your horse. Even if the campground...
When life gets hectic and you just need to get away, what could be a better escape than a camping trip with your horse? No alarms jolting you awake, traffic jams making you late, no phones or emails to...
Q: My horse has spent his life in the show ring. I’d like to take a year off from competing and just ride on the trails. But even though my horse is very mellow, he’s never been on the...
Watch as trainer Anita Howe explains the Tennessee Walking Horse's running walk.The running walk is the same basic footfall and carriage as the flatfoot walk, but tempo and speeds are extended to range from 7-10...
Q: I have a gelding that I bought for trail riding. Unfortunately, his previous owner used to gallop him a lot on the trails, so he constantly wants to bolt off. His mouth is dull too, which makes matters...
Q: My eight-year-old, affectionate Belgian/Canadian gelding that I have had for a year is nervous of noises, especially behind him, when we are riding.He doesn’t get grain. I use a curb chain when out on a trail so I...
If your horse is young or green and hasn't spent much time on the trail, you might be apprehensive about leaving the arena. In this video, trainer and clinician Jonathan Field instructs a rider on how to prepare for...
Q: My trail horse has a nasty habit of wanting to eat grass while we’re out on a ride. It’s annoying and embarrassing. Plus I hate to be pulling on his mouth all the time to get his head...
Don’t assume that your regular fly repellent will safeguard you or your horse from stinging insects. Standard repellents will not deter an angry bee or wasp if you disturb a nest.
While riding or working around your horse,...
