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Why Icelandic? – The Virtues of the Icelandic Horse Make a Superb Trail Mule
I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Cocoa, Robert’s Icelandic...
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Why Horse Camp? – Six Reasons to Go Camping with Your Horse or Mule
We love our horses and mules. We love trail riding and we love being outdoors. What could be better? Camping. While there’s certainly something to be said for crashing on the couch and binge-watching...
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Be Your Own Meteorologist – Clouds and the Science Behind Weather Proverbs
Sometimes it seems like the weather has gone crazy. It often feels like it’s hard to predict what kind of weather we might have this afternoon, let alone tomorrow or next week. Fortunately, there’s a...
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Trail Savvy: Horse Containment for the Trailhead
Product Review: Corrals 2 Go By Robert Eversole Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole Horse camping is that extra-special cherry on top of the trail riding pie. At the end of a day spent exploring trails...
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A Guide to Responsible Trail Use
If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to think it’s just a hillier extension of the arena. Not quite. Trail riding offers an escape to beautiful, wild places — but also brings with it a...
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The Essential Knife – Every Horseman Needs Fast Access to this Common Tool
I’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible knife on them when they’re around stock. The knife is not just to cut baling twine, slice bacon, or whittle with when you’re...
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The Misunderstood Mule – Four Common Myths About Mules
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to camp and ride with two of the most enthusiastic mule ambassadors I’ve ever met — Joe and Jenny from the North Idaho Saddle Mule Club. We rode and camped...
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Safety Tips for Trail Riding During a Pandemic – Getting Out is Possible if...
Park with extra distance between rigs so no one is tempted to visit closely and so you can comfortably maintain a six to ten-foot distance from others. Avoid trailering with others in the same vehicle...
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The Most Important Item in Every Living Quarters Horse Trailer – Beware of...
Fabulous weather is here, and camping, rodeos, and fairs are on the agenda. All of these activities come with their share of challenges. One often-overlooked hazard associated with camping in a horse...
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In Praise of Ponying – An Essential Skill for Every Trail Rider and Trail Horse
Are you able to lead another horse from your horse? Is your equine able to be led by another horse? These are skills you and your horse should be able to do. Ponying is not just a talent for packers...
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