7 WINTER RIDING HAZARDS
Here, we’ll tell you how to negotiate seven common winter riding hazards: deep snow, snowdrifts, frozen ground, mud, packed snow, ice, freezing rain/ice storm
LONG RIDERS' OUTWEAR
The Long Riders Guild (www.thelongridersguild.com) is an international association of equestrian explorers who have completed continuous horseback journeys of 1,000 miles or more. Find out what LRG members wear to keep warm in the saddle. Plus: Outerwear resource guide.
JULIE GOODNIGHT: OPEN A GATE
Teach your horse to open/close a gate to smoothly pass through this obstacle on the trail.
POSTCARD FROM...WYOMING
You’ll ride through vegetation zones, including lush canyons and open ridges with incredible vistas. Don’t miss our exclusive, on-trail report from photojournalists Kent and Charlene Krone.
Reverse, Please
If your goal is to control your horse's every step -- a great goal to have before
tackling tough trails -- make sure you can go forward, reverse, and to the side. Most riders have
the go-forward cue down pat. The next step is mastering the reverse.
The backward cue is also important to... read
One Smooth Mare
We were camped by a beautiful lake on a plateau at 9,300 feet elevation, not far from Montana's highest peak. Fine as the trip had been, my wife, Emily, and I were nagged by worries about our ranch, that summer's drought, the fire danger in late August, and the restless cows we knew were...read
Treasure of the Black Hills
Here's the place trail-riding dreams are made of: miles of meandering trails, roaming bison, and endless horizons bordered by mountains splashed with evergreens and deciduous trees. All of this can be yours to enjoy while riding in South Dakota's Custer State Park. Custer State Park is... read
Battery-Maintenance Tips
If you don't maintain the battery in your truck and trailer, you could become stranded. Diesel trucks use two 12-volt batteries for extra power to start a diesel engine. This also gives you reserve power going down the road. Living-quarters trailers usually have two deep-cell batteries that...read
Fall has settled in, and with it, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Don't Panic! Here are 30 great gift ideas sure to please your favorite horsepeople. | magazine only
Blanket-Repair Tips
Don't replace yuor horse's winter blanket every time it's torn. Learn how to mend it yourself with these expert tips. | magazine only
Treature of the Black Hills
Set up camp, and explore the beauty of South Dakota's Custer State Park from the back of your equine friend. | magazine only
Step Into Sidepassing
Teach your horse to sidepass for greater on-trail maneuverability. | magazine only
