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On Trail: Tips
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Craig Cameron's Top Trail Tips
Cowboys are known for many things; practicality and common sense are at the top of the list. Thanks to a lifetime of ranching and rodeoing and conducting clinics for more than two decades, Craig Cameron is known by many as the "cowboy's clinician." He's also spent countless hours on the... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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7 Steps to Horse-Buying Success
Your first trail horse was wonderful, sweet, cooperative, smooth, and a joy to ride. You want your next trail horse to be exactly like him. Or, perhaps your first trail horse wasn't all that wonderful and you didn't really enjoy riding him. Either way, you're now looking for your next trail... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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Focus on Gaits
Your search for your next trail horse opens the door to endless possibilities. As you begin, pay particular attention to the horse's gaits. How your new horse feels as you ride him -- as well as his natural energy level and physique -- will either enhance or detract from your enjoyment and... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Perfect Horse

Stop Trailside Grass Grabbers
Every rider knows that there are few pleasures equal to abandoning the monotony of the riding ring and wandering out amongst nature on a sunny day to enjoy a leisurely trail ride. However, the notion of a relaxing ride spent moseying through the fields and forests loses some of its appeal... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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6 Horse-Hunting Hints
When it's time to buy your next trail horse, it's tempting to start by looking at print and online ads or driving around to see horses. After all, that's the fun part. But do your homework first. "Write down exactly what you're looking for," advises Tim Doud, an award-winning outfitter in... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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Young Horse, Made Horse
A day on the trail is one of life's great joys, if you have the right horse for the job. And finding that horse isn't easy. Among the most debated questions in the horse-buying business is whether it's better to purchase a young horse and train it yourself, or buy an experienced more mature... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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10 Cost-Cutting Tips
Looking for ways to reduce expenses without sacrificing essentials during this economic downturn? Here are 10 ways to stretch your dollars. 1. Rethink boarding needs. If you board your horse, he might be just as happy and safe (but cheaper to keep) in a pen or pasture instead of a stall.... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider

Fast Riders, Dangerous Rides
Q: My horse behaves great on trail, except when I trail ride with a group of young riders (under 16 years old), who ride fast and frequently change positions. Then my horse becomes uncontrollable. Even if I circle him, he won't slow down much, and sometimes he falls. The only remedy seems to... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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'Bombproof' the Mounted Patrol Way
While his wife, Ann, trots her Morgan gelding, Bez, in a circle, Jeb Moyer lights the fuses on two Roman candles and fires them off over the pair. Sparks fly, and fireballs shoot skyward, crackle, and explode, but Bez barely flinches. Ann smiles. Bez wasn't always this calm. Ann Moyer is... | read »

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On Trail: Tips
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Online Trail Riding Planning Guide
Dreaming of a riding vacation that delivers all that it promises? You can go online to find and book your dream trip from the comfort of your home. Here, we'll give you a five-step planning guide, with help from The Trail Rider contributors Ben Theyre, and Kent and Charlene Krone, as well... | read »

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Tennessee Walking Horse Breed
Evolution of the breed: In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful, bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on weekends, and... | read
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