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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Essential Neck Rein
Through a place in south-central Montana we call the
"gorge," where the trail is a ledge between a cliff rising vertically on one
side and a frothing river below on the other, I recently watched a man descend
on horseback leading a pack string followed by several riders. Though the trail... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
How to Handle 5 On-Trail Emergencies
We are going to tell you how to handle
five more crises: colic; choke; muscle cramps; a pulled tendon or sprain; and a
rattlesnake bite. In a separate article we discussed handling five other emergencies.
The condition: There are a
couple of serious emergencies for which you will have... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Camping with Horses
Horse camping allows you to ride on trails in areas you've always dreamed
about. Everyone -- regardless of age, physical condition, or finances -- can camp.
It doesn't require pack stock or equipment. You simply select a site, set up a
camp, then saddle your equine friend and hit the trails.... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
How to Handle 5 On-Trail Emergencies
Nothing is as exhilarating as the feel of your horse beneath you along a
beautiful trail. The wind rustles the trees and tall grasses, the scent of the
forest floor reaches up to you, and the only other sounds may be the chirps of
birds, a babbling brook, and the clip-clop of your horse's... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Group-Ride Etiquette
Trail
riding--and traveling to trailheads and horse camps to ride on trails--are
relatively new activities. Yet trail riding has fast become the most popular
equine activity in the country. Along with its evolution is a steep learning
curve. There are very few authorities in the field, no... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Encountering Wildlife On the Trail
You likely
encounter wild animals no matter where you
ride, from the
suburbs to the backcountry. Predators, such as bear and cougar, are
obvious threats--but buffalo, elk, moose, and deer can also pose hazards. Such
animals can charge when protecting their herds, and even a mere... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trail Ride Planning Made Easy
Home
again--has a nice ring to it. We've been gone since the middle of November, so to
be back in the house is a comfortable feeling. On our travels, we meet many new
trail riders and most of them have questions. Top of the list is, "How do we
find places to ride and camp?"
With... | 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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