High-Tech Horseback

…you have a Garmin GPS, you can download equestrian trail maps for 16 states from USTrail Maps (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=255&pID=62138). You can find other equestrian trail maps by entering “equestrian trail maps…

New Horse Sports for the 21st Century

…produce and takes a week to construct. At present, the sport goes by many different names: competitive trail, extreme mountain trail, extreme trail, ultimate trail, mountain trail, etc. No formal…

Basic Equestrian Trail Riding Etiquette

…is ensuring horseback riders are respectful of trails and other trail users. This includes: Parking only in designated areas Riding only on trails designated for horseback riding Not littering Greeting…

Trailer Rental Tips

Renting a trailer may be a viable option to owning a horse trailer. Add up the costs of owning a trailer versus the cost of renting. If you trailer frequently,…

Condition Your Trail Horse

…on a 15- to 20-mile adventurous trail ride in a day, and can eventually go on a week-long trail ride, where you’re riding 10 to 25 miles a day,” she…

Basic Trailer Training

trailer. That’s because the drive to avoid the trailer will be stronger that the drive to approach the bribe. However, approach situations (offering grain or hay inside the trailer) will…

Trail Riding Safety

…If you’ll be riding a managed trail, call ahead to see if the trail is open and the terrain is suitable for horses. Often, a stretch of rainy, wet weather…

Horse Trailer Safety Check

…grease. “Use one tablespoon on the jack,” suggests Turnbow. When hitched, look to see how level your trailer rides. The trailer’s nose should be angled slightly upward so the trailer…