Trail Riding
9 Questions to Ask Before You Set Out on a Trail Ride
Prep safely for a trail ride with this list of important pre-ride questions. By Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine.
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The Growing Crisis Facing Equestrians: Loss of Land for Horse-Related Activities
Deb Balliet, CEO of Equine Land Conservation Resource, outlines her organization’s programs and how to get involved in conserving land for horse-related activities. -
New Online Course Helps You Hit the Trail
October 1, 2009 -- My Horse University and the Equine Network will offer an online trail riding course. Plus, sign up for a free webcast October 21! -
Quieting a Jigging Trail Horse
Julie Goodnight helps a Horse & Rider reader calm her jigging trail horse. -
Champion Trail Horse Still Going Strong
Age hasn't slowed Elmer Bandit. This champion trail horse outperforms horses half his age. By Karen Karvonen for EQUUS magazine. -
A Leg-Up on Breast Cancer: Fundraising Horse Events
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and the equestrian community has been busy with creative and unique tie-ins to horse events for fundraising that benefits research, lessons for cancer patients and direct help to individuals. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine. -
Quick Fixes for Broken Tack on the Trail
Advice from the experts on the items to carry and how to use them to keep broken tack from ruining your trail rides. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
Never Get Lost on the Trail
Follow these simple steps to get back on track if you lose your bearings on a trail outing. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
Clinton Anderson's Longeing for Respect: Circling Slideshow
SLIDESHOW! In the second part of Clinton Anderson's lesson in longeing for respect, you'll learn to send your horse out onto a circle, then cue him to turn in, stop, and face you. Controlling the movement of his feet in this manner will strengthen the bond between the two of you and sharpen his obedience. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
Clinton Anderson's Longeing for Respect: Changing Directions Slideshow
SLIDESHOW! In the final part of Clinton Anderson's lesson in longeing for respect, you'll learn to direct your horse in a series of smooth, continuous turns on the hindquarters. This exercise activates the thinking side of his brain, improves his balance in rollbacks, and--most importantly--reinforces the message that you're in charge. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine
