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Push the Envelope on Your Next Trail Ride

This fall, consider embarking on rides that push the envelope a little — and stay in your memory forever. | MORE

 

Prepare to go Trail Riding on the High Trails

Avoid summer’s extreme heat by hitting high-altitude mountain trails. Here’s how to cope with mountain-riding weather. | MORE

 

Hobbling in the Backcountry

In the backcountry, hobbling is one viable horse-containment option. It’s light on the land, since it approximates free-range grazing. Here are some hobbling tips. | MORE

 

Water-Crossing: How to Prevent Dizziness

Dan Aadland explains how to cross fast-moving streams with care | MORE

 

A Bit About Horse Bits

When it comes to choosing a horse bit for your trail horse, keep an open mind about horse bits. | MORE

 

Training Pack Animals: Gait Training and the Pony Horse

In training pack animals, consider the way each travels and also the ability of your string leader (the horse you ride) or pony horse to vary his speed | MORE

 

The Good And Bad About Round-Bale Feeders

There is an upside and a downside to every story, and the same goes for round bales. Round hay bales can be work easier if you have multiple horses on the property, but can cause problems with over-eaters. | MORE

 

Prevent Dehydration and Acute Mountain Sickness while Trail Riding

As you take to higher elevations with your horse, learn how to prevent dehydration, a cause of Acute Mountain Sickness. | MORE

 

7 Steps to Spring Trail Ride Safety

Spring trail riding can be both exhilarating and treacherous. Read on for seven steps that will help you and your horse achieve trail ride safety in the spring. | MORE

 

Trail Riding the Big Open in Montana

America's vast public lands provide an expansive trail-riding experience - and present unique challenges, as well. | MORE

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