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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
A to Z Guest Ranch, Oklahoma
Wildfire leaned his head
into my hand as I scratched between his ears. That, in itself, isn't remarkable;
horses generally enjoy being scratched there. But that was the first time in
three days of trail riding in Oklahoma's southeastern mountains that he relaxed
enough to respond to any... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Cross Country Trail Ride
We cherish The Trail Rider articles
from such folks as Garth and Kathy Rumsmoke, who go out on the road for months
at a time to seek out amazing trails across America. My husband, Don, and I
dream to do this one day, too. But until retirement excuses us from the
corporate rat race, we need... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Rumsmoke's Arizona Trail Ride
Kathy and I stayed at Dick Beck's place 12 miles south of
Pearce, Arizona, for the winter of 2003/2004. With the coming of spring and full
of memories, we decided to head east to attend some horse shows in Tennessee,
Ohio, and Indiana. Setting at the breakfast table one morning, we reflected... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
Gila River Pack Trip
Six of us had been
planning a pack trip down Arizona's Gila River since October 2004. Now, we were
down to myself and two women from San Angelo, Texas (Semore and Ruth). Also
along was my dog, Mattie. We'd agreed to meet at the White Mountain Wilderness ,
north of Ruidoso. Snow Lake is the... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Trail Ride
One of the best-kept secrets lies just north of the Yellowstone National Park
boundary in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area . Not far away, roads bustle
with the summer tourist invasion of Yellowstone Park. Traffic stops at every
area where elk and buffalo stand, and multitudes of... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
Mexicos Majestic Mountains
After a long flight from the United Kingdom, I spent my first night in Mexico
in the four-star Hotel Royal Zona Rosa in Mexico City. I was about to start a
week-long adventure out of Cabalgatas La Sierra, run by Pepe and Lucia
Schravesande, a charming Mexican couple with top-class equestrian... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trail Riding at Oklahoma's Horse Heaven Ranch
Horse Heaven Ranch is located seven miles east of Talihina, Oklahoma, on
Highway 63. It's recently come under the ownership of Dudley Black and Elfie
Bowling from Killeen, Texas. They're both avid trail riders, so they know what
we equestrians are looking for in an equine resort!
My... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
Winter in Arizona
When Kathy and I arrived at Dick Beck's place in Pearce, Arizona, in late
December, the weather was cold at night, warming late morning, and cooling again
when the sun started down. Not really the best weather to be climbing in the
saddle and exploring mountain ridges -- or even the... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Outlaw Trail Ride
Burning daylight!" a booming voice rang across the flats. We peered sleepily
at our luminescent watch hands. It was 5:30 a.m. We had two hours to dress, pack
our gear and tent, care for our horses, eat breakfast, tack up, and be ready to
ride. We were on the Outlaw Trail Ride near... | read »
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On Trail: Trail
from the pages of Trail Rider
Wyoming High Country
My love affair with horses began when I was 6 years old. A best friend lived
on a farm. When I rode his pony, Honey, for the first time, I was hooked. While
my parents never discouraged this, they recognized the pitfall of buying and
boarding a horse for their young son, whose interests could... | 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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