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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Stay-Cool Strategies
It's a
glorious summer day. Your horse's hooves tap out the beat of the trail as you
trot along, the stillness of the day punctuated by an occasional puff of wind
ruffling the leaves. Beneath your helmet, your head feels hot and sweat drips
off your face. Your horse's neck is soaked, your... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Cowboy Shower
I hope that by the
time this issue comes out, we'll be on the road heading west. We'd planned to be
gone from the cold, snowy north in November, but sometimes best-laid plans must
be put aside for family obligations. It's now February, the snow is piled high,
and the temperatures have... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Trail Etiquette Equals Safety
Have you ever been on a trail ride enjoying a relaxing jaunt
in the woods, only to have another rider come galloping past your horse without
so much as a "hey howdy" or "here we come"? As your horse becomes nearly
uncontrollable, you probably have a few choice words about the rude and... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Safety Savvy
There's no such thing
as travel insurance for trail riders, but today's equipment can make a huge
difference to your safety and visibility on the trail. If you're a savvy,
experienced trail rider, there's a good chance that you already own and use many
of the items discussed here. But you... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Sharing the Trail
The trails of North America are busy places these days. With more people
engaged in recreational trail use than ever before, it's getting downright
crowded out there. Depending on the location and season, horseback riders are
now obliged to share trail space with bicycle riders, hikers,... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Don't Chase Your Loose Horse
She was riding with friends out of state, enjoying the
scenery, when they stopped to eat a snack, rest their horses and take photos of
the group. A moment of inattention to the reins, or possibly he was spooked by
the paper bag, and her horse was suddenly loose out on the trail. Tail high,... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Safely Negotiate Tricky Terrain
Our family has been
ranching in the mountains near Salmon, Idaho, since 1955. We've put lots of
miles on lots of horses over the years, horseback riding range all summer and moving
cattle in rough country. During the 1970s and 1980s, we did some competitive
distance horseback riding.... | read »
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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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| 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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