Robert Eversole

Robert Eversole, ”the trail meister,” owns www.TrailMeister.com, the largest database of horse riding and camping areas in the U.S. with free trail and trailhead information, trail maps, and much more to help horse enthusiasts experience the joys of trail riding. Robert is a registered riding instructor with PATH International, a mounted search and rescue team member, and a U.S. Marine who has served on the board of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington (BCHW). He is enjoying his new career helping fellow trail riders stay found and safe on the trail. When not on the trail, The Trail Meister resides near Spokane, WA and teaches land navigation to a wide variety of outdoor groups across the nation. For North America’s largest horse trail and camping directory, trail tips, and more, visit www.TrailMeister.com.

Preserving the Trails We Love

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Robert Eversole

How to ‘Leave No Trace’ While Recreating with Your Horse by Robert Eversole April’s showers have brought May’s flowers, warmer weather, and rapidly improving trail conditions across the Pacific Northwest. As trail riders, one important thing to remember is that most of the areas that we enjoy are publicly …

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The Right Horse for the Trail

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Robert Eversole

Four Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your Next Ride by Robert Eversole It’s a brand new year and maybe a fresh start on the trail with a new companion. I’m often asked what kind of horse makes a good trail horse and my usual answer is “one with four …

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Must-Have Gifts for the Trail Rider

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Robert Eversole

How to Make the Horse Lover in Your Life Happy by Robert Eversole With Christmas just around the corner let’s check out a few items that will make the active and aspiring trail rider in your life happier and safer on the trail. If that’s you just leave this article …

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Is Your Hay Fit to Travel?

August 5, 2020September 1, 2012 by Robert Eversole

What You Need to Know about Certified Weed Free Feed by Robert Eversole If you ride in the National Forests or other public property you’ve most likely heard the terms “weed free feed” or “certified weed free forage.” This type of feed is required or requested in many public …

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High Tech in the Backcountry

August 5, 2020July 1, 2012 by Robert Eversole

Modern Ways to Stay Connected on the Trail by Robert Eversole When is the last time you saw a telephone booth? The cell phones in everyone’s pocket are filling the desire for people to be constantly connected. Whether you’re for or against them, high tech electronics have become ubiquitous …

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Get Ready for Riding Season

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by Robert Eversole

10 Tips for Trail Riders by Robert Eversole Unless you’ve maintained your riding schedule throughout the winter (and if you have, Bravo to you!) this is an excellent time to start prepping not only yourself for the start of riding season, but also to get your horse or mule …

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Horse Camping Without Pack Stock

August 5, 2020November 1, 2011 by Robert Eversole

Low Impact Horse Camping for Everyone by Robert Eversole We’re well into fall and soon the white stuff will be flying. While winter won’t slow our riding, most probably our horse camping will come to a stop which makes this a great time to start the planning and …

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The Fear Factor

August 5, 2020September 1, 2011 by Robert Eversole

Exercises and Practices to Take Control of Fear By Robert Eversole Greetings, I was originally going to write about low impact horse camping techniques for this month’s column. However, instead of that we’re going to talk about a topic that is more important and one that may just save …

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Happy Hauling!

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by Robert Eversole

Minimizing Trailer Stress By Robert Eversole Summer is officially here and, in spite of high fuel prices, trail riders are hitting the highways in large numbers to haul their horses and mules to “work” as they travel to that perfect riding destination. In my last article, we discussed the fundamentals …

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