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Trail Savvy – Eating Well on the Trail

The ABCs of Campfires, Camp Stoves and Dutch Oven Cooking by Robert Eversole   An oft-quoted saying of Napoleon Bonaparte was that “An army marches on its stomach.” This bit of wisdom is also relevant to horse riders and campers. After all, a great camp dinner is a beautiful flourish … Read More

Best Friend of Man and Horse?

Preparing Your Dog to Be a Valued Riding Partner by Robert Eversole   Roy Rogers had Bullet, Big Jake had Dog… I have Abby.  Not only are dogs faithful companions to movie cowboys and me, they’re also favorite pals for many other equestrians. With 70 million dogs in America, chances … Read More

Destinations Northwest – Conrad Meadows

by Robert Eversole   My first brush with Conrad Meadows came because of a suggestion from Ken Wegner of K&S Saddlery. I remain very grateful for the heads-up on the area. Ken’s advice for a wonderful place to ride was just as perfect as his recommendations for a new saddle. … Read More

Destinations Northwest – Year-round Riding at the Danville-Georgetown Trail System

by Robert Eversole The Danville-Georgetown Trail System is conveniently located southeast of greater Seattle and features over 27 miles of well maintained trails and a trail obstacle course recently designed and installed by the local Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Chapter.  This King County open space is open to riding year-round … Read More

Can Any Horse Be a Trail Horse?

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The Roles of Nature Versus Nurture When Buying a Trail Horse by Robert Eversole   What defines a *good* trail horse? Is any horse suitable to carry you into the wilderness? Plato and Descartes might have suggested that a horse is born with all of the innate abilities required to … Read More

Destinations Northwest

Discover Mount Adams Horse Camp by Robert Eversole     If you’re looking for a place that’s easy to get into, offers glorious views from your campsite, is close to civilization yet still feels like wilderness, has a variety of trails to ride, has superb mountain views, and can accommodate … Read More

Holiday Shopping for the Equestrian

Best Gifts for the Trail Rider by Robert Eversole   It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re like me and have procrastinated on gifts for those special trail riders in your life, here are some thoughtful items that they would love to find under … Read More

Training the Trail Horse

Five Fundamental Skills of a Good Trail Horse by Robert Eversole   We ask a lot of our trail mounts and most of what we’re asking isn’t what they’d be doing if they were the ones making the choices. This difference in desires is why trail rides can turn into … Read More

Camping with Your Horse

How to Create a Memorable and Safe Overnight Experience by Robert Eversole   Summer’s here and with it the desire to strike out with our ponies in tow. Camping with stock is an experience that will form life-long memories and is something that most riders dream about doing. In the … Read More

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