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.

Trail Savvy: Weed-Free Feed

December 1, 2023 by Robert Eversole

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Responsible Options for Happy Horses and Healthy Trails You’ve probably come across terms like “weed-free feed” or “certified weed-free forage” when feeding your horses and mules. Whether it’s a requirement or only recommended in the areas where you ride, it’s essential to understand what these feeds are, and which ones …

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Trail Savvy: Why Use Hoof Boots?

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Robert Eversole

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Unveiling the Truth Behind Equine Footwear Hoof boots—we’ve all heard of them, and it’s a love-or-hate relationship for most. I tried boots from four manufacturers a few years ago and promptly returned to traditional steel shoes. Steel has worked for me for years. Other than a few sprung shoes, failures …

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Trail Savvy: Ode to the Crosscut Saw

August 15, 2023June 22, 2023 by Robert Eversole

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A Tool for the Wilderness You’ve seen the old lumberjack photographs—two men in plaid holding opposite ends of a huge, long saw steadily working on a tree trunk of colossal diameter. The tool these men used is the crosscut saw. Today you can find these vintage tools displayed as décor …

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Trail Savvy: How to Purify Water

June 13, 2023March 15, 2023 by Robert Eversole

The Berkey Travel water purifier is a gravity fed water filter. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole. www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com

Avoid Waterborne Disease in Remote Areas This isn’t the stone age, and we’re civilized. We shouldn’t drink out of ponds, puddles, or streams anymore. When we extend our adventures and visit remote areas that don’t have reliable, clean water sources, we need a dependable way to ensure that our drinking …

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Trail Savvy: Back Country Packing

June 13, 2023February 10, 2023 by Robert Eversole

(Photo Caption: Leading a short string under the Chinese Wall in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness. Not shown are the years of preparation to learn the skills required for such a trek; the months of planning and several long days in the saddle to get here. The trip was worth every …

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Trail Savvy: “Don’t Pass the Jigger Boss” and Other Unwritten Rules of Trail Riding

June 13, 2023November 16, 2022 by Robert Eversole

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(Photo Caption: “Our merry band of mule enthusiasts enjoyed time spent around the campfire as we worked towards solving the world’s problems and instructing young Hunter in the unwritten rules of ranch and camp life.”) Memorable Sayings Get Defined in the Bob Marshall Wilderness I recently had the opportunity to …

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How to Attach a Lead Rope to a Halter – Six Options for Safety and Convenience

May 3, 2022 by Robert Eversole

Being able to lead your horse or mule is a basic skill for horsemen. But before we lead the animal, we must halter it and then attach a lead rope to the halter. How we connect our lead rope to our halter is an important consideration. We want it to …

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Standing Still and Quiet – Teach Your Horse to Stay Put Without Being Tied

March 2, 2022 by Robert Eversole

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I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too much to ask, so it’s one of the first skills I train. Here’s how I teach my equines to “whoa” without being tied. Standing Still Whether it’s stepping away from your horse …

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Working through the Process – Breaking Goals Down into the Smallest Steps Leads to Success

January 3, 2022 by Robert Eversole

When working with mules or writing, I focus on where to begin, stay motivated through the hiccups, and keep working until the objective is accomplished. Photo from Robert Eversole

2021 was quite a year! We had a few excellent rides with the mules, attended a very worthwhile clinic, and started on an epic pack trip, which ended with me heading to the ER in a helicopter. I spent July through November writing a book because I couldn’t walk, ride, …

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TrailMeister Robert Eversole Releases New Book

December 14, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Experienced and aspiring trail riders and horse campers will enjoy and benefit from reading The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping. This book goes beyond the scope of traditional horse-riding texts, revealing hundreds of field-tested tips to improve your next outdoor adventure. With clear descriptions organized alphabetically for quick …

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