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.

Why Learn First Aid? No More Excuses – Do it!

December 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

We talk to great lengths about how to provide emergency care for our horses and mules in case a ride becomes “eventful”. But we all too often neglect the human component of safety and first aid in trail riding and camping with horses. Our human bodies are just as prone …

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The Good Mule – Build A Steady Mule for Packing Practice

November 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

This is Blue. She’s one of the newest members of the TrailMeister herd. Over the years, horse and mule packing has developed to the point where it is a combination of art and science. Most packers take pride in their animals and in their ability to pack them in a …

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Saws on the Trail – This Must-Have Trail Tool Comes in a Variety of Shapes and Sizes

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

Trees happen, and they occasionally fall. It’s better to have a saw than have to turn around. Most often you can step over or ride around fallen limbs and downed trunks. Just as often it’s not safe to do so. When windfall blocks the trail not only is it sometimes …

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Three Ways to Stay in Touch from the Trail – Go Beyond the Cell Phone for Reliable Communication

August 9, 2021August 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Communicating with the folks back home while you’re camping seems like the last thing that you would want to do. After all, we’ve left technology behind to embrace the wilderness. There’s no better feeling than being off-grid, disconnected from the outside world. However, there are exceptions to this; you may …

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Why Should I Learn to Read a Map? 6 Reasons this Skill is Important for Trail Riders

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photo by Robert Eversole

From cave paintings to ancient manuscripts to all the 21st century options, people have created and used maps as essential tools to explain and navigate their way through the world. With their longitudes, latitudes, and myriad lines crisscrossing miles of ground encompassing mountains, valleys, and more, maps have guided the …

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Horse Trailer Maintenance – Yearly Upkeep Aids in Worry-free Adventures

June 9, 2021June 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Photos by Robert Eversole

Before you head out on a riding or camping adventure you need to do your horse trailer’s yearly safety checks and service. If you aren’t mechanically savvy (or just not inclined to do the job yourself) a qualified professional can do all the work for you. Just make sure they …

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Front Country Horse Camping – What to Know Before You Go

May 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

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Good horse camping is easy. Great horse camping requires a little more preparation. Let’s discuss how to get the most out of your adventures — from what to look for in a campground, safe trailering to camp, and even why love letters are an important part of every camping trip! …

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The How and Why of Hobbles – This Restraint Tool is Useful for All Equines

April 15, 2021March 31, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Hobbles have an important part to play in our equestrian and trail riding life. From teaching patience to back country grazing, the sooner you can get your horse or mule used to these back country bracelets the better off they’ll be. Hobbles date back to the ancient Egyptians, who described …

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Dogs and Trails- Before You Bring Fido, Know the Dangers, Rules, and Your Dog’s Abilities

March 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

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Dogs are truly man’s best friend and a joy to be around. I’ve belonged to numerous canids throughout my life and I have a soft spot for these most loyal of critters. It’s because I love my dogs that they don’t accompany me on trail rides, nor do they venture …

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How to be Happy When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned – On the Trail, in Camp, and in Life, Expectations Often Obscure Reality

February 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

Robert is grateful for his wife, Celeste. Photo by Robert Eversole

Expectations often become the anchors for how we evaluate opportunities and our own sense of happiness. They also make us fixate on what could or should have been, not what’s right in front of us.1 When reality doesn’t line up with our expectations, unhappiness, bitterness, and anxiety follow.2 These negative …

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