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.

Destinations Northwest – High Desert Trail Riding in Washington State

August 5, 2020June 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

by Robert Eversole Washington is known as The Evergreen State. Home to “Rain City” (Seattle), it is portrayed in countless movies as uniformly rainy and dreary. Indeed, with the majority of our population west of the Cascades, it’s easy to forget that a large portion of the state consists …

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Trail Savvy – Eating Well on the Trail

August 5, 2020May 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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Destinations Northwest – Mount Muller and Littleton Horse Camp

June 30, 2020April 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

by Robert Eversole When I think of Washington State I think of not only snow-capped mountains, but also of big water and salt water vistas. With that in mind, we ventured forth with the goal of finding a great riding trail that would give us a little of everything …

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Best Friend of Man and Horse?

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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Destinations Northwest – Conrad Meadows

June 30, 2020March 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

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. …

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

August 5, 2020February 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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Can Any Horse Be a Trail Horse?

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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Destinations Northwest

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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Holiday Shopping for the Equestrian

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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Training the Trail Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2013 by Robert Eversole

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 …

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