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Trail Savvy: Helmets, Head Injuries, and Hard Truths

February 26, 2025 by Robert Eversole

Helmet Use Reduces Likelihood of Severe Injury I respect that everyone has their own comfort level and makes their own choices. In many ways, safety is like climbing a ladder—we all choose the rung we’re most comfortable with. For some, that might mean wearing a helmet every time they ride. …

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New and Noteworthy: Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo Returns to Albany, Oregon March 21–23

January 30, 2025 by Northwest Horse Source

The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo, a yearly celebration of the horse in the Pacific Northwest since 1999, returns March 21–23, 2025 to the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The goal of the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is to educate and entertain equine enthusiasts. Some …

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Trail Savvy: Tackling Backcountry Packing

January 23, 2025 by Robert Eversole

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The Logical Next Step from Trail Riding Want to escape civilization but find the idea of venturing into the wilderness with a pack mule too complex? Do tales of horses, high lines, rocky trails, and making a diamond hitch seem anything but your best friend? Are stories of spectacular wrecks …

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The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2025

December 20, 2024 by Press

Is returning with THE SPIRIT OF THE HORSE to the Northwest for the 25rd Year! Welcome everyone!! Twenty-seven years ago a friend told us about a wonderful and new facility in Albany, Oregon and we should go there to organize a NW horse fair. So twenty – six years ago …

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Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff

December 6, 2024 by Robert Eversole

Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.

Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’ reflections on training and the standards we should aim for with our animals. A sentiment he often hears is, “I don’t need any of that fancy stuff; I just want to go down the trail.” …

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Trail Savvy: You’re Rushing!

November 26, 2024 by Robert Eversole

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Slow Down and Breathe for Effective Training Mr. Thomas, my high school band director, was notorious for his temper. He’d hurl his baton at students when they didn’t follow his instructions. I was terrified of him. Despite our rocky relationship, he instilled a few lessons in me that have stuck …

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Trail Savvy: Just Say Hello!

October 8, 2024 by Robert Eversole

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Greetings on the Trail Make the World a Friendlier Place There’s a French saying: simple comme bonjour, which means “as simple as hello.” It’s a perfect reminder of how much a friendly greeting does, especially when you’re on the trail. Whether we’re riding horses, hiking, or biking, tossing out a …

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Trail Savvy: Navigating Risks on the Trail

September 25, 2024September 11, 2024 by Robert Eversole

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A Guide for Equine Adventurers A few years ago, along the Canadian border in the Pasayten Wilderness, we noticed a thick smoke plume rising in the distance. Haze began to fill the basin where we camped. The plume was ominously between us and the direction of our route back to …

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Trail Savvy: Trail Maps and Why You Need Them

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Robert Eversole

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Tips for Understanding Topo Maps Taking the time to look at a map before leaving the barn can help you plan the ride ahead. Understanding the basic parts of a map will help you “stay found” and know what’s ahead and around as you navigate safely from trailhead to viewpoint …

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Trail Savvy: Six Principles to Better Horsemanship

July 29, 2024July 5, 2024 by Robert Eversole

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Ideas to Foster Growth, Resilience, and Effectiveness While doing clinics at Equifest in Kansas, I paused to check out the weekly Ty Evans newsletter. I’m glad I did. Ty posted a list of six principles of a high-performance mindset, gleaned from Justin Su’a, a mental performance coach for elite athletes. …

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