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What Should I Pack for Horseback Riding on the Trail this Summer?

June 10, 2022 by Press

Heading out on a trail ride is fun for you and your horse. It’s a relaxing break from the monotony of riding in the arena and a fun way to explore nature. Here are the top six items to pack for summer trail riding with your horse. By Nicole McRay …

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Bork Saddlery Hardware – Ancient Technique and Years of Labor Perfecting Metal Saddle Parts

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

“It gives you a good feeling,” says Herb Bork when describing seeing his creations in use. Photo by Robert Eversole

Mountains of bronze dust stand as testament to years spent crafting saddle hardware. A mound of black sand silently waits to help form yet more bits and bobs that will go into untold saddles across the world. Herb Bork has been melting and casting bronze for well over 40 years …

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The Misunderstood Mule – Four Common Myths About Mules

August 5, 2020June 4, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to camp and ride with two of the most enthusiastic mule ambassadors I’ve ever met — Joe and Jenny from the North Idaho Saddle Mule Club. We rode and camped throughout central Oregon for two weeks, stopping at four different equine camps …

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The Essential Knife – Every Horseman Needs Fast Access to this Common Tool

December 8, 2020June 3, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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I’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible knife on them when they’re around stock. The knife is not just to cut baling twine, slice bacon, or whittle with when you’re bored. It can save lives—maybe yours. Knives are one of the ten essentials every rider …

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A Guide to Responsible Trail Use

August 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by Robert Eversole

If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to think it’s just a hillier extension of the arena. Not quite. Trail riding offers an escape to beautiful, wild places — but also brings with it a responsibility to keep those places pristine and to respect the experiences of other visitors. Here …

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Trail Savvy: Horse Containment for the Trailhead

August 5, 2020April 4, 2020 by Robert Eversole

Product Review: Corrals 2 Go By Robert Eversole Horse camping is that extra-special cherry on top of the trail riding pie. At the end of a day spent exploring trails far and wide, a calm, quiet camp is a beautiful thing. There’s nothing like ponies munching contentedly as we …

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Be Your Own Meteorologist – Clouds and the Science Behind Weather Proverbs

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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Sometimes it seems like the weather has gone crazy. It often feels like it’s hard to predict what kind of weather we might have this afternoon, let alone tomorrow or next week. Fortunately, there’s a lot of info we can glean for ourselves just by looking up! Clouds can provide …

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Why Horse Camp? – Six Reasons to Go Camping with Your Horse or Mule

August 5, 2020March 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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We love our horses and mules. We love trail riding and we love being outdoors. What could be better? Camping. While there’s certainly something to be said for crashing on the couch and binge-watching British costume dramas, visiting a horse camp and living outdoors for a few days with our …

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Why Icelandic? – The Virtues of the Icelandic Horse Make a Superb Trail Mule

December 31, 2023February 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Robert Eversole

I’ve said for years, to many thousands of people around the nation, that for me the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic mule. Without fail the reply is “Why Icelandic?” Iceland is far more than the volcano scene from the 2013 version of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. …

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What to Look For in a Trail Horse or Mule – Finding Cocoa

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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For years I’ve thought the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Well, I finally found one while leading trail-riding clinics in Canada. Meet Cocoa. Cocoa is a 13.1 hand molly mule out of an Icelandic mare. She’s 14 years old and as green as the grass in Washington …

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