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Surviving Winter: A Sing Along for the Season

August 5, 2020January 1, 2016 by Robert Eversole

8 Catchy Tunes for Remembering the Basics by Robert Eversole Whether we like it or not, Old Man Winter has settled in for the season. A good way to keep him at bay is to put a little thought into preparing for the inclement weather on the way. To …

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Mountain Trail and the Senior Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Age Shines on the Obstacle Course by Mark Bolender The discipline of mountain trail goes quite naturally with an aged horse. While an older horse may struggle at the most demanding level of the sport, it can still be quite good for them. Recently I watched a healthy, yet …

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November 2015 Cover Story: Mountain Trail – The All Breed Discipline

August 5, 2020November 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Building an International Sport by Mark Bolender YOU DON’T OFTEN FIND the western horse next to an English style horse in the same competition. This also goes for seeing multiple breeds competing together — Arabians, Peruvians, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, minis, warm bloods and even mules. Mountain trail is different. …

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Finding Hope in Haney Meadow

August 5, 2020November 1, 2015 by Robert Eversole

Lessons on Re-growing a Forest after Wildfire by Robert Eversole The summer of 2015 was a rough one in the Pacific Northwest. The 2014/15 winter “that wasn’t” conspired with an even drier spring to fuel the wildfires that have scorched our region. From the Pasayten’s Newby Lake fire to …

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9 Basic Skills for Mountain Trail

August 5, 2020October 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Master these Basic Skills to Improve Safety and Scores by Mark Bolender To improve their mountain trail scores it’s important to master nine basic skills. These skills can also be returned to, again and again, to master the variety of obstacles found on course. Ability to move the shoulders …

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High Line Clinic with Robert Eversole (TrailMeister)

August 5, 2020September 7, 2015 by Karen Pickering

A simple, safe and cost effective way to use a high line The last weekend in August found me at Firemountain Trail Course in Sedro Woolley, WA. I love this place and Marilyn is a perfect hostess. She rides, trains and promotes trail safety at her place. She hosts many …

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All About Tail Ribbons

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

How to Communicate with Color on the Trail by Robert Eversole Ribbons are for more than wrapping gifts. These colorful pieces of fabric can be purely decorative, utterly functional, or a combination of both. In the equine world, ribbons can go far beyond the cerulean hued that signifies a …

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Building Your Horse’s Mind

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Why Obstacle Training is Good for Every Horse by Mark Bolender Your horse’s mind is an amazing place, but understanding the basics is an absolute necessity in order to effectively train it. The reality is I want to change the horse’s natural instinct, reaction, and teach it to think …

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Your Friend, The Map

August 5, 2020July 1, 2015 by Robert Eversole

Six Reasons You Need a Map on the Trail by Robert Eversole There are many tools that are commonly used to help find your way happily down the trail. While the single most important element in your equine travel toolbox is you, a map of where you’re riding is …

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Building and Mastering a Rock Obstacle

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Create Your Own Challenge and Learn Easy Tips for Mastery With a little know-how, a rock obstacle is easy to construct and easy to master. I love this obstacle because it teaches a horse to slow down and think. It will teach the horse to carefully pick up and place …

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