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Educating Kayla

August 5, 2020September 1, 2017 by Robert Eversole

You’ve Got One Job by Robert Eversole Most visits from out-of-state family don’t start with a trip to the farm supply store for clothes. This one did. Immediately after arriving from the East Coast my 17-year-old niece Mikayla discovered western ranch culture with a new wardrobe of horse riding …

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Mastering the Balance Beam

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Mark Bolender

An Exercise in Focus by Mark Bolender Trail challenge and mountain trail are based on real situations found riding on the trail. Certain obstacles simulate these working conditions. One important obstacle is the balance beam. It simulates some of the difficult log and bridge crossings required to cross creeks …

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Knots vs. Hardware

August 5, 2020July 1, 2017 by Robert Eversole

Learn to Tie Basic Knots by Robert Eversole The clinic circuit is a hoot! I’ve been teaching trail riding and horse camping at expos from coast to coast. One topic that comes up is gadgets. People either rely on them too much or pooh-pooh the very idea. I love …

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Maintaining Speed Over Double Mini Mounds and Hills

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Mark Bolender

Patience and Time Leads to Success by Mark Bolender In any equine discipline, a consistent cadence with forward motion is a desired skill. This skill does not come easily but is worth the work that goes into it. In the discipline of Mountain Trail this is a skill that …

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Master Your Mountain Trail Pattern

August 5, 2020April 1, 2017 by Mark Bolender

Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender The most important thing a judge should see when you run a Mountain Trail pattern is a partnership between horse and rider. Show a horse that has been properly schooled and trained. Memorizing a pattern will feel overwhelming at first, but …

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Keeping Paradise Possible

August 5, 2020March 1, 2017 by Robert Eversole

If You Want Trails, Take Action by Robert Eversole Paradise. For some it’s a tropical beach with palms swaying in a gentle breeze. For me it’s a dirt trail that twists and meanders to a backcountry camp deep in the wilderness. It’s quiet solitude punctuated by the peaceful clip-clop …

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Taking Mountain Trail to the World Equestrian Games

August 5, 2020February 1, 2017 by Mark Bolender

Worldwide Interest is Growing by Mark Bolender Riding through rugged mountain trails is something people do every day across the world. You never know what kind of obstacles you and your horse might encounter on the trail; you may have to cross anything from fallen tree limbs to deep …

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Your Friend, The Map

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Robert Eversole

Use a Map to Plan Your Ride by Robert Eversole From brush to saddle to trailer, equine enthusiasts use many different tools to help us make our way happily down the trail. One very important element in your equine travel toolbox is a map of where you’re visiting. Let’s …

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Mountain Trail – More About This Exciting New Discipline

August 5, 2020December 1, 2016 by Mark Bolender

Fun for Participants and Spectators by Mark Bolender It’s exciting to see mountain trail growing around the world. What a year it has been! We now have seven nations involved and four of those countries are holding certified IMTCA (International Mountain Trail Challenge Association) challenges/shows. We had a number …

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The TrailMeister’s Holiday Gift Guide

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Robert Eversole

Gift Ideas for Every Type of Rider By Robert Eversole I try a lot of trail riding and horse camping gear. This holiday season I’ve put together a favorites list of the equipment I’ve used over the past year. These are perfect for the trail riding family and friends …

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