Trail Riding
Avoid 7 Types of Trail Riding Problems
Learn how to avoid seven problematic situations on trail rides--and how to get out of them as safely as possible if they do catch you by surprise. By Jennifer Paulson for Horse & Rider magazine.
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Pack an Emergency Trail Bag
Be prepared for trail-riding mishaps with a small emergency bag of handy supplies. By Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine. -
Clinton Anderson's Trail Control
Does your horse get agitated when other horses approach on the trail? Here’s how to calm him down and regain his attention. By Clinton Anderson with Jennifer Forsberg Meyer for Horse & Rider magazine. -
Help for Your Horse to Trail Ride Alone
Julie Goodnight helps our reader get her horse safely out on the trail alone, minus the company of other horses. Produced by Alana Harrison for Horse & Rider magazine. -
50 Trail Ride Tips and Tricks
These 50 tips, tricks and bits of advice will help you get more fun out of any trail ride. By Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine -
Understand Your Horse's Brain on Trail Rides
Before you can resolve certain unwanted trail behaviors, you need to see them from your horse’s point of view. Here's a view of trail riding as your horse may see it. By Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine -
Dos and Don'ts for Trail Riding Trauma
What to do if your horse becomes ill or gets injured out on a trail ride. By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer for Horse & Rider magazine -
Cross-Train Your Show-Pen Horse on the Trail
You’ll make any horse--yes, even your best show-pen prospect or partner--a better horse by riding him out in the open as well as in an arena. Saddle up with some key whys and hows for going about it. By Al Dunning with Juli S. Thorson for Horse & Rider magazine. -
The Scoop on Horse Sweat
Learn what’s normal, what’s not and how to keep your horse hydrated and healthy when the weather turns hot. By Elaine Pascoe with Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, for Practical Horseman magazine -
The Growing Crisis Facing Equestrians: Loss of Land for Horse-Related Activities
Deb Balliet, CEO of Equestrian Land Conservation Resource, outlines her organization’s programs and how to get involved in conserving land for horse-related activities.
