Share the Benefits of Horseback Riding

…Association (CHA) certified riding instructors. Positive Character Traits Riding helps to develop positive character traits, because along with the actual riding comes the care of the animal. Learning about horse…

Trailer Load the Right Way

…7-Step Technique Here’s the proper trailer-loading and -unloading order for optimum safety and results. Step 1.Prepare the trailer. Leave your horse in his pen. Hook up your trailer to your…

Buyer’s Guide to Lightweight Trail Saddles

…Tradition on the Trail For the look and feel of the traditional ? but tailored for the trail ? Circle Y?s Mesquite Trail Saddle fits the bill. The saddle features…

Ride the Rockies!

…Morrison Trail. Chicken Creek Trail is an extremely pleasant, fun trail to ride. There are curves, twists, and occasional easy stream crossings. A soft dirt trail with few rocks works…

Tips for Happier Trail Rides

…safe and enjoyable as possible. SHAPE UP Trail riding can be more physically challenging than ring work. Condition your horse appropriately for the trails if he is out of shape:…

Discover Hidden Hills

…wildlife-management area. Together, these two regions provide roughly 60 miles of trails, all accessible from camp. Park officials can provide you with trail maps. The trails are open year-around, except…

Trailers for Horse Camping

…than tow your trailer to a water source. Not every campsite has a water-tank hose hookup. • Multiuse trails. Will you be hauling your horse to trailheads for day riding?…

The Paso Fino Horse

…country. An avid trail rider, Pulte says NATRC rides sharpen her trail skills, satisfy her competitive urges, and provide a great opportunity to meet other trail-riding enthusiasts. In NATRC events,…