TRIANGLE RANCH
Calendar-like photography surrounds the Triangle C Ranch. Within view are the Pinnacles and Absaroka Ranges; the pristine Wind River flows through the ranch
EMERGENCY STOP
Your horse may spook and bolt on the trail, despite your best training efforts. Stay in control! In this last installment of our 12-part horsemanship series with top trainer/clinician Lynn Palm, we tell you how to stop your horse safely in any circumstance.
CRAIG CAMERON'S TRAIL TIPS
Known by many as the “Cowboy’s Clinician,” Craig Cameron has spent countless hours on the trail. His down-to-earth philosophy for smart riding is to make sure you can live to ride again tomorrow. He stresses safety in every aspect of horse handling, whether on the ground or in the saddle. Here, Cameron shares his top trail-riding tips.
PARASITE RESISTANCE: IS YOUR HORSE AT RISK?
This just in: After more than 20 years of regular use in horses, there are signs of resistance by small strongyles to common over-the-counter dewormers, even when current rotational deworming programs are used. The good news is that you can take steps to protect your horse, both at home and on the road. Here, we’ll give you ways to manage your horse’s deworming, including a smart rotation schedule and pasture-management tips.
Alone in the Wilderness
Chilled thoroughly from a daylong ride in a cold rain that
penetrated icily through every weak spot in my apparel, I found myself wondering
why my right hand, but not my left, had grown numb with cold.
The answer jarred my lulled senses
into the realization that I was on the verge of... read
Go Gaited! Tennessee Walking Horse FAQs Thinking about buying a Tennessee Walking Horse for trail riding? Plain-shod Tennessee Walking Horses are sound, sane, and naturally smooth-gaited. This is the ultimate trail horse--both a comfortable mount and a willing, loving companion. But there are several key things you should know... | read »
Postcard from Idaho: St. Joe River Country St. Joe River country in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests offers a myriad of trail-riding delights, from pristine streams to high mountain ridges, from old-growth forests to historic logging sites. Spacious horse camps and a backcountry lodge complete this great riding getaway. Enjoy... | read »
Learn how to use navigational devices to stay on track while venturing into unfamiliar territory. | magazine only
Golden Trails
Seven simple keys to keeping your aging trail horse on a healthy path. | magazine only
The River Wild
Saddle up, and splash in Idaho's pristine St. Joe River country, then bunk down in a spacious horse camp or historic lodge. | magazine only
Light and Alone in the Backcountry
Spending time alone in the backcountry with your horse can be a transcendent experience. Here's how to go light and stay safe on solo treks. | magazine only
Part 11: Check a Spook
Achieve optimal on-trail control with this 12-part horsemanship series with top trainer/clinician Lynn Palm. This issue - How to check a spook. | magazine only
