How to Plan a Horse Camping Trip in 7 Steps
Most years I spend well over 30 days of summer horse packing in remote backcountry areas, as well as numerous trailhead horse camping trips. These adventures generally run from three …
Above the Grass: A Horse’s World View
Take a moment and think about what it really means to be a horse. What they see, hear, smell, taste and feel in their body. This will be the start …
How to Pony a Horse Safely
How to Pony a Horse Safely. Be able to pony. Are you able to lead a another horse from yours, and is your animal able to be led by a …
The Swivel on the Highline
Yes, it’s true I make mistakes, all the time actually. As Bram Stoker once said “We learn from failure, not from success.” I’ve learned a lot over the years. One …
Hold your horses – Highline Revamp
The highline – Way back in 2009 I created a highline how to video. It’s been pretty popular and I hope it’s been helpful. But that was over a decade …
Riverside Rescue: Pulling a Mare to Safety on the Deschutes
On July 16, a group of people in Central Oregon from all walks of life coordinated to save a trail horse, proving that pulling together can save lives. Endurance rider …
July’s Saddle Fitting Tip
If your horse has 2 different size/shape shoulders. All saddles will set crooked and will not fit and will damage your horses shoulders. Square your horse up. Keep head and …
A Horsemen’s Guide to Responsible Trail Use
What you should know about responsible trail use through appropriate outdoors etiquette and ethics through this “Horsemen’s Guide to Responsible Trail Use.” As published in West Coast Horsemen magazine – …
Tansy Ragwort Poisons Livestock and Neighborly Relationships
Tansy ragwort has long tormented rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid eating tansy …
What do we want most with our horse?
Are you looking for a transformative experience with your horse? There are 2 clinics coming up in July to develop trust with your horse, or to find calm. The first, …