DIY Fire Starters
Let’s face it. Campfires are good and proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Nobody has a weak opinion on how to build a fire. You …
Hobble Training for Horses
Hobbles have an important part to play in our equestrian life. From teaching patience, to back country grazing, the sooner you can get your horse, or mule, used to these …
Dogs on Trails
Dogs are truly man’s best friend and joy to be around. I’ve belonged to numerous canids throughout my life and I have a soft spot for these most loyal of …
Confidence on the Trail and in Camp
Building Confidence on the Trail and in Camp. We trail ride and camp with our horses because there is nothing better in the world than enjoying the outdoors with our …
Great American Outdoors Act Funding
The passage of the Great American Outdoors (GAO) Act was a huge accomplishment for the outdoor recreation industry and the thousands of businesses, large and small, that make up the …
In Praise of Ponying – Why Everyone Should be Able to Pony Their Horse
From the pages of Equine Monthly Magazine Ponying in the Pasayten Wilderness Be able to pony. Are you able to lead a another horse from yours, and is your …
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Planning a Backcountry Camping Trip
From the pages of the Northwest Horse Source magazine Most years I spend well over 30 days of summer horse packing in remote backcountry areas, as well as numerous trailhead …
Backcountry Communications – The Importance of Reliable Backcountry Communications
From the pages of Western Mule Magazine Reliable communications with civilization while you’re camping seems like the last thing that you would want to do. After all, we’ve left technology …
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Easy Double Diamond Hitch
It’s been said that diamonds are a mules best friend. Here’s a new way to tie a double diamond that makes this hitch even easier The Easy Double Diamond …
What to look for in water bottles
While water bottles might not be as exciting as searching for the new saddle you’ve been lusting after, the choice is still an extremely important. And in some ways, it …