Teaching your horse to stand quietly
To go someplace, first you must stand still. Can you park your horse? I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too …
To go someplace, first you must stand still. Can you park your horse? I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too …
Let’s chat tools! When you first google trail building tools, you’ll receive many suggestions. There is a wide variety of tools for different jobs available from surveying to constructing to …
One of the many pleasures of trail riding and camping with our ponies is that we get to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy well-earned quiet time. Getting away …
Offering an array of wildlife habitats and stunning views of the Tualatin Valley and the Coast Range, Chehalem Ridge is the perfect place to enjoy the wonders of nature. Chehalem …
American Trails sponsors the annual contest for photographs of designated National Recreation Trails (NRTs) across the country. Our annual contest provides awards in several categories and shows off entries (and …
It’s a big day. I wrote a book, and it’s finally been published! It’s called ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping – Essential Knowledge for Trail and Camp. It’s …
Congress has yet to pass its significant transportation and infrastructure bill. They won’t include extra funding for trails unless they hear from you. Take action now! THE DETAILS: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) …
I’m sure that your parents gave you the same warnings about playing in the woods during the fall and winter. “Hunting Season, stay out of the woods and keep the …
Outside an emergency room entrance, a strange town stretching ahead. Wobbling: unsteady on new crutches, a hospital issue suit of sweatpants and t-shirt was completed with a single anti-slip sock. …
We can all do our part in making the trails places of Respect, Inclusivity, Safety, and Enjoyment for everyone. Whatever your chosen recreation activity on any given day, keep these …