Trail Riding Articles
Welcome to our informational section about equestrian trail riding. Please feel free to comment on any of the articles posted here, or contact us with any trail riding questions that you would like to see addressed. This is a work in progress, so check back often, as we are constantly updating.
Loading Your Saddlebags
For years I have taught packing courses and stressed the principles of equal weight, equal size and equal weight distribution for balancing a pack load. If you stick to these rules, you can generally avoid most mishaps due to load failure. These principles apply to loading equestrian saddlebags and pommel or horn bags as well. […]
How Much Weight Can my Horse Carry?
This is the question we receive most often from our customers; unfortunately there is not a simple answer. As with people, some animals will be able to comfortably carry more weight than others and each animal needs to be evaluated individually. However, there are some guidelines to help determine how much weight is too much. […]
The Stormy Economic Trail – 7 Tips for Being Prepared & Riding It Out
Unless you’ve been overwintering deep in the secluded wilderness, you’ve likely heard of the financial crisis looming on our nation’s horizon, and the possibility of a tough recession to come with it.
Exactly why, how, and when are subject to a number of different opinions, typically pointing to problems in the housing market and sub-prime mortgages. […]
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Last Updated May 21, 2008 at 11:11 am
