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Trail Tips & Safety
Jan 25, 2018
Turn Back for Safety
Learn when it’s time to turn around on the trail and how to remain your horse’s “herd leader” in challenging situations.
By
Julie Goodnight
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Sep 29, 2017
Boost Your Wildlife Savvy
Keep yourself and your horse safe when you cross paths with wildlife on the trail.
By
Heather Smith Thomas
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Sep 27, 2017
Hot-Weather Trail Hazards
Learn how to avoid four hot-weather trail hazards, and what to do should a heat-related emergency arise.
By
Heather Smith Thomas
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Sep 21, 2017
Smart Trail-Ride Prep
Clinician Steve Stevens offers six checkpoints to test before you embark on any trail ride.
By
Jennifer Paulson
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Sep 18, 2017
Julie Goodnight's Tips to Take Charge
Here’s how to take charge of your horse and build a better, more responsive trail partner for safety and control.
By
Julie Goodnight with Heidi Melocco
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Aug 27, 2017
Barn-Bored to Trail-Ready
Get your mount in shape for trail rides this season.
By
Heather Smith Thomas
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Aug 22, 2017
‘Now’ Exercise Makes Safety a Habit
Practice the one-rein stop this way to maximize its effectiveness—and your safety.
By
Brandi Lyons
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Jul 21, 2017
Curing a Stumbler
Is your horse a stumblebum? If so, here’s what you need to know to address this behavior.
By
Clinton Anderson
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Mar 14, 2017
Clinton Anderson: Stop a Stumbler
Clinton Anderson explains how to stop a stumbling horse.
By
Clinton Anderson
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Jul 26, 2010
Avoid 7 Types of Trail Riding Problems
Learn how to avoid seven problematic situations on trail rides--and how to get out of them as safely as possible if they do catch you by surprise.
By
Jennifer Paulson
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