Just as it's hard to be objective about your own child, it's
always hard to evaluate the conformation of your own trail horse. But it's an
interesting and useful exercise.
Little Mack, the subject of "One
Good Trail Horse" has done it all--led pack strings, packed heavy
loads, worked... read
Ground-Tying Test
After you teach your horse to ground-tie (see below), test his patience and his newfound "statue" skills. Ask him to pick up each foot while he's standing in a ground-tie command. Pick up his left front foot, hold it for a count of 10, then put it down in the same spot. Then do the same... read
Here's how to use the Internet to plan your perfect riding vacation. | magazine only
Joint Care 101
Protect your trail horse's joints to enhance and extend his long-term soundness. | magazine only
One Good Trail Horse
Little Mack earns a very high place in this Montana horseman’s private hall of fame. | magazine only
Part I: Ground-Tied and Respectful
Improve your horsemanship, and develop a kind, trustworthy relationship with your trail horse with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight. This issue: How to ground-tie your horse. | magazine only
