Millions of horse owners enjoy trail riding and horse camping, and every U.S. state has an active trail riding association. But many riders may find themselves banned from the back country because of the environmental impact they cause. LOW-IMPACT TRAIL RIDING offers a solution: Don West's "Go Right, Go Light," leave-no-trace strategies for low-impact horse camping. West, an internationally known expert on basic horsemanship and back-country travel, tells you everything you need to know with his generous wit and wisdom. He covers planning and packing for a low-impact trip, back-country ethics, cooking on the trail, tying a horse responsibly, conditioning both the horse and the rider, orienteering, sanitation, and dealing with emergencies. Included are checklists for horse, camping, and personal items, as well as trail-savvy menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A source guide provides lists of trail riding establishments in the United States and abroad. END

On a rainy New Years Day, I embarked on an adventure unlike any other. With just the belongings that fit behind my saddle, I mounted my horse Apollo and rode away from everything I knew and loved to explore America by horseback. The next four years would bring me to over 10,000 miles of roads and towns that I had never visited before and where I knew nobody. I would ride through all kinds of weather, in the mountains and across the plains, with near constant pain from the sheer level of exertion necessary to travel in the saddle, and as often on my own feet, day after day after day. I would only reach my goal of riding to all 48 contiguous states by the tenacity to keep going, the kindness of strangers, and a whole lot of luck.This collection of short stories and regional recipes tells but a small part of the many adventures Apollo and I experienced on our journey. This second part covers the Mountain West states from June to November 2017. Our story continues in the third collection: Heartland.

On a rainy New Years Day, I embarked on an adventure unlike any other. With just the belongings that fit behind my saddle, I mounted my horse Apollo and rode away from everything I knew and loved to explore America by horseback. The next four years would bring me to over 10,000 miles of roads and towns that I had never visited before and where I knew nobody. I would ride through all kinds of weather, in the mountains and across the plains, with near constant pain from the sheer level of exertion necessary to travel in the saddle, and as often on my own feet, day after day after day. I would only reach my goal of riding to all 48 contiguous states by the tenacity to keep going, the kindness of strangers, and a whole lot of luck.This collection of short stories and regional recipes tells but a small part of the many adventures Apollo and I experienced on our journey. This first part covers the Pacific states from January to June 2017. Our story continues in the second collection: Mountains.

Riders across the state agree-there's nothing quite like discovering Colorado's legendary scenery from atop a favorite four-legged friend. From the Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Plains, from national forests to state wildlife areas, this guidebook has it all. Authors Sherry and Scott Snead detail 100 of the best trail rides in the state, including places to camp, where to park trailers, and other useful information. Whether you're a skilled equestrian ready for a challenge or a weekend trail rider in search of the perfect day trip, you're sure to find a ride that's right for you. With detailed trail maps, full-color photography, and helpful descriptions of each ride, Saddle Up, Colorado! is sure to be a permanent fixture in your saddle bag. Inside you will find: 100 scenic equestrian trail rides from across the state, Useful information and checklists for a safe ride, 81 handy color mops, 110 full-color trail photographs. Book jacket.

On a rainy New Years Day, I embarked on an adventure unlike any other. With just the belongings that fit behind my saddle, I mounted my horse Apollo and rode away from everything I knew and loved to explore America by horseback. The next four years would bring me to over 10,000 miles of roads and towns that I had never visited before and where I knew nobody. I would ride through all kinds of weather, in the mountains and across the plains, with near constant pain from the sheer level of exertion necessary to travel in the saddle, and as often on my own feet, day after day after day. I would only reach my goal of riding to all 48 contiguous states by the tenacity to keep going, the kindness of strangers, and a whole lot of luck.This collection of short stories and regional recipes tells but a small part of the many adventures Apollo and I experienced on our journey. This third part covers the Midwestern states from June to October 2018. Our story continues in the fourth collection: Northeast.

On a rainy New Years Day, I embarked on an adventure unlike any other. With just the belongings that fit behind my saddle, I mounted my horse Apollo and rode away from everything I knew and loved to explore America by horseback. The next four years would bring me to over 10,000 miles of roads and towns that I had never visited before and where I knew nobody. I would ride through all kinds of weather, in the mountains and across the plains, with near constant pain from the sheer level of exertion necessary to travel in the saddle, and as often on my own feet, day after day after day. I would only reach my goal of riding to all 48 contiguous states by the tenacity to keep going, the kindness of strangers, and a whole lot of luck.This collection of short stories and regional recipes tells but a small part of the many adventures Apollo and I experienced on our journey. This fourth part covers the Great Lakes states from May to October 2019. Our story continues in the fifth collection: Atlantic.

A highly illustrated guide to simple yet effective methods for keeping horses sound, healthy, and performing their best. Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse's overall well–being. Jec Aristotle Ballou has made a name for herself advocating for the horse and providing sensible instruction in his schooling, conditioning, and care. Her bestselling books and popular clinics are designed to enable any horse person to correctly apply proven principles that bring measurable progress while avoiding boredom and confusion. In her latest collection of mounted and unmounted corrective exercises, Ballou demonstrates how we can actively work to improve the horse's posture and movement, whether he is: An active performance or pleasure mount. An aging or older horse that benefits from gentle exercise. A horse being rehabilitated following injury, illness, or lack of conditioning. Ballou's positive cross–training techniques are free of shortcuts, and her guidelines for analyzing the horse's posture and way of going help readers gain a new awareness of the equine body. Applicable for all disciplines and full of quality color photographs to explain the exercises, this is an integral collection that optimizes how the horse uses his body and helps ensure he stays sounder and healthier for more years of his life.