Trail Riding
Train, Prepare, Pack Up & Hit the Trail
by Rhonda Hart Poe

336 pages, 8 1/2 x 8 1/2

A complete manual of everything you need to know before you ride off into the Great Outdoors.

• learn what to look for in a trail horse
• how to choose the right tack and gear
• how to pack a horse for a short trip or an extended sojourn
• tips for crossing streams and bridges
• "spooking in place"
• coming when called
• taking one step — and only one step — when asked
• how to deal with wild animals and unexpected weather
• how to get "found"
• how to prepare for trail emergencies from lameness to bee stings
• checklists
• detailed resource section