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Complete Trail Horse: Selecting, Training, & Enjoying Your Horse
in the Backcountry
by: Aadland, Dan
Whether it's for fishing or hunting, nature-watching or camping, or simply
to get off the beaten path, there are no better ways to travel through
the backcountry than on horseback. And riding a surefooted, responsive
mount that has been trained to carry you and your equipment over the most
rugged terrain is the best way of all. Beginning with the criteria involved
in selecting a good trail mount (and why Tennessee Walking Horses and
other laterally gaited horses are especially suited for such work), the
author suggests equipment and presents techniques and strategies for training
both the saddle horse and the pack horse to cover demanding and often
dangerous steep inclines and descents, narrow ledges, and other features
of backcountry terrain in a safe and efficient manner. The book then goes
on discuss tack and other gear necessary for trail riding, more advanced
techniques (including contending with spooky, laggard, and overenthusiastic
horses), and taking part in trail competitions. Concluding sections contain
valuable information and insights into how to organize and then pack gear
for the greatest comfort for you, the horse you'll ride, and the packhorse
you'll lead. B/W photos. 294 pgs.
c. 2004, S/C...$19.95
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Happy Trails: Your Complete Guide to Fun & Safe Trail Riding
by: Sellnow, Les
Happy Trails offers practical advice from choosing the right horse to
training and conditioning as well as dealing with problems along the trail.
This uide explains: What type of horse is best suited for the trail; How
to condition your trail horse; What kind of equipment & clothing you
need; What to expect on the trail; How to deal safeyl with hazards &
the unexpected. B/W & Color photos. 267 pgs.
c. 2004, S/C...$19.95
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Know All About Trail Riding
by: Saare, Sharon
Types of trail rides, horse selection, equipment, training, hauling. Color
photos. 64 pgs.
c. 1973, S/C...$7.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Packin' In On Mules & Horses
by: Smoke Elser & Bill Brown
By teaching you the tricks of the trade, professional outfitter Smoke
Elser shows how your trip will be easier and more enjoyable by knowing
more about the animals used and why and how they carry their loads as
they do. This book is laced with instructional photographs and sketches,
presented in an open, attractive format. Chapters include: Horses &
Canaries, Pack Stock From The Inside Out, Deckers & Sawbucks, How
To Pack A Cannonball, Camp Equipment, Gas Burners For Hayburners, Hitting
The Trail, Camps, Our Last Tracks. Photographs and sketches. 158 pgs.
c.1980...S/C...$18.00
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Trail Riding (Train, Prepare, Pack-up & Hit The Trail)
by: Poe, Rhonda Hart
Learn how to evaluate a trail mount, choose equipment, and pack-up. You'll
discover ways to train your horse in evrything from crossing rivers and
encountering traffic to coming when called. You'll learn how to deal with
wild animals, unexpected weather, poisonous plants, and trail emergencies
from lamenss to insect stings. Illustrated. 325 pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$19.95
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