HORSECAMPING &
TRAIL RIDING BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS & REFERENCES
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Ranch Horse Tips
$20.00
Patrick Hooker, a highly respected rancher and
horse trainer, has 101 tips and pictures on over 225 pages which
will help one start a young horse or improve an older one. Chapters
include 'Obstacle Course', 'Basic Round Pen' (including how to train
for backing in a circle), 'The Gate', 'Hobbles and a Feedbag' and
more.
Scenic
Trails: A Guide for the Day-Rider in
$24.50
Northwestern Wyoming & Southern Montana
(North Fork
of Shoshone National Forest & Yellowstone National Park)
Written by Richard T. (Dick) Downen this
publication has over a hundred pages and includes the North Fork of
the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone National Park. Section
One includes 37 rides in Yellowstone. Section Two includes 26 rides
in the Absaroka Range of the Shoshone. Section Three includes Places
to Stay with Horses, Lodging accommodations where guest horses are
welcomed and Camp areas and trailheads where horse can be kept.
Trail
Construction & Maintenance Notebook
$20.00
Trail riders not only enjoy trails but have an
obligation to get off and help with trail work, construction and
maintenance. This Forest Service notebook with help with all those
chores and answer questions such as 'Trail Planning', 'Surface Water
Control', 'Trail Design', 'Trail Foundations', 'Tread' and more
including the best tools to use for what task!
Equestrian
Design Guidebook for Trails, Trailheads and Campgrounds
$50.00
This is a must-have book for clubs,
associations, groups or individuals working on design, development
and just 'keeping' trails, trailheads and camps open for equestrian
uses! Completed in 2007 this National Forest Service edition
includes the LATEST nuts and bolts on how to do it, planning and
keeping things open. Chapters include 'Understanding Horses and
Mules', 'Planning', Designs', 'Trail Etiquette', 'Crossings and
Bridges', 'Horse-Friendly Surface Materials', 'Roads and Parking
areas', 'Designing Camp and Picnic Units' (including ADA facilities
with ramps, mounting blocks, etc.) and much more. Over 300 pages.
Recreational
Horse Trails in Rural and Wildland Areas
$35.00
Written by Gene W. Wood, PhD, this publication
is ecosystem orientated to design, layout and uses. It is an
excellent reference book but it does not include the nuts and bolts,
drawings or designs that the National Forest Service publication
does.
Pacific
Northwest Trail Guide
$38.95
Written by Rene Ogan this publication is printed
on glossy paper with color photographs and weighs over a pound with
450 trail descriptions in Washington, Montana, Oregon, 'wyoming and
Idaho. Table of contents covers six pages! Each trail description
includes a Rating (Easy, Moderate, Challenging), Miles, Elevation,
Users, Trailhead, Access, Nearest Town, photo and more. Rene put a
lot of work and saddle time in for this book. Total pages, over 500.
Blue
Creek Outfitting Trail Riding, Packing &
Training Manual
$30.00
Written by Stan Walchuk Jr. this is a 200 page
publication with lots of pictures and easy to understand text. As
Stan puts it "Whether you are a backyard trail rider, trainer or an
aspiring wilderness traveler, we believe this guide will prove very
valuable."
American
Endurance Rides, the Ultimate Guide $24.50
Written by Jackie Floyd, this
is a resource for riders -- not just endurance folks -- looking for
more than just a competitive trail ride. It is a helpful resource
for the everyday, recreational trail rider too! Over 485 pages
include descriptions of trails, types of terrain, level of
difficulty, historical sites, area interests, closest conveniences,
vets and clinics, feed stores, farriers, overnight horse camping,
stops and much more. All referenced by individual states. (Limited
quantity)
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American Endurance Rides, the
Ultimate Guide $24.50 |
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Central
Sierra Nevada Horse Trails $25.00
Sherry Antill & Ann Bates have written the
first trail guide for riding the Central Sierra Nevada trails! And
they've done an awesome job. There's trails for Yosemite, Fish Camp,
Bass Lake, Peckinpah Mountain and even a section on winter rides.
Maps, pictures riding times, trail types, best season to ride,
elevations, terrain, difficulty, facilities, water, camping, staging
areas included. Over a hundred pages.
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Central Sierra Nevada Horse
Trails $25.00 |
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The
Rider's Pain-Free Back $35.00
Horseowners spend thousands of
dollars on keeping their horses' backs in top shape. But what about
us? What do we do to keep out backs in riding shape? Written by
James Warson, MD, this book is written for equestrians to 'overcome
chronic soreness, injury and aging to stay in the saddle for years
to come'! It includes just about everything one can think of in
Part One from arthritis, ruptured discs, trauma, pregnancy,
obesity, aging and aching. Part Two achieving, improving and
maintaining back health plus flexibility, strength, pain management,
prevention plans. Excellent drawings, pictures, diagrams and easy
to understand.
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The Rider's Pain-Free Back
$35.00 |
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Why
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? $22.50
This little 200 plus page book
contains answers to questions you have about horses and didn't know
where to look. Do Horses Like To Be In Parades? Why do Horses Let
People Ride Them? Why Do Flies Like Horses? Are Horses Ticklish?
Fun reading -- and educational!
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Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? $22.50 |
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Horses,
Hitches and Rocky Trails $20.00
Written by Joe Black, this book is
often referred to as 'the packer's bible'. It is a complete and
often humorous presentation on how to pack horses into the
wilderness. Great drawings!!
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Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails $20.00 |
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A
Trail Guide to the Maah Daah Hey Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National
Park, and the Dakota Prarie Grasslands $22.50
The North Dakota badlands offer
hundreds of miles of trails to ride and explore. This little guide
book includes General Location, Trip Highlights (comments regarding
wildlife watching, outstanding vistas or if ideal for seekers of
solitude), Distance in miles for each trail, maps and more.
A Trail Guide to the Maah Daah
Hey Trail, Theodore
Roosevelt National Park, and the Dakota Prairie Grasslands $22.50 |
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Fitness,
Performance and the Female Equestrian $27.50
 Written by Mary D. Midkiff this
reference guide is designed for experienced female riders as well as
newcomers. (Us women finally get our OWN book!!) Information is
provided on: Riding and its relationship to aging, pregnancy &
lifestyles; Nutrition and dietary factors in daily riding and
competitions; Techniques to gain more performance with less effort;
Saddle balancing and fitting tips (including tips on fitting the
saddle to us); Stretching and strengthening exercises to enhance
riding performance and more are in this 200 page book.
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Fitness, Performance and the
Female Equestrian $27.50 |
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The
Rider's Fitness Program $29.95
 74 Exercises & 18 Workouts
Specifically Designed for Equestrians
Regardless of one's riding style or
breed of horse ridden, we're always concerned about keeping our
horses fit. But what about ourselves? Are we as fit as we
could be? (In my case, the answer is no!) This book will help
you with the five basic elements for equestrian fitness --
balance, flexibility, strength, mental/physical independence and
cardiovascular (aerobic). Written by Dianna Robin Dennis, John
McCully and Paul Juris each exercise is demonstrated in pictures
plus states why a specific exercise is important to your horse's
action and performance.
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The Rider's Fitness Program $29.95 |
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101
Trail Riding Tips $20.00
Over 150 pages this little guide by
Dan Aadland includes sections with plenty of pictures and text
covering Safety, Selecting Your Horse, Training the Trail Horse,
Equipment for the Trail Horse, Coping with Spooks, Backcountry
Riding, Carrying Your Gear, Finding Your Way and more.
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101 Trail Riding Trips $20.00 |
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Save
Your Horse: A Horse Owner's Guide to Large Animal Rescue $27.50
 No one likes to think about a horse
getting trapped and outside help required to rescue and save the
animal. But it does happen. Being prepared is half the recovery
process and every horseowner should have an idea of how and where to
begin because often rescuers -- firemen, police, emergency personnel
-- have no idea what to do! Michelle Staples has complied this 160
plus publication. It has plenty of pictures to demonstrate topics
including Extrication From a Trailer, Righting an Overturned
Trailer, Vertical Extrication from a Hole or Ravine; Diagonal
Extrication from a Steep Slope, How to Keep a Horse Down, Getting a
Downed Horse Up plus more. The Resource section tells one where to
find everything from slings to copies of forms necessary for animal
rescue and care.
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Save Your Horse: A Horse Owner's
Guide to Large Animal Rescue $27.50 |
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The
Back Country Horseman's Guide (Utah) $26.95
 Over 80% of Utah is public land
according to author Bruce Kartchner. 50 trails are featured in the
175 pages plus another 55 trails from Ogden to St. George. Seven
Appendix include Topographical Maps & Map Numbers, Veterinarians,
County Sheriff's Offices, Feed and Tack Stores, Public Land
Agencies, Hospital and Medical Centers, Using Horses on Utah Public
Lands. Each trail includes topo map, name of trail head, trail and
number, managing agency, connecting trails, directions and road
conditions, trail descriptions and much more.
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The Back Country Horseman's
Guide (Utah) $26.95 |
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Marin
County Equestrian Trail Guide $29.00
Published by Sandy Greenblat and
Marin Horse Council this spiral bound book includes detailed maps
and descriptions of all of Marin County's Parks & Open Space. Plus
a Trail Guide Master Map, Stables and Lodging, trails in Point Reyes
National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Marin
Headlands, California State Parks Overview, Mt. Tamalpais State Park
Suggested Rides, Marin Municipal Water District and more.
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Marin County Equestrian Trail
Guide $29.00 |
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Exploring
Trails in Mid-America $29.95
Multi-Use Trails Across the Midsection.
Written by Betty Robinson and Pat Gordon, this 255 page publication
includes trails in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming! Over 50
trails. Includes description of each trail, distance, GPS
coordinates, location, contact information and more. Lots of
pictures throughout book.
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Exploring
Trails in Mid-America $29.95 |
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Trail
Busters $26.95
A trail guide to Oregon & Washington's most
scenic backcountry. This is Josie Rusho's fourth and newest book
about trails in Oregon and Washington. As Josie says: "an array of
pictures, stories, thorough indexes to trails by number and again by
name and a few sketches. As always I put in trail hints and camp
grub ideas. There is a list of maps, Forest Service information and
I rated the trails. Then as always, I rode them." Over 325 pages!
Horse
Trails in Arkansas & Oklahoma
$24.50
Updating and combining their previous
trail books for Arkansas and Oklahoma, Betty Robinson and Pat Gordon
have included 27 Arkansas and 26 Oklahoma trails in this new 2004
edition. Each trail listing includes distance, difficulty, fees, type,
facilities, terrain, trail markers, trail maps and GPS coordinates
along with trail description.
Riding
Central Oregon Horse Trails
$25.95
 Kim McCarrel has included over 90
trails to explore in the Bend, Black Butte, Mt. Jefferson, Mt.
Washington, Northern and Southern Three Sisters, Southern Cascade
Lakes, Diamond Peak, Newberry Volcano, Crooked River Grasslands and
Western Ochocos areas in her 225 page book. Trail information includes
location, length, elevation, difficulty, best time of seasons to ride,
permits and facilities. Kim has even included a section on ‘Favorite
Rides’ which shows which trails are best to ride for mountain views,
wild flowers, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, easy and winter rides!
On
the Back of My Mule
$21.50
12 trail rides in Oklahoma, Texas,
Arkansas and New Mexico are included in Pat Dugger’s 145 plus page
book. Written in a narrative style, each ride is information and
reflects Pat’s trail adventures.
Saddle
Savvy $25.00
A Guide to the Western Saddle
Dusty Johnson, an accomplished saddlemaker and
leather craftsman, explains the history of the western saddle plus how
to determine which saddle is best for your needs be they professional
or recreational trail rider.
New Jersey Horse Trails
Book, Phase 1 $27.50
 Published by the New Jersey Horse
Council, this 100+guide in a 3-ring binder (so you can add personal
notes) lists public NJ trails that allow horseback riding and/or
driving. Over 60 trails are listed in Federal Parks, State Parks and
Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, County and Local Parks. Each trail
includes information on contact agency, parking, facilities, permit
requirements, fees, map availability plus trail length, footing,
terrain, water. An excellent reference book for riders and included is
a New Jersey Highway Map so you can plan your towing route!
Horseman's
Guide to Michigan Trails
$25.50
Written by John Faitel, this REVISED
170+ page book includes more than 65 trails and campgrounds in Lower
and Upper Michigan. Each trail listing includes map, horsemen's
facilities, information contact, directions plus sections on Equine
Health Requirements, Michigan Equestrian Organizations and more.
Horse
Trails in Iowa
$24.95
Containing over 90 trail riding
destinations. Elizabeth Koppes' spiral bound book has broken the
trails down into Eastern, Central and Western Regions. It is well
illustrated and includes information not only on trails -- directions,
contacts, terrain, services, time open for riding, length, etc. -- but
also equestrian camping information!
Trail
Training for the Horse & Rider
$24.95
 Judi
Daly has revised her original book into an expanded edition which
includes lots of photos, tips and common sense. Composed of two
sections -- Riding on the Trail and Training the Trail Horse --
chapters are directed to specfic subjects. Riding on the Trail
includes Riding Alone & in Groups, Riding in Summer, Riding in
Cold Weather, Handling Trail Emergencies and more. Training the Trail
Horse not only includes Starting the Young Trail Horse but Retraining
the Runaway, the Balky or Barn Sour Horse, the Horse that Prances or
Rears and the Horse that Bucks or Spooks.
Bombproof
Your Horse
$29.95
 Sgt.
Rick Pelicano's works with police and mounted unit horses to
"teach the horse to be confident, obedient and safe no matter
what you encounter". Beginning with Basic Training Exercises it
includes Bombproofing Concepts, Strategies, Planning & Preparation
and how to school for Obstacles such as occupied cars, large trucks,
motorcycles, bikes, road flares, balloons, bridges, smoke and even
gunfire. Plenty of pictures in its 175 pages plus an Index for
quick finding of a specific item.
Trail
Riding - Train, Prepare, Pack Up & Hit the Trail
$30.00
 Author
Rhonda Hart Poe has included a lot of knowledge and experience in this 300
pages plus book which begins with Getting Ready to Ride (Matching
Horse & Rider, Evaluate Your Horse, etc.) and includes chapters on
Trail Traits, Trail Tack & Gear, Conditioning, Trail Training and
on through Trail Rider's Survival Guide. The Appendix includes
the 50 Best Trails in North America, 50+ Top Outfitters &
Organized Trail Rides, Resources, Emergency Information Sheet and
more.
Taking
Up Riding as an Adult $29.95
 Regardless if you once rode and have
gotten away from it for a number of years or are just beginning to
ride, this book covers it all!! Diana Delmar has covered all the
aspects of taking up riding (again or as a beginner) from costs, to
types of horses, what to consider with physical conditions such as
arthritis, exercises, buying that first horse to meet 'older' body
needs, selecting a barn and boarding right down to 'Caloric
Expenditure' when grooming, saddling, riding. Lots of pictures and all
written with the theme that attitude is more important than one's age
level!
Self Defense for Nature Lovers
- Handling Dangerous Situations with Wild Critters
$25.00
 Over
40 years I've been trail riding, horsecamping and never have had a
'close encounter' with a wild animal. Probably because if there's a
wild critter in the area be it a bear, mountain lion, coyote, snake or
even a skunk, I avoid it. But encounters with wild animals are
becoming more common as more people ride deeper into wilderness and
wander along trails. Unfortunately, a lot of these people have no idea
what to do if they come face to face with a wild critter and that
not-knowing-what-to-do can get a person in deep trouble! Mike Lapinski
is an outdoor writer, photographer who has spent thousands of hours in
the outdoors and is one of the most qualified persons in America to
writer about handling dangerous situations with wild animals. Chapters
include Overcoming Outdoor Fears, Mountain Lions, Black Bears, Wild
Pigs, Snakes and more. One should NEVER be afraid of riding outdoors
but one should ALWAYS be aware of surroundings and what to do if a
wild critter suddenly steps out on a trail in front of you and your
horse.
The Packer's Field Manual
$26.95
 Featuring
the Decker Pack Saddle. Written by Bob Hoverson this book explains
everything one ever wanted to know about Decker Pack Saddles! With
over 30 years experience, riding trips of over a 1,000 each year and
packing over 100,000 pounds of equipment, supplies and materials into
remote back country areas, Bob shares his vast experience and
knowledge of proper theory, technique and equipment for safety and
efficiently. An excellent reference for those thinking of going into
packing and trying to decide 'sawbuck' or 'Decker'.
Horse
Trails of 'Colorful' Colorado $26.50
Northern Colorado (Larimer, Weld
& Yuma Counties)
20 plus trails with plenty of pictures and information. One can almost
ride the trail by following the pictures in this glossy 200 plus page
guide written by Janet M. St. Jacques.
Horse
Trails of 'Colorful' Colorado, Book 2
$32.50
Central
Colorado (Adams, Boulder, Douglas & Jefferson Counties)
Janet M. St. Jacques’ second book features 28 trails
with color pictures and plenty of text! Like in her first book each
trail is well documented with information on fees, elevation, trailer
parking, facilities, trail length and users.
Horse
Trails of 'Colorful' Colorado, Book 3 $29.00
Contains trails from Boulder & Lorimer
Counties
22 trails are featured in Janet St.
Jacques' third book!! Full color pictures, lots of information.
Janet incorporated trails from Rocky Mountain National Park as well
as trails within the Roosevelt National Forest. These trails are a
little more challenging to ride so additional pictures and text was
added along with some flatland trails for easier and adventuresome
rides.
Any
TWO Horse
Trails of 'Colorful' Colorado books (Book 1 or Book 2 or Book 3)
$55.00
All THREE Horse
Trails of 'Colorful' Colorado books (Book 1, Book 2 and Book 3)
$85.00
Horse
Trails of Arizona: Mountain Trails & Camps
$27.50
Trails and horsecamps located in all
Arizona National Forests by Ranger Districts -- Apache-Sitgreaves,
Coconico, Coronado, Kaibab, Prescott, Tonto. Each trail listed has
information on total distance, location, trail type, difficulty,
elevations, trail head locations, best months to ride and more. Horse
Camp information includes facilities, fees, directions, trails to use,
best of time of year to go, road conditions into horse camp.
Missouri Trailblazing
$27.50
A Comprehensive Guide to Missouri's Equestrian Camping & Trails.
Laura Vonk has included detailed directions, descriptions and maps in
her 195 page book covering over 1200 miles of trails in Missouri!!
Happy Trails: Your Complete Guide to Fun
& Safe Trail Riding $29.95
 Les
Sellnow, author and trainer who has developed many outstanding trail
horses, has taken the subject of trail riding and developed this
comprehensive guide which explains what type of horse is best suited
for trails, how to condition your horse for trail riding, what to
expect on the trail and how to deal safely with hazards and the
unexpected. Les has crammed a ton of information, knowledge and
experience into 260 plus pages along with pictures and good, down to
earth common sense!
Equestrian Trails in the Santa Cruz
Mountains & Beyond $29.50
Written by Claudia Goodman, this is the newest San Francisco Bay Area
horsemen's trail guide!! 50 state and county parks, preserves, state
beaches and beach access points located in Santa Clara, Monterey, San
Mateo counties plus Mid-peninsula Open Space Districts and California
State Parks are included. Each includes directions, trail conditions,
staging, special features, maps and lots of pictures!
Problem Solving $20.00
Western Horseman publication written by Marty Marten, this 247 page
publication helps in preventing and solving common horse problems.
Some of the topics covered are 'Hard to Catch', 'Barn Sour',
'Spooking', 'Crossing Water and Bridges' and more.
Problem Solving (Vol. 2)
$20.00
A continuation of Marty Marten's Western Horseman publications this
231 pages includes more help for preventing and solving common horse
problems. This book covers a different set of topics including 'Cinchy
and Difficulty-to-Saddle Horses', 'Head-Shy, Ear-Shy Hard-to-Bridle
Horses', 'Trail Riding Problems and Distractions' plus more.
BOTH Problem Solving publications
by Marty Marten $38.00
Trail
Trips of Southern California $25.00
A Trail Guide for Riders. Written by
Sherli Leonard book includes four desert, six rolling hills and two
mountain trails in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San
Diego counties. Includes information on terrain, difficulty,
facilities, cost, operating times, location map and lots of pictures
in it 130 pages.
More Trail
Trips of Southern California: Another Trail Guide For
Riders
$20.00
Sherli Leonard's second trail book
compiles all the articles from her 'Trail Travels' published in
Western Times Magazine plus includes valuable information not
initially published. Each trail includes a map, camping and staging
information, requirements for riders, costs, contact information and
more. Trails are located in Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino,
San Diego and Orange counties.
BOTH Trail Trips of
Southern California AND More
Trail Trips of Southern California
$42.50
100 Best Ranch Vacations in North
America $25.00
From traditional working cattle ranches to sleeping under the stars in
a bedroll to the luxury of spas and hot tubs, a ranch can be found to
fit any one (or families) ranching vacations. Listed by states, each
ranch listing includes what's available, prices, what to do and many
allow one to bring their own horse.
The US Cavalry Horse
$27.50
 First
published in 1895, its chapters include 'the Cavalry Horse',
'Framework of the Horse Mechanically Considered', 'Gaits of the
Horse', 'Bits', 'Saddles', "Modern Cavalry & Its Equipment',
'Endurance of Horses', 'Veterinary Supplies & Prescriptions' plus
more. And if you haul a horse, be sure and read the chapter
'Transportation of Horses by Rail and at Sea'! With over 400 pages it
includes pictures, descriptions and some of the vet prescriptions are
still used by modern day horsemen -- especially those cowboys out on
ranches a hundred miles from any where!!
The Tahoe Rim Trail
$24.50
 A Complete Guide for Hikers, Mountain
Bikers & Equestrians. Endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association,
this 252 page book was written by Tahoe resident and guide Tim
Hauserman. Eight manageable sections of the trail are presented in
details with clear maps including elevations, mileage, weather,
wildlife, etc. Chapter is dedicated to horses on the trail and
includes where to park trailers, places to horse camp, etc. with
detailed descriptions of all. There are also a number of side trips to
choose from along the trail or in the surrounding area
Oregon Horse Camps
$12.50
40 plus pages of horse camps in
the Oregon National Forests and State Parks. (Punch 3-holes in it and
file in "Trails, Trails & more trails" 3-ring
binder for quick and easy reference.) Each description includes forest
name, phone numbers, directions, elevations, facilities, operator and
if fees are required or not.
ITRA Trail Guide
$12.50
The Indiana Trail Riders Association
put this 60 page book together which includes over 40 trails and
horsecamps in Indiana. Each site includes a map, description on how to
get there, what's available. They even included a Vendor List for
Trail Permits!
Truckin' & Trailerin'
$11.50
 A guide to selecting, hauling and
maintaining a tow vehicle and horse trailer. Printed by Western
Horseman, this 36 page booklet is a reference for those thinking about
buying a tow rig and wondering about sizes. Section One dedicates 11
pages just to towing vehicles and includes information on sizes,
weight, axles, gas or diesel, etc. Section Two discusses buying a
horse trailer and goes into body styles, gooseneck or bumper-pull in
relation to towing vehicles and much more.
Equifacts $26.95
 The Complete Horse Record Organizer-
144 pages of fill-in forms which track 13 different categories about
horse care including feeding, shoeing, lameness, inoculations and
more. Spiral- bound so its easy to write in. Includes tips and
articles on Worming, Inoculation-Vaccination Recommendations, Signs of
a Sick Horse, How to Estimate Weight, Taking Temperature, Which Leg is
Lame? and much more. Keep in tack room or tack box so the next time a
vet is called, latest horse care information is easily available. (To
keep it clean, I put mine in a zip lock bag with a couple extra
pencils.)
Horse Buyer's Notebook
$29.50
 When buying a horse at auction or privately,
it's essential to evaluate each horse and write that information down
for later reference. This 112 page notebook includes 50 double-sided
worksheets with diagrams of correct horse conformation from front,
back and side allowing faults, cuts, swellings to be easily marked on
page as animal is inspected. Also contains checklists to follow during
inspections so critical points aren't overlooked. Plus each worksheet
includes horse identification/pedigree, seller information, check off
list, room for vet examine notes, photos or catalog page.
Horse Owner's Field Guide to Toxic
Plants $25.00
 Horsewoman Sandra Burger researched and compiled
information on more than 100 common but toxic plants that grow in
backyards, pastures and along trails. Dr. A.P. Knight, a leading
expert on horse poisonings, has lent his advise on how to recognize
symptoms of poisonings and what steps you or your veterinarian should
take if one suspects a horse has eaten a toxic plant. Plants are
listed as: Trees; Bushes, Shrubs & Vines; Ferns & Palms; Weeds
& Wildflowers; Grasses & Horsetails. Each plant has a full
color photo plus close up photo of leaves or flower, description of
plant, geographic distribution, signs of poisoning and what to do.
Gone Riding
$32.95
Josie Rusho rides trails of the Pacific Northwest and in this newest
book, she includes 200 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail through Oregon
and Washington! Each trail has name, distance, altitude, directions,
connecting trails, horse camping and lots of personal comments and
notes. She even has a rating sytem for Moderate or Challenging
explaining which trail is suited to which rider. Over 325 pages it
includes lots of pictures and trail tips!
Ride Pennsylvania Horse Trails, Part 1
$29.50
Part I - The Eastern Half of
Pennsylvania. Carolyn Cook is an avid trail rider and her first
225+ page book includes 50+ horse trails. Along with pictures, stories
and tips Carolyn includes each trail name, her Lasting Impression,
location, length, level of difficulty, terrain, horse camping (yes or
no), where to buy maps, fees and permits required plus other
activities found along the way such as hiking, biking, rental stock,
etc.
Ride Pennsylvania Horse Trails, Part 2
$31.50
Part 2 - The Western Half of Pennsylvania. More than 40 equestrian
and shared use trails are included in Carolyn’s second 260 plus page
book!
BOTH Ride
Pennsylvania Horse Trails, Parts 1 & 2 $59.50
"Horse Keeping: A Guide to Land
Management for Clean Water" $37.50
 Prepared
by the Council of Bay Area Resource Conservation Districts in
partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, this
manual helps to answer environmental questions about horsekeeping.
Chapters include: Protecting Water Quality; Evaluating Your Horse
Keeping Facility (roof runoff, horse wash areas, pasture management,
etc.); Measures to Improve Water Quality (erosion control, gully
repairs, streambank stabilization, stormwater, etc.); Resources
Directory (seeding recommendations, technical assistance,
winterization checklist, etc.) plus a List of Diagrams with sample
site plan, pastures and List of Tables. Excellent reference for those
planning to build a stable or barn and for owners who want to or have
to upgrade to meet the new environmental requirements for horsekeeping.
Manual is published in a 3-ring binder with above illustration on the
cover.
"Horse
Keeping: A Guide to Land Management for Clean Water" PLUS the video
"Good Horse Keeping: Managing Manure to Protect the
Environment" $45.00/set
Western
Horseman Helpful Hints for Horsemen $20.00
Including a couple tips and photos from Bonnie Davis, hundreds of
'Here's Hows' published in Western Horseman magazines are conveniently
compiled in this handy book. Illustrated with photos or line drawings,
the helpful hints offer solutions to common problems all horsemen
share. Tips cover every facet of life with horses -- health care, tack
and saddlery, barn and stable equipment, fencing, knot-typing,
trailering, trail riding and horsecamping.
Horse Sense For The Trail Rider
$20.00
A book of Trail Riding Safety for
Your & Your Horse. Written and illustrated by Melinda Codling,
this 100 plus page spiral bound book includes: General Trail Riding
Techniques; Riding Hills; Crossing Water; Natural Hazards; Don't Get
Lost; Navigating Steep, Narrow Trails; Conditioning and much more.
Great for beginner and advanced trail rider plus the illustrations
will provide more than a chuckle or two!
Trails, Trails
& More Trails....
$
29.50
An in-a-binder 170-page reference book to
over 1,000 federal agency addresses -- National Forest Service, National
Park Service, National Grasslands, Bureau of Land management, Bureau of
Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Recreation Trails,
National Scenic & Historic Long Distance Trails -- for 300,000 miles
of horse trials and horsecamps through the Nation. Each agency has its
own Section plus all addresses are cross referenced into individual
states. Plenty of room for notes and comments on each page. Extra pages
plus 6 'Trail
rider's Comment Cards' included. A 'must' reference for any
trail rider!! Written by Bonnie Davis.
Have Saddle, Will Travel
$25.95
 Low
Impact Trail Riding & Horse Camping.
Author Don West shares his style of camping on horseback
with only the use of saddle packs which have allowed him the ability to move his
adventures into backcountry overnighters without the requirements of extra pack stock.
Stressing light weight, balance and compressibility, West has brought backpacking
technology to horse packing gear. 130 page book is loaded with color photos, techniques,
tips, illustrations.
Horse Theft
Prevention Handbook $10.50
 Written
by J. Amelita Donald, Founder of the Equine Rescue Net, this 60 plus
page handbook contains information to help horse owners and caretakers
to minimize the risk of theft and help prevent some of the 40,000
horse and pony reported thefts annually. Learn why identification of
horse, tack and equipment is important in preventing theft, crucial in
reclaiming property, how to report a crime and what steps to take to
recover a horse and prosecute horse thieves. Also includes information
on what papers are vital to update, methods of equine ID (brands,
micro-chips, tattoo, etc.) and appendices with Resources for Equine
ID, Equine Brand Inspection Progams in North America and more.
Horseback Riding Trails of Southern
California (Vol. I) $18.95
19 trails from basically Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to
Vasquez Rocks County Park. Covers Big Rock Creek, Chino Hills State Park, Forks of the
Kern River, Little Tujunga Canyon, Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Montana de Oro State Park
and others in this area. Includes maps, trail difficulty, terrain, plus sections on Safety
First (ticks, fire, poison oak, quicksand, mountain lions, rattlesnakes), Riding Conduct
and other essential information. Written by Paulette Moucohet.
Horseback Riding Trails of Southern
California (Vol. II)
$20.95
 24
different trails than in Volume I alone. Blackrock Trailhead Camp to
Walnut Creek Park Trails and includes Cuyamaca Ranch State Park, Happy
Camp Canyon Regional Park, Hole-In-The-Wall, Mount Cower Open Space
Preserve and more. Written by Paulette Mouchet.
Horseback Riding Trails of Southern California (Vol. I &
II)
$37.50
Both publications contain over 280 pages of trail
information! See descriptions of Volumes I & II, above.
1000 Great Rail Trails
$20.00
The Official Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy Directory lists over 1,000 trails across America. Built on
abandoned railroad corridors, each trail offers easy access. Most
trails are multi-use and not all rail trails are open to equestrians.
For example, Alabama has four multi-use trails but only two are open
to equestrians. California has 49 multi-use rail trails with 27 open
to equestrian use. Rail trails are listed by state. Each trail listed
includes: Trail Name, End points, Mileage, Surface, Location, Contact
and with icons, what users are allowed on each trail.
Backcountry
Horsemen Guide Book $ 3.00
44-page pocket size publication printed by the Backcountry
Horsemen of America. Includes planning, training, horse care, trail courtesy, grazing,
camp sanitation and other topics.
Nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory
& Equestrian Vacation Guide $ 26.95
Alphabetical listings by state with layovers shown in black
stars and locations for vacation/layovers shown in red stars within each state map. Each
listing includes name, address, phone number, directions, facilities, etc.
Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness
Travel with Stock $ 10.00
60 page National Forest Service publication. Lots of tips,
ideas, how to and pointers for horsecampers and trail riders. Three hold punched so it
fits in "Trails, Trails & More Trails..."
Lightweight Camping & Stock Equipment
$ 5.00
Covers grazing, camping, trail travel and other topics in its
90 pages. Includes diagrams on how to make one's own equipment. National Forest Service
publication. Three hold punched so it fits in "Trails,
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