Temperament • Training • Health • Breed • Purchasing a Trail Horse
Tack • Rider Attire
Equitation • Mounting from the Ground • Riding Up and Down Hills • Navigating Obstacles • Loosening Up with Stretches
Before Beginning • Trail Gear • Trail Obstacles • Scary Objects • Water Crossings • Animals, Activities, and Vehicles • Time Well Spent
Preventive Maintenance • Preventive Grooming • Conditioning • Packing for the Trail • Health and Safety Considerations • Cooling Out
Riding with Experienced Friends • Riding Etiquette with Others • Riding in a Group • Riding Alone
Why Horses Act Up • Being Proactive • Annoying Problems • Dangerous Problems
Finding Trails in Your Area • Trailering Out for Day Rides • Camping with Your Horse • Joining a Trail-Riding Group