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olegreycowboy · 11-17-2008, 04:44 AM

I use the lace up packers (with riding heels) for mountain rides. I want the increased ankle support if I need to walk very far in the rough terrain.

I'm sorry some folks have had problems hanging up with the laces. I'm not ready to give mine away. After decades of riding, and taking students, interns and clients on some pretty brushy rough trails, I've never had an issue as described. I can't even imagine any branch getting into my laces. Into my helmet, yes. I try to have safety glasses if riding fast to keep those limbs from sneaking up and getting into my eyes, but my laces? Interesting.

Anyone seen Western Horsemen's latest book "BackCountry Basics" for training trail horses?

Mike

qhrterhorsn girl · 12-10-2008, 05:32 AM

Looking for trail riders in Northern VA? Anybody out there???

**taelesean** · 12-11-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by qhrterhorsn girl

Looking for trail riders in Northern VA? Anybody out there???

Maybe in a few months or so when I've gotten my own horse

annem · 12-11-2008, 03:36 PM

Are you nearly at that point taelesean? That is great news. How is the barn and property comming along?

sonniegirl · 12-31-2008, 07:27 PM

Hey I am from Penna and always looking for new places to ride and camp with my horse. Anyone on here from Pa and have trails to share I would be grateful.
Also planning to go to Ohio this summer to Beaver Creek Park and Salt Fork Park and if anyone could give me info on these parks and what trails are like would be grateful
Thanks
sonniegirl

dreaming · 01-24-2009, 09:46 AM

I too insist on helmets after falling off for the first time while I was 5 months pregnant with my third. I had to get stitches in the back of my head (I rolled mid air to protect my belly from the fall). "Safety first" is now my motto.

Rockinghorserun · 02-06-2009, 05:54 PM

This weekend's weather is going to ruin me. They are calling for it to be really nice. We are planning riding Sunday to get our out of shape horses back in the swing of things. My first campover is in April on the Eastern shore of VA and I am already thinking of what to plan for the meals. Depending on the economy (and if I still have a job) will rule how many weekends I can go this year. I am interested in hearing what other weekenders do for meals. Such as, precook and take, cook over campfire, or multiple individuals bring pot luck.

mingiz · 02-11-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockinghorserun

This weekend's weather is going to ruin me. They are calling for it to be really nice. We are planning riding Sunday to get our out of shape horses back in the swing of things. My first campover is in April on the Eastern shore of VA and I am already thinking of what to plan for the meals. Depending on the economy (and if I still have a job) will rule how many weekends I can go this year. I am interested in hearing what other weekenders do for meals. Such as, precook and take, cook over campfire, or multiple individuals bring pot luck.

Would you send me info for this trail ride. Always looking for a different place to go.
As far as camping yes precook as much as you can. I usually precook my bacon and sausage. For dinner we usually cook over a camp fire.. Also if your taking coolers those big plastic coffee cans are great for the cooler. I fill them up and freeze them put the lids back on and I usually use 2 in a cooler and they last for a 3 day weekend. I started out in a stock trailer and now I have worked my way up to an LQ...And love it

RockHorseRanch · 09-30-2009, 10:38 PM

Trailriding is my passion - anyone have some good ideas for horse camping in Colorado? I like the places with corrals.

11-17-2008, 04:44 AM
olegreycowboy Newborn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belton, SC Posts: 3	Lace up Packers I use the lace up packers (with riding heels) for mountain rides. I want the increased ankle support if I need to walk very far in the rough terrain. I'm sorry some folks have had problems hanging up with the laces. I'm not ready to give mine away. After decades of riding, and taking students, interns and clients on some pretty brushy rough trails, I've never had an issue as described. I can't even imagine any branch getting into my laces. Into my helmet, yes. I try to have safety glasses if riding fast to keep those limbs from sneaking up and getting into my eyes, but my laces? Interesting. Anyone seen Western Horsemen's latest book "BackCountry Basics" for training trail horses? Mike

12-10-2008, 05:32 AM
qhrterhorsn girl Halter broke Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 95	Looking for trail riders in Northern VA? Anybody out there??? __________________ The outside of a horse is good for the inside af me!!

12-11-2008, 03:36 PM
annem Started Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 2,238	Are you nearly at that point taelesean? That is great news. How is the barn and property comming along? __________________ Anne

12-31-2008, 07:27 PM
sonniegirl Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 62	Trail Riding In Pa Hey I am from Penna and always looking for new places to ride and camp with my horse. Anyone on here from Pa and have trails to share I would be grateful. Also planning to go to Ohio this summer to Beaver Creek Park and Salt Fork Park and if anyone could give me info on these parks and what trails are like would be grateful Thanks sonniegirl

01-24-2009, 09:46 AM
dreaming Newborn Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 35	I too insist on helmets after falling off for the first time while I was 5 months pregnant with my third. I had to get stitches in the back of my head (I rolled mid air to protect my belly from the fall). "Safety first" is now my motto.

02-06-2009, 05:54 PM
Rockinghorserun Newborn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6	Weekend trailriding This weekend's weather is going to ruin me. They are calling for it to be really nice. We are planning riding Sunday to get our out of shape horses back in the swing of things. My first campover is in April on the Eastern shore of VA and I am already thinking of what to plan for the meals. Depending on the economy (and if I still have a job) will rule how many weekends I can go this year. I am interested in hearing what other weekenders do for meals. Such as, precook and take, cook over campfire, or multiple individuals bring pot luck.

09-30-2009, 10:38 PM
RockHorseRanch Newborn Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 45	Trailriding is my passion - anyone have some good ideas for horse camping in Colorado? I like the places with corrals.