Have Saddle, Will Travel : Low-Impact Trail Riding and Horse Camping

Have Saddle, Will Travel : Low-Impact Trail Riding and Horse Camping by West, Don. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781580173711.

Millions of horse owners enjoy trail riding and horse camping, and every U.S. state has an active trail riding association. But many riders may find themselves banned from the back country because of the environmental impact they cause. LOW-IMPACT TRAIL RIDING offers a solution: Don Wests "Go Right, Go Light," leave-no-trace strategies for low-impact horse camping. West, an internationally known expert on basic horsemanship and back-country travel, tells you everything you need to know with his generous wit and wisdom. He covers planning and packing for a low-impact trip, back-country ethics, cooking on the trail, tying a horse responsibly, conditioning both the horse and the rider, orienteering, sanitation, and dealing with emergencies. Included are checklists for horse, camping, and personal items, as well as trail-savvy menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A source guide provides lists of trail riding establishments in the United States and abroad. END