All the Creatures

Have you been out on the trails lately? Are you hiking with your dog, riding your horse or just going out for a bike ride? Do you know proper trail etiquette? Knowing what to do out on trails is not only common courtesy but a huge safety factor too. If you ride your horse or your bike you are well aware of the sometimes conflict going on between horseback riders and bicyclists out on trail…it is not a good one.

In order to educate both horseback riders and bikers, 2 organizations have started an education campaign. The Idaho Backcountry Horsemen Ass’n and the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bike Ass’n (CCCMB) have jointly issued this poster:

You can find out more about the on going trail user education at this webpage at the CCCMB Horses, Bikes and Trails

The days are getting shorter and sunset is getting earlier. For those of us that own horses that means less time to ride after getting home from school or work. Unless you have a well lit place to ride, riding just after sunset can be hazardous to your health. You can keep your self safe by wearing reflective vests or tape if you ride near roadways. I have even see some inventive riders put led tail lights on their mount. Try to stay safe and still have fun with your horse during the shorter days of the year.

Lorenzo National Horse Show

A beautiful video for a relaxing end of the week. ENJOY!