Some of the best and most scenic riding east of the Mississippi....

JW Jones Stables is located just south of Gosport on IN 67. This is a great place to get away. There are several electric sites and many primitive sites.
The trails vary in intensity from beginner trails to very steep and exciting. JW recently purchased around 100 more acres, making his total spread about 700 acres.

Camping in a tent can be a cool adventure when you have the right air conditioner. Cooling the tent, to make the night comfortable is a breeze. There are many compact air conditioners that can cool the tent for hours, allowing you to have a relaxing nights sleep.

There is a great deal more to safety in horseback riding than just wearing a hard hat though that is certainly basic. After 70 years of riding and 35 years of leading and organizing riding trips I have formed some strong ideas about the leading causes of riding accidents.

Good camping recipes breakfast are important to have with you when camping with friends or family so that you can start the day off right

Allergies in pets are becoming more and more common, and are a common cause of itchiness in dogs in particular. Here Dr Matthew Homfray outlines the various allergies that can affect dogs, and how to find out whether your dog has one of them.

Watch Monty Roberts load a horse that doesn't want to be loaded.

Inspiration came from three elderly couples I met riding in Brown County

The Crack Research Team at Horseback Riding Articles.com has heard there is a trail riding site called JW Jones.

The Rottweiler is a muscular, highly protective dog that is a favorite for police and the military. They have a reputation as a dog not to fool with and they strike fear in the bad guys. They need to be extensively socialized to get along with other pets and other dogs.

Nothing like having a great dinner all cooked and ready for you after
piling off your horse from a long trail ride

You never know in the cooking world how you are going to come up with something new!

Nex to Picket Post Mountain in Superior, Arizona is this location for one
of the most spectacular rides I've ever made

Brown County State Park Horseman’s Campground in central Indiana is one of the most popular trail riding venues in the state. Finding the campground is easy, once you know where to look.

The Saluki is a beautiful, regal and royal dog. They can be a bit aloof, especially to people that they do not know well. They tend to be a one family or a one person dog. They may do well with other dogs, especially if well socialized early.

From Unbridled TV series: a video explaining how to
pull a shoe with Susan Kayne. 6 minutes 5 seconds

Prairie Creek, a great place to ride.

If you are planning to go on a camping trip, you will want to make sure that you take along all the appropriate camping gear you will need.

Pigeon River is one of the best places in Michigan to camp/ride with your horse! Wild Life Galore!!

Elements of adventure not expected in Versailles State Park

A lot of unique things to see as you ride in Arizona

Blackwell campground is located in the Charles C. Deam
wilderness area, south of Bloomington, Indiana off highway 446.

The Great Pyrenees makes a good watch dog and guard dog. They are wary of strangers, both man and beast. They need plenty of exercise and are not suitable for an apartment. A properly fenced in yard or acreage would be ideal.

I'm a dyed-in-the-wool trail rider, but let the opportunity to go on a cattle drive or a round-up and I'm ready for the action.

There's not too many people who ride from Usery Pass to Goldfield in
the rugged Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona.

Protect your finances and your best friend from the unexpected. Looking at why dog insurance is a must.

There is a first time for everything, including
navigating Indiana State Road 135 with a very large horse trailer. This is
a recollection from former Indiana TrailRiders Association Treasurerr, Jean Dunbar.

The Irish Setter is an active, lovable dog. She is full of spirit and needs plenty of exercise. She is a watch dog but not a guard dog. She can get along with other dogs but it is best if she is socialized with other pets early on.

A great video about hoof care. There is a whole lot more to it than just using a pick once in a while. A must-view for anyone who has horses.

Westwood State Conservancy Area is a good day ride. The trail surrounds a large lake. It takes around two hours to circle the lake at an easy pace.

The Golden Retriever is a highly intelligent, people loving dog. She is the fourth most popular pure bred dog in the United States. She is loyal, eager to please, takes obedience like a champ and loves children.

The Greyhound makes a wonderful family pet. Thousands of them need new homes from race tracks every year. They do not require a great deal of space to exercise in and when indoors, prefer to lazy around.

Do Not Buy an Outdoor Fire Pit Without Reading This Article, Filled with Tips and Precautions to Make Your Purchase that Much More Informed...

The Old English Sheepdog is a lovable, even tempered dog. She is more meant for the country as opposed to an apartment. She has plenty of fur to distribute when shedding plus she takes a ton of time for grooming.

Jubilee College State Park is just west of Peoria. 25 miles of trails and a primative campground (no electric or showers) Nice mix of woods and open, flatter creek bottoms and hills.

Simple rules about to buy a horse

A quality camping chair can provide you with hours upon hours of enjoyment, while you relax and look at the scenery that nature created.

Brown County Indiana, snuggled into the hazy blue hills of southern Indiana, is just "a tank a gas" away for five million American families. It is a tourist mecca...Very much like the Smoky Mountains & Gatlinburg...

Popcorn is a delicious, nutritious snack that has been around since before the late 1800s. Traditionally, popcorn was made over the fire. This was not the best way to make popcorn as most of the corn would end up in the fire as it exploded. Since then, there have been many new ways created to make popcorn. Find out more in this article.

Camping with mosquitoes can be a tiring experience but, the good news is that there are ways to get around these itchy critters. When camping with your family, you want to be able to enjoy the great outdoors.

Traditional veterinary medicine, much like in the human world, is often based on treating symptoms rather than the cause, or the underlying problem.

Truck tents are regular full sized tents that fit right into a truck bed. They complete the gap between a tent and a vehicle at the easiest level. These types of tents allow campers to get the feel for the great outdoors while keeping them off the ground.

The Toy Fox Terrier is a happy little dog, full of the energy of life. She likes to hunt small vermin and is fairly easy to train. She may accept other dogs and larger pets especially if well socialized when young.

A horse farm is probably one of the most beautiful real estate properties there is.

Horses are one of the most exciting pets to own and they make excellent companions. In fact, they are almost like people with their own personalities. However, taking care of your horse is a big responsibility and your horse must be cared for properly to keep it healthy and happy.

Buying horse properties, especially your own horse is similar to buying a dog except that this pet can be very expensive.

Some videos of people riding their horses is, well, boring. But this is fantastic. One look and you'll be planning a trip north with your horse.

Human and animals are suffering with the same diseases. Both can be reversed with natural remedies

The best way to get right down to the basics of life, is camping in a tent. Camping in a tent can be a great adventure. It is a great way to get in touch with your family, as it can be a great bonding experience.

Some videos of people riding their horses is, well, boring. But this is fantastic. One look and you'll be planning a trip north with your horse.

When planning for a trip into the woods, there are many accessories that can make an adventure easier to enjoy.

There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced with a wide variety of options, so knowing what you need before hand is very important.

With canine obesity on the rise, the lifestyle we impose on our four legged friends has come increasingly under the spotlight. Here we look at how much exercise dogs should be getting, and the range of exercises available to dog owners.

We usually ride our horses to the small village of Story. There is an outstanding restaurant with a menu good enough to make strong men salivate!

Hoof boots come in many sizes. This quick video explains how to measure the hoof so the boot will fit.

Some truck accessories are not only going to make your truck look better and have its own personal appearance they can also save you money, for instance, a grille protector will prevent damage to the grill which can be extremely costly to replace.

With canine obesity on the rise, diet and exercise has come under the spotlight in an effort to educate owners on how to keep their pet healthy and increase its life expectancy.

A free audio mp3 recording and a transcript of the telephone seminar with plenty of tips and ides to find a good home for your horse.

Big South Fork has some of the best riding....

The huge rock formations are very similiar too Shawnee National....

Here's a good way to get your campfire going.......

Trail riding's best kept secret. Greene-Sullivan State Forest.

The Doberman Pinscher can live in an apartment but will need frequent vigorous exercise or she may become hyper. A properly fenced in yard, suburban area or farm is best. She is not an outside dog in cold climates as she is cold sensitive. She should be extensively socialized as a puppy or she may become over protective.

The way I do things is maybe not the best way or sometimes maybe even the right way, but it’s ‘my way’ and it works, for me. Have fun, stay safe and many happy trails!

The Cocker Spaniel is a generally even tempered, loving dog that is affectionate and loving. She is a good watch dog and when properly bred, a great child companion. She can do well in an apartment as long as she gets frequent long walks.

The Red Hat Riders are a group of primarly northern Indiana horsewomen who, as their motto states, "just love to have fun". These ladies are easy to spot on the trails and in parades because they wear the traditional red hat and purple shirts of the International Red Hat Society. If you're a horsewoman and enjoy the company of other horsewomen who don't take themselves too seriously, this is the group for you!

The Dachshund is good with older children as long as she has been socialized with them. She may not do well with cats and other pets as she was originally bred to hunt. She likes to be indoors and does not like harsh climates.

You're sitting under the stars around the campfire eating and relaxing with friends after a long day horseback trail riding. Your camp is all set, the tent
is up, sleeping bag is unrolled, and your horses are…where ARE your horses?

Rising at Clark State Forest near Henryville in the southern
part of Indiana can be a fun time. There are many trails and
some are classified as "easy"

The exact number and length of trails is not known,
but the trials are classified as "pretty". Many follow
the Mississinewa River. The hills are easy and rolling.
Some trails miles are rocky and sometimes muddy.
There is no campground. A fun day ride.

The Cottonmouth is a new equine resort in Kentucky.

Versailles State Park is the second largest state park in
Indiana with 5988 acres of property.

Today I want to share with you two of my favorite rib-eye steak recipes,Deluxe Pan Fried Rib Eye Steak and a Pan Seared Rib Eye recipe.

Three areas to ride in one area. Scenic and muddy, but worth the trip.

Stoney Run is a County Park located in ther northwest
part of Indiana, just northeast of Leroy off Route 231.

It is vary clean and trails were kept up really well.
Stoney Run County Park is open evey day but Christmas.

Tippecanoe is near Winamac, Indiana.
There are over 12 miles of trails that wind through the
woods, you will see deer, and may wish to climb the fire
tower.

My first experience riding the fabulous Shawnee National Forest......

Nice campground (picture a smaller version of LBL, the campsites
surround the bath-house which is a duplicate of LBL's).

Have you ever gotten lost in the woods without a compass?

The trail follows a long ridge and since you have to
cross Salt Creek to get to the trail from Maumee it is
best to do it when the creek is low in the fall.

Just like airplane pilots have a check list and never take off without checking everything on it, you should have one for your rig.

I just got back from Michigan and riding at Waterloo Recreation Area. I thought some people might be interested in what I found up that way.

Fifteen miles of bridle trails provide ample horseback riding for equestrians.

Little is known about this commercial firm.
Their website has some 2005 rides listed.

Potato Creek State Park is near North Liberty.
The camp sites are large and most are well shaded, and the
park has a great bicycle trail (paved through the woods) and
very nice lake and beach, so there is lots to do besides
trail riding.

In southeastern Illinois midway between Olney and Lawrenceville on U.S. 50, Red Hills is a carefully preserved and maintained 967-acres of high wooded hills, deep ravines, captivating meadows and year-round springs.

The Crack Research Team at Horseback Riding Articles.com has heard there is a trail riding site called Wilstem Ranch near Paoli, Indiana.

Located in southern Illinois, Shawnee National Forest lies between the mighty Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. It has some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest, such as unique rock formations, caves, spectacular bluffs and canyons. Shawnee National Forest offers hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, and scenic driving, in addition, most of the forest is open to horseback riding.

"Does anyone have something I could put in a horse water
trough to keep mosquito larva from developing?"

Hickory Ridge Horse Camp is in the middle of the
Hoosier National Forest, south of Bloomington

Located near Keithsburg. northwest of Galesburg.

Yellowwood State Forest is located in the rolling hills of
Brown County Indiana. The forests's 23,200 scenic, sprawling
acres offer three pristine lakes, hiking and horse trails,
abundant wildlife, and overnight campsites easily accessible
to the public.

One of the best trips you can go on is within your own country - camping. It does not matter if you have done it a million times before or if this is your first time...

Horse riding is an art. In order to master horse riding, you need to have the correct mindset. Not only that you have to love horse riding as your daily routine, but you also have to have passion for horses. They are like your friends and family. With all those "pre-requisites", you then have the chance to become a skillful horse rider. Now, lets get on to the first lesson.

Taking proper care of your tent is essential to prolong the life of your tent. If you camp with your family each year then you will want to get the most out of your tent, making it last as long as you can.

The 20 primitive equestrian campsites are located at the trailhead of the 14-mile equestrian/multiple-use trail system. The campground is located under a grove of pecan trees and each site has a picnic table. Some sites have a campfire ring. Electricity, water and restrooms facilities are not provided at the campsite. Water for horses is available.

The campgrounds are shaded and there are plenty of trees to put up picket lines. There are no pens or hitch rails for tying horses.

Now you can have the weather whenever you want it, thanks to NOAA Weather Radio. NWR is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information direct from a nearby National Weather Service office.

Today's horse trailer industry has so many choices that purchasing can be confusing for even the savviest consumer. Although there are many features to consider, most people simply want a trailer that is safe and sound.

You need 3 essential things to learn to ride - an instructor, the right equipment and a love for horses. A love for horses is not something you learn or you can buy. It is a love already have. You might not know it yet, but usually if you love most animals then you will for sure fall in love with horses.