Comments on: Finding your Perfect Trail Horse

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 09 May 2016 19:11:31 +0000

And sometimes you don’t quite need all of those. A somewhat spooky horse can be taught to be less so, especially if they trust you. My gelding may not be the biggest fan of bicycles (I have a scar on my face from when my stirrup leather broke mid-flight) or plastic bags (he gets anxious, but doesn’t really run), but he loves me and does his best to take care of me.

By: tami

tami — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:26:18 +0000

Absolutley the best article, and so true!! I have a horse with not the best conformation but a better trail horse I couldn’t find. She isn’t going to win any ribbons in a show, but is the world to me – tried and true blue 🙂

By: Horse

Horse — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:06:13 +0000

I don’t own a horse yet but I’ve ridden on the trail before. When the time comes to get a horse, I’ll use this advice.Trail riding is very enjoyable for me so when I get a horse I want him to enjoy it too!

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:43:42 +0000

I love trail riding and I love a horse that not only is bombproof, but enjoys trail riding and exploring because if the horse enjoys it so do I!

By: cherie

cherie — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:51:41 +0000

Great advice. A good trail horse is so much more than most people realize. He has to deal with far more and be able to make choices and decisions on his own.
There is no such thing as JUST a trail horse.
Conformation is important for a tail horse to perform well but as stated minor conformation flaws and a good mind are better then perfection and lack of sense.