If you love horses and you love camping, why not combine the two? Horse camping is one of the most fun activities you can do with your horse.
Before you hit the campground, you need to make sure your horse is up for the adventure. Your horse should be:
Once you are certain your horse is a good candidate for camping, you need to prepare for your trip:
Once you’ve gone camping with your horse, you’ll want to do it again. Help your horse enjoy the experience by scheduling your first few camping trips close to home, and just for two or three nights. Your horse will soon learn that camping is fun, and will be ready for an even bigger adventure.
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Audrey Pavia is a freelance writer and the author of Trail Riding: A Complete Guide. She participates in long distance competitive trail riding with her Spanish Mustang, Milagro.
Audrey Pavia is a freelance writer and the author of Horses for Dummies. She lives in Norco, Calif., with her two registered Spanish Mustangs, Milagro and Rio.
This sure sounds like fun to me!
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