Robert Eversole

Robert Eversole, ”the trail meister,” owns www.TrailMeister.com, the largest database of horse riding and camping areas in the U.S. with free trail and trailhead information, trail maps, and much more to help horse enthusiasts experience the joys of trail riding. Robert is a registered riding instructor with PATH International, a mounted search and rescue team member, and a U.S. Marine who has served on the board of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington (BCHW). He is enjoying his new career helping fellow trail riders stay found and safe on the trail. When not on the trail, The Trail Meister resides near Spokane, WA and teaches land navigation to a wide variety of outdoor groups across the nation. For North America’s largest horse trail and camping directory, trail tips, and more, visit www.TrailMeister.com.

The Misunderstood Mule – Four Common Myths About Mules

August 5, 2020June 4, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to camp and ride with two of the most enthusiastic mule ambassadors I’ve ever met — Joe and Jenny from the North Idaho Saddle Mule Club. We rode and camped throughout central Oregon for two weeks, stopping at four different equine camps …

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The Essential Knife – Every Horseman Needs Fast Access to this Common Tool

December 8, 2020June 3, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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I’m a big believer in every horseman having a sharp, easily accessible knife on them when they’re around stock. The knife is not just to cut baling twine, slice bacon, or whittle with when you’re bored. It can save lives—maybe yours. Knives are one of the ten essentials every rider …

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A Guide to Responsible Trail Use

August 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by Robert Eversole

If you’re new to trail riding, it’s easy to think it’s just a hillier extension of the arena. Not quite. Trail riding offers an escape to beautiful, wild places — but also brings with it a responsibility to keep those places pristine and to respect the experiences of other visitors. Here …

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Trail Savvy: Horse Containment for the Trailhead

August 5, 2020April 4, 2020 by Robert Eversole

Product Review: Corrals 2 Go By Robert Eversole Horse camping is that extra-special cherry on top of the trail riding pie. At the end of a day spent exploring trails far and wide, a calm, quiet camp is a beautiful thing. There’s nothing like ponies munching contentedly as we …

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Be Your Own Meteorologist – Clouds and the Science Behind Weather Proverbs

August 5, 2020April 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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Sometimes it seems like the weather has gone crazy. It often feels like it’s hard to predict what kind of weather we might have this afternoon, let alone tomorrow or next week. Fortunately, there’s a lot of info we can glean for ourselves just by looking up! Clouds can provide …

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Why Horse Camp? – Six Reasons to Go Camping with Your Horse or Mule

August 5, 2020March 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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We love our horses and mules. We love trail riding and we love being outdoors. What could be better? Camping. While there’s certainly something to be said for crashing on the couch and binge-watching British costume dramas, visiting a horse camp and living outdoors for a few days with our …

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What to Look For in a Trail Horse or Mule – Finding Cocoa

August 5, 2020January 1, 2020 by Robert Eversole

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For years I’ve thought the perfect trail mount would be an Icelandic Mule. Well, I finally found one while leading trail-riding clinics in Canada. Meet Cocoa. Cocoa is a 13.1 hand molly mule out of an Icelandic mare. She’s 14 years old and as green as the grass in Washington …

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Trail Savvy: Ode to Trail Workers

August 5, 2020October 1, 2019 by Robert Eversole

Time Spent Working on Trails Grows Appreciation of Other’s Efforts By Robert Eversole Many guidebooks, most maps, and the entire www.TrailMeister website are devoted to a series of squiggly lines. We study those streaks of ink, dream of being on them, and spend an inordinate amount of money to …

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Trail Savvy: Camping Without a Pack Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2019 by Robert Eversole

Tips for Solo Camping in the Backcountry By Robert Eversole An overnight trip with just your trail horse is simple — if you plan carefully. For many people, camping with horses evokes images of pack mules, canvas tents, and the smells of Dutch oven cooking wafting through a pine-scented meadow. …

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Trail Savvy: Into the Dosewallips

August 5, 2020August 1, 2019 by Robert Eversole

Pink Saddles, Ed’s a Vegetarian, and Fishing for Ellie by Robert Eversole The first pack trip of the year is always interesting, especially when it’s also your first one in a couple of years. For my reintroduction into packing I cajoled the Pacific Northwest’s very own Ed Haefliger, acclaimed …

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