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Archive for September, 2011
Salamonie – 3 Parks in one
Salamonie – 3 Parks in one
Salamonie Lake Reservoir
Horseman’s campground with 40 sites, 11,594 acres with bridle trails. It is almost always wet and muddy.
Salamonie State Forest (SSF) on the upside of the Salamonie Dam. It has its own horsecamp and trails. There is a connector trail that runs between SSF and LBW
Riding Versailles
By: Ron McCoy
Versailles State Park is the second largest state park in Indiana with 5988 acres of property. It is quite scenic and the terrain varies from old overgrown fields and flat woods to some steep hills and hollows. Day riding only is available at this time but we are hopeful that overnight camping for horsemen will happen in the future. The state has run a 6 inch water line to the proposed camp location and this camp is in the master plan….
The Lone Ranger
By: Author Unknown
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are camping in the desert. They set up the tent, and are asleep.
Some hours later, the Lone Ranger wakes his faithful friend “Tonto, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”…
Horses and Star Trek
Horseback riding was an ancient Earth activity in which an individual rides a horse.
Jean-Luc Picard was a serious equestrian rider. He even owned his own saddle. (TNG: “Starship Mine”)
James T. Kirk was also an avid rider. When Captains Kirk and Picard were both trapped in the Nexus, they had the opportunity to ride together….
Equestrian Safety
by Bayard Fox
How can horseback riding accidents be minimized?
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. They often aren’t what people think. In my experience it is rare that speed alone is the cause of an accident. I have found that the following avoidable risks account for the vast majority of serious accidents.
Horse And Rider Safety
by Trish Hall
There is no beating around the bush – horse riding is a risk sport. Apart from the obvious dangers of falling off when mounted, these large animals have always got to be treated with respect when handling them on the ground and in the stable.
Riding need not be any more dangerous than any other risk sport, as long as certain precautions such as those listed on this page are followed. Horse Rider Safety should always be borne in mind when riding or near horses.
Explore Shawnee
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.
Proper Care For Cowboy Hats
By: Jason Atilia
Cowboy hats have been considered as a sign of masculinity for decades. Moreover, the hats are also important parts of American tradition and heritage. The hats first gained popularity in the West and were used by the cowboys for work and social events. But recently, cowboys hats are not only considered functional or cultural. The hats have made the leap from function to fashion. No longer confined to outdoor work and shepherding sheep, the hats made their presence felt in today’s fashion scene.
