Alberta Backcountry Equestrian One-Day Trail GuideEverything you need to know to explore the backcountry on horseback is in the Alberta Backcountry Equestrian One-Day Trail Guide. Jam-packed with interpretive notes on wildlife, plants, geology, local history and even horse language, this book tells you where to go, how to get there and what to do to have a successful one-day ride. Every trail, trailhead and campground has been personally researched (and photographed) from an equestrian's point of view, with a focus on safety. In addition to detailed trail information and maps, there are also tips from a formidable array of experts, mountain men par excellence and seasoned outfitters with years of experience. Whether you're a novice or an experienced rider, this intriguing bookupdated following recent floodingis for you. |
Contents
The Horse | 3 |
Saddlery | 9 |
Trailering and Transporting Horses | 22 |
Albertas Best RidingMaps and General Advice | 32 |
Dawson Equestrian Campground | 40 |
Suggested Rides from Dawson and Sibbald Flats | 49 |
Little Elbow Campground and Trailhead | 71 |
Little Elbow and Big Elbow Trail Loop Rides | 94 |
Mesa Butte Campground | 110 |
Sandy McNabb Equestrain Campground | 127 |
Blue Rock Equestrian Campground | 153 |
Suggested Southern Alternatives | 165 |
Epilogue | 197 |
About the Author 205 | |
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