Comments on: The 10 Commandments of Trail Riding

By: Kelly S

Kelly S — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:41:57 +0000

All riders should know the emergency stop!

By: Dawn Griffith

Dawn Griffith — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:31:53 +0000

It would be great to add an article about what to do if an emergency does happen. I was on a trail ride the other day when one of the riders was bucked off a horse and the horse took off running free heading back to the barn, In response, all the horses around this horse took off at a high speed gallop after the loose horse and they would not stop in spite of the riders efforts to gain back control. Two riders ended up on the ground with one ending up in the emergency ward. What can s rider do to gain back control of a horse in this situation?

By: Retired Matchmaker – America’s Horse Daily

Retired Matchmaker – America’s Horse Daily — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:01:43 +0000

[...] Diane Washburn started trail riding at North Carolina’s Falls Lake State Park in 2000, marriage was the farthest thing from her mind. [...]

By: Medearis

Medearis — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:46:18 +0000

Well, I would like to have Navi in my truck to be able to backup and hit the hitch on my trailer the first time, every time. Might be worth a few minutes in H**L for coveting that!

By: Riding for a Cause in Nevada – America’s Horse Daily

Riding for a Cause in Nevada – America’s Horse Daily — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:07:38 +0000

[...] think they like to get out with a group and ride. They enjoy being outside and riding their horses, but they also like the camaraderie of the group [...]

By: MaryAnn

MaryAnn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:46:03 +0000

Loved it… But I do disagree with the comment about the 8TH commandment.. Yes it is true that the rider should ride with confidence, and be in control, however if you have ever ridden a horse that will kick riders behind them. You would know it isn’t always possible to correct before it happens … Sometimes you may only have the opportunity to correct after the fact. So out of respect for others and to avoid all possibility of someone or a horse getting injured. Everyone that has a potential kicker should tie a red ribbon around the tail as a warning that there horse could be a possible kicker, before they get a change to stop it. And then ride with confidence.

By: Shirley Klatt

Shirley Klatt — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:16:28 +0000

#8 should be changed to….Have a trusting relationship with your horse, so she doesn’t feel the need to “take over”. It is the rider’s responsibility to be in control of your horse’s feet. It is not your companion’s responsibility to “watch out” for your horse’s feet. Red ribbons are a sure sign of a lack of confidence in the rider. Could you ever picture Ray Hunt riding with a red ribbon in his horse’s tail? We should all ride more like him.

By: Tami Newman

Tami Newman — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:28:31 +0000

Given the context of the sentence and the light-heartedness of the commandments I feel “you know who” was appropriately used. I didn’t feel any slight on God was intended nor inferred it just fit the text. Besides I don’t think this article was intend to evangelize, but to provide us with some humor while instructing us with some trail etiquette. Loved It.

By: Jannie Mcclainj

Jannie Mcclainj — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:13:19 +0000

i also loved the Ten Commandments. But too was disapointed GOD was put in as “you know who” as with most riders and Rodeo riders God makes a difference. That is why there is a prayer before the rodeo starts and alot of horse shows also have a prayer before the show starts to have God watch over us and the horses.

By: George

George — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:26:29 +0000

I loved the Ten Commandments. I was disappointed you cited God as “you know who”.

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:38:53 +0000

Please provide a link so that this (and other) articles can be emailed to friends. Thanks.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:57:51 +0000

Very clever! I have saved these to use when I teach adults trail riding safety and manners!