Western Leather Saddle Bags

Plan your riding trip in detail. Forest rangers are an excellent source of information and you can get maps from them for a couple of bucks. Trails Illustrated puts out great maps and they are kept fairly current. Let people know (including the rangers) where you are going and when you expect to be there. Get yourself and your animals in proper shape. When you start off if you have to climb up to the trail take it slow with lots of stops so that they have a chance to blow. Never push your horses...

Plan your riding trip in detail. Forest rangers are an excellent source of information and you can get maps from them for a couple of bucks. Trails Illustrated puts out great maps and they are kept fairly current. Let people know (including the rangers) where you are going and when you expect to be there. Get yourself and your animals in proper shape. When you start off if you have to climb up to the trail take it slow with lots of stops so that they have a chance to blow. Never push your horses...