Trail Riding Western Montana [Paperback]

Carellen Barnett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Falcon Guides Trail Riding | Publication Date: March 1, 1997

Climb into the saddle and join a rich Montana tradition of horses, riders, and packers. Richer, though, than this heritage is the land from which it springs. From the back of a horse, you can glimpse country in Glacier National Park, in major national forest lands, and in wilderness areas of western Montana few people ever see. Ride along the Rocky Mountain Front where the prairie meets rocky escarpments and explore other great Montana mountain ranges-Swans, Bitterroots, Gallatins, and beyond. From horseback you will enjoy the same vantage point held by nomadic tribes, early explorers, and hard-working cowhands and wranglers. Trail Riding Western Montana is the only trial guide written specifically for the Big Sky State's horseback riders and is chock-full of tips on the best trails for horses, equine first aid, and preparing yourself and your horse for the rigors of backcountry riding. Trail descriptions, maps, and photos provide first-hand information for short day rides and extended pack trips. Also included are packstock regulations. Don't forget to pack Trail Riding Western Montana in your saddlebags before you head out on your next backcountry riding adventure.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Climb into the saddle and join a rich Montana tradition of horses, riders, and packers. Written specifically for the Big Sky State's horseback riders, this trail guide is chock-full of tips on the best trails for horses, equine first aid, and preparing yourself and your horse for the rigors of backcountry riding. Forty-nine trail descriptions include maps and photos and provide information for a short day rides and extended pack trips.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560443367
• ISBN-13: 978-1560443360
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,062,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Montana

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for vacationers who bring the WHOLE family!, July 23, 2003

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L. Widner (MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trail Riding Western Montana (Paperback)

Last summer while using this book as our guide, we trailered from MN 3 babies (horses), two dogs, and one teenager. We had the vacation of a lifetime. We rode for two weeks, 6-8 different trails at 5 different locations. Very accurate descriptions for trail difficulty, trailheads and what you will see.

We even met a couple that had contributed a couple rides to help create the book - they autographed our copy 8-)).

We are returning this year with Ray, our mule, to pack in to the Chinese Wall. That is the only thing they don't tell you in this book. You ride to the very edge and have to turn around a go back to camp. Quite the tease for folks who want to get away from everything.

Congratulations Ms. Barnett & MT Horsemen for working together and putting such a great resource in our hands. Now if we could only get a similar book for CO, ID, UT . . .

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Montana Horse People Must Have This Book, November 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Trail Riding Western Montana (Paperback)

Anyone living in Montana and owning a horse should have a copy of this wonderful trail guide. It is explicit in describing the trails.. how to get there... what time of year to go...what to take...what regulations apply....everything!!

If you live locally in the Flathead Valley in Montana you can find this book at North Valley Ag Center and Westrends. If you have a copy that is unsigned, you can call Carellen at 406-892-5877 and she will sign it for you. And help you plan you horseback trip.