Leave No Trace

LNT #1 Plan Ahead and Prepare – Make your plans for where you are going, for food and personal needs. Make sure you think about hazards and unexpected situations you or your animals might encounter so you can be prepared. Prepare … Read More

LNT #2: Camp and Travel on Durable Surfaces – You create the least impact if you camp in an existing campsite and don’t make the area any larger. If you’re riding on trails, stay on the trail and don’t make … Read More

LNT #3 Dispose of Waste Properly – We have all heard of Pack it in, Pack it out. This includes cigarette butts, candy wrappers and pop or beer cans. Don’t leave anything in a fire pit. Human waste is another … Read More

LNT #4 Leave What You Find – Avoid damaging live trees and plants. Don’t pound nails into trees or chop on them. Leave natural objects and cultural artifacts there. Remember those special discoveries you’ve had when you’ve been out in … Read More

LNT #5 Minimize Campfire Use – Campfires are a favorite thing for many people but they can create change in certain circumstances. You should make conscious decisions when it comes to having a fire; Is there enough firewood in the area … Read More

LNT #6 Respect Wildlife – Avoid disturbing wildlife during nesting or calving time when babies are very young. It involves not feeding wildlife and habituating them to human food, and securing food properly so bears don’t get into it. Now … Read More

As members of OET we are examples of horsemen with good behavior and skills. It is part of our mission to teach other users how to recreate with their horses and not create impact. Avoiding conflict is important. We all have … Read More

A friend recently sent me a wonderful thank you card for a Christmas present I had sent her.  On the front of it is  was a picture of Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger.  On the back of the card … Read More