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@@pstrupp2687 the colors indicate the different loops that use that section of trail. You are correct, it is surveyors tape wrapped around clothes pins. Turns were marked with 3 ribbons in a triangle pattern. You could also use an arrow to mark a turn. Good luck!

@@rideclimb3235 thank you!

@@K31amine they are mine. They have traveled all over the country with me for 6 years. They are loose when we camp in places where it is safe to do so.

@@rideclimb3235 that’s seriously awesome fam.

Great question! I think that if you were going to use leg protection on your horse, it should be made of leather or a pvc coated neoprene to prevent the spines from getting hopelessly embedded in the material. A lot of sport boots are made of foam, neoprene, and fleece which could hold onto cactus spines so they would end up continually poking your horse as they work their way deeper into the fabric. What do you think? Do you use leg protection?

That depends on the availability and/or price of hay. I usually feed soaked hay pellets and beet pulp along with a ration balancer and supplements, plus 8-10 lbs of hay twice per day. If I can, I like to provide hay 24/7 in a slow feed net.

@@jessicaisbrecht2021 thank you!

I've wondered how to feed while out for an extended time frame or on a long ride

We bring enough to sustain us if we are going somewhere remote. Other times we base camp for weeks or months at a time so I usually make weekly (or 10 day) shopping trips. I've had to drive an hour or more to find a feed store in some areas.

I understand your frustration. We also clean up after others regularly. I assure you that we did not leave any garbage. The trail markings are placed just before the event and removed right after. This event is permitted through the National Forest Service. We do everything we can to be good stewards of the environment. Thank you for your concern.

@@jessicaisbrecht2021 Thank you so much for being good stewards. My goal is to leave everything better than I found it and try and conserve these National Forest lands and wilderness areas for my kids and grandkids. We always come out with heavier backpacks than when we went in. Last year alone we packed out almost 100 pounds of garbage. Thanks for your video.

Thank you Ray!