LETTERS

Tales from the trails

I found “Lost and Found” (EQUUS 500) very interesting! I have ridden in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, and would like to add two points about riding the backcountry.

First, wilderness rides are not for green riders with green horses. Make sure your mount has experience with difficult trails and will not panic at wildlife jumping out near them---or worse yet, spying a bear or cougar!

Also make sure someone in the group is