GPS Clinic and Navigation
This clinic focuses on understanding navigation in trail riding, combining map reading, GPS use, and situational awareness.
The GPS & Navigation Clinic addresses how riders orient themselves in terrain and make navigation decisions while travelling with a horse.
Orientation, not dependence
GPS is a powerful tool —
but only when it supports good decisions instead of replacing them.
This clinic focuses on practical GPS use for trail riders, not on technology for technology’s sake.
What this clinic is about
Reading and understanding a Map and using a GPS
Garmin GPSMap 64 and Satellite Communications
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Why not just use my phone
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What you need to work with your GPS
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Difference between Track and Route
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Creating a Track
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Getting your track onto your GPS
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Stay oriented
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Make informed decisions
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Adjust routes safely
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Avoid unnecessary risk
It does not replace:
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awareness
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judgment
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responsibility
What you will learn
In this clinic, you will learn how to:
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Plan realistic trail routes
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Read terrain, elevation, and distance correctly
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Use GPS tracks without blindly following them
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Combine GPS, map and terrain awareness
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Mark water, camps and escape routes
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Make decisions when plans no longer fit reality
We work with real trail scenarios, not classroom theory.
Equipment
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Garmin GPS or comparable device
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Smartphone navigation apps (optional)
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Paper maps (recommended)
No advanced technical knowledge required.
Who this clinic is for
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Trail riders who want more independence
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Riders planning multi‑day or remote rides
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Riders who want clarity, not gadget overload
Format
Small group
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Practical, outdoor‑based
Costs: 160 USD