Featured Trails Found: Saddle Up With Jim Grasky Recoil Staff September 15, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. As you might be aware, a bunch of our editorial team is down at a media event on Apache land down in Arizona's Dragoon Mountains. We're doing some tracking — something Jim Grasky of Trails Found is known for internationally — but more than that we're working on and around horses. Grasky's program, called to our attention by Breach-Bang-Clear, is called A Horse is a Village. He uses it to teach horse handling skills to SOF troops who may never have seen a horse anywhere but in a movie before. These soldiers, usually Special Forces troops, are typically preparing to deploy to a remote and austere location where mobility comes not on four wheels but on four legs. He does so by equating it to the classic Special Forces counter-insurgency/FID (Foreign Internal Defense) mission. Grasky, now approaching 80, was a Green Beret with 8th SFG during he Vietnam era — but he wasn't in Vietnam. He was riding and tracking across South America helping run down Che Guevara. He is a cowboy in the literal sense of the word — he's been a horseman his entire life; an SME in every sense of the word, he's a superlative rider, an excellent shot, and an outstanding communicator. You just have to keep up with him. Photo by Matt Stagliano. Some other SMEs are here as well, including Rene Noriega. Noriega is a seasoned (one might say crusty) former training agent/instructor for the local USBP mounted unit. He now runs EquiStride Integrative Therapy. Check social media for the hashtag #trailsfound16. Keep an eye on our Instagram (@recoilmagazine) and Facebook as well — we'll publish imagery and videos as the opportunity presents itself. It's not the first tracking we've done (if you recall the recent Maryland trip) but it is the first time we've done anything tactical while perched on top of a half ton + animal. Cover photo by David Merrill. Trails Found: Saddle Up With Jim Grasky [instagram-feed includewords="#trailsfound16,#jimgrasky,#ahorseisavillage" instagram-feed showlikes=true instagram-feed disablemobile=true] Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
