To successfully manage and recover from terrorist attacks, medical emergencies, accidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, blizzards, etc., reliable communications are absolutely necessary. A relatively simple way to vastly increase your communication potential during emergency circumstances–as well as during normal day-to-day horse activities–is through amateur radio, also known as “ham” radio.

On the trail with “Junior” and keeping in touch.

The entry cost is small, the effort is minimal, and the rewards are great. You can add more fun and safety to those long rides (especially when by yourself), trailering, horse camping, in your car, or at home. No matter where you are, the time of day, weather, etc., you will be able to communicate with other people locally, across the country, or around the world. You might even be able to chat with an astronaut in space (many astronauts have their ham license)