The Trail Less Trashed
Use these 32 strategies to reduce your impact on the environment—and help guarantee backcountry access in the future.
Trail Riding
Bee Prepared on Your Trail Rides
As we enter Autumn, we need to remember that this is the season when bees or wasps are most aggressive and defensive of their nests. We were reminded of this recently when only one horse/rider combination of four returned to the ranch. We did find the others and thankfully no horses or riders were seriously injured, but they were stung repeatedly and were pretty shaken up. One particular horse took the brunt of the attack and was stung all over his body.
The Northeast’s 10 Best Trail Ride Events
When you live in the Northeast, it is easy to forget just how lucky we are to have all four seasons in such a beautiful and unique landscape. And what better way to take in the natural splendor of our states’ scenery? Trail riding! Though many of us prefer not to go on trails alone, or we may not have one near our barn, we do have fantastic organizations that work to put on the best events for members and the public. Here are 10 of the top trail rides organized around the Northeast.
Leaf Peeper—8 Places to Trail Ride in the Fall
Fall is known for its foliage, crisp weather, and if you live in New England, an influx of leaf peepers. What better way to see the turning leaves than on the back of a horse? Whether you want to stay in the Northeast or head West, we’ve found eight places that are perfect for fall trail rides.
“The Big Question Part 1”
Can you remember the exact moment you made the decision to be a trail rider? Can you remember why you made that choice? Sometimes we follow our hearts because that is where we feel called to pursue a pleasure or activity.
Winter is the time to ride in East Central Florida!
Winter in Florida means that the bugs, heat and humidity, and daily thunderstorms are gone and crisp, glorious, blue-sky days that are perfect for horseback riding. Because winter is the dry season in Florida, it is the best time to ride in Florida's magnificent wetlands, which are usually too wet for riding the rest of the year. In this article, I describe three of my favorite places to ride which are located east/northeast of Orlando.
ACTHA’s New “Mentor” Division Announced
As the idea of natural horsemanship training has become more mainstream in the equine community of the United States, the value of trail riding is increasingly prevalent in the training process of both horses and riders.
PATH Intl. Receives $7,500 Donation from Cavallo Horse & Rider
ACTHA, as agent for its long time sponsor Cavallo Horse and Rider Inc., has delivered a $7,500 contribution to the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.).
Training for Success on the Trail
Training your horses around other trained horses is much more effective than training them alone. By creating a positive learning environment that is harmonious, your horse will begin his first lessons in a way that will support his state of mind. This will put him at ease, and he will not feel the need to be defensive.
ACTHA Joins USEF as an Alliance Partner
ACTHA, the American Competitive Trail Horse Association, is pleased to announce their joining with the USEF