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Trail and Recreational Riding

Horse Illustrated readers enjoy hitting the trail or just for recreational riding. Therefore, we have informative articles on topics such as dealing with an emergency on the trail, new or must-have tack and gear, how to teach your horse to cross water, how to ride on hilly riding paths, how to maintain horse trails, tips for camping with your horse, getting your horse ready for a season of riding, how to create a better horse for the this type of riding, and more. Our experts know that safety is of utmost importance for any type of riding but definitely when you may be further from home. Learn tips on how to have a safe trip out on your horse and when doing recreational riding.

Each year endurance riders from around the U.S. and Canada gather to compete for the American Endurance Ride Conference’s top honors in the National Championship rides. This year, tiny Greenville, California (population 1,150) will be the launching point for the...
North American endurance riders are taking on the United States' most competitive endurance race this weekend. The Western States Trail Ride, more commonly known as the Tevis Cup, is a 100-mile race in California that has been run since...
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has just released its newest publication – CHA Trail Guide Manual.  Written by leading trail guide professionals from around the United States and Canada, it is a comprehensive guide to trail riding, camping and...
As the nation’s leading organization in advocating our right to ride on public lands, Back Country Horsemen of America believes that education is vital to empowering individuals to enjoy wildernesses while staying safe and having a minimum impact on the...
Don't let the heat keep you out of the saddle this summer. Thanks to new, innovative designs, equestrians can now enjoy clothes that not only keep them cool during a serious summertime schooling session or a tough trail ride,...
Bridge - 36 inches wide and at least 6 feet long. Must be sturdy and safe. Ride-Overs - A minimum of four wood rails or poles placed in a straight line, a zigzag or circle. May be raised at...
Forget the lions, tigers and bears. Oh my! More often it’s the trash cans, motorcycles and street signs that make our otherwise brave trail horses shiver in their shoes.  Though there are a handful of truly bombproof horses out...
Arena work is essential for all types of training. A controlled environment with good, level footing allows horse and rider the opportunity to perfect form, balance, rhythm and timing without worrying about unexpected wildlife encounters, hardpan, ruts or rocks....
Back Country Horsemen of America has always believed in the worth of hard work. Each year, BCHA members dedicate many hours to the hard labor of clearing and improving trails not only for equestrian use, but for everyone who...
The American Endurance Ride Conference, the official sanctioning body of the sport in the United States, is hosting its annual convention this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. The convention brings a wide variety of opportunities to all who attend. Trade Show:...
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