Camping with my new trailer and new (to me) truck
I went on a three day camping, riding holiday with my friend. The weather was great, a little cold at night but I had my goose down blanket with me and was quite cosy. We did some great trails, a...
View ArticleRila Nation Park Bulgaria
Anyone been on a riding vacation in Rila National Park Bulgaria? How was it?
View ArticleHorse vacation - do I need to train?
I'm considering going on a horse vacation. I would be trail riding for 5-6 hours a day for three days in the mountains of Bulgaria. My question: I currently ride for around 1 hour twice a week (in an...
View ArticleMonument Valley trail ride
I finally was able to fulfill one of my bucket list items... to horseback ride in Monument Valley. I took my daughter on the trip (left behind wife and son, they're not horsey people). We did a couple...
View ArticleOne Last Trail - Looking in Washington State
Hello, I'll be leaving the state soon and would like to find a trail riding group to hit some trails before I leave. I'm located in Pierce County and have my own trailer but may need to be trailered...
View ArticleTrail Safety
I recently read a story of someone coming upon a sketchy person and situation while trail riding. So now I’m wondering what others bring with them for protection on the trail. I’ve thought of bringing...
View ArticleYoung horse hates bugs and acts up
Any suggestions for the horse that absolutely hates bugs? I took my colt for a walk on the trail today. He doesn't spook at anything which is great, but he lost his mind when we were attacked by a...
View ArticleTrail maps
I’m looking for a device or app that can give accurate and horse specific trails. I have all trails, ramblr, maps, but I’ve found they often don’t give accurate trails.Even Garmin gps doesn’t have the...
View ArticleTrail sharing app
Hi all, Apologies if this has been asked before, but I am on the hunt for a really good, CURRENT, trail sharing app. Where I live there aren't a lot of trails unfortunately, and so a few of us are...
View ArticleChief Joseph Trail Ride 2023
I am proud to say that I did the Appaloosa Horse Club sponsored Chief Joseph Trail Ride this year. The last time I did it was in 2018. The club had to nix the ride in 2020 due to covid, and in 2021 due...
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Cool summer morning
It was in the 50's again this morning for two unbelievable summer mornings in a row with a great breeze. Took Kiowa and Major out for a morning ride. Suppose to be back in the oven again starting...
View ArticleDisastrous weekend with a happy ending
The wife and I, for the first time in a year, were able to geta weekend away from the kids and farm. We hauled 2 horses to Pine Creek Horse Camp near Hocking Hills (3 hour drive). The place had good...
View ArticleTrail Riding Clubs
Is there such a thing as trail riding clubs? Do they exist or are you better off finding friends that like to trail ride? All of my friends (and I) are insanely busy so we don't have tons of time to...
View ArticleTimid Rider Cerebral Palsy
Hi everyone! This is my first post, so I am excited to see what the community has to offer! The reason I created an account is that I am having some confidence issues when riding. I'll start from the...
View Article2023 Edition: Share your trail
This is our annual thread for all things trail riding, trekking, hacking, endurance, competitive trail, horse camping, long riding, etc. No ride is too short, no trail is too groomed-all are welcome!...
View ArticleHorse nose to chest while going down inclines.
Hello fellow trail riders! This is my 1st time to post. I ride a young Friesian, whose natural carriage is to tuck his chin to his chest at any gait. I have him do stretches before/during/after. He...
View ArticleRULES, GUIDELINES AND HANDY TIPS
Horse Forum Rules and Guidelines | The Horse Forum We suggest that all new and returning members introduce themselves here New and Returning members, introduce yourself here | The Horse Forum Please...
View Article9-day trail ride
Has anyone ever been to the 9-Day Trail Ride in the Shawnee forest in southern Illinois? I've been going for about 16 years, but was wondering if anyone else had been and what you thought about it.
View ArticleTraining a horse to go out alone
My mare is currently out of commission with a neck injury but I’m just trying to get a plan set for once she’s been cleared to bring back into work. I would love to be able to take her out on the...
View ArticleHorse Trails of America
Eastern trails for the pantywaisted... Nope, not my wording. Here's a list some may want to look at though. From a post on FB called Horse Trails of America. My husband and I have come to realize that...
View ArticleWhere can I go for unguided trail riding?
I have been riding in groups many times, but I would prefer to go alone. Being around other people just isn't my thing. I need space from humans to think. I live in Albany, NY but would be willing to...
View ArticleTick bites cause Alpha Gal syndrome
Unfortunately, I have tested positive for Alpha Gal syndrome. I have always been careful to pick any ticks off of me after riding. Apparently not careful enough... I started having sporadic allergic...
View ArticleIs there a place where riders can share info on smaller local trails?
I was curious if there was a place where riders could share public trails that are smaller or less known about? Mabey not advertised but are state and town land or just trails that have been used for...
View ArticleSpring already? How is this possible?
This is usually the time of year when I get grumpy because we still have at least a solid month of winter. Not this year. we are at least a month ahead, maybe more. My brain is having a hard time...
View ArticleMy horse refuses to trail ride
Hey all, I’m here for some advice regarding my 15yo Quarter horse mare who I’ve had for about 6 months. She’s quite an anxious mare in general and I’ve been having issues with taking her out onto...
View ArticleQuestion about teaching a horse to "trail ride"
I've been riding Rowan out in various pastures. Something he does, that I think may be unusual, is he doesn't really care if there are proper trails or not. The pasture we rode in today had very...
View ArticleLooking for someone to ride with
Iam in Crawford County I have trailer just looking for someone to trail ride with...any peeps out there?
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Conformation question: will this horse make a good trail horse
Hello folk, I've met a young horse for sale, I am considering training it for trail riding. But I'd love to hear your thoughts as I am not sure about its conformation (a bit too bulky to my taste?)...
View ArticleWalking horses/ Racking horses
For those of you who own a racking horse, how smooth is the gait? I've ridden a handful of walking horses but I don't think the ones I've ridden had the best gait on them, being pacey. Most had a...
View ArticleCan horses be left browsing freely in forest?
Hello folk, Absolute beginner here, this time I want to ask if you feel comfortable letting your horses browse in forest, how do you harvest the nutritional value of pine needles, barks, branches,...
View ArticleCommunication
I am DESPERATE for help! I have to ride alone, grand daughter is going back to school in a few weeks and where we have started riding is in the mountains of eastern Ky. Do any of you riders have ANY...
View ArticleFirst trip of 2024 done
We just got back from our first trip of 2025. We traveled to Missouri to ride at 4-J Big Piney Horse camp. It was pouring rain when we arrived Wednesday and to say the roads were a little scary would...
View ArticleManure removal
I'm a returning rider with a few months back in the saddle, and my town has a beach that's available for rides in the offseason. One requirement for riding on the beach (and many trails I'll likely...
View ArticleSteep sandy incline on trail?
Ok, don't laugh at me. Rusty and I are not exactly Tevis material, but here's my problem: to access good trails we need to go down this steep trail (and back up). The trail we were using previously to...
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2024 Share Your Trail
Happy New Year everyone! Can't wait to see this year's trail adventures. Today, momma nature thought she was funny and sent drizzle and rain instead of the forecast partly sunny so I wasn't sure I was...
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