1. Trail Types
  2. Equestrian Trails

Equestrian Trails

Equestrian trails are designated to meet the requirements of horses and their riders, protect resources, and achieve sustainability. They are not shared-use or accessible trails. Pedestrians may use them but they are not the primary user for whom the trail is designed to accommodate.

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Upcoming trainings for Equestrian Trails

150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

April 30, 2024

250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 01, 2024

350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 02, 2024

250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 04, 2024

150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 07, 2024

250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 08, 2024

350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 09, 2024

Project Contact Training: Working with the Deaf Community
CorpsTHAT, Inc.
CorpsTHAT, Inc.
Project Contact Training: Working with the Deaf Community

May 10, 2024

350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 11, 2024

Trail Skills Institute Modules 1&2
Arizona Trail Association
Arizona Trail Association
Trail Skills Institute Modules 1&2

May 18 - 19, 2024

Northern Arizona, Arizona

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Trail Workers with Equestrian Trails Experience

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Frederick

Frederick Johnson

Agency

Upper Marlboro , MD

30 plus years in park management, forestry, horticulture, Wild life and conservation I manage over…

Erin

Erin Johnson

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Agency

Lincoln, NE

Tim

Tim Johnson

Contractor

Boone, NC

Scott

Scott Johnson

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Forest Grove, OR

Trail builder with the Forest Service for over 15 years. Have worked on a mobile trail crew for all…

William

William Jones

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Hood River, OR

In my sixth year working wilderness, motorized, and non-motorized trails for the Forest Service;…

Joe

Joe Joyce

Five Rivers MetroParks

Agency

Dayton, OH

Trail specialist for the Five Rivers Metroparks Northern region - located in Dayton Ohio.

Resources

Equestrian Design Guidebook for Trails, Trailheads, and Campgrounds
Equestrian Design Guidebook for Trails, Trailheads, and Campgrounds

This guidebook provides practical guidelines for developing recreation environments that are sensitive to the needs of riders and their stock.

Aug 2009

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Trail Skills Collaborators
Federal Highway Administration USDA Forest Service National Park Service Bureau of Land Management
American Trails Professional TrailBuilders Association Partnership for the National Trails System Northern Vermont University Northwest Arkansas Community College Eppley Institute Corps Network