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  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

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

May 09, 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

Trail Building and Stewardship for Non-Motorized Multi-Use Trails Boot Camp
Vermont State University
Vermont State University
Trail Building and Stewardship for Non-Motorized Multi-Use Trails Boot Camp

June 12 - 13, 2024

East Burke, Vermont

Consensus That Works: Formal Consensus Decision Making for Groups and Organizations
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Consensus That Works: Formal Consensus Decision Making for Groups and Organizations

August 06 - 20, 2024

Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program

September 09, 2024

Lyndonville, Vermont

Facilitation Training for Consensus That Works
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Facilitation Training for Consensus That Works

September 17 - 24, 2024

Tell the Economic Story of Your Conserved Lands and Trails Without Hiring an Economist
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Tell the Economic Story of Your Conserved Lands and Trails Without Hiring an Economist

September 18 - October 16, 2024

Tell the Economic Story of Your National and State Parks & Heritage Areas Without Hiring an Economist
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Tell the Economic Story of Your National and State Parks & Heritage Areas Without Hiring an Economist

September 25 - October 23, 2024

Creative Placemaking: Leveraging Arts & Culture, Diverse Partners & Community Spaces
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Creative Placemaking: Leveraging Arts & Culture, Diverse Partners & Community Spaces

October 01 - 15, 2024

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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