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

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

April 23, 2024

Trail Skills Institute Module 5: Trail Construction
Arizona Trail Association
Arizona Trail Association
Trail Skills Institute Module 5: Trail Construction

April 27 - 28, 2024

Tucson, Arizona

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

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Trail Workers with Equestrian Trails Experience

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John

John Beardshear

Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (MORBA)

Nonprofit

Salinas, CA

Christina

Christina Bentley

Agency

Rapid City, SD

I work for the US Forest Service out of the Black Hills of South Dakota. I started my career…

Craig

Craig Benton

Higher Education

Ottsville, PA

Christopher

Christopher Bernard

Sages Trail Solutions LLC

Contractor

Spring, TX

Sages has been in business for more than 8 years and has built trails and trail related features…

Willie

Willie Bittner

Great Lakes Trailbuilders, LLC

Contractor Trainer Higher Education

La Crosse , WI

Willie Bittner started working on trails 25 years ago with the Wisconsin DNR and over the years he…

Emma

Emma Bixler

CorpsTHAT, Inc.

Trainer Corps Nonprofit

Baltimore, MD

I have worked in the conservation corps industry for over 10 years with a focus on creating…

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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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