This webinar aims to address these challenges by focusing on effective construction techniques, recommended products, and best management practices for trail planning, construction, and maintenance.
Managing mud and erosion are two significant challenges frequently encountered on equestrian trails. The presence of mud on trails poses risks such as slippery riding conditions, potential loss of horses' shoes or boots, and overall unpleasant riding experiences. Soil erosion can result in uneven trail surfaces, which further jeopardizes the safety of riders. Moreover, erosion can contribute to the contamination of nearby water bodies such as creeks, rivers, and lakes.
This webinar aims to address these challenges by focusing on effective construction techniques, recommended products, and best management practices for trail planning, construction, and maintenance. By implementing these strategies, participants will learn how to minimize and mitigate the occurrence of mud and erosion. The webinar will also feature real-life examples and valuable insights from trail systems that have successfully tackled these issues on equestrian trails.
Learning Objectives:
- What is the impact of mud on equestrian trail systems?
- What is the impact of erosion on equestrian trail systems?
- How can we mitigate the impact of water erosion in trail planning, construction and maintenance?
- What lessons and best practices can be learned from how other trails systems have worked to mitigate the impact of water erosion on trails?
Trail Competencies
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Trail Construction
- • Water Management/Drainage Features
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Relevant Trail Types
General. All trail types are relevant.
Learning Credits and CEUs
Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.
American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.
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