Find Recreation Areas with HORSEBACKRIDING Activities
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Horseback
Riding
Western settlers explored
much of America on
horseback. Today, many
of our parks, forests,
and wilderness areas
can still be explored
on the back of a horse
for a unique natural
adventure. Many Federal
recreation areas offer
trail riding as well
as
off-trail riding. Stables
and guides may be available
at some public land
recreation areas. Licensing,
fees and seasonal restrictions
vary from site to site.
For detailed information
on a particular site,
please contact that
site directly.
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photo
courtesy of the
Bureau of Land
Management
horseback riding
in Idaho |
What
do we mean by Horseback
Riding?
RecML,
the recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes Horseback
Riding as:
horseback riding (general)
and horseback riding
on trails
Practice
Good Stewardship of
our Trails / Roadways/
Public Lands:
You can help to
take good care of our
trails, roadways, and
public lands so that
others may enjoy these
areas for years to
come by practicing
some of the following
actions
Don't
Litter... take along
a trash bag or other
receptacle for collecting
your trash so that
you can deposit it
in the proper trash
receptacle.
Make
sure that you ride
on the designated trail,
roadway, or public
land in that area.
Check with your destination
ahead of time to make
ensure that the area
you plan to ride in
is allowed.
Don't
ride in areas where
it is not permitted.
These areas have been
declared "off
limits" to riders
to protect wildlife,
vegetation, or for
your safety.
Safety
While Horseback Riding:
Wear
proper clothing and
footwear, according
to the terrain and
season
Be
courteous and remember
that you are sharing
the trail, roadway,
or public land with
other riders and recreationists
Do
not ride on unauthorized
trails, roadways, or
public lands
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio