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American Trails selects www.weedfreefeed.com as "Best Internet Education & Trails Training Site"
American Trails was created in 1988 and has been the collective voice for a diverse coalition of trails enthusiasts, land managers, conservationists, friends of outdoor recreation and livable cities through its relationships with the Federal Highway ... Read the full article

Recreational Trails Program up for Reauthorization
The AHC is working to preserve the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. If Congress does not take action this year this program could no longer be available to recreational riders. The RTP provides funding directly to the ... Read the full article

Free Admission for Women, Bracelet Giveaway for 'Rachel's' Belmont Debut
ELMONT, N.Y. – In honor of Preakness-winning filly Rachel Alexandra’s Belmont Park debut in the 53rd renewal of the Grade 1, $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes on Saturday, June 27, the New York Racing Association, Inc. will give away pink bracelets emboss ... Read the full article

AHC Urges Land Managers to use Stimulus Funding for Equestrian Trails
The American Horse Council has asked the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use stimulus funding for trails. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law on Februa ... Read the full article

AHC Urges Land Managers to use Stimulus Funding for Equestrian Trails
The American Horse Council has asked the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use stimulus funding for trails. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law on Februa ... Read the full article

Trail Blazer Magazine Seeks Trail Warrior Nominations
Trail Blazer Magazine, an equestrian trail riding and lifestyle magazine, is seeking nominations for our Trail Warrior Program. The goal of the Trail Warrior Program is to recognize and show our appreciation for the individuals who are making a signi ... Read the full article

National Parks Service Awards Grant to Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
The National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS RTCA) has awarded the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) a technical assistance grant to develop a national equestrian trails organization. The terms of the grant include assigning an NPS RTCA staff person to facilitate of process, identify issues and needs of trail riders nationwide, determine an effective organizational structure to represent horse trail users; and provide a contact point for land managers to communicate with trail riders. The determination of the needs and appropriate organizational structure will be developed by conducting a series of meetings with stakeholders in 2009. ... Read the full article

The Adult Longeing Guide Exercises to Build an Independent Seat
From beginner riders to top competitors, from backyard enthusiasts to endurance riders, every equestrian needs to improve their seat. ... Read the full article

Shawnee Forest to be Site for OVETS Equestrian Conference in June
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois will be the site for the 2008 Ohio Valley Equestrian Trails Symposium (OVETS) Conference, to be held June 19-22. Little Lusk Trail Lodge, near Eddyville, IL, locally referred to as the “Trail Riding Ca ... Read the full article

Take Pop to the Park for Father's Day, Belmont Park Style
ELMONT, N.Y. – He’s the first champion you ever knew. Now, you can show Dad how much you appreciate him by treating him to Father’s Day at the races at beautiful Belmont Park on Sunday, June 21. Always a popular day at Belmont Park, Father’s Da ... Read the full article

Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Website Wins National Award
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) has won an award from American Trails. The ELCR web site www.elcr.org has been named a “Winning Website” in the Trail Organization or Club division. ELCR was selected from amongst 70 nominated trail websites. Recipients were nominated by American Trails’ constituents. ... Read the full article

American Endurance Ride Conference and Awards
Bill Wilson, a 72-year-old from Pekin, Indiana, was named to the American Endurance Ride Conference’s Hall of Fame at the association’s awards ceremony held March 1 in Reno, Nevada. Wilson completed 24 of 25 50- to 55-mile competitions for a total of 1,775 miles in 2007, and has a total of 21,645 miles of endurance completions to date. He is also a trails advocate and a willing worker for preservation and building of trails. ... Read the full article

Lucky Bucky Clothing teams with American Quarter Horse Association to promote trail conservation
Lucky Bucky Clothing has partnered with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) with the release of its latest "Back on the Trail" series t-shirt, "My Horse is a Tree Hugger -- Leave Only Kneecaps Behind," to help support the association's Stewards for Trails, Education and Partnership Program or STEP. ... Read the full article

Lucky Bucky Clothing teams with American Quarter Horse Association to promote trail conservation
Lucky Bucky Clothing has partnered with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) with the release of its latest "Back on the Trail" series t-shirt, "My Horse is a Tree Hugger -- Leave Only Kneecaps Behind," to help support the association's Stewards for Trails, Education and Partnership Program or STEP. ... Read the full article

Back Country Horsemen of America Represents You, Too
Many of us dream of taking our horses out on wide expanses of untouched land, but the reality is that some of us reside in urban and city areas. Depending on where you live, “back country” might be a 50 acre town recreational area or an old railroad bed. ... Read the full article

2009 Menlo Charity Horse Show Discovers Artist In Its Own Backyard
Atherton, California - June 19, 2009 - Members of the Menlo Charity Horse Show Committee announced today that they had selected Dr. Barrett Bryan of Atherton as the Official Artist for the 2009 event. A member of the Menlo Circus Club and a practici ... Read the full article

Back Country Horsemen of America Chairman Travels East
Although it was founded in the west, Back Country Horsemen of America has truly become a national organization that fights for horse use on all public lands from coast to coast. It has at-large members in 47 states and has 25 member organizations, nearly half of which are based east of the Mississippi River. ... Read the full article

American Horse Council Supports Broader Opportunities For Disabled Riders
WASHINGTON, DC October 18, 2007 –The American Horse Council (AHC) has submitted comments to the nation’s Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board supporting broader outdoor recreational and trail access for America’s disabled riders ... Read the full article

2006 AERC National Championship Hits the Trails
AUBURN, Ca.—Endurance riders from around the country will face the test of time and terrain when they compete for national titles at the 2006 American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) National Championship in October. The championship, sponsored by G ... Read the full article

Equestrian Property of the Week – Deer Run Estates in Loxahatchee
Wellington, FL – April 24, 2007 – Realtor Martha Jolicoeur’s property of the week is a tropical paradise located within the gated community of Deer Run in Palm Beach County, FL. This unique home features two bedrooms and two baths, an office and ... Read the full article