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Horseback Trails Can Be Found Everywhere

By Cornelia White


There are many places for the horse lover to ride. She can start in a fenced-in ring or an indoor arena. However, the freedom of horseback trails will allow her to enjoy the beauty of nature all around.

Organized trail rides are available for individuals who do not own their own horse. A guide will lead them through unfamiliar territory. Along the way, stories of the area can be told.

One kind of tour combines an overnight camping trip with the ride. The group will travel light, carrying only their food and sleeping bags. Sleeping under the stars after hours on horseback is a novel experience.

They will travel with only a sleeping bag and food. They will cross creeks and camp under the sky. The guide will select the best place to sleep at night.

Going on an historical trail ride can take individuals to a place where the Battle of Gettysburg was carried out. See a re-enactment with soldiers in full regalia. Children will become fascinated with history when it is presented to them in this engaging way.

Find out how real cowboys lived in the days of the wild West. Those who want the full experience will enjoy this tour. A guide tells how cowboys herded their cattle over the plains. It took long days of hard work and nights sleeping under the stars.

A trail ride may be adjusted to fit the ability of the group. For novice groups, there is a walking only tour. Horses move at a leisurely pace and the guide will offer advice on horsemanship.

Children and adults will be instructed on how to use the reins to signal the horse. Using your left hand to hold them, you can tell the horse to turn. Pulling back on them signals the horse to stop.

The person who has medium level experience will enjoy a trip that includes trotting as well as walking. Enjoy the scenery, but at a slightly faster rate of speed. For this trip, the individual must be able to control the horse.

For the advanced equestrian, the trail ride will include all three gaits, walking, trotting and cantering. A person must demonstrate ability to control the horse and answer questions about his experience.

People do not have to travel to far-off locations to find open trails to enjoy. Many large cities have equestrian facilities in the center of a large public park or private wooded area. There riders can enjoy the spacious beauty around them.

A skilled rider can travel through mountainous areas such as in Colorado. Often there is a creek to cross and other challenges along the way. Autumn is an especially good time to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors.

For riders in New York there are paths through a park. For riders in Wyoming, there are endless wide open spaces. Horseback trails allow you to view nature from the back of a magnificent animal, the horse.




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