50 State Trail Riding Project

Great horse trails in every U.S. state contributed by the equestrian community... you! Get inspired to get outdoors and horseback ride, because the more we horse lovers utilize our trails, the better chance we’ll have in keeping them open to horses. Contact us to contribute and share your favorite trails.

Three Great Places to Horseback Ride in Maine

Did you know that you can horseback ride on the beach in Maine? Here are two of the best beaches and a wildlife refuge that you won't want to miss. Text and photos by Susan St. Amand.  I’ve ridden a lot of Maine’s trails over the years and was excited to return this fall to en...

Horseback Riding Through Maine’s Acadia National Park

Trail riding enthusiast Susan St. Amand shares her experience horseback riding through Maine's scenic Acadia National Park.  Text and photos by Susan St. Amand.  Acadia National Park is known to be the “crown jewel” of the Northeast and considered one of the top ten natio...

Horseback Riding the Northern Woods of Maine in Autumn

Fall is a favorite season of mine, and recently, I headed back to my origins in northern Maine to soak in the colorful foliage with my horse. Text and photos by Susan St. Amand.  If you enjoy rustic outdoor adventures and getting back in touch with nature, then this is a place for you. ...

Horseback Riding at Otter Creek in New York’s Adirondack Mountains

Trail riding enthusiast and Equitrekking contributor Susan St. Amand revisits the Adirondack Mountains of New York and shares her experience.  Photos and text by Susan St. Amand.  After a short visit to Otter Creek Horse Trails earlier this year, I was fortunate to be able to return agai...

Enjoying New Hampshire on Horseback

Equitrekking contributor and trail riding expert Susan St. Amand visits some New Hampshire's best trail riding destinations.  While traveling with my horse through the Northeast recently, I spent a few days in New Hampshire exploring Bear Brook State Park and riding on Hampton Beach. Bear...

Trail Riding in Nebraska: Fort Robinson State Park

Learn more about one of Nebraska's most popular horseback riding destinations, Fort Robinson State Park.  Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska is a former U.S. Army fort with 22,000 acres of public recreation and historic significance. It is located two miles west of Crawford on U.S. Route...

Great USA Horse Trails- Equitrekking 50 State Trail Riding Project

Equitrekking's 50 State Trail Riding Project highlights great horse trails in every U.S. state contributed by the equestrian community... you! Find great riding destinations across the USA where you can bring your horse and sometimes also ride with local outfitters. Get inspired to get outdoors ...

Nebraska’s Top State Parks for Horseback Riding

Nebraska ranks last among states that tourists most want to visit. The State Tourism Board just launched a self-deprecating tourism campaign telling folks that "it’s not for everyone," but we think it's a great state for trail riding. Check out some of Nebraska’s best and "secre...

Horseback Riding in the Nebraska National Forest to Support 4-H

Horses have long been a part of Nebraska’s landscape and culture. The state’s 4-H Horse Program aims to bring along young riders who are responsible, self-disciplined, thoughtful and caring. Kids and adults participate in the fundraising trail ride in the Nebraska National...

An Equestrian Weekend in Lexington, Virginia

Equestrian wanderer and trail riding expert Susan St. Amand visits the new Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia.  Recently I spent a multi-faceted weekend in Lexington, VA focusing on equestrian activities while volunteering as a 4-H All-Star at the Virginia Horse Center.  The Vi...