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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Gait the Rockies
The HS Gaited Horse Ranch, also known as the Gaited Horse Capital
of the West, is a must-stop for anyone traveling through the intermountain West
who'd like to see one of the finest gaited-horse training facilities in the
country, who's in the market for a trail-tested gaited horse, or who... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trail Riding in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
In north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky, there's
fabulous riding in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BSF),
which is under the auspices of the National Park Service. A multi-recreational
area comprised of 125,000 acres in the Cumberland Plateau, BSF offers more... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Big South Fork
Spring found me once again in some of the best horse country in
Tennessee/Kentucky -- The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
(423/286-7275; www.nps.gov/biso ).
To many, the Big South Fork is a trail-rider's heaven. I've met
horse folks all over the country, and it seems that... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trail Riding the Big Open in Montana
Feeling a little lazy and sore from trail riding the previous day, I
snuggled more deeply into my sleeping bag and watched through the trailer
window. Only moments ago, the stars had been brilliant, but now they faded as
the buttes dotting the landscape became discernable in the coming dawn.... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Gaited Horse Getaways
Looking for a horseback adventure where everything goes smoothly?
Well, we can't guarantee everything, but we can assure you an exceptionally
smooth-gaited mount. From Vermont to California, these guest ranches provide
gaited-horse trail riding at its best. Blue Sky Riding Experience Overview... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trail Riding With Darley Newman
Darley Newman is going places and -- via her PBS show,
Equitrekking -- she wants you to go places, too. In 2007, her first season of shows
featured Newman riding on historic ranches in Wyoming, exploring the Wilderness
Trails Ranch in Colorado and Green Mountain trails in Vermont, and beach... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Slice of Heaven
Equestrian communities designed for trail riders are
springing up all over the country. Is such a community right for you? Read on
for pros and cons, property-hunting tips, and profiles of several top communities around the country.
Pros & Cons Like any horse property, equestrian... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Riding Through Arizona's Past
Ever dream of riding in saguaro deserts through land laced in history? Head
to the OK Corral at Apache Junction, Ariz. Located next to the mysterious and
beautiful Superstition Mountains, the OK Corral provides one-hour to all-day
rides and overnight pack trips. The area takes you back to... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Trail Rider
Wisconsin Trail
At Palmquist Farm, an 800-acre equestrian destination located in northern
Wisconsin's Northwoods, you can ride past green fields, trickling brooks, wild
forest, and buffalo. The farm offers access to rural gravel roads, as well as
miles of trails in the Chequamegon National Forest. After your... | read »
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On Trail: Where to Ride
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Horse-Camping
Taking your horse along for a camping trip opens up a whole
new world of trail riding adventures. Horse-camping allows you to go farther and
stay longer, and will help you develop a whole new relationship with your horse.
You'll be limited only by your personal time, the weather, and how... | read »
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| Tennessee Walking Horse Breed |
| Evolution of the breed:
In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful,
bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during
the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on
weekends, and... | read |
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