Trail Obstacles

10 Reasons to Create a Small-Scale Trail Course on Your Horse Property (PDF)

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Take your trail riding experience to another level with our comprehensive trail course construction guide. Explore innovative ideas for designing and setting up trail challenges in your own backyard using materials you may already have. Uncover insights into course layout, obstacle creation, and safe trail features that will test your horsemanship skills while ensuring equine safety. Get ready to embark on endless adventures and create unforgettable memories on your own custom trail course!

Dreaming of Flowers, Birds, and Native Pollinators?

Enhancing the horse property landscape with native plants promotes native wildlife, helps to control erosion, provides a visual buffer, and filters pesticides, fertilizers, and nutrients. Native plants are extremely adaptable and there is a diverse palette of natives to choose from—no matter where you live! Here are some ideas for how native plants can enhance your property and work for you.

When It’s Too Cold to Ride

While researchers tell us that cold, dry weather is no problem for horses, it’s often problematic for us humans, who may not enjoy trudging through a foot of white stuff while bracing against a cold wind. But that leads us to a problem: what do you do with your horse when it’s too cold to ride?