Friday, December 13, 2013

Horseback Trails In The Wilderness Or The City Park

By Cornelia White


An equestrian can start by riding in a fenced area or an indoor arena. But, it is the open spaces of horseback trails that provide the most exciting adventures. Following them gives the added bonus of being surrounded by the sights and sounds of mother nature.

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.

Camping for the outdoors enthusiast can be combined with a trail ride. The participants will have to travel with only a sleeping bag and food. The guide who accompanies them will teach them how to cross a creek safely and how to choose a place to sleep for the night.

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.

Sunshine will warm you as you travel along wooded trails. True adventure is offered to those who want the full cowboy experience. A guide will narrate all phases of the life of a cowboy. He herded cattle, drove them to market and stopped each night to sleep under the open skies.

A beginning rider can go on a tour conducted especially for him. The horses walk at a leisurely pace. Along the way, the guide can talk about how to guide the animal.

How to use the reins to guide the mount and stop are among the topics offered. Learn details about the saddle and how the bridle serves to signal the horse. Children find this a useful introduction to the skills of riding.

Medium level riders enjoy a trek on which the mount walks and trots. It is still possible to enjoy the countryside at this pace, although it is more challenging. The participant must be able to control the movements of the horse.

An experienced equestrian event is the trail ride that not only walks and trots, but canters along the scenic path as well. Those who want to go on this trip will be questioned as to their experience. They may be tested on how well they control a horse as well.

If time is limited, there is no need to spend hours traveling to a place that offers open trails. There are such trails in large cities. Some are in the center of a state park or on private land. There you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors as you ride.

States like Tennessee, with its Smoky Mountains, have an abundance of challenging trails. Uphill climbs and creek crossings are part of the fun. Each ride can provide adventure for the person who can skillfully handle a horse.

Enjoy a variety of horseback trails, whether through the city park in New York, or the isolated ones in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming. Each one is a new equine adventure to take with the fantastic mode of transportation, the horse.




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