Western trail

Hall 4

Trail Riding, Quarter Horse, Montana

Learn the correct way to work a gate from the ‘wrong side.’

Lay out a box or two of 12-foot poles to practice trotting and loping through…

If the idea of guiding your horse through a series of obstacles sounds fun, you’ll probably enjoy trying a western trail course.

Before you hit the trails this spring, heed these tips from Stacy Westfall about getting your trusty trail horse in riding shape.

Use this pattern to practice pole work for trail and enhance your horse’s guide and self-carriage for any riding purpose.

Trail class

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Riding in wilderness areas means wildlife encounters cannot be ruled out 🦌 Spotting wildlife like this can make trail riding even more special, provided your horse can handle it and you’re knowledgeable about wildlife safety. We know this can be intimidating, so find out how you and your horse should handle run-ins with certain animals 👇️ #horseillustrated #trailriding #ridingsafety #wildlifesafety

"Stacy, How can I teach my horse to reach his neck down and out for the free walk?"Free walk, stretchy walk, long and low...no matter what riders call it the idea is the same. The horse should lower and stretch the neck downward and outward.

My kind of riding and camping!!

The trail class is judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to the rider, and quality of...

It’s important to keep your trail horse and yourself fit even when you can’t make…

Horseback riding in Canada is a great way to escape the chaos of city life and reconnect with nature. It’s also a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends. We offer plenty of horseback riding tours! Based on your preferences, choose day rides from guest ranches, lodges, inns and villages or multi-day camping adventures across the Canadian backcountry. Most tours are perfect for novice riders or for those new to trail riding.