Trail Riding

Ride along the shore with our guide to 14 top beach rides. Plus: Details on Myrtle Beach’s charity ride and a dream vacation in tropical Costa Rica.

Enjoy stunning fall colors from the back of your horse with our guide, including an exclusive listing of riding destinations from coast-to-coast.

“To earn your horse’s respect and trust, you need to make him comfortable for doing the right thing and uncomfortable for doing the wrong thing,” says top trainer/clinician Clinton Anderson. Read on for training tips.

‘Mrs. Trail Manners’ tells you what you need to know to have a pleasant cross-country ride—and be invited back.

When you first take to the trails this season, be careful to avoid inadvertently overworking or overheating your horse.

To head off problems on the trail, make sure your leadership and connection with your horse are solid while you are still at home.

Whether you prefer English, Western, Australian or endurance styles, you’ll find an array of saddles engineered to keep you and your horse comfortable over miles on the trails.

State parks offer scenic riding trails and horse-friendly campgrounds. Here, we take you to gems in the mountains of Montana and Idaho.

Colorful line adds spice while giving back to a good cause.

Does your horse balk and buck when he doesn’t want to work? Fix this vice with top trainer/clinician Julie Goodnight’s expert advice.

Here’s the scoop on 25 cozy bed & barns, where you can vacation in style with your own horse, from coast-to-coast.

If you aren’t gifted with the Midas touch when it comes to horse shopping, Pat Parelli offers tips to ensure that your next purchase fits the bill.

Teach your horse to accept movement and noise above him with this exercise from top clinician Clinton Anderson.

Know how to properly pony your horse with Charles Wilhelm Training

Are you ready to get outside? Learn how to prepare your horse for trail obstacles with Charles Wilhelm Training

Volunteering at the WSER