Indholdsfortegnelse for Trail Riding - July 2022 i Horse & Rider

Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, known as the “crown jewel” of American wilderness, is a trail-riding paradise. This wilderness area—which ranges in elevation between 4,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level—is interwoven with tumbling waterfalls, rushing rivers, and clear, frigid lakes. Mountain peaks pierce the sky, and lush meadows blanket open areas, while thick patches of old-growth forest provide shelter for wolves, grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, lynx, moose, elk, and deer. Mountain goats and bighorn sheep can often be seen near mountain trails. Affectionately called the “Bob,” this vast wilderness area runs along both sides of the Continental Divide approximately 60 miles west of Great Falls. The 1.5-million-acre complex is actually made up of the Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, Great Bear wildernesses. Four hundred miles of road cirvcumvent the wilderness.…

You’ve watched open fields become busy suburban neighborhoods. Constant growth can limit outdoor-recreation space for all activities and potentially close access to horses on desirable trails. You’ve heard that federal budget cuts are impacting land-and wildlife-management programs, and you wonder whether your favorite trails will stay open to equestrians. Your local trails are further limited by large tracts of private property with “No Trespassing” signs. Don’t fret—take action! As an active trail rider, you’re perfectly positioned to be a strong advocate for keeping your favorite trails open, whether you ride in a city, in the suburbs, or in the backcountry. Here we’ll give you three scenarios, each describing a different type of trail at risk. For each one, we’ll explain the related pressing issue and how you can push back.…

If your ideal vacation spot includes beautiful scenery, lively action, and fine horses, consider visiting a guest ranch. In the past, guest—or dude—ranches were known for their sedate trail rides tailored to city slickers in brand-new boots. Today, however, many ranches are adapting to include rides that will keep savvy riders active and interested. Here, we’ve put together our pick of riding-vacation destinations where you can ride fast, traverse serious terrain, learn to work cattle, or even participate in a real cattle drive. These ranches, recommended by the Dude Ranchers’ Association and as a result of our editors’ own travel experiences, have horses to match your riding level. While most ranches don’t allow you to bring your own horse (for their herd’s safety), they work to keep their horses tuned…