If you’re looking for new riding trails and want to make friends with other horse enthusiasts, take a look at TROT – Trail Riders of Today.
Our horses benefit enormously from going out on the trails and experiencing new and natural surroundings. It keeps them fresh for their regular work, especially if this involves the stress of multiple show appearances.
It’s safer to ride out in company than alone. I relax much more on my somewhat spooky gelding when I’m in a group than when we’re by ourselves on the trail, and that helps him chill out, too. An organized trail ride is the optimum situation and provides a strong support group (just in case!).
The Maryland based organization is dedicated to creating and preserving “equestrian and multi-use natural surface trails.” Many trail rides are held every year and, as a TROT member, you receive a newsletter informing you about issues affecting Maryland trail riders. It is also an active way to help keep open the trails we use for horse riding.
As a member you’ll also get discounts at certain tack shops.
Membership information and Application
- Membership is open to everyone
- Annual dues are $20 per family
- Annual Contributing Membership dues $30
- Annual Sustaining Membership dues $50
- TROT membership cards are honored for discounts at a number of area tack shops. These include Carroll County Tack, Everything Equestrian, Maple Leaf Tack, Outback Tack, Stablemates, The Surrey and Woodland Tack.
Additional Benefit - Trail Resource Guides
If you want someone to show you some of the available rides, volunteers are happy to guide TROT members round their favorite trails on an individual basis. See the contact information by clicking on the link above.
Trail Riding Organizations in Virginia
Here’s information on trail riding groups for those DC area riders who don’t live near Maryland.
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