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I’m wanting to camp in a state park somewhere in central to north florid and I don’t want just traditional flat florida trails!

I live in North Central Florida, and if you want ‘not flat’, then Florida might not be the best place to go. The highest elevation in the entire state is just over 340 ft. After all, we ARE on a great big sand bar!

I ride, and I frequent the Florida Greenways trails around Ocala. The trailheads aren’t state parks, but there is a campground at the Ross Prairie trailhead. From that trailhead, you can access dry marshland and some ‘hilly’ trails created along the earthworks that were built when the Florida Barge Canal was being constructed. It was never finished, and the lands ceded to the state along its planned route are mostly greenways for hiking, biking, and equestrian activities. The campground at Ross Prairie is pretty nice, and of course is set up for horses. You can feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but there are restaurants and shopping within 2 miles of the park entrance.

My friends who camp and ride a lot love San Felasco state park. I also hear that Big Shoals is nice.

Good luck!

54 year old guys having fun, Ride horses keep you from getting old!!!

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The Prescott Saddle Club rides the rough terrain of the Long Meadow Ranch in Williamson Valley, Arizona.

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yup, so i went to a forest to film this which is about 30 min drive so it’s at the other side of town but it was worth it i cant wait in less than 2 1/2 years im going to be driving! so i can go to places to film all the time i can’t wait and in about 3 1/2 i’m going to be working a real job that hopefully will involve horses so i can earn some extra money to take more riding lessons yayay

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I went out on a horse trail which was about 2 and a half hours out of auckland. I rode a pony named Benson. He’s a Welsh Mountain pony X. Such a cutie! We got to canter on the hills and stuff, and got to be on the beach.

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Highlights of the 2009 SHOBA (Single Footing Horse Owners and Breeders Assoc.) annual ride held at East Fork Stables in Jamestown, TN. , Sept. 24-27th. Singlefooting horses registered with SHOBA were exhibited as well as speed racking and some pacing horses also showed up to join in the “just for fun” racing. (Note that pacing horse are NOT allowed to be registered with SHOBA, the horse MUST exhibit a true singlefoot rack) SHOBA registered horses were distinguished with a green ribbon. A fun ride and great way to meet new people and see some really fast horses. Thanks to Kristie Jarnigan for most of my video footage.

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This horse is NOT for sale. This horse has about 40 days under saddle and this is the first big trail ride she has been on other then riding twice in the neighbors pasture. There are a couple of pictures at the end with cattle and water from her first trail ride experience. **Discloser ALL horses learn and retain information at a different rate depending on the horse it’s level of training coming here and whether it is a problem horse or not. this is just an example of how this horse is progressing. For more information please go to www.mtntopmorgans.com Horses for sale and training.

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Scenes from a North Carolina mountain horseback equestrian trail ride including photos of horses, mountain caves, mountain top views, working farm, girls on horses, cows, mountain top trails, lady, horse named Lady, wooded trail ride, shaded trails, horseback riding, Sandy Bottom Trail Rides

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Okay, so I have a few questions as I’m planning my first big trail ride. Some questions pertain to this trail ride, some don’t. It is going to be a large trail ride(10-20 people/horses and a couple ATV’s and dogs) that is going to be 3-4 hours long. Sooo, to my questions:

1. What do you usually bring with you on a trail ride? For future ref, what do you bring on an overnight trail ride?
2. What foods would be good to serve at the end of the ride(when we’ve gone all the way through and come back to the starting point)? Keep in mind that the colors are pink and red, so foods those colors would be great, but not required. =) Also, keep in mind that it will be in June so it will be hot, and it will be a BBQ and completely outside(no fridges or anything).
3. What type of trinkets should be made available for sale for BC? Bracelets, keychains, etc. are kinda common. What would you suggest to be a bit different? ((These will all be handmade, but my mom, sisters, and I are all very good at crafts.))

1. Hoof pick, spare halter, spare lead rope, bottled water, trail-safe foods (granola bars, crackers, etc., anything that won’t melt or spoil and can be eaten one-handed while riding if needed). For a ride that long, you’ll also want some basic first aid supplies, a bottle of betadine, some gauze, vet wrap, aspirin, and so forth. Overnight supplies, feed and hay for the horses, emergency water supply in case you can’t find good natural water for them to drink, feed/water buckets, grooming supplies, picket lines.

2. Try pre-cooked foods that will be okay in coolers for a few hours- beef and chicken if pre-cooked and in a cooler should last until the ride ends with no risk of food poisoning. Avoid anything containing seafood or mayonnaise. Pasta salads made with vinegar-based dressings (like Italian) would also work. You can do a "candy bar" for dessert- M&Ms, Skittles, Gummy Bears/Worms- just pick out all the pink and red ones to make a cute themed candy dish of options!

3. Personalized brow bands? Some kind of halter charm with the breast cancer ribbon? Pins?

The Trail Riding Series – Training From The Heart
Formerly titled: “Training from the Heart – Television Series”.

Repackaged in 2006, this collection offers a broad overview of topics including ground work, riding and performance segments. Ground Work segments cover issues relating to ground behavior; Riding for cues, exercises, and manners from the horses back; and Performance segments for some advanced cues, maneuvers and rein control.

Each part is designed to introduce training tips and ideas to improve your skills. This six-hour collection is an excellent introduction to numerous subjects such as:

DVD #1: Catching Your Horse, Calm Down Cue, Bridling, Overcoming Rider Fear, Directional Control, Turning Your Horse Out, Buddy Sour Behavior, Giving to the Bit, Stopping and Shoulder Control.
DVD #2: Standing Still for Mounting, Kicking on the Trail, Turns on the Forehand, Biting Horses, Riding with Other Horses, Hip Control, Pecking Order, Speed Control, Picking Up Leads, Go Forward Cue, Eating on the Trail, and Understanding the Reins-to-Feet Connection.
DVD #3: Leading, Spooking, Collection, Crossing Obstacles, Sidepassing, Rollbacks, Jigging, Collected Stop, Riding Up and Down Hills, Crossing Water and Transitions.

Special Bonus: John explains the development, proper use and benefits of his Round Pen.

Total Run Time: Approximately 6HR

For more information please visit:

http://store.johnlyons.com/thetrailridingseries-trainingfromtheheart.aspx

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