published Mar 4, 2020
OHV recreation provides vital funding for all trail types through a fuel tax that funds the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), yet too often there are conflicts between motorized trail users and the broader trail community. American Trails talked to Mathew Giltner of the Silver State Off-Road Alliance in Nevada about the importance of OHV trails, and how we can start bridging communication gaps.
posted May 26, 2018
by
Pam Gluck with American Trails
From Horse Trails Symposium, Clemson University, 1998.
published Dec 31, 2007
Federal transportation laws and regulations do not prohibit the use of shared use paths or trails by equestrians.
published Oct 16, 2007
by
American Trails Staff
A presentation on remaining safe while performing such tasks as catching, leading, tying, grooming, bridling, and saddling stock.
published Jan 1, 2009
A study by the American Horse Council (2009) to gather information about trail closures or attempted trail closures on federal public lands.
published Aug 3, 2003
by
Jim Murphy with Back Country Horsemen of America
Trail conflict occurs: among different user groups, among different users within the same group, and as a result of factors not related to a users' trail activities.
posted Jan 24, 2018
by
Anne M. O’Dell
A presentation on consideration for shared-use trails involving equestrians.
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