What do to when you meet a horse on the trail
Remember to stop, stand back and speak!
* Horses have the right of way, please yield to them.
* If you’re riding a bike, get off your bike and stand still.
* Speak up! Let them know you are there, especially if you are coming from behind. A simple “hello,” or “hey, how’s it going,” is good enough for the horse to recognize a human voice.
* If you’re on a narrow trail, step off on the down side of the trail. Since horses are prey animals, they can associate scary things above them, especially on a hillside, with a predator. If you’re in a group, stay together and pick one side of the trail to step off.
* Keep a wide berth if you’re passing. Horses may kick when they are scared or threatened.
* Stay in view of the horse and rider. Horses don’t like sneaky!
* If you meet a horse and rider on a bridge, please get off the bridge and yield to the rider(s).
Mission Statement
- To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s backcountry and wilderness.
- To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreation and stock use.
- To assist the various agencies responsible for the maintenance and management of public lands.
- To educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise and sustained use of the backcountry resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.
- To foster and encourage the formation of new state Back Country Horsemen organization