Equine Links
Horse and Riding Associations
North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC)
There are a number of competitive trail ride organizations in the United States. A competitive ride competition is not a race but more of a time trial type event.
Eastern Competitive Trail Riding Association (ECTRA)
New Jersey Trail Riding Association (NJTRA)
Green Mountain Horse Assoc.(Vermont)
SEDRA (South East Distance Riders Assoc.)
Vermont Riding and Driving Association (VERDA)
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
The AQHA is simply all about Quarter Horses and those that own them and work them. A core mission of the AQHA is to preserve and interpret the history and modern uses of the breed and cultivate future enthusiasts through educational programs.
American Trail Horse Association (ATHA)
ATHA Inc. is an association dedicated to promoting and improving the once overlooked / unrecognized equine breed of the great American Trail Horse. Through education, and registration, we prove that one of the greatest disciplines in the equine world today is Trail Riding.
Arabian Horse Association (AHA)
Here you will find all the information you will ever need regarding the Arabian Horse Breed. General information to a rich historical overview of this excellent breed. Join the AHA and reap the benefits of membership. Buy and sell Arabian Horses through the classifieds offered on this Web site.
Back Country Horsemen of America
Back Country Horsemen of America is a non-profit corporation made up of state organizations, affiliates and at large members. We are dedicated to preserving the historical use of recreational stock in the back country commensurate with our heritage.
Horse Breeder Associations and General Resources
Southern California Equestrian Directory
This resource is a complete guide to the Southern California equestrian marketplace. You will find very deep information on all aspects of the equestrian marketplace in So. California with a nice Directory of additional resources from around California and beyond.
TWHBEA - Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association
In 1935, in the small town Tennessee town of Lewisburg, where it is still based today in modern, spacious headquarters, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' Association of America began providing the organization and leadership the breed needed to strive.
Foundation Quarter Horse Breeders Association
The Foundation Quarter Horse Breeders Association is dedicated to the Preservation and Promotion of the Foundation Bred Quarter horse. This organization welcomes all groups that have an interest in these fine horses, which are so much a part of our heritage. It works for buyers, sellers and breeders alike, by acting as a central clearing house for all.
Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association
Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association
American Paint Horse Association
The American Paint Horse's combination of color and conformation has made the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) the second-largest breed registry in the United States based on the number of horses registered annually. While the colorful coat pattern is essential to the identity of the breed, American Paint Horses have strict bloodline requirements and a distinctive stock-horse body type. To be eligible for registry, a Paint's sire and dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds). To be eligible for the Regular Registry, the horse must also exhibit a minimum amount of white hair over unpigmented (pink) skin.
The Gaited Horse
This magazine is dedicated to all gaited horse breeds. Each quarterly publication features fascinating articles on gaited horse breeds and detailed listings of upcoming shows and events.
Equestrian Resources - Business Connections - Publications
BayeQuest.com - The Bay Area Equestrian Network
This is a Regional directory for equine businesses and organizations in the San Francisco Bay area and statewide across California. Free business listings, classified ads, event calendar, bulletin board, articles, news, Internet marketing and web site services.
Trail Blazer Magazine
Here's a fun resource that is loaded with information about trail riding. You will find information about Distance Riding, Pleasure Riding, Horsepacking, Horse Camping, Horse Vacations, Adventures Rides and much more.
Trail Rider Magazine
The Trail Rider's Trail Ride Information Source. Including Trail Rides, Vacations On Horseback, Wagon Trains, Competitive and Endurance Trail Rides.
Endurance Net
The leading online resource for endurance and distance riding information and competitive events.
Oklahoma Horse Online
the complete resource for Oklahoma's Horse Enthusiasts.
California and National Dude Ranches
California Dude Ranches Resources
If you're looking for California dude ranches, you've come to the right place! The following is a list of our California dude ranches and guest ranch vacations. Steeped in the western tradition of the cowboy, each ranch property is unique with its own distinct character, from working cattle ranches, to resort properties. They all promote the western way of life and prioritize the needs of the guest.
California Dude and Guest Ranches
California Dude Ranch and Guest Ranch, Hunewill Guest Ranch, Alisal Guest Ranch and other great destination Horse and Guest Ranches.
California Dude Ranch Listings
California Dude Ranches Directory at DudeRanches.com
The California Dude Ranch
There's a place in California where real cowboys still exist, where wild buffalo and horses roam freely among 51,000 acres of gently rolling hills and centuries-old oaks. It's a part of California's western heritage that's all but forgotten, a cowboy lifestyle that few will ever experience. Owned and operated by third-generation rancher Alex Marks and his wife Kris, The California Ranch is the largest full-service horse and cattle ranch in the West, and has been in continuous operation since 1875. Situated along Northern California's Coastal Mountain Range about 180 miles northeast of San Francisco, it's home to hundreds of cattle, horses, buffalo, and wildlife and every square inch of it is yours to explore as welcomed guests of Alex and Kris.
Nevada Dude Ranch Listings
Find a nice set of listings for some of the best Dude Ranches in Nevada with more being added frequently.
Horse Riding Vacations
Horse Riding Tours and Vacations
Equitours organizes and markets horseback riding vacations on six continents as well as its own Wyoming riding ranch. For over 25 years it has been operated by horse people, for horse people. Bayard Fox started Equitours from a tiny office on his remote Bitterroot Ranch.
CanyonLands HorseBack Riding Tours and Vacations
Hondoo offers horseback trail rides and ride/raft combination trips to the dynamic redrock and slickrock wilderness in Utah's northwest section of the Colorado Plateau. Areas visited include: Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase/Escalante Canyons National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, San Rafael Swell, Castle Valley, Henry Mountains, Boulder Mountain, Thousand Lakes Mountain and Wasatch Plateau.
Horse Vacations
If you would like a taste of The Good Life, or just the chance to get out and horseback ride through beautiful scenery, a Horseback Riding Vacation is just what you need! We have Dude Ranches for good clean fun and elegant posh horse vacations to spoil you. All our Equine get-always offer the highest hospitality standards and are ready to give you the vacation of a lifetime! Great lodging, delicious meals and plenty of memorable outings with horses is just the beginning of the best vacation of your life.
Major Horse Trial Rides
The Pacific Northwest Trail
The Pacific Northwest Trail is home to many outdoor activities. Horse riders and packers enjoy the miles of trail that are open and safe for them to use. Stock routes are suggested in the guidebook for many sections of the trail.
Continental Divide Trail Alliance
In 1978, Congress made a monumental decision, one that secured the future of the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America. They designated the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), also known as the "King of Trails".
Endurance Riding and Competitions
American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC)
The AERC is heavily involved with all aspects of Enurance Ride Competitions sponsored across North America. The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) is the national organization for long distance endurance riding on horseback. It keeps records for endurance and promotes trail preservation for riders.
Ride and Tie Endurance Racing
Although the sport of Ride & Tie has been in existence for almost 30 years, it is a relatively unknown sport that combines trail running, endurance riding, and most of all, strategy. The object is to get all three team members (two human and one horse) across a 25-40 mile cross-country course by alternating riding and running.
East Coast Riding Associations
Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association
The Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association sanctions rides in the following Eastern States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia. Find many resources relating to endurance riding events in the Eastern United States.
North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC)
There are a number of competitive trail ride organizations in the United States. A competitive ride competition is not a race but more of a time trial type event.
Eastern Competitive Trail Riding Association (ECTRA)
New Jersey Trail Riding Association (NJTRA)
Green Mountain Horse Assoc.(Vermont)
SEDRA (South East Distance Riders Assoc.)
Vermont Riding and Driving Association (VERDA)
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
The AQHA is simply all about Quarter Horses and those that own them and work them. A core mission of the AQHA is to preserve and interpret the history and modern uses of the breed and cultivate future enthusiasts through educational programs.
American Trail Horse Association (ATHA)
ATHA Inc. is an association dedicated to promoting and improving the once overlooked / unrecognized equine breed of the great American Trail Horse. Through education, and registration, we prove that one of the greatest disciplines in the equine world today is Trail Riding.
Arabian Horse Association (AHA)
Here you will find all the information you will ever need regarding the Arabian Horse Breed. General information to a rich historical overview of this excellent breed. Join the AHA and reap the benefits of membership. Buy and sell Arabian Horses through the classifieds offered on this Web site.
Back Country Horsemen of America
Back Country Horsemen of America is a non-profit corporation made up of state organizations, affiliates and at large members. We are dedicated to preserving the historical use of recreational stock in the back country commensurate with our heritage.
Horse Breeder Associations and General Resources
Southern California Equestrian Directory
This resource is a complete guide to the Southern California equestrian marketplace. You will find very deep information on all aspects of the equestrian marketplace in So. California with a nice Directory of additional resources from around California and beyond.
TWHBEA - Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association
In 1935, in the small town Tennessee town of Lewisburg, where it is still based today in modern, spacious headquarters, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' Association of America began providing the organization and leadership the breed needed to strive.
Foundation Quarter Horse Breeders Association
The Foundation Quarter Horse Breeders Association is dedicated to the Preservation and Promotion of the Foundation Bred Quarter horse. This organization welcomes all groups that have an interest in these fine horses, which are so much a part of our heritage. It works for buyers, sellers and breeders alike, by acting as a central clearing house for all.
Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association
Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association
American Paint Horse Association
The American Paint Horse's combination of color and conformation has made the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) the second-largest breed registry in the United States based on the number of horses registered annually. While the colorful coat pattern is essential to the identity of the breed, American Paint Horses have strict bloodline requirements and a distinctive stock-horse body type. To be eligible for registry, a Paint's sire and dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds). To be eligible for the Regular Registry, the horse must also exhibit a minimum amount of white hair over unpigmented (pink) skin.
The Gaited Horse
This magazine is dedicated to all gaited horse breeds. Each quarterly publication features fascinating articles on gaited horse breeds and detailed listings of upcoming shows and events.
Equestrian Resources - Business Connections - Publications
BayeQuest.com - The Bay Area Equestrian Network
This is a Regional directory for equine businesses and organizations in the San Francisco Bay area and statewide across California. Free business listings, classified ads, event calendar, bulletin board, articles, news, Internet marketing and web site services.
Trail Blazer Magazine
Here's a fun resource that is loaded with information about trail riding. You will find information about Distance Riding, Pleasure Riding, Horsepacking, Horse Camping, Horse Vacations, Adventures Rides and much more.
Trail Rider Magazine
The Trail Rider's Trail Ride Information Source. Including Trail Rides, Vacations On Horseback, Wagon Trains, Competitive and Endurance Trail Rides.
Endurance Net
The leading online resource for endurance and distance riding information and competitive events.
Oklahoma Horse Online
the complete resource for Oklahoma's Horse Enthusiasts.
California and National Dude Ranches
California Dude Ranches Resources
If you're looking for California dude ranches, you've come to the right place! The following is a list of our California dude ranches and guest ranch vacations. Steeped in the western tradition of the cowboy, each ranch property is unique with its own distinct character, from working cattle ranches, to resort properties. They all promote the western way of life and prioritize the needs of the guest.
California Dude and Guest Ranches
California Dude Ranch and Guest Ranch, Hunewill Guest Ranch, Alisal Guest Ranch and other great destination Horse and Guest Ranches.
California Dude Ranch Listings
California Dude Ranches Directory at DudeRanches.com
The California Dude Ranch
There's a place in California where real cowboys still exist, where wild buffalo and horses roam freely among 51,000 acres of gently rolling hills and centuries-old oaks. It's a part of California's western heritage that's all but forgotten, a cowboy lifestyle that few will ever experience. Owned and operated by third-generation rancher Alex Marks and his wife Kris, The California Ranch is the largest full-service horse and cattle ranch in the West, and has been in continuous operation since 1875. Situated along Northern California's Coastal Mountain Range about 180 miles northeast of San Francisco, it's home to hundreds of cattle, horses, buffalo, and wildlife and every square inch of it is yours to explore as welcomed guests of Alex and Kris.
Nevada Dude Ranch Listings
Find a nice set of listings for some of the best Dude Ranches in Nevada with more being added frequently.
Horse Riding Vacations
Horse Riding Tours and Vacations
Equitours organizes and markets horseback riding vacations on six continents as well as its own Wyoming riding ranch. For over 25 years it has been operated by horse people, for horse people. Bayard Fox started Equitours from a tiny office on his remote Bitterroot Ranch.
CanyonLands HorseBack Riding Tours and Vacations
Hondoo offers horseback trail rides and ride/raft combination trips to the dynamic redrock and slickrock wilderness in Utah's northwest section of the Colorado Plateau. Areas visited include: Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase/Escalante Canyons National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, San Rafael Swell, Castle Valley, Henry Mountains, Boulder Mountain, Thousand Lakes Mountain and Wasatch Plateau.
Horse Vacations
If you would like a taste of The Good Life, or just the chance to get out and horseback ride through beautiful scenery, a Horseback Riding Vacation is just what you need! We have Dude Ranches for good clean fun and elegant posh horse vacations to spoil you. All our Equine get-always offer the highest hospitality standards and are ready to give you the vacation of a lifetime! Great lodging, delicious meals and plenty of memorable outings with horses is just the beginning of the best vacation of your life.
Major Horse Trial Rides
The Pacific Northwest Trail
The Pacific Northwest Trail is home to many outdoor activities. Horse riders and packers enjoy the miles of trail that are open and safe for them to use. Stock routes are suggested in the guidebook for many sections of the trail.
Continental Divide Trail Alliance
In 1978, Congress made a monumental decision, one that secured the future of the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America. They designated the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), also known as the "King of Trails".
Endurance Riding and Competitions
American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC)
The AERC is heavily involved with all aspects of Enurance Ride Competitions sponsored across North America. The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) is the national organization for long distance endurance riding on horseback. It keeps records for endurance and promotes trail preservation for riders.
Ride and Tie Endurance Racing
Although the sport of Ride & Tie has been in existence for almost 30 years, it is a relatively unknown sport that combines trail running, endurance riding, and most of all, strategy. The object is to get all three team members (two human and one horse) across a 25-40 mile cross-country course by alternating riding and running.
East Coast Riding Associations
Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association
The Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association sanctions rides in the following Eastern States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia. Find many resources relating to endurance riding events in the Eastern United States.