As always in wilderness areas, riders should be alert for wild animals, especially bears, and take the necessary safety precautions. Become familiar with the terrain and climate and obtain current, accurate maps and information on the area. Respect the beautiful Canadian environment and other trail users:

• Ride within your ability. Ensure your horse is properly trained and has the correct temperament and conditioning for the trails you’re riding.
• Keep to the trail. Avoid tying horses to trees, even temporarily. Use a highline with tree-saver straps to tether your horse. Break up and scatter manure and fill in pawed holes. Pack out what you pack in.
• Announce your presence and walk quietly when passing hikers, runners or other riders. Simply put, share the trail!
• Join a trail-riding club – they work hard to preserve and expand your riding opportunities.
  

Saddle up and head out with your friends to explore Canada’s wild and wonderful outdoors!

Cool Links

GENERAL Equine Canada Leave No Trace: Outdoor Skills and Ethics Weather Office BRITISH COLUMBIA Horse Council of BC BC Competitive Trail Rider Association Backcountry Horseman of BC ALBERTA Southern Alberta Trail Riders Association Alberta Trail Riding Association SASKATCHEWAN Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Association Saskatchewan Arabian Horse Association MANITOBA Manitoba Light Horse Association Manitoba Trail Riding Club The Distance Riders of Manitoba Association Manitoba Equine Clubs and Associations YUKON Yukon Horse and Rider Association

ONTARIO Ontario Equestrian Federation Ontario Quarter Horse Association Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association Ontario Trail Riders Association QUEBEC Fédération équestre du Québec  Québec à cheval EASTERN CANADA Maritime Quarter Horse Association Atlantic Rider NEW BRUNSWICK New Brunswick Equestrian Association NOVA SCOTIA Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation PRINCE-EDWARD ISLAND Island Horse Council NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR Newfoundland Equestrian Association