Willow ‘branches’ are a great item to add to many horses’ diets and they love it. Is willow OK for horses to eat? Some plants like blackberries and willow are great for your horse to forage. Others, like ragwort and mallow, are poisonous and should definitely be avoided. What does Read more…
Red oaks have pointed leaves with bristle-tipped lobes and white oaks have rounded lobed or large regular teethed leaves. Leaves are often clustered at the ends of twigs. The buds, twigs, leaves, and acorns from oak trees can all be potentially harmful to horses if eaten. Can horses be around Read more…
Regular eating of non-food items such as wood or dirt may suggest there is something deficient in the diet. For example, some horses eat wood in effort to increase their fibre intake, while dirt may have added salt or other minerals that may be lacking in the diet (though this Read more…
Day use limited to 12 equines with riders. A rider may lead no more than five head, tied together in single file. Maximum of one pack animal per hiker. Backcountry permit: Required for Inner Canyon and North Rim campsites. Can you take your own horses to the Grand Canyon? Equine Read more…
Drive with care around horses Horse riders can ride on any road, unless a sign says they must not. They can ride 2 abreast (side by side) as long as they’re within 1.5m of each other. Are horses legal to ride on roads? In most states, horse riders and handlers Read more…
In terms of stripping bark off trees, your horse may be exhibiting what is called a stereotypic behavior, or vice, like cribbing. It is possible this is a bad habit your horse has brought with him to his new home, or a sign of boredom. How do you stop a Read more…
Many national parks allow visitors to enjoy the scenery on horseback or through stock use. Visitors can travel some trails by horse, mule, burro, or other approved animal. Learn more about opportunities and rules and regulations for horse and stock use in national parks. Can you ride horses in Olympic Read more…
***Minimum age for a single rider is 6 years old. SPECIALTY RIDES Evening Ride $60.00 per person (see Cookouts page for more details and information) 1. BREAKFAST RIDE $80.00 per person 2. LUNCH RIDE HOT DOG & HAMBURG $85.00 per person How much does it cost to ride a horse Read more…
ENTRANCE FEE There is no admission fee to Horseshoe Canyon, and the parking is free as well. Is Horseshoe Canyon a national park? Horseshoe Canyon was added to Canyonlands National Park in 1971. The archeology of Horseshoe Canyon spans thousands of years of human history. Can you drive to Horseshoe Read more…
The Appalachian Trail (white-blazed) and other hiking trails (blue-blazed) are for foot traffic only and are not maintained for horses. Meadows and native grasslands, including Big Meadows, contain sensitive vegetation and are strictly off-limits to horse use. What can you not take on the Appalachian Trail? Top 10 Mishaps to Read more…