NW Arkansas trail riding

bay · 06-20-2008, 01:54 PM

Crazy question....How does one go about finding local trail riding groups? I am wanting to take my horse out on the trails but am not comfortable or safe riding by myself.

I am in NW Arkansas and have done internet searches but not having any luck.

Thanks in advance.

gypsy · 06-20-2008, 02:47 PM

Where in NW AR? Look in the local feedstore for Horsemans Roundup-it has articles from alot of the horse groups in the state. There is an Arkansas Trail Riding Association that has regular rides but most of them are in the N central area of the state. Here is a link to their website. http://members.aol.com/arhorsetrl/

bay · 06-20-2008, 03:47 PM

Thank you Gypsy for the info. I am in the Fayetteville area. (OK / MO border)

I will keep my eyes open at my local feed stores.

rubysrider · 06-20-2008, 04:59 PM

I don't know of any either but I'll check my local feed store for you. I live in NW Arkansas too.

gypsy · 06-20-2008, 06:11 PM

You're welcome. It is a pretty nice and active group, but most of the rides may be further from you than you want to haul.

bay · 06-20-2008, 09:10 PM

Thanks so much for your help gypsy and rubysrider - really appreciate it!
Rubysrider - you might be familiar with these trails that are right off of 412 heading into Siloam Springs. You pull off onto this dirt road and take it up for a couple miles. I can't think of the name of the trails off hand though but can get it later.

My husband doesn't ride so it's just I who has a horse. He's a bay QH who loves the few trails we've been on. Unfortunately I've lost contact with the lady I used to trail ride with.

Bay's great on the trails, easy going in front or rear and has the confidence to get along well with any horse he's come into contact with. No spook, kick, or act looney on me. I've only had one issue with him out on the trails once and we were out just way too long. He over heated and exerted himself. Luckily we were able to get him feeling better and all was good again, and headed home.

I know of 4 places locally by me with awesome safe trails. One of my favorites is nicely marked and the surroundings are just beautifully filled with shady trees and streams. My issue is I just don't want to hit the trails alone...

Gypsy - regarding driving to the trails. I think I can handle a haul no more than two hours. I pulled up the site you gave and your're right. Their rides are pretty far from where I am. Looked like a wonderful group though.

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06-20-2008, 01:54 PM
bay Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 11	NW Arkansas trail riding Crazy question....How does one go about finding local trail riding groups? I am wanting to take my horse out on the trails but am not comfortable or safe riding by myself. I am in NW Arkansas and have done internet searches but not having any luck. Thanks in advance.

06-20-2008, 02:47 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,634	Where in NW AR? Look in the local feedstore for Horsemans Roundup-it has articles from alot of the horse groups in the state. There is an Arkansas Trail Riding Association that has regular rides but most of them are in the N central area of the state. Here is a link to their website. http://members.aol.com/arhorsetrl/

06-20-2008, 03:47 PM
bay Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 11	Thank you Gypsy for the info. I am in the Fayetteville area. (OK / MO border) I will keep my eyes open at my local feed stores.

06-20-2008, 04:59 PM
rubysrider Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W.Arkansas Posts: 739	I don't know of any either but I'll check my local feed store for you. I live in NW Arkansas too.

06-20-2008, 06:11 PM
gypsy Coming two Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Central AR Posts: 1,634	You're welcome. It is a pretty nice and active group, but most of the rides may be further from you than you want to haul.

06-20-2008, 09:10 PM
bay Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 11	Thanks so much for your help gypsy and rubysrider - really appreciate it! Rubysrider - you might be familiar with these trails that are right off of 412 heading into Siloam Springs. You pull off onto this dirt road and take it up for a couple miles. I can't think of the name of the trails off hand though but can get it later. My husband doesn't ride so it's just I who has a horse. He's a bay QH who loves the few trails we've been on. Unfortunately I've lost contact with the lady I used to trail ride with. Bay's great on the trails, easy going in front or rear and has the confidence to get along well with any horse he's come into contact with. No spook, kick, or act looney on me. I've only had one issue with him out on the trails once and we were out just way too long. He over heated and exerted himself. Luckily we were able to get him feeling better and all was good again, and headed home. I know of 4 places locally by me with awesome safe trails. One of my favorites is nicely marked and the surroundings are just beautifully filled with shady trees and streams. My issue is I just don't want to hit the trails alone... Gypsy - regarding driving to the trails. I think I can handle a haul no more than two hours. I pulled up the site you gave and your're right. Their rides are pretty far from where I am. Looked like a wonderful group though.