Horseback trail riding including equestrian riding trails in Dade, Miami, Homestead, Hialeah, Broward, Davie, Coconut Creek, Green Acres, Southwest Ranches, Plantation, Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Loxahatchee, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens.

The areas described below offer South Florida equestrian trail riding facilities for experienced riders with their own horses. To find guided trail rides with horses provided, horse rentals or beach horseback riding, click here. For trail riding gear and saddles click here.

Trail Riding Tips

Feb 2, 2012
Do you blanket your horses during the winter? If your blankets have been ripped...
Blanket-Repair Tips
Do you blanket your horse on cold winter days? If so, you know that to your equine friend and his pasture buddies, that blanket represents extra padding during a game of tag, or it gets in the way while scratching a really big itch, or it takes the brunt of a well-aimed bite.

By spring, your horse's winter blanket can end up torn or in tatters from these antics, but replacing them can be a bank account-buster. So, since your horses aren't going to mend their ways, learn how to do a little mending yourself. Here are some tips.

• Wash the blanket. Wash your blanket before repairing it. First, remove as much hair from the lining as possible. A stiff brush will work, but a circular metal curry is best - just go easy, so the sharp teeth don't gouge the material.

To wash the blanket, use a large machine at your local Laundromat. (Washing a heavy winter blanket in your home washing machine is pretty much out of the question.) More info...

Feb 1, 2012
Don't forget that our friends at MyHorse.com are hosting a webinar with Julie Go...
An Evening of Good Horse Advice from Julie Goodnight
Known as the "Horse Master" on RFD-TV, top horse trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight has now added "author" to her belt, and shares with us lessons from her just-released book, Goodnight’s Guide to Great Trail Riding: A How-to for You and Your Horse, co-written by Heidi Nyland Melocco.

Whether you're just discovering horses or have a certain training problem with your horse that has you stumped, Julie's friendly, down-to-earth style and expert knowledge of horsemanship will help you learn what you need to know to enjoy your horse life to the fullest.
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Jan 31, 2012
Chaps for the Trail
Trail Riding
Air mesh outer leg
Nubuck leather inside panel
Heavy-duty Vision zip system
Reinforced gore side panels
Elasticized snap closure
Reflective piping

The Terrain half chaps by Ariat are made to protect you and keep you comfortable at the same time. These half chaps are made with a breathable mesh outer leg and a nubuck leather inside panel. The heavy-duty Vision zip system is reinforced with an elasticized snap closure. The reflective piping is a great safety feature. Whether you are an avid rider or a weekend equestrian enthusiast these half chaps are made to last
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South Florida Horse Trails

Larry and Penny Thompson Park Bridle Trails Equestrian trails are available at the 270 acre Larry and Penny Thompson Park which is located at 12451 SW 184 Street in Miami Florida.

Markham Park 666-acre County park is perched at the edge of the Everglades Conservation Area. Markham Park is west of the Sawgrass Expressway and just north of West State Road 84 and there are equestrian trails available.

Tree Top Parks The 243.3 acres of this Broward County Park range from 23 acres of restored freshwater marsh accessible by a 1,000-foot boardwalk to the 101-acre Pine Island Ridge, an archaeological site that includes equestrian and nature trails. Includes equestrian trails.