Take a look at the highlights of happenings on the equestrian trails throughout Michigan. MHTA and other equestrian trail organizations work very hard to improve the trails and campgrounds for all to enjoy. Reminder to please join trail organizations as a member to show your appreciation for all they do for us. You can find links to all the equestrian trail organizations in Michigan here.
Michigan Horse Trails Association compiles and reports the volunteer efforts for the horse trail organizations in Michigan annually. We have created both a spreadsheet and a google form which make it easy to convert your hours and equipment used...
Michigan’s volunteer investment in our equestrian trails was $932,512.72 which works out to about $1058/mile in 2024. It’s incredibly important that we thank our volunteers and the BEST way to do that is to join them as a paying...
The Michigan Horse Trails Association has upgraded the Michigan Horse Trails Directory, the go-to source for trail riding, camping and volunteer information. Now included are detailed descriptions, exact locations, maps, cart-friendly trails, and more. Find the trail events calendar,...
Michigan Horse Trails Association will join the DNR to help teach an Outdoor Skills Academy course on March 22nd in Cadillac at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center. Join us if you have questions about horse camping...
MHTA has created a design guide in cooperation with the DNR for equestrian amenities on the trail and in campgrounds to help have this information handy and ready to go when needed. We expect this guide to be updated...
Member and Trail Association Meetings – February 22nd Join us in person or virtually at Riley Township Hall, 7110 W Pratt Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 Member Meeting 10am-12pm Lunch 12-1pm Trail Association/Volunteer meeting 1-3pm Email your questions or items for...
Equestrians really let their voices be heard in the Allegan County Rec Plan survey! To see the results, click here, https://www.allegancounty.org/…/15039/638629650211100000 Thank you to FACETS who works hard with the county to keep this partnership strong and the trails...
Jenny Cook is well known for her dedication to making Great Lake shoreline horseback riding accessible for all. In the spring of 2024, she was honored with a Certificate of Pure Achievement at the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on...
Equestrians enjoyed a wonderful Shoreline Horseback Riding Season at Silver Lake State Park. With a limit of 125 horses per day, many days during the first three weeks were sold out. There were over 2500 reservations for the month...
Ortonville Recreation Area equestrian trails received ARPA funding for improvements. Thank you to the DNR for the funding and to OREA for all your work on the project too. Get out there and enjoy these amazing improvements!