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If we want to keep our trails and public lands open to horses, we must be responsible riders who care for the land and coexist with other trail users.
Posted by Alayne Blickle | Sep 12, 2019
If we want to keep our trails and public lands open to horses, we must be responsible riders who care for the land and coexist with other trail users. With that in mind, there are things equestrians can do to reduce our environmental impact on the trails we ride. Here are 10 steps you can take to make a difference.
Carry a manure fork, muck bucket, and garbage container in your trailer. When riding on public lands, abide by the principle of “leave no trace.” Always take home everything you and your horse brought—that includes refuse, manure around your trailer and/or camping area, old hay, and spilled bedding. If possible, throw a bucket of water on urine puddles to help dilute them. Smelly piles of manure and urine attract flies and are unsightly to other users...
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https://thehorse.com/178660/be-a-good-steward-of-public-land-10-tips-for-equestrian-trail-riders/
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