by Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune
Tuesday, September 1st 2020
An equestrian group with experience in building horse trails will work with Jacksonville Forest Park volunteers to establish an 8-mile equestrian loop in the park west of the town.
Jacksonville city officials closed the park to all horse riding earlier this year after three incidents where riders caused damage to trails designed for hikers and mountain bikers. Previously a trail had been available to riders in the upper reaches of the park.
Rogue Valley-based Sourdough Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America began discussions with Jacksonville officials on expanding horse-riding options in the park over a year ago. Equestrian use is listed in the park’s mission statement, but little development of that has taken place.
“We’ve got people who are good at building trails,” said Cate Bendock, president of the local chapter...
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https://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/horse-trails-planned-for-jacksonvilles-forest-park
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