Safe horseback riding on the roads and trails

Christine Skelly<skellych@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension -

Register Now for the May 19 webinar to learn about staying safe when trail riding your horse on the road.

Happy trails to you – stay safe when riding on the roads! A spring webinar on May 19 at 7 p.m. EDT will provide precautions for equestrians to minimize bad experiences with both people and vehicles on the roads and trails. Betsy Greene, an Extension Equine Specialist from the University of Vermont, will provide exposure to information and resources to give a heads up for fun and safe riding experiences. To learn more about riding and managing your horse join My Horse University and eXtension Horses.

Watch this video to learn more about approaching horses on the road

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