Trail Riding Associations in Massachusetts

Horseback riders in Massachusetts have many options for trail riding associations and can participate in sponsored trail construction and maintenance, trail-use advocacy, educational programs, and recreational and competitive equestrian events. Trail riding organizations provide a forum for equestrians to learn about and discuss shared trail etiquette, landowner concerns and public green space conservation. Membership in a trail riding association provides the Massachusetts equestrian trail rider with numerous resources for the sport of trail riding.

  1. Bay State Trail Riders Association

    • The Bay State Trail Riders Association is an equine trail riding and trail preservation advocacy group. BSTRA members preserve trails and access to open lands throughout Massachusetts and New England by participating in legislative movements, trail construction and maintenance, fundraisers and education programs. The group also sponsors activities such as group trail rides, camp outs and hunter paces.

      Bay State Trail Riders Association
      bstra.org

    Essex County Trail Association

    • The Essex County Trail Association is a multi-sport trail organization serving Essex County, Massachusetts, and nearby areas. ECTA promotes cooperation between various trail users, including hikers, cyclists and equestrian trail riders, by sponsoring group social and athletic activities and volunteer trail maintenance programs. The ECTA website hosts a list of equestrian trails and educational materials about safely sharing trails.

      Essex County Trail Association
      29 North Main Street
      Ipswich, MA 01938-2217
      978-312-1548
      ectaonline.org

    New England Horse and Trail

    • New England Horse and Trail is a recreational trail riding group that organizes and advertises trail rides in Massachusetts and throughout New England. NEHT has a trail mileage recognition program that offers awards for riding in NEHT-sponsored rides, as well as breed awards. Members are encouraged to share trailering to trail sites, and NEHT provides a means for members to communicate about shared transportation. The group also publishes a biannual calendar that lists group trail rides throughout New England.

      New England Horse and Trail
      equineexperts.com/neht/

    Sherborn Forest and Trail Association

    • The Sherborn Forest and Trail Association is a multi-sport trail-use organization for the area around the town of Sherborn, Massachusetts. SFTA sponsors recreational and educational activities, such as group equestrian trail rides and hunter paces, guided hikes and canoe trips, that encourage cooperation amongst the many users of the open spaces of the Sherborn Forest. SFTA maintains an online list of local equestrian and multi-use trails and publishes a printed guide of trails and rules of trail riding on public lands.

      Sherborn Forest and Trail Association?P.O. Box 477 ?Sherborn, MA 01770
      sherbornforestandtrail.org