Get Out and Ride!

This is a great time of year to get out with your horse and explore new places. Here are some places to explore this summer!

• Carver's Creek State Park - Carver's Creek State Park located in Cumberland County recently opened up their trails to horses. Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/ugc7am4

• Uwharrie National Forest - The Uwharrie National Forest stretches across Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson Counties. The forest offers both horse riding and camping! Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/qcnwtwl

• Raven Rock State Park - Raven Rock State Park is located in Harnett County and is open to trail riding. Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/qk9dd3n

• Calloway Forest Preserve - The Calloway Forest Preserve is located in Hoke County and managed and maintained by The Nature Conservancy. Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/lz34cul

• Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve - Weymouth Woods is located in Moore County and offers trail riding. Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/c9fb2ni

• The Walthour-Moss Foundation - The Walthour-Moss Foundation is also located in Moore County and covers more than 4,000 acres. There are multiple access points and trails that include jumps. Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/6gs27nc

• North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association (NCDCTA) - The NCDCTA is the place to look if you are interested in riding competitions. Visit the following website for more information. https://go.ncsu.edu/qs3rbhl

When exploring these new places it is important to keep some things in mind. Check the weather for the time of day you plan to ride. Most of the locations listed above have you riding through the woods in the shade, but it can still get very hot around here during the summer. Be sure to bring plenty of water for both horse and rider. It also never hurts to bring along some fly spray to keep those pesky bugs from bothering you and your horse. The best part about owning a horse is being able to enjoy your time with them so get out this summer and ride!