Get involved to preserve the trails you and your horse enjoy for future generations!

Stewards for Trails, Education and Partnerships is a program under AQHA’s wing with the purpose of increasing participation in trail stewardship among equine enthusiasts while casting a positive light on horseback riders to land managers and other trail users.

STEP, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, encourages equestrian groups and individuals to participate in trail maintenance and restoration projects. A National Stewardship Award is given each year to a group or organization whose project proves commendable through community involvement and sustainability.

Program Benefits:

• Help the Forest Service recruit volunteers for trail stewardship.

• Educate equestrians so they will be effective advocates for trail stewardship in the horse community.

• Accomplish maintenance goals for trails and trailheads with land management.

• Improve stewardship of land owned by horsemen that are adjacent to or critical to Forest Service land.

• Build and/or strengthen relationships between local equestrian communities and Forest Service land managers for the long-term stewardship of trails, trailheads and campgrounds.

Learn more about STEP, and find out how you can help conserve your favorite horse trails!

So, you’ve committed yourself to stewardship of the land. Now what?

Don’t miss out on fun opportunities with your horse!

AQHA’s Recreational Riding report will inspire you to saddle up and hit the trail in exciting new ways. This downloadable PDF report features a trail ride schedule, hot spots for your next horsey vacation, trail ride safety tips and advice on staying in shape and becoming a better rider.

Plus, you’ll learn how to get involved in the exhilarating sports of trail trials and competitive trail riding.

Download this valuable, 13 page full-color Recreational Riding report today for just $9.95. You can print it off immediately or save it on your computer for future reading.