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Spring has sprung and we’re ready to hit the trails! Are you?
Heidi Melocco joins Julie and Megan to talk about Horse Trails of America as we talk about how horse enthusiasts are joining together to help grow a network of trail riding information with a searchable map and active Facebook community. Heidi shares some trail riding tips for what to pack for the trails and how to find the best trails for your trip. Then Chris Perkins from the Outdoor Recreational Roundtable shares how his group and the American Horse Council are working together to protect and grow the recreational horse riding community in Washington,D.C., and across the country.
HORSES IN THE MORNING – Episode 3399 – Show Notes & Links:
- Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Megan Arszman (Marketing & Communication Specialist) of the American Horse Council
- Sponsored by C. Jarvis Anderson Insurance
- Guest: Heidi Melocco of Horse Trails of America
- Guest: Chris Perkins of Outdoor Recreational Roundtable
- MAP: Horse Trails of America Map
- FACEBOOK: Horse Trails of America
- Follow Horse Radio Network on X or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook
- Follow the American Horses Council on Facebook and Instagram
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