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| House Passes Recreation Trail Program Funding |
| Pictorial notebook of development of Trails at Brookfield/Otter Creek as well as construction of tie stalls/buildings/bridges. |
| PURPOSE of the New York State Horse Council Trail Committee |
| Adopt-A-Natural-Resource Stewardship Program through NYS Department environmental Conservation - On-line pdf documents include: Policy, Application, Agreement, Participant List Posted 10/23/02 |
Every year the Coalition for Recreational Trails recognizes outstanding trail projects which are funded by the RTP. These awards not only recognize the work done by those who construct and manage these trails and projects, but also promote the Recreational Trail Program and raise awareness on Capitol Hill regarding the importance of the program. We need to get on board with this program. I personally do not know if any New York trails are in this program, but if you are involved with a trails project, contact information is included in the attached document. Don't miss out on this opportunity. |
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PURPOSE of the New York State Horse Council Trail Committee: 1. To represent equestrian trail user interests to New York State governing bodies. 2. To represent equestrian trail interests in new and existing trail projects throughout New York State. 3. To promote equestrian trail use in New York State by disseminating horse trail information and NYSHC trail activity information to horsemen. 4. To investigate and help solve trail problems as they arise (user group conflict, trail clearing, maintaining, rebuilding and marking). NEW YORK STATE HORSE COUNCIL MULTIPLE-USE TRAIL POLICY The New York State Horse Council (NYSHC) recognizes that trails on public land should be available to all responsible users regardless of their mode of travel. Seasonal sharing of our State's trail systems between multiple user groups, both motorized and non-motorized, as long as the activities are safely compatible, makes the most effective use of our natural resources and provides outdoor experiences to the widest possible segment of the population. SAFETY: Our primary concern is for the safety of all users on shared trails. Shared trails must be wide enough or have frequent "pull-offs" to allow safe passing and two-way use, and should have sufficient sight lines to avoid collision. Safety information and educational material, including signs indicating permitted uses, help ensure the safety of all trail users. EDUCATION: The NYSHC is dedicated to educating its members as well as other trail user groups with regard to sharing trails. Trail courtesy combined with knowledge of other users' mode of travel ensure pleasant encounters. TRAIL MAINTENANCE: Trail user groups, such as this Council should actively assist land managers in planning and maintaining trails and trail systems. The NYSHC advocates that organizations building, monitoring and maintaining the trails use appropriate standards to protect the resource from likely damage by their users as well as by nature, and provide users with a safe experience. Communication, education, and cooperation among the user groups, landowners and land managers enhances the opportunities for outdoor recreation. NYSHC is willing to work with all trail user groups. For further information contact:
Sara Chevako, NYSHC
Central Region Director and Delegation Chair. Other Resources:
Department of Environmental Conservation Unit Management Plans go to the DEC web site at www.dec.state.ny.us New York State DEC - Otter Creek Horse Trails New York Trails and Greenways, and rails to trails Page from the American
Trails website: your trail link
Nassau-Suffolk Horsemen's Association, Inc.
Mission is
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The NSHA Trail Guide, $12 lists places to
ride and how to get there. For more information please contact us through
our web site.
The Crosspatch, real working horse ranch with an emphasis on helping people fulfill dreams, is nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in New York State. They provide Guided Trail Rides, Horsemanship Camp and a wide variety of horse related services.
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