APHA trail rides are sponsored by
Gist Silversmiths and Hart Trailers

2009 Rides (Tentative Dates)

Weekend Ride: April 17-19
Horse Heaven Ranch - Talihina, Oklahoma ride info
This riding ranch boasts striking scenery and quick access to miles upon miles of wilderness trails and logging roads. Here, pine trees scrape azure skies, balmy breezes stir crisp air, and clear streams cut across rolling hills alive with adventure. This spectacular area beckons you to explore its beauty. If your idea of paradise is riding peacefully amidst fragrant pines and clear steams on hundreds of miles of trails in the pristine forests of Southeastern
Oklahoma, then relaxing in a fully-equipped cabin or luxurious RV site while your horse rests safely in an adjacent barn master barn or piped pen, you’ll love Horse Heaven Ranch.

Weekend Ride: April 24–26
Rancho Oso Resort - Santa Barbara, California ride info
See beautiful chaparral-covered hills, rivers, vistas and local wildlife up close and personal the way it was meant to be seen—from the back of a horse! Escape to a rustic mountain setting that makes you feel worlds away from civilization and enjoy the blend of scenic beauty, National Forest access, equestrian facilities and Western hospitality.

Weekend Ride: June 12–14
Rudy's Ranch - Salt Lick, Ky. ride info
Join APHA on it's newest trail ride—the Rudy's Ranch Trail Ride. This location offers more than 200 miles of equestrian-friendly trails through the Daniel Boone National forest that showcases a variety of wildlife and spectacular views.

APHA Ride: Aug. 5–9
Sun Canyon Ranch - Dove Creek, Colorado ride info
Join APHA on it's newest premier trail ride during 2009—the Sun Canyon Ranch Trail Ride. With a three-mile-wide canyon, ancient Native American ruins, abandoned mining trails and many other awe-inspiring sights, this all-inclusive get-away has something new to see around every bend.

APHA Ride: September 7–12
Fort Robinson Trail Ride ride info
Located at Fort Robinson State Park,
three miles west of Crawford, Nebraska
Take the ultimate equine destination vacation with APHA on the all-inclusive Fort Robinson Trail Ride. The association's flagship trail ride, this location is rich in the history of the American West. Today, it offers visitors a unique way to touch history, meet fellow Paint enthusiasts and see some of America's most scenic views.

More rides are being finalized. Watch for upcoming details or e-mail trailrides@apha.com to find out more information about these rides.

Ride America ®
For those who prefer to ride at their own pace, the association offers the APHA Ride America program. Through this saddle-log program, members earn rewards and recognition for their achievements riding or driving an American Paint Horse.

When riders enroll in Ride America, they receive an official time log and a Ride America patch. They record each hour spent riding or driving their American Paint Horse and as they move through 14 achievement levels—from 100 to 10,000 hours—APHA records their accomplishments and rewards them with special patches and awards.

There is no time limit for riders to achieve their hours, as long as their APHA membership remains active. To date, more than 6,400 riders from 50 U.S. states and 19 other countries are actively involved in logging hours through Ride America.

Free guide for trail riders
To further serve the needs of trail riders, APHA offers a Guide to Recreational Riding. This booklet covers a variety of topics, including everything from training tips for trail horses to a comprehensive list of what to take along for the ride.

For groups interested in hosting rides, the booklet also contains valuable information about organizing, promoting and administering rides. The guide also contains a listing of recreational riding resource material and state park contacts.