Great horse areas with trails & good weather? (Tyler, West: camping, living in)

[Sujeka]

Hi there,

What are some nice areas in Texas where there is easy access to public trails for horses, not totally flat, and not too hot/humid/buggy? We are horse people, thinking of a move, and trying to figure out where we would want to be. Thank you!

[Trainwreck20]

Public land in Texas is relatively hard to come by, especially for horseback riding. There are many riding clubs that have access to private land, but you will have to figure out where they are. I think there are one or two long threads on this exact same subject somewhere in the forum.

[C24L]

Originally Posted by Sujeka

Hi there,

What are some nice areas in Texas where there is easy access to public trails for horses, not totally flat, and not too hot/humid/buggy? We are horse people, thinking of a move, and trying to figure out where we would want to be. Thank you!

what is your budget for housing?most of Texas land is privately held not public.You will have to be in West Texas if dont want humid.

[Mark Senior]

Originally Posted by Trainwreck20

Public land in Texas is relatively hard to come by, especially for horseback riding. There are many riding clubs that have access to private land, but you will have to figure out where they are. I think there are one or two long threads on this exact same subject somewhere in the forum.

Yep, a long discussion within the last month on here, just look thru the threads.

[BobTex]

I remember the drought about 3-4, maybe 5 years ago and people couldn't afford hay for their equine stock. Bunch of people just turning their horses loose. Especially in more westerly areas of the state.

[ChristieP]

Many State Parks allow horseback riding, and have both trails and overnight camping facilities for horses.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/p...-do/equestrian

Also, the LBJ and Caddo National Grasslands are very popular places to ride, and the parks also have horse facilities:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/tex...0198&actid=104

Unfortunately, most of these places are far from metro areas and job centers. If you're self-employed, then living in the rural areas near these parks may work for you.

[Mark Senior]

Originally Posted by BobTex

I remember the drought about 3-4, maybe 5 years ago and people couldn't afford hay for their equine stock. Bunch of people just turning their horses loose. Especially in more westerly areas of the state.

Yep, time passes quickly, 2011. Yep, many trees in East Texas died. Tyler had over 80 days of 100 or above. DFW over 100 days of 100 or higher.

Worst since the mid 1950's.