Kristy Christiansen 2017-01-14 03:43:10
Horseback riding tour at Splendor Farms ©Carl Bordelon Photography Tour at Chemin-AHaut State Park ©Ron Carr If you’re a rider longing for a horseback view of the state, saddle up and trot on down to one of Louisiana’s scenic equestrian trails. Tour the rocky outcroppings and pristine creeks in Kisatchie National Forest; explore the state’s diverse topography at Bogue Chitto, Chemin-A-Haut and Hodges Gardens state parks; or ride the Tammany Trace, Louisiana’s premier rail-to-trail network running along Lake Pontchartrain’s north shore. Need a few lessons to start out? Farr Park in Baton Rouge, Splendor Farms in Bush and Collins Natural Horsemanship north of Ruston will have you riding like a cowboy in no time. Or, you can learn from watching the pros at a horse show—fairs and expo centers from Monroe and Ruston to Sulphur and Gonzales feature equestrian events throughout the year. Next, pick your favorite horse and try your luck at the racetracks. Bet on a good time at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Delta Downs in Vinton, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City and Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. Find more inspiration for your next equestrian adventure by visiting LouisianaTravel.com/ activities/horseback-riding
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