Trail Riding Events & Competitions
Recreational horseback riding on trails through natural environments.
Major Trail Riding Events
U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show
Expo Square, Tulsa, OK
The premier Arabian horse show in North America, showcasing the finest purebred and half-Arabian horses across multiple disciplines.
AQHA World Championship Show
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH
The world's largest single-breed horse show, featuring over 20,000 entries across all Quarter Horse disciplines.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville, TN
The world championship for Tennessee Walking Horses, celebrating the breed's signature smooth gait.
Pinto World Championship Horse Show
Tulsa Expo Square, Tulsa, OK
The world championship for Pinto horses, celebrating the breed's color and versatility.
About Trail Riding Events
Trail riding is one of the most popular forms of recreational horseback riding, offering the simple pleasure of exploring nature on horseback. From mountain paths to beach rides, desert trails to forest tracks, trail riding allows riders to experience landscapes that would be difficult to access on foot. The discipline ranges from casual backyard rides to challenging multi-day backcountry adventures. Many riders enjoy trail riding as a relaxing break from arena work.
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