Trail Riders of Today (TROT)Dedicated to Enjoying, Maintaining and Expanding Sustainable Trails for Equestrian Use

Important News

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Please read our new Bylaws here.

Bylaws: https://trot-md.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TROT-Bylaws-final-20210115-signed.pdf

Welcome To TROT

Originally founded in 1980, by a group of 22 Maryland riders seeking to save a single trail, Trail Riders Of Today (TROT) expanded in 1997 to a 501(c)3 Corporation for charitable and educational purposes and specifically to educate the public concerning the preservation of existing equestrian trails and the establishment of new equestrian trails. TROT encourages partnerships with local organizations, state government agencies, land developers, and the public at large to maintain, preserve, and promote open space and equestrian trails with ecological and aesthetic benefits for public recreational use across the region. TROT and its members work with the public to educate and disseminate information concerning trail stewardship, safe riding practices, proper equine care and horsemanship, clinics, work groups and public forums. Join TROT – If you enjoy riding horses on trails in Maryland, want to learn about great places to ride, and would like to see these trails remain open to all riders, see our membership page to join/renew/contribute. And be sure to check out our list of scheduled rides on our calendar page.

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Many of the trails open to equestrians are multi-use trails that also are open to hikers and bikers. The success of TROT’s mission depends on the active participation of equestrian and non-equestrian trail enthusiasts, and we actively support collaborations with all users to ensure that trails are available for everyone to enjoy. Please join TROT or renew your membership and volunteer your help by contacting your local county coordinator or any of the TROT Board…

Calendar

Trail Rides Please come out to enjoy a TROT trail ride and consider leading a ride yourself!  TROT trail rides are fun and a great opportunity to learn new trails, meet other TROT members, and find a new trail riding buddy.  To lead a ride, contact our trail ride coordinator, Trot Activity. To participate in a scheduled ride: Contact the ride leader to sign-up and learn the ride’s starting time and other details. If a…

Trail Directory

Trail rides are a relaxing way to meet other riders and enjoy the natural beauty of open space, woods, and park land. TRAILS and MAPS Guide to Maryland Horse Trails – The Guide, put together by the Maryland Horse Industry Board, contains a large, illustrated map of the horse trails in Maryland’s 23 counties; a list of trails in each county, including telephone number, length, type of surface; and other valuable information about trail riding,…

Upcoming Events

Mar
25
Sat
all-day Groundwork and Dressage Clinic w... @ Wyndham Oaks
Groundwork and Dressage Clinic w... @ Wyndham Oaks
Mar 25 all-day
Groundwork and Dressage Clinic with Marion Alway at Wyndham Oaks in Boyds, MD Private lesson clinic working with Marion Alway and tailored to whatever your goals are. Marion is a Grand Prix Dressage rider, USDF Silver and Gold medalist as well as a graduate of the jumping and dressage license program in Switzerland. Born and raised in Switzerland she grew up riding show jumpers and doing Natural Horsemanship from a very young age. After discovering…
all-day Lateral Movements Dressage Clini... @ Wyndham Oaks
Lateral Movements Dressage Clini... @ Wyndham Oaks
Mar 25 all-day
Lateral Movements Dressage Clinic Series at Wyndham Oaks with Marion Alway sign up on strider:  https://www.striderpro.com/a/cdWe1LIl_0OSrI62sUZnSQ Show season will be here before we know it, so perfect your lateral dressage movements with Marion Alway in our two-part dressage clinic series. This clinic will focus on building individual components to be able to achieve advanced dressage movements. The first session will introduce the topic and go over more in-depth theory, while the second session will build…
1:00 pm Ride, Wine and Winkie Wash! at G...
Ride, Wine and Winkie Wash! at G...
Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ride, Wine and Winkie Wash! at Grove Point Stables, Earleville, Maryland Join us for a trail ride that includes options for a wine tasting and sheath cleaning. Fun fact, mares can get beans too! Packages available to customize your needs. Please pm us for pricing on rental horses. Limited number of horses available More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/677965224074125
Mar
28
Tue
all-day Attend a Wendy Murdoch Clinic at... @ Good News Stable
Attend a Wendy Murdoch Clinic at... @ Good News Stable
Mar 28 all-day
Good News Stable is hosting Wendy Murdoch clinics on the following dates in 2023: Tuesday February 28 Tuesday March 28 Tuesday May 2 Tuesday June 20 The clinic lessons can be done in several ways: You can ride and have your lesson on horseback, and/or have Wendy use the Sure Foot pads on your horse. You can have unmounted body work done by Wendy (Functional Integration Feldenkraiss) You can do a session on Wendy’s instructive…
7:00 pm ASSOCIATION TOWN HALL- MARYLAND ...
ASSOCIATION TOWN HALL- MARYLAND ...
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ASSOCIATION TOWN HALL- MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL- MARCH 28 7-8 PM For the Google Meet: https://tinyurl.com/3b3kjxea
Apr
1
Sat
6:00 am Sotterley Trail Ride and Poker R... @ Historic Sotterley
Sotterley Trail Ride and Poker R... @ Historic Sotterley
Apr 1 @ 6:00 am – Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm
SMQHA-Southern Maryland Quarter Horse Association, Travis Finkle and Julie Murphy are putting on their annual Sotterly Trail Ride   Trail Ride through the spectacular grounds of Historic Sotterley. A marked trail that follows beautiful historical sites, the Patuxent River, wooded forest and many open fields. The terrain is flat, horseshoes are generally not required. Each rider can proceed at his/her own pace. Shorter and longer loops are also available. During your ride you are able…
Apr
5
Wed
7:00 pm TROT Business Meeting
TROT Business Meeting
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 830 3145 8057 Passcode: 543609 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83031458057?pwd=TFBtRy9TR1cwaktIckFYaXl0TVk2dz09&fbclid=IwAR16gvcTn4ijTU7fLja4zP070M-9muNP2yoWpOI6KKa5vDCC5eeUmyi1nzg#success If your phone does not show the complete zoom URL you can try: https://tinyurl.com/4daxsbas One tap mobile +13017158592,,83031458057#,,,,*543609# US (Washington DC) +16465588656,,83031458057#,,,,*543609# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253…
Apr
7
Fri
all-day Ride at Prettyboy Reservoir Park @ Prettyboy reservoir Park
Ride at Prettyboy Reservoir Park @ Prettyboy reservoir Park
Apr 7 – Apr 8 all-day
Join Lori Pierce on Friday April 7th at Prettyboy Reservoir Park for a ride. She would like all to wear helmets please. The footing is good – there are some rocks- but not bad. There is only room for about 5 trailers so contact her on fb messenger early or email at loripierce@comcast.net to reserve a spot and for more information.
Apr
8
Sat
all-day Bunny Foo Foo & Friends Trail Ri... @ Valley Meadow Farms, Hancock, MD
Bunny Foo Foo & Friends Trail Ri... @ Valley Meadow Farms, Hancock, MD
Apr 8 all-day
Bunny Foo Foo & Friends Trail Ride- Valley Meadow Farms (Hancock) see valleymeadowfarms.com for details
Apr
15
Sat
all-day Groundwork and Dressage Clinic w... @ Wyndham Oaks
Groundwork and Dressage Clinic w... @ Wyndham Oaks
Apr 15 all-day
Groundwork and Dressage Clinic with Marion Alway at Wyndham Oaks in Boyds, MD Private lesson clinic working with Marion Alway and tailored to whatever your goals are. Marion is a Grand Prix Dressage rider, USDF Silver and Gold medalist as well as a graduate of the jumping and dressage license program in Switzerland. Born and raised in Switzerland she grew up riding show jumpers and doing Natural Horsemanship from a very young age. After discovering…