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Trail 
Etiquette and Travel Hints provided by: The 
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Trail 
Rider Etiquette Respect the rules and regulations 
which apply to the use of public lands and always seek permission before crossing 
private lands. Don't litter! If you carry it in carry it out! Keep camping, 
parking and corral areas clean. Leave them as you would like to find them. Park 
trailers and vehicle in spaces provided. Do not block roadways and trail entrances. 
Stay on designated trails. Do not cause unnecessary damage by trampling trailside 
vegetation. Respect other trail users. Dismount and lead your horse when greeting 
hikers or entering someone else's camp. Do not force hikers off the the trail! 
Do not tether horses to live trees. Do not smoke on the trail smoke only 
at rest stops or in camp. Drown any campfires, then stir and drown again.  
  Hints 
For Equestrians   Do not ride alone. Have 
at least two adults in party. Always let some responsible person know exactly 
where you plan to travel and when you expect to get back.  Then carry out that 
schedule. Carry first aid supplies for rider and mount, including bluevitriol 
or similar antiseptic for saddle sores or chafing. Carry a supply of rawhide 
lacing for emergency repairs to reins, girth, etc. Halter should be worn under 
the bridle to tether horse. Carry fly spray and fly dope (during fly time) 
for horse and rider. Take along an extra horseshoe and nails, hatchet, jackknife 
with leather pouch. Carry a 20' coil of 1/2" rope.   When 
Staying Overnight  Each rider must carry enough 
grain for his/her mount. Normally during the summer months, some areas of grass  
can be found at various locations along the trail. A piece of light weight 
plastic 8' x 10' to cover horse, saddle and rider in the event of heavy rain is 
recommended.   Enjoy the Ride!!Back 
To the Horseback Riding  
  
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