Virginia Riding Clubs
Charlottesville Equestrian Clubs
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) is a nonprofit organization that enables others to hold competitions through its RideHost Program. ACTHA offers trail competitions, and every ride held donates to a horse charity in need.
Battlefield Equestrian Society
The Battlefield Equestrian Society (BES), is a nonprofit organization. Their purpose is to promote and enhance equestrian activities at Manassas National Battlefield Park (MNBP).
Activities include maintaining and improving the equestrian trails in the Manassas National Battlefield Park, and education through programs and speakers.
Clifton Horse Society
The Clifton Horse Society (CHS), established in 1977, supports equestrian enthusiasts in Fairfax County and surrounding areas. CHS organizes monthly local trail rides and social activities.
Shenandoah Trail Riding and Horseman’s Association
The Shenandoah Trail Riding and Horseman’s Association promotes trail riding in the Shenandoah Valley hosting most of their trail rides in the George Washington National Forest.
SouthEastern Association of Trail Riders
The SouthEastern Association of Trail Riders (SEAT) promotes trail riding in Virginia and North Carolina.
Southside Virginia Horse Council
Located in Alton, the Southside Virginia Horse Council promotes multiple events, including local trail riding.
Southside Virginia Saddle Club
The Southside Saddle Club participate in trail rides.
Tidewater Horse Council
The Tidewater Horse Council promotes equestrian events in the Hampton Roads community.
Tristate Riding Club
Tristate Riding Club, based in Loudoun County, Virginia, includes members from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland and accommodates riders over the age of 21 interested in multiple equestrian disciplines, including endurance and trail riding.
United States Trail Ride, Inc.
USTR is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to preserving and creating trails for riding fun and pleasure. Since its incorporation in 1987, USTR has evolved from a 100-mile endurance riding club to the present-day club of horse enthusiasts and pleasure riders who enjoy riding local and regional trails in northern Virginia.
Virginia Appaloosa Horse Club
Virginia Appaloosa Horse Club promotes Appaloosas in equestrian activities at the local, regional, and national level.
Virginia Paint Horse Club
The Virginia Paint Horse Club, a member of American Paint Horse Association, offers monthly trail rides.