Please review important information about attending trail rides, arena rides and clinics at the bottom of this page.
Trail rides
- Riders wishing to participate are to contact the host before 8:00 pm the day before the ride.
- Only confirmed riders will be advised of changes or cancelled rides.
- For insurance purposes, each rider must be an active SATRA member for the current year and additionally must have a current Alberta Equestrian Federation membership.
- If you are not a member and would like to come on a ride, you are allowed to participate on a once-in-a-lifetime basis. This is to see if you would like what we do. After that you would be required to become a member.
- All riders ride at their own risk. We encourage helmet use.
- To assess if a particular ride is suitable for you and your horse see our Ride Ratings.
- Interested in hosting a trail ride? If you know a great place to ride consider being a trail ride host. Check out the Guidelines for trail ride host and trail boss for more information.
Arena rides
- Riders don’t need to contact the host prior to coming. However, contact information is provided to inquire about any changes or cancellations (due to weather, etc.).
- Rides will be cancelled if weather with wind chill is -20 according to the current weather forecast.
- For insurance purposes, each rider must be an active SATRA member for the current year and additionally must have a current Alberta Equestrian Federation membership.
- We generally start with some groundwork, then gather for lunch (lunch is not provided so bring your own). After lunch we ride in the arena until quitting time.
- Most arenas have equipment that we can use (pylons, barrels, etc.) but you are also welcome to bring anything else you would like to use.
- All riders ride at their own risk. We encourage helmet use.
Clinics
A few times each season we offer clinics to help our members build new skills under the guidance of professional clinicians.
- Details including the registration window for clinics are posted once available.
- Clinics have limited spaces. Secure your spot by completing the registration form and paying the required deposit. First come first serve.
- For insurance purposes, each rider must be an active SATRA member for the current year and additionally must have a current Alberta Equestrian Federation membership.
- All riders ride at their own risk. We encourage helmet use.