This is an article which provides 2011 information about horse enthusiasts visiting Moab Utah with pack and saddle animals. Get a sense of where to camp. Learn about equestrian events. Get resources for more detailed accounts about horseback riding on public lands in southeastern Utah, Grand County.
The Old Spanish Trail Arena has 196 horse stalls for overnight rental, when an equestrian event isn't dedicated to the property and necessarily using all of the stalls. Adjacent to the arena is the OK RV Campground for hook ups or tent camping near your animals.
The BLM has one backcountry campsite at Upper Onion Creek Site A that accommodates 8-20 people and a corral for up to eight horses. The site is adequate for four vehicles with horse trailers. And this campsite can be reserved, as it is a group campsite. The BLM also recommends Goose Island, Ken's Lake and Hittle Bottom Campsites as more suitable BLM sites for camping with horses. As a courtesy to campers who will arrive after your use, please pack out animal waste.
The Moab Travel Council website provides a brochure of Horseback Riding Trails for general trail descriptions and etiquette. The flyer lists requirements for Forest Service lands, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks use for pack and saddle stock. Good news? Riding is permitted in the parks. There are specific conditions to adhere to for public lands riding.
Certified weed free feed is sold in Moab at the Farm & City General Store, located on Hwy 191. For large quantities contact them well in advance 435-259-0169. Canyyonlands National Park requires animals to be fed pellet feed 48 hours in advance of the park trip and all public lands require users to carry appropriate amounts of weed free feed. No grazing is permitted.
The Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo, the AQHA Horse Show and Barrel Racing events take place at the Old Spanish Trail Arena, south of Moab, annually. North of Moab in the Monitor and the Merrimac region, the Moab Endurance Race takes place annually in late October. For planners of horse events, find the Facility and Event Promoter of Moab at your disposal. Get connected to venues, permits, services required for the perfect equestrian event based in Moab Utah. Phone 435-259-1340 or email events at discovermoab.com.
Should you arrive with a hankering for riding you may add a three hour ride up Castle Creek from the Red Cliffs Lodge at mile post 14 on Hwy 128. The Red Rock Ranch in Spanish Valley offers lessons for riders and training for horses, plus overnight stabling for you and your horse. Should you require Endurance Training, Global Endurance in Moab provides training and clinic packages. Global Endurance also deals in horse sales and products. Finally, should you be a guest at the Sorrel River Ranch, only guests are eligible for trail rides with the Sorrel River Ranch, located at milepost 16 on Hwy 128.
