Whether you're an experienced equestrian or want to try riding for the first time, you'll find a host of opportunities to make horses a part of your time in New Hampshire.

There are inns and resorts with stables, some of which offer ride and stay packages. You'll also find stables offering guided trail rides, hayrides and sleigh rides; and summer camps that offer riding, too.

Bring your own horse and join a trail ride, hunt, clinic or show. Or you can explore New Hampshire's trail network on your own. Several of the largest State Parks welcome riders on their trails including 10,000-acre Bear Brook State Park (in Allenstown, off Route 28), 5,600-acre Pawtuckaway State Park (in Nottingham, off Route 156) and 13,500-acre Pisgah State Park (in Winchester/Chesterfield/Hinsdale, Route 119, Route 63).

Learn more at and the New Hampshire Horse Council at www.nhhorsecouncil.com

The New Hampshire Trails Bureau maintains information about equestrian trails throughout the state.