{"product_id":"horseback-riding-in-the-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-9781733907019","title":"Horseback Riding in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis full-color book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed description of the entire route from an experienced horseman's perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafely navigating and trailering on the park roads to the trail heads.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation about the trailhead parking areas (with pictures).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLists of rules and regulations and where to find others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRider skill level assigned to each route for their safety.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorse exertion level assigned to each route for the animal's safety.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePictures and listings of dangers and hindrances on each trail route to help avoid accidents.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmergency and non-emergency contacts listed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNearby stables, feed stores, and other horse related contacts listed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCamping information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferences to help visitors find park literature and programs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticles about First Aid for riders and horses, tack, equipment, and navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticles about horse trail preservation and trail etiquette.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the physiographic region to help visitors understand the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticles for farrier and hoof related topics interesting to horsemen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistoric information about equines utilized in the park.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMany other helpful points and suggestions not found in any other literature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Great Smoky Mountains National Park is world-renowned for its diverse forests. Within its beautiful range, there are 550 miles of trails for equestrians to explore. Cades Cove is one of the most popular and scenic regions, and you can explore its backcountry on horseback.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorseback Riding in the Great Smoky Mountains provides equestrians a detailed description of the horse trails found in the Cades Cove area. The safety of both the rider and the horse is of utmost importance, as are trail and land preservation. The unique dual difficulty ratings found exclusively in this guide will help you decide which trails are best suited for you and your horse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional information within this one-of-a-kind guide also covers many other helpful topics, such as how to monitor horse vital signs, first aid, pre-ride checklists, equipment, trail preservation tips, park donations, and local emergency contacts. You'll also find trail pictures, locations of equestrian camping areas, and where to locate boarding facilities near Cades Cove. Equipped with this information, you'll be prepared for the trip before ever leaving home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience the Smoky Mountains in a way most visitors never do--from the front-row seat atop your trusty steed in the most visited national park in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jody Burrage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478120468754,"sku":"9781733907019","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57161a07-aae7-49ba-af8e-a3b38cb3ef13.jpg?v=1730284115","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/horseback-riding-in-the-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-9781733907019","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}