June 26, 2013 — The Kentucky Horse Council is inviting anyone interested in building sustainable trails to a one-day Trail Building Class on Aug. 24, 2013. This class is open to all non-motorized trail user groups, tourism and travel individuals, and anyone interested in building or maintaining non-motorized trails in their communities. The trail topics to be discussed will not be unique to horse trails, but are applicable for any type of non-motorized trail.
The location of the class will be determined by the location of interested participants.
No trail building experience is necessary. The class is limited to 15 individuals.
Topics to be covered in this one-day class include: a discussion of trail environment in Kentucky; introduction of trail issues involving user groups, public and private lands; key features of good trail design, and less acceptable trail design; options to limit erosion through design techniques, and an introduction to trail tools and equipment.
The class will involve a morning classroom session, lunch, and an afternoon session outside observing and discussing on a specific trail section.
Registration prices are $45 for participants, with a discounted rate of $40 for Kentucky Horse Council members. Registration fees include all materials and lunch.
To be considered for the class, individuals must complete an online “Interest Form” at www.kentuckyhorse.org/trailbuildclass, to allow KHC to determine the best class location. This form must be completed by July 19, 2013. After the location is announced, interested individuals may register and pay for the class.
Questions regarding this class should be directed to Ginny Grulke at 859-533-7002 or director@kentuckyhorse.org.
The Kentucky Horse Council is a non-profit organization dedicated, through education and leadership, to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community. The Kentucky Horse Council provides educational programs and information, outreach and communication to Kentucky horse owners and enthusiasts, equine professional networking opportunities through KENA, trail riding advocacy, health and welfare programs, and personal liability insurance and other membership benefits. The specialty Kentucky Horse Council license plate, featuring a foal lying in the grass, provides the primary source of revenue for KHC programs.
