United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Technology & Development Program October 2006 For additional information, contact: Scott Groenier, project leader...
Search Results "Equestrian Program"
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Accessible Gates for Trails and Roads
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Horse Accessible Gates
Another concern was finding a way to allow horse and pedestrian access, while restricting ATVs and motorcycles. Two types of structures that will allow horse access, but restrict...
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Combination Wheelchair/Horse Accessible Gates
The greatest challenge was to find a gate that allowed horses and wheelchairs to pass, but restricted all motorized traffic. The "V" gate design (see figure 5) allows wheelchairs and...
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Road Closure Drawings
Many forest roads are closed to motor vehicle traffic by gates or other types of barriers. Often, foot travel is allowed beyond the restriction device. When foot travel is encouraged...
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Planning and Designing Outdoor Recreation Facilities for Horses
"Equestrian Design Guidebook for Trails, Trailheads, and Campgrounds," a comprehensive technical resource, details those elements of planning, design, and construction that are specific...
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Summary
This project developed drawings for gates that meet the accessibility requirements for wheelchairs, horses, or both, but restrict motorized vehicle access. The new gates can help the...
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Designed Use
More information about trail design parameters for the different designed uses is in Forest Service Trail Design Parameters, available at http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management...
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Managed Use
For example, a trail may be managed for both equestrian and hiker/pedestrian use in the summer and for cross-country skiing in the winter....