Nevada Horse Trails

11/12/2026

Imagine being charged by 50+ wild horses led by one very pi**ed off stallion while you're riding alone across the desert!

That's just one of many unforgettable experiences I've had during my long-distance horseback rides across Nevada. Next week, we're kicking off our new Trail Talks series with "How to Ride Across Nevada and Not Die." I'm sharing stories, lessons learned, and occasional questionable decisions from my long-distance adventures.

📅 Wednesday, November 18
🕕 6 p.m. Pacific
💻 Live on Zoom
🎟️ $10 | https://buff.ly/p7mXWhi

We'll talk about what it really takes to complete a long-distance horseback ride, what I've learned along the way, and some of the wild situations you definitely won't find in a trail guide. Including what happened when those 50+ wild horses came charging toward me. 😬

11/11/2026

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has announced updated requirements for hauling horses into Nevada from several surrounding states. 🪰 Get the latest on the New World Screwworm situation: https://nevadahorsetrails.com/new-world-screwworm-what-horse-owners-need-to-know/

11/11/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! Today we're taking a moment to recognize all the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

We are a veteran-owned business. NHT's founder moved to Nevada after serving in the US Army and has been horsing around here ever since. To our fellow veterans, thank you for your service. Whether your adventures now take you down a trail or somewhere entirely different, we hope you find time for the things that bring you peace.

From all of us at Nevada Horse Trails, Happy Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

11/10/2026

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, so for the ✨️ Nevada Horse Archive✨️, we're heading back to Nevada's territorial days when military service often meant long days in the saddle.

Established in 1860 near the Carson River, Fort Churchill was one of the most important military posts in the Nevada Territory. Soldiers patrolled transportation routes, escorted travelers, and served during a turbulent period of westward expansion. Horses were essential to the fort's operations, carrying cavalry soldiers across vast stretches of rugged country.

This historic lithograph by Grafton Tyler Brown offers a rare glimpse of Fort Churchill during its active years, complete with horses among the buildings. The fort was abandoned in 1869, but its adobe ruins still stand today as part of Fort Churchill State Historic Park.

📸 : Fort Churchill, Nevada Territory, Grafton Tyler Brown, circa 1860–1862. Historical lithograph.

11/09/2026

Ever had a trailer tire blow out? Wondered what to check before a long haul? Or found yourself staring at something under the hood thinking, “Well, that doesn't look right”? 😬 This is your chance to get hands-on with the truck and trailer skills every horse owner should know.

Join Nevada Horse Trails and instructor Jillian Wolgast for a full day of practical, hands-on learning. Because the time to figure out how your trailer works is BEFORE you're stranded on the shoulder of the highway with a horse in the back.

📍 Las Vegas | Saturday, November 14
💰 $225 per person

⏰ Just 5 days left! 👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/tjzPxbD

11/08/2026

Love what we do at Nevada Horse Trails? Here's one way you can support us!

Every purchase from our online store helps support our work to make Nevada a better place to explore on horseback. From documenting trails to organizing workshops to advocating with policymakers, when you shop with us, you're helping us keep that work going. Plus, you'll look very stylish. 😉

We appreciate everyone who supports what we're building! 🛍️ Take a look around: https://buff.ly/51VXucH

11/07/2026

From alpine mountains to sagebrush valleys, Nevada offers some pretty incredible places to explore on horseback. We're on a mission to help you discover them.

At Nevada Horse Trails, we document the trail info equestrians need to know: parking, trail conditions, permits or fees, wildlife, and more. Whether you want a day ride or a weekend getaway, we can help you plan your next adventure.

🐎 NevadaHorseTrails.com

11/05/2026

When we load up the horse trailers for a weekend adventure, we bring more than just a horse along for the ride. We bring our wallets. Equestrians buy fuel, groceries, and supplies. We pay fees for park entry, campsites, and horse boarding. We might stop at a local feed store, visit a restaurant, or spend downtime exploring a nearby town.

Horseback riding is part of Nevada's outdoor recreation economy, but equestrian tourism rarely gets the same attention as hiking, mountain biking, or off-roading. We think it's time to change that.

Over the coming weeks, our new 💸 Business of Horseback Riding💸 series will explore the economic side of equestrian recreation, the opportunities for Nevada communities, and how destinations can better welcome visitors traveling with horses.

💬 Tell us: What's one thing you wish more Nevada destinations understood about people who travel with horses?

11/04/2026

🔧 A mechanics workshop for women who don't want to be mechanics.

We don't expect you to start rebuilding engines in your spare time. But if you're hauling a horse trailer, there are a few things you really should know.

Like how to change a trailer tire. What those warning lights mean. How to spot a problem before it leaves you stranded on the side of the highway with 1,200 pounds of very impatient cargo. 🐴

That's why we created Hotties Who Haul!

Join us in Las Vegas on November 14 for a hands-on workshop with engineer, mechanic, and fellow equestrian Jillian Wolgast. You'll learn practical truck and trailer skills, towing safety, and roadside troubleshooting in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.

No mechanical experience required. No desire to become a mechanic necessary. 😉

📍 Las Vegas | November 14
💰 $225 per person

⏰ Just 10 days away! Register now!

Full day truck and trailer workshop just for women! Learn how to haul your horses safely.

11/03/2026

Before automobiles took over, Nevada ran on horsepower. From the ✨ Nevada Horse Archive ✨, this 1866 photograph shows the Wells Fargo Express office on C Street in Virginia City.

At the time, the Comstock was booming, and horses were essential to keeping the town running. Stagecoaches and freight wagons traveled up and down the mountain virtually nonstop, carrying passengers, mail, supplies, and precious cargo.

While the miners were busy working underground, countless horses and mules were doing the heavy lifting aboveground.

📷: Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express Office, C Street, Virginia City, published 1866. Lawrence & Houseworth, publishers. Courtesy of the Library of Congress