Check Out Updated Trail Information
Please visit our Trail Maps page that provides updated trailer parking info, trail maps, trail connections and descriptives. Click Here>>
Readington Trail Association
Trail News
IMPORTANT!!
Please report downed trees and other issues to the appropriate Trail Boss
or annie2ponies@yahoo.com We are partnering with the county, township and hiking group to maintain trails. Look for upcoming RTA trail clearing sessions and please try to donate a few hours of your time.
Sections of the River Trail by Deer Path Park have been cleared and widened. Hikers have cleared some side trails for foot traffic and have asked that we keep horses on the main trail only. Thanks.
The White Trail up Round Mountain from 629 is now passable. Some work has been done to mitigate the washout from prior storms on that section of trail, although it is still rocky and shoes or boots are recommended. The white trail up to the top of the mountain from Woodschurch Road has downed trees but is passable. The section of the White Trail across from the Stanton General Store remains closed to horses due to previous damage and also downed trees.
The parking lot on Summer Road to access the Pleasant Run Greenway and Lazy Brook Greenway has been expanded to accommodate a few horse trailers.
We have learned that the Cushetunk trail section in Clinton and parking lot by the train tracks on Old Mountain Rd are not open to equestrians. We are pursuing this with the County Parks Advisory Board. For the Readington trails in Cushetunk, you can park at Pickell park.
The parking lot in the field next to tower field has been expanded to accommodate 1-2 horse trailers.
The next business meeting will be held on June 10th at at 6:30 pm (pizza) meeting at 7 at Al & Karens Crazy Horse Farm. Bring your ideas for fun and educational summer events!!
RTA Winter Movie Night Recap
"EQUUS- The Story of The Horse"
RTA enjoyed a viewing of this PBS special which explored the relationship between man and his noble steed, as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series. Highly recommend!!!
Master Trail Map!
Check out the new Readington Township Trail Map with clickable links to parks and trail sections! Click the number that corresponds to the trail network you are interested in and it will take you to the Readington Township website with detailed descriptions of the trail. Click Here>>
Other maps to the various trail sections have been updated! Check it out>>
2025 Spring Events!
Please mark your calendar with upcoming spring demos and events for current members. Not a member or need to renew for 2025? Click Here to join online>>
Sunday April 13, 11 am Susan will host a Reining Demo at Far-A-Way Farm, 115 Hillcrest Rd, Readington (may come up as Flemington on your GPS). This will be held indoors so will be rain or shine!
Sunday May 18, 11am Al and Lisa will host a Driving Demo @ Crazy Horse Farm. Learn all about the art of driving including equipment , training and suitability of horse. This will be a hands on demo and you may have the opportunity to take the reins!
Tuesday June 10, 6:30 pm RTA Business Meeting @ Crazy Horse farm
Natural Horsemanship/Round Pen Demo
RTA featured a natural horsemanship/round pen demonstration at Margo's farm (Thanks Margo!). We used 2 different horses to show the difference between a horse that had never been round penned versus one that was well schooled. Aramis must have been studying up ahead of time because he took to it quite well! Boston did a great job showing off his knowledge and was an A student!! Thanks to our 15 participants and especially Margo who hosted the event at her absolutely gorgeous farm! Thanks also to our photographers!!
On-Line Membership!
Our membership is now on-line to save paper and make it easier for you to renew! Simply fill out the form, hit submit, then select the appropriate PayPal BUY NOW button to pay your dues. You DO NOT need a PayPal account, you can now just pay through Paypal with a credit card for FREE! Please take a moment now to renew for 2025. .
RTA Costume Contest and Treasure Hunt Recap
RTA held a halloween costume contest and treasure hunt at Cole Rd... the trail featured 23 natural and spooky treasures for riders to find and photograph along the way...points awarded to the team who found the most spooks...with extra credit awarded to those who captured a pic of their horse and the find in the photo. thanks to Kariann for organizing the event and all of our participants and chefs!!
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MEETING INFO
Readington Trail Association (RTA) is a qualified 501(c)3 organization with the goal of preserving the rural atmosphere of Readington through establishing and maintaining many miles of beautiful trails throughout the Township. In addition to trail work, RTA works within the community to support essential/emergency services and educate members and others about equine health, safety and emergency procedures.
Our membership spans a diverse spectrum of equine disciplines and we welcome new members! Please click here to learn more....