More than 810 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you live in a horse-friendly community?"

results of poll on horse towns

Results were as follows:

  • It's OK–riding in the area is tolerated and most areas are safe: 32.76% (267)

  • Yes, we can use trails and open areas in our area to ride: 29.45% (240)

  • No, my community isn't horse-friendly: 18.53% (151)

  • Yes, my community actively encourages riders and has organized trail rides: 10.80% (884)

  • We have enough land that we don't need other places to ride: 8.47% (69)

Readers shared information about where they live in the comments below.

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