Bay State Trail Riders Association directory

BSTRA is a horseback riding organization whose #1 priority is keeping access to trails open for equestrian use. We also advocate for multi-use trails that are horse friendly such as hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.

We strive for acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of trails that benefit all the aforementioned trail users.

We offer an extensive and varied calendar of horse events that promote togetherness and fun for family and friends. Meeting people with the same interests and finding new places to ride is a wonderful benefit.

BSTRA has an extensive track record of dependability, credibility, and accomplishments. Since 1989, BSTRA has put more than $630,000 into Massachusetts trail projects–creating and maintaining trails open to equestrians and other trail users. Our projects have made improvements in forests and parks in 33 towns in the Commonwealth, including Bellingham, Brimfield, Carlisle, Carver, Douglas, Franklin, Ipswich, Mendon, Middleboro, Peru, Shirley, Upton, Uxbridge, Warwick and Wilbraham, as well as, Eastford (CT) and Pascoag, Burrillville, and Exeter (RI).
If you are concerned about losing trails and enjoy being out on the trails as much as we do, please join us to help protect, maintain and increase trail systems. Thank you for your support and goodwill.