Public Lands Policy Is Shifting. Equestrians Need to Pay Attention.

If you've ever saddled up for a ride on a forest trail, packed into the backcountry, or simply enjoyed the peace and quiet of America's public lands, there's an important debate unfolding in Washington that deserves your attention.

In recent months, Congress has considered a number of proposals that could significantly change how public lands are managed. Among the most notable is an effort to repeal the federal Roadless Rule, a policy that has protected millions of acres of National Forest land from most road construction and development for more than two decades.