For 45 years the ApHC has offered trail rides that have taken participants into some of the most historical and beautiful areas of America. There are four week-long rides available in different parts of the country. The locations depend on the year: the Apache Land in New Mexico or Oklahoma, Land of Liberty in Pennsylvania, Chief Joseph in Oregon, Idaho & Montana and the Sheltowee in Kentucky. Whether you’re looking for an adventure or just a relaxing getaway, the ApHC has a trail ride just for you!

Apache Land :: Land of Liberty :: Chief Joseph :: Sheltowee :: Ride T-shirts & Apparel :: Cancellations

APACHE LAND April 12 – 18 HONOBIA, OKLAHOMA

Every few years we rotate the Apache Land ride from New Mexico to Oklahoma. Our hosts this year are Jane and Riley Donica at the Wild Horse Trail Camp, 5 miles west of Honobia, Oklahoma. We will ride in the pine and hardwood forests of the Kiamichi Mountains, home of abundant wildlife, including turkey, deer and wild hogs, numerous lakes and caves… and Bigfoot legends.

Wild Horse Trail Camp is holding its annual Dogwood Ride the week prior to ours. If you would like to get in more riding and save travel costs, plan to attend the Dogwood ride April 3 – 8. For the 3 days of lag time in between the two rides, meals will be available on a pay-by-meal basis. Contact Jane and Riley for cost and information: 580-244-3232.

The Ride: The Apache Land is a base camp ride, departing from and returning to the camp every day.

Lodging: Wild Horse Trail Camp has cabins, bunkhouses (bring your own bedroll) and RV sites available. Restrooms and Shower houses are located in the campgrounds. Cabins are limited and must be reserved with a deposit beforehand: call Jane or Riley at 580-244¬3232. RV spaces are offered to our group at no charge, but hookups will require an additional $20/day. Cabins range from $65 to $100/night; bunkhouse is $10/night.

Meals: All meals included, starting with the evening meal on Sunday, April 12 and ending with breakfast on Saturday, April 18. Sack lunches will be provided for the noon meal on the trail.

Horses: All breeds are welcome. Bring your own feed. Trailer tie, portable pens or highline – but trees must not be damaged by lines or chewing. Rental horses are available from Greg Evans at Chihenne Ranch: 575-743-1602, 575-740-1778 (cell), evansg@zianet.com.

Entertainment: Sue Barr will be providing the music each evening. You will enjoy music, dancing, award ceremonies, and relaxing camaraderie.

Amenities: Water. Showers. Restroom. A farrier, veterinarian and physician will be available.

Participants: All participants must be ApHC members and at least 12 years of age.

LAND OF LIBERTY June 14 – 20 CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA


Hosted by Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides of Clarion in northwestern Pennsylvania. Ride in woodland forest among turkey, bear and deer.

The Ride: A base camp ride, departing from and returning to the camp every day.

Lodging: Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides. Cabins available as well as a primitive campground. Contact Ray and Terrie Smith, 12957 Harrison Street. Summerville, PA 15864, (814) 856.2081.

Meals: All meals included, starting with the evening meal on Sunday, June 14th and ending with breakfast on Saturday, June 20th. Sack lunches will be provided for the noon meal on the trail.

Horses: All breeds are welcome. Bring your own feed. Trailer tie, highline or portable pens. For Rental Horses contact: Cook Forest Scenic Trail Rides, 814-856-2081.

Entertainment: Plan to enjoy story-telling, historical speakers, award ceremonies and more.

Amenities: Water. Showers. Restroom. A farrier, veterinarian and physician will be available.

Participants: Ages 10 and up welcome. All participants must be ApHC members.

CHIEF JOSEPH July 19 – 25 HAMILTON/DARBY, MONTANA

Chief Joseph Pre-Ride Information Packet
Bringing Your Horse into Montana

The Chief Joseph Trail Ride has been considered one of the most historical trail rides in the U.S. today. Since 1964 the ride has retraced as closely as possible the 1,350-mile trek the Nez Perce made during their flight from the U.S. Cavalry in 1877. This year we will be starting at Darby, MT in the Bitterroot Valley. We will head south and east over Gibbons Pass and down into the Big Hole Valley. We will conclude at the Big Hole National Battlefield, considered one of the most historical and sacred sites of the Nez Perce Trail.

The Ride: This is a progressive ride. The camp moves daily.

Lodging/Vehicles: Primitive. There will be no electricity or running water. There are basically two forms of accommodations; tenting or a personal vehicle. Because vehicle space is limited in the daily camps, we strongly recommend tenting – or at least sharing a
vehicle with others.

For those tenting, the vehicles you arrived in will be shuttled to the end camp on Sunday morning July 19th to be parked for the week. Buses will transport the drivers back to the assembly camp after the vehicles are parked. Your gear will then be transported daily from camp to camp via moving vans.

For those bring a personal vehicle in the daily caravan, there will be a surcharge. There is a limit on the number of vehicles allowed. Each personal vehicle will require a driver, who must be a current member and pay a non-rider fee. See application for details.

Meals: All meals included, beginning with the evening meal on Sunday, July 19th and ending with breakfast on Saturday, July 25th. Sack lunches will be provided for the noon meal on the trail.

Horses: All horses must be ApHC registered Appaloosas. A copy of the registration certificate is required for identification as well as a current health certificate and a negative Coggins test. The state of Montana also requires a state Import Permit number. Click here for more information regarding bringing your horse into Montana. For safety, horses will need to be tied to the picket lines (provided) or trailer-tied while in camp. No portable electric pens. Certified weed-free grass hay will be provided and is included in the ride fee.

For Rental Horses, contact: Montana Horses 406-285-3541; Dirk Vanderby 406-284-6876.

Entertainment: Historical speakers, cowboy poetry, music, dancing and Chief Joseph Youth Foundation silent auction.

Amenities: Water. Portable toilets. Picket line. A farrier, veterinarian and a physician will be available.

Participants: All participants must be ApHC members and at least 12 years of age.

See application for all fees and deadlines

SHELTOWEE Oct 4 – 10 MCKEE, KENTUCKY


Ride in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

The Ride: The Sheltowee Trail Ride is a base camp ride, departing from and returning to the camp every day.

Lodging: Primitive. Tenting, RV’s or trailers acceptable.

Meals: All meals included, beginning with the evening meal on Sunday, October 4 and ending with breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 10. Sack lunches will be provided for the noon meal on the trail.

Horses: All breeds are welcome. Bring your own feed.

Entertainment: In the evenings you’ll enjoy music, dancing, raffles and a variety of other events.

Amenities: Water. Portable toilets. A farrier, veterinarian and physician will be available.

Participants: All participants must be ApHC members and at least 12 years of

Ride T-shirts & Apparel: ApHC will provide ride t-shirts as part of your ride fee. Please mark the size you would like on the application form. To receive your ride t-shirt, the signed ride application and all fees must be received by the application deadline. Ride t-shirts will be given to ride participants when they check in. Trail t-shirts, jackets, visors, hats and a variety of other products are available online at www.tiogaterritory.com

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: A written notice of cancellation must be received at the ApHC office in order to receive a refund. Refund amounts are graduated based on date the cancellation notice is received. See ride application for details.

Please return applications to:

Trail & Distance Coordinator
2720 W. Pullman Road
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-5578 ext. 221
Fax (208) 882-8150
trailrides@appaloosa.com