The Gettysburg Equestrian Historical Society was founded in 1994 as a non-profit volunteer organization with the sole purpose of assisting the National Park Service in preserving and maintaining the equestrian trail system at Gettysburg National Military Park.

The horse trails at Gettysburg are a splendid and unique way to experience the history and landscapes of the most dramatic land battle in American history. The trails offer riders the opportunity to ride the same battlefield where over 165,000 soldiers (and 72,000 horses and mules) struggled for three long, bloody days to determine whether we would be one nation or two – to ride across the landscape where “A New Birth of Freedom” was made possible.

The use of the equestrian trails at Gettysburg NMP is a privilege that requires the support of all those who use and enjoy these trails and their historical significance. Even in the best of times, the NPS never has sufficient funds to maintain the landscapes, monuments and memorials of the battlefield and to care for the millions who visit each year.

The Gettysburg Equestrian Historical Society, through its volunteer services and fund-raising efforts, has pledged to assist Gettysburg NMP in preserving and maintaining this incomparable equestrian experience.

You can help maintain the wonderful opportunity to ride the Gettysburg Battlefield by becoming a member, and by attending and supporting our fund-raising activities.