Massachusetts was the 6th state in the USA; it became a state in 1788. The Morgan horse is one of the state symbols of Massachusetts and is one of the first horse breeds developed in the United States. Tracing back to the stallion Figure, which was later named Justin Morgan after his best-known owner, the Morgan breed excels in many disciplines, and is known for its versatility. http://directory.localriding.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us BSTRA is the largest equine trails advocacy group in New England. Incorporated in Massachusetts in 1973 expressly for the purpose of trails advocacy, BSTRA continues to work towards the development of a statewide system of multi-use trails. Benefits of joining BSTRA... There is no other horse organization in the Northeast that even comes close to what we have achieved and what we are still doing. We have a track record of dependability and credibility. Here are just a few of the benefits of joining BSTRA... We hope to see you on the trails in the future! Fun for the whole family... with different activities ranging from trail rides to camp-outs to hunter paces. Find out about new places to ride or places to vacation with your horse. Members receive a free monthly newsletter with free classified ads for members. Unique Volunteer Award Program Family oriented, friendly and social. Plus you don't need a horse to be a member http://www.bstra.org/ 1.00