Georgia was the 4th state in the USA; it became a state in 1788. Georgia has beautiful parks, wildlife, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, coast and islands; a well as Civil War and historic sites, gardens, ridden trails, festivals and more. Try the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests; the Ocmulgee River Trail ; the Hannahatchee Creek WMA and a multitude of other excellent horseback riding adventures. http://directory.localriding.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition. <br><br> Join at a local district show or join and pay by credit card online. Or you can download a form and mail it into the main office. http://nbha.com/ 1.00 The Georgia Hunter Jumper Association (GHJA) was organized in 1973 with the goal of promoting and standardizing all recognized hunter jumper horse shows and other equestrian activities within Georgia and contiguous states and to act for the common good of exhibitors, sponsors, spectators and management. <br><br> Join today and become part of one of the largest hunter/jumper organizations in the United States. Jjoin over 800 members that love the equestrian sport of hunters and jumpers. http://www.ghja.org/ 1.00