Williamson County Equestrians for Shared Greenways

Our Story

Why We Formed

The grassroots organization Williamson County Equestrians for Shared Greenways (WCESG) was formed by equestrians to maintain horse culture and places to ride in Williamson County. Equestrians noticed they were losing the farmland and rural roads they relied on for riding because of new developments, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to find local riding areas. To preserve riding areas, our organization contacted our county leaders to help resolve this problem.

Thanks to our supporters, WCESG successfully incorporated horse trails into the Triune Special Area Plan and the Williamson County Greenway Master Plan, alongside pedestrian and bike trails. Williamson County Parks and Rec are also actively looking for parks to include horse trails.

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist the various government and private agencies in the establishment, maintenance, and management of safe equestrian trails in Williamson County public parks and greenways to preserve the culture of horses and rural life.

Learn More

Links & Resources

Williamson County Greenway Master Plan Scroll to page 298 for the Greenway section.
Triune Special Area Plan The adopted plan that includes horse trails.
WCESG Petition Our petition for horse trails in Williamson County (now closed).
Tennessee Horse Trails and Campgrounds YouTube channel featuring trails and campgrounds across Tennessee.
Williamson County Master Horse Program UT Extension's equine education program.
Triune Riding Club Local riding club on Facebook.
Economic Impact of the Horse in Williamson County Williamson Herald, May 2010 (updated 2021).
Horse History Library at MTSU Special collections on equine history.
Norco, CA — "Horse Town USA" (1-minute clip) Horseback riding on trails along public streets in Norco, California.
Norco, CA — "Horse Town USA" (30-minute video) A longer look at how Norco built a community around horses.

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