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P.E.I. opens parts of Confederation Trail to horses this summer
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Horses will be able to trot down parts of the Confederation Trail in Prince Edward Island this summer.
Equestrians will be able to use select portions of the trail 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, according to a news release from the province.
The designated areas are:
Prince County (Harper to Alama, and O'Leary to Piusville)
Queens County (Kinkora to Freetown, and Emerald to Hazelgrove)
Kings County (Lake Verde to Hermitage, and Hermitage to Fodhla)
'The gravel base along the Confederation Trail is typically dry and hard during the summer months,' the release reads. 'Riding on the trail is not recommended after heavy rain and trails will be closed to equestrians after extreme weather events to prevent damage to the trail.'
The trail will be open to horses from July 1 to Oct. 31.
Confederation Trail spans 449 total kilometres and spans from Tignish to Elmira.
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