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Marking and signposting equestrian routes

In order to have an equestrian hike taking place in good conditions, it is necessary to have equestrian routes identified, mapped perhaps marked.

Equestrian marking guarantees the security of riders and horses, and the good running of the path.

C’est pourquoi la FITE a travaillé sur un guide de bonnes pratiques sur le balisage et la signalisation des itinéraires équestres. Chaque ONTE (Organisme National de Tourisme Equestre – membre de la FITE) peut s’en saisir, le compléter, le modifier selon ses spécificités territoriales, tout en respectant les législations nationales et locales en vigueur sur ces sujets.

Equestrian markers around the world

When you decide to go for a hike, it is essential to know the different types of makings.

We have put together a list of markings for riders in different countries. If you wish to tell us about the equestrian markings in your country, please let us know. After study and validation by our services we will add them.

Click on the country of interest

Germany

There is no official marking in Germany as trail markings are regulated differently by each Land.

Les panneaux existants varient selon le statut du chemin emprunté (privé ou public). L’Allemagne dispose de la brochure Pferdetourismus qui recense les offres liées au tourisme équestre du pays.

Accès cavaliers — Rider access

Accès cavaliers — Rider access

Accès cavaliers — Rider access

Accès cavaliers — Rider access

Accès interdit aux cavaliers

Accès interdit aux cavaliers

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Balisage à suivre — Marking to comply with

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Spain

Spanish equestrian marking indicates the name of the route, its accessibility and equestrian tourism infrastructures that are on the path.

The website TURISMO ECUESTRE ESPAÑA collects all the useful services for riders.

France

Marking system for horse riders and carriage driving riders is similar to the walkers', but in orange.

GEOCHEVAL is a tool helping you to find equestrian routes as well as equestrian tourism centers that can host both riders and horses.

CAVALIERS - Continuité du chemin — Riders - Continuity of the path

CAVALIERS - Changement de direction (ici à droite) — Riders - Change of direction (here on the right)

CAVALIERS - Mauvaise direction — Riders - Wrong direction

CAVALIERS/ATTELAGE - Continuité du chemin — Riders/Driving - Continuity of the path

CAVALIERS/ATTELAGE - Changement de direction (ici à droite) — Riders/Driving - Change of direction (here on the right)

CAVALIERS/ATTELAGE - Mauvaise direction — RIders/Driving - Wrong direction

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Piétons — Walkers

Piétons, cyclistes et cavaliers — Walkers, horse riders and cyclists

Piétons, cyclistes, cavaliers et attelages — Walkers, horse riders, cyclists and horse and cart

Piétons, cyclistes, cavaliers, attelages,cylomoteurs et voitures — Walkers, horse riders, cyclists, car users, motorcyclists and horse and cart

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Great-Britain

Blue, purple or red arrows notify that the route is accessible to riders.

Routes indicated with a yellow arrow are not accessible for riders.

Switzerland

White horseshoe on a green background to indicate equestrian routes.

It can also be found with a white rider on a blue background.

Balisage à suivre — Marking to comply with

Balisage à suivre — Marking to comply with

Balisage à suivre — Marking to comply with

Balisage à suivre — Marking to comply with

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Balisage à suivre — Marking to comply with

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USA

Marking in the USA is white on a brown background.

It indicates the direction to follow and shows the rider's position.