The Washington Bridle Trails Association was organized in 1940 to encourage an interest in horses and horseback riding and to develop and improve Washington’s bridle trails. For many years the organization acted as a spokesman for the horse lovers of Washington, representing local horse interests and encouraging a higher standard of care and treatment of area horses. Since its inception the association has sponsored horse shows several times a year and has been an organization to which both experienced and novice riders may belong with equal benefit and enjoyment.