A desperate days-long search for the young woman discovered her in a river after she had apparently fallen off her horse.

Riders must share the paths with hikers, runners, and cyclists on the Confederation Trail, some of whom are worried about their impact.

The province has also asked equestrians to do their bit for safety by wearing reflective vests and avoiding riding at dusk or dawn.

The test run last year was not popular with some cyclists and hikers; the 2022 version will include an educational component for them.

Canada’s 28,000 km Trans Canada Trail awaits you this fall to hike, walk, run, skip, paddle, roll, stroll, bike or ride.