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My family and I are having trouble finding guided horseback riding trails and things of that nature. I was wondering if someone knew of a low cost riding trail, preferably thirty dollars or less. I most definitely do not want a program just wanting to make money. I want something that is reputable and that wants to make people happy and provide them a good service that teaches them and lets them enjoy their time. I live in Gaston County, NC and I would prefer something that wasn’t very far away, perhaps an hour and a half at the most.

I will be taking my thirteen year old cousin and it is hard to keep him entertained however he loves animals so I think this is a good idea.

Anyone with stories pertaining to horesback riding are also free to answer my question – thanks for your input!

If you have any suggestions for horseback riding for me and my family, please provide them as well as a website I can access to look them up if applicable!

Thanks!

I don’t know of any places, but I can give you a bit of advice. My family used to go to Oklahoma and stay near lake Texoma every year. One year we decided not to stick to the lake, so we drove around and ended up finding a small stable that offered horseback riding around the lake. We talked to the owner for over an hour and decided to come out the next morning. We went early, while the weather was still cool, and since it was early we were the first ride of the day and the only ones in our group. The owner remembered our names and let us pick out the horses we wanted to ride, and then took us out on the trails, telling us a lot about the area, and incorporating some great cowboy jokes and tall tales that weren’t corny and really made the ride enjoyable other than the great scenery. After the ride the owner talked with us some more. The next year we went back and the guy remembered us and talked with us and you could tell it was a really personal experience. I enjoyed going on trail rides each year just because of the owner, even though the scenery was pretty. I also liked that the horses knew what they were supposed to do, but they were smart and would let us go faster and followed your commands.

In contrast, I went riding on the beach one time, and they took you out in groups of 20-30, making you wait til there were that many people. The guides didn’t say anything, and just made sure you turned around when you were supposed to. The horses were like robots, they walked no matter how hard you pushed them, turned around at the point they were supposed to, and hurried as quick as you let them back to the stable. Not a good experience at all and no matter how great it is to ride on the beach, I won’t be doing it at that stable again. I have a friend who had a similar experience, but she tested her horse and made a comment to one of the people that her horse was very smart and knew a lot, and the guy told her they were going to get rid of it then and made a comment that they’d shoot it for glue.

So there are a couple of contrasting experiences…My advice would be to just explore if you have the time, or ask around with the locals. Scout out the place before you go for a ride, and try to talk to the owner or some of the people who have already ridden there. Go for the smaller places, they will be more personal and willing to share knowledge with you.

I don’t have any horses of my own, but my respit care worker knows a lady who owns and breeds Arabians. And she invited us to come out to her ranch and go riding its supposed to be something like hippotherapy. Its been about 6 years since i’ve ever been on a horse i haven’t ridden since that trail ride will i be sore? What should i do to prepare for it?
And we’ll be using western saddles i believe
i’am about 6 pounds overweight but i’ve been trying to lose it

How fun! I’m jealous! I used to ride but it’s been a few years.

My first suggestion is to make sure you wear a helmet even if no one else is. Yep, you’ll feel like a geek but it’s worth it. A regular pedal bike helmet can work.

Yep, you’ll be sore, especially if you’re riding Arabs. I love Arabs, but they’ve got an animated gait and spirit.

I personally find I’m always more sore on a Western saddle than a dressage saddle, but I learned to ride English from the get-go and did most of my riding in an arena as opposed to trails.

I guess my best advice is to stop frequently, dismount and then walk a bit. It’s hard to know when you’ve reached your limit when you’re still on the horse. It’s when you get off you know how much you hurt.

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I am in my late 40’s and I have ridden horses throughout the years with no formal lessons. My experience has been only trail riding where the horses just follow one another. I have decided to formally take lessons with my eight year old and I am having trouble with balance, leaning forward, and hugging the horse too much with my thighs and calves. If I try and relax and give the horse a kick to trot I get nervous and loose my sense of balance. Anyone out there who can offer some suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

don’t be afraid the horse can sence your fear. I know how u feel I was there once but if you know the horse is safe then don’t worry you’ll be o.k.

I would like one that gives the option of more freedom than a trail ride. Thanks

it’s right next to that gay bar downtown.

Near Disaster – What happens when you think your horse will stand still not tied up!!!
A lesson to learn?
Romero makes a run for it & the camera catches it after a wobble!
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4 of us are going to Las vegas at the end of November and we want to go trail riding. Something relaxing with great scenery.

This is a great ride! When we moved here my horses were not here yet, so this is the ride we took. It was great!! Hope this helps!

http://horsebackridinglasvegas.com/wow.html

i’m looking for a good, secure, unobtrusive armband. i’m going to be doing a lot of trail riding (horseback riding) and i want an armband for my iphone so i can have it securely on me all the time. what are some good iphone armbands?

um any armband that apple sells would work. or you can find phone holders on tack websites.

but let me make a suggestion. instead of putting it around your arm where it could get in the way or fall off, put it around your calf/ tall boots/ chaps or whatever. your legs dont move as much and it will be out of the way. plus you can grab it alot faster than if it was on your arm.
anyway hope i helped!!!!!

Trail ride in the wet. Some Paddler have a go at getting wet in a different way. Trail riding in the rain. Some of the Team Goodyear PDLA paddlers change to Motor power and ride a real wet trail ride.

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I’m looking for either western or english riding. Basically, advanced horse back riding place (Like trail rides) with trotting, cantering/loping, and galloping. What are some like this within an hour and a half of Fort Collins Colorado? (Denver, Windsor, etc.)

You can take advanced riding lessons here: Sunset Ridge Equine Services and Lynchland Stables.