If you are thinking of traveling to the USA in the near future, perhaps a trail ride might be a good thing to add to the list. Here a a few of the best.....
Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm
Waitsfield, Vermont.
The Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm is near the historic village of Waitsfield, in the heart of the Sugarbush resort area. The farm offers full-day and half-day trail rides as well as two- to six-day treks on four- and five-gaited Icelandic Horses.
Marriott Ranch
Hume, Virginia.
Some of the finest western-style horse riding in the area. Located just fifty miles west of the Capital Beltway, the Marriott Ranch offers a variety of horse-related activities, none more popular than the ninety-minute trail rides across parts of their beautiful 4,200-acre working cattle ranch. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, riders will enjoy themselves whether riding through pastures, across creeks, in peaceful woods or among grazing cattle.
Bardy's Trail Rides
Seward, Alaska
This area of Seward, Alaska is only accessible by horse back.
View bald eagles up close, see where they nest and watch them feed. It is rare that you can't ride your horse right under the trees where they majestically perch.
You will ride through part of the old town of Seward that was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1964. You will hear the stories of the people who lived through it.
Your horse will then take you to the shore of the bay where the wild flowers meet the ocean.
The bird life of this area is very diverse, active and up close. This Trail Ride could very well be the wilderness highlight of your trip to Seward and Alaska.
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, North Carolina.
Ride Western Style Along Appalachian Trails. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced horseperson, you'll enjoy an unforgettable guided expedition through 80 miles of woodlands trails rich with wildlife on a horse chosen to match your skill level. Biltmore is one of Americas oldest estates.
Rapp Corral
Durango, Colorado.
Rapp Corral is one of Durango's favorite horse riding and winter sleigh adventure venues. They operate with priority use permits in the San Juan National Forest and are located at the entrance to beautiful Haviland Lake, about 20 miles north of Durango. Small groups, flexible schedules, amazing trails, and well-trained horses who are very well taken care of (this is horse heaven!), make Rapp's the choice for beginning riders, children and experienced riders too. From one hour rides to custom adventures and unique winter sleigh trips, Rapp Corral makes your western horseback experience one for the memory books.
Na'alapa Stables
Big Island, Hawaii
Take an unforgettable journey onto a 12,000 acre working cattle and sheep ranch where the breathtaking beauty of North Kohala will unfold before your eyes. They offer open range riding (not head to tail) and cater to individual riding abilities. Experienced riders can enjoy cantering if desired.
Triple Creek Horse Outfit
Napa Valley, California.
Take a horseback ride on the trails of three scenic California state parks with the Triple Creek Horse Outfit.
They guide small groups of riders through the beautiful Wine Country on healthy, lovingly cared for, and gentle horses in three separate sites in scenic Napa and Sonama.
Big Red Stables
Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Big Red Stables are a family owned farm offering guided trail rides in Kentucky's beautiful Bluegrass region.
Located not too far from Shaker Village in an area of beautiful meadows, forests and rolling hills, Big Red Stables welcomes riders of all ages and experience levels to experience a day on the farm on smooth Tennessee Walking and Spotted Saddle horses.
Canyon Trail Rides
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Grand Canyon Trail Rides offers rides through Grand Canyon National Parks. They have over 200 horses and dozens of sure-footed mules to choose from. Their wranglers take riders of all types and levels into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon every day.
