90 Minute Horseback Ride with AA Stables in Central City
Difficulty
easy
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic balance and endurance to comfortably sit a steady horse for an hour and a half.
Overview
Saddle up for a 90-minute horseback ride with AA Stables near Central City, CO, where history meets Rocky Mountain wilderness. Ideal for families and riders of nearly all ages, experience trails once traveled by pioneer miners amid stunning pine and granite landscapes.
90 Minute Ride
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About This Adventure
Most popular tour!
Duration
90 Minutes
About
A&A Stables is a Colorado Horse back riding stable different and unique among many Colorado stables. Don't be limited by the ""guided only"" Colorado horse riding, and by restrictions and age limits commonly imposed by the other large, ""mass market"" Colorado Stables.
Learn to ride a horse and you can have one of the most thrilling experiences of your life.
Your ride will be with Mazie, Ginger's daughter. You'll be riding in memory of Ginger, who started A&A Historical Trails.
Age limits:
- Solo riders must be at least 6 years old AND be able to confidently support themselves while riding
- Children ages 4-6 may ride with an adult 16 or older as an additional rider
Please note: Safety is our #1 priority. If you have any questions about your ride don't hesitate to give us a call!
What to Bring
- Helmet - optional
- Wear Long Pants
- Closed toed shoes
- NO Sandals
- Please note Helmets are NOT provided. You may bring your own if needed.
Adventure Tips
Wear Long Pants and Closed-toed Shoes
Protect your legs and feet during the ride with sturdy clothing—sandals are not allowed.
Bring Your Own Helmet
Helmets are optional but recommended; AA Stables does not provide them so bring your own for added safety.
Prepare for Variable Mountain Weather
Layer your clothing to adjust quickly to sudden temperature or weather changes common in the area.
Book in Advance
This 90-minute ride is AA Stables’ most popular offering, so reserve early especially on weekends and holidays.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer grazing in early morning
- Mountain bluebirds flitting among pines
History
Central City played a pivotal role in Colorado's gold rush era, and AA Stables’ trails trace routes originally carved by miners and settlers in the mid-1800s.
Conservation
AA Stables practices responsible trail management to protect fragile mountain ecosystems and encourages riders to respect wildlife and stay on designated paths.
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Recommended Gear
Long Pants
Protects legs from chafing and brush on horseback.
Closed-Toed Shoes
Ensures safety while mounting and riding.
Helmet
Brings added head protection; not provided by stables.
Layered Clothing
Adjusts to sudden temperature swings common in mountain environments.
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