Saddle up!

Duration

3.5 hours

About

You’re sure to work-up an appetite with the Half-Day (3-3.5 hours). After following French Creek, the trail branches from the two-hour toward the Wildlife Loop. Due South, you will ascend beyond the tree line overlooking the loop. Among the Ponderosa Pines, you may find Bison wallowing and grazing. Upon return to the stables, you will be accompanied by your wrangler to lunch at Blue Bell Lodge. What’s on the menu? Good ole’ comfort food.

More info

Take part in the exclusive opportunity to ride in Custer State Park, as we are the only riding stables within its boundaries. Our guided horseback rides depart from Blue Bell Lodge Stables and are one of the most peaceful, scenic ways to experience the park's trails. All ages are welcome, with Lil' Buckaroo rides at the stables available for the youngsters. However, to go out on the trail, children must ride alone and meet minimum safety requirements. Open through the end of September.

Prepare to Ride Check-in at the Stables office. Each rider must turn in a completed Registration & Liability Waiver Form. All participants under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet. You may bring your own equine or bike helmet to wear. Those 18 and older who do not wish to wear a helmet must complete our Helmet Waiver.

-Each rider will be assigned an individual horse based on weight; no double riding.

-Maximum weight limit: 230 lbs for individuals 6-feet or less. (For those who are 6-feet or taller, please call to inquire about maximum weight limits).

-Guests need to be physically fit, able to remain upright, and fit properly in the saddle. Our wranglers will ensure that you are matched with the proper horse and fit safely in the saddle.

-Riders must be able to follow wranglers' instructions. Anyone failing to abide by the rules will be asked to dismount and return to the stables on foot.

Don't forget to kiss your horse and tip your guide!

Weather The Black Hills are set in an ever-changing climate. For safety, rides may be delayed or rescheduled due to active thunder and/or lightning...but just like the cowboys before us, we will ride in the rain.

What to bring

To ensure the safety of all riders, we ask that you leave behind: backpacks, purses, fanny packs, cameras, Go-Pros, ponchos, neck accessories and water bottles. We do not allow anything hanging from or tied to you. If you chose to wear a jacket, it must remain on and zipped for the duration of the ride. Cellphones are permitted to take pictures.