Let’s face it, a vacation isn’t complete if your horse can’t accompany you. If you’re looking for a getaway spot that’s friendly for you and your horse, we’re happy to say you have a lot of options! Sightseeing can help calm our minds from the daily hustle and bustle of life. It also gives us a chance to connect with the earth on a deeper level. Many states have ranches with wondrous trails to explore that also welcome guest horses. Here’s a list of trails and ranches you and your horse can visit this year.
1. TC Ranch – Texas
This small, family-owned business is located in Washington, TX and provides both clinics and memorable Texas tourism. Take a ride with your four-legged friend down the trails while you take in all of the beauty Texas has to offer. The trails at TC Ranch are open to all levels of experienced riders. Once you’re there, sit back and enjoy barbecues, language classes, group activities, and more. This ranch offers weekend, weekly, and long term stays, so you can visit for as long as you want. If you’re looking for a Texas spot to visit this year, TC Ranch is definitely one to consider!
2. Running Horse Ranch – California
Experienced riders are encouraged to consider a ranch like this one, located in Los Angeles. You’ll find you and your horse running through rugged, remote mountains in the Angeles National Forest while getting a front-row seat to the natural beauty that still lies within California. The Pacific Crest Trail is another popular attraction for riders to enjoy. Running Horse Ranch offers sight-seeing tours, wilderness rides, and year-round visits. This ranch is definitely a must-see for experienced riders who love an amazing view!
3. Long Hollow Ranch – Oregon
If you’re looking to get a taste of the wild west, this is definitely a place for you. Open all year around, you can take in Oregon’s fresh air through the trails of this 15,000 acre ranch any day. This ranch welcomes riders of all levels of experience, so feel free to bring your beginner friends. Admire the beauty of the deserts and snow covered mountains, then take a break to hunt or fish in the flowing rivers! There’s so much to do at the ranch and all around that you’ll probably want to visit again.
4. Rowse’s 1+1 Ranch – Nebraska
Stay in cozy log cabins with your barn just a short walk away at this Nebraskan ranch in Burwell. If you’re interested in having a “cowboy experience,” this is the vacation spot for you! This family owned ranch offers roundups, cattle drives, team penning, sorting, and roping, along with some outstanding views of the sunset. So if you’re looking to experience the old west, take a trip to Rowse’s 1+1 Ranch this year!
5. Big South Fork Lodge – Tennessee
Take your horse on a journey through the best trails east of Mississippi this year. This lodge is located on the Cumberland Valley Trail Head, from where you can explore the trails within the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Park and the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. Horses are welcome, and you can schedule a sightseeing tour to get the most out of your experience. Along with scenic trails, this lodge also has great fishing and hunting spots. There are trails available for riders of all experience, and you can even camp in your RV if you prefer. Set up camp and sit around the fire while you take in all of nature’s beauty in Tennessee this year.
This is just a small portion of the amazing scenic trails available for you and your horse to explore this year. We hope this list sparks some excitement in you to get out there and enjoy all the beauty the United States has to offer! Horses have been roaming these grounds for years, and thanks to these family-owned ranches they still can! So, what are you waiting for? Book your next sightseeing adventure today!