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Before each of our trail rides, we provide all our guests five to ten minutes of horseback riding instruction.
We offer this to everyone, regardless of their previous experience.
You will enjoy your ride more and you will be a safer rider if you have some individualized guidance right before your ride.
We think that you will have a better appreciation of the nuances of proper horsemanship if you have a fresh demonstration and understanding of the principals.
In addition to taking away the memories of a beautiful experience, you will learn and have a chance to reinforce skills that may stay with you after your vacation is over.

Little Loop
½ hour ride - $33
This is an instructional trail ride, geared for beginners, young riders and those who need a refresher course. This ride provides a basic horsemanship lesson with a ride through the shady Aspen and Ponderosa groves. The length of the ride will vary by the skill level of the group.

Little Loop in Pictures

The Big Loop
Morning and Afternoon
1 hour ride - $43
This ride has a nice, comfortable pace. Those who are able to maintain their seat may have a chance for some trotting. Everyone in his or her group must also have that ability. Our trail meanders through Aspen and Pine groves, over Indian Ford Creek, and along a beaver pond.

Gobblers Knob
1½ hour ride - $53
Enjoy a relaxed, extended ride across Indian Ford Creek, through old growth pine forests and Aspen groves, and around an ancient volcanic formation. You will enjoy spectacular views of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, Mt. Washington and Black Crater.

Hole in the Wall Gang
2 hour ride - $63
An exciting and challenging ride, trotting along a trail lined with manzanita, and a variety of wild flowers. This ride crosses Indian Ford Creek and travels around the meadows. Trotting experience is required, and riders will be tested on their skill level. Riders must be a minimum of ten years of age for this ride.

Reata Trail
½ day back country experience - $110 with snacks, or $120 with a full lunch.
Wilderness version - $160
This is a ride for advanced riders, in good condition, who are comfortable keeping their seat in the saddle over long distances, at varying gates. This ride offers an outstanding view of the Cascades from horseback. Several routes can be taken, each with unique points of interests. Please ask the head wrangler about options. There is a 4-rider minimum for this ride, and riders must be at least 14 years of age.

Black Butte Posse
An all day adventure in the Deschutes National Forest adjacent to Black Butte Ranch - $160
All day wilderness ride in the Three Sisters Wilderness - $195
This ride is customized to the expectations and capabilities of the participants. Many destinations are available in the wilderness and non-wilderness. This is the "hard charger" ride for the fit outdoor enthusiast.

		Big Lake on one of our ½ day rides
	Trail next to Big Lake
		Wild flowers along Big Lake trail
	Mt.Washington seen from Big Lake Trail
		Riders and horses cooling off in a small mountain lake
		A small mountain lake along Big Lake Trail. Two riders who had a great day !