Horse Riding

[wen-tom]

Hi all, I seem to remember seeing a resort that had horse riding but i can't seem to find it anymore... can you help?

 

[nbodyhome]

Hi all, I seem to remember seeing a resort that had horse riding but i can't seem to find it anymore... can you help?

Fort Wilderness: http://www.mousesteps.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=47

The Tri-Circle D Ranch is right at the parking lot area.

 

[goofiecrazy]

I did this at FW on my honeymoon.

 

[wen-tom]

I did this at FW on my honeymoon.

Hi, thanks. do you have to book or can you just turn up? Is it for experienced riders only? my sister in law has never riden before but would love to come with me

 

[nbodyhome]

Hi, thanks. do you have to book or can you just turn up? Is it for experienced riders only? my sister in law has never riden before but would love to come with me

It sounds like it's more for less-experienced riders - here is a good FAQ on Fort Wilderness, which includes information on horseback riding there (near the end):

http://home.hiwaay.net/~jlspence/faq_fw.htm

 

[wen-tom]

thank you so much for your help. i would never have found that

 

[spiceycat]

Hi, thanks. do you have to book or can you just turn up? Is it for experienced riders only? my sister in law has never riden before but would love to come with me

definitely for beginners - an experience rider won't like it.

you have to get on and off the horse very strange - on a platform. I didn't appreciate that at all. getting on and off horse from the ground is much easier for me.

weight limit 250 lbs.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/trailride.htm#horseback

the ride lasts about 45 minutes - you might see deers and a bunch of other wildlife.

do not, I repeat, do not, let your horse eat. one of the guides will come up behind and hit the horse - the only wild ride you are likely to get on this ride.

 

[wen-tom]

Oh, poor horse

i love horses so i might find myself hitting the guide if they hit the horse

 

[nbodyhome]

Oh, poor horse

i love horses so i might find myself hitting the guide if they hit the horse

We once saw a FW lady who was washing a horse, we both thought she was too rough with it. I'd have liked to have given her a good, swift kick...