Horseback Riding!

[Sunset_Princess]

Just wondered if someone could answer a few question about horseback riding at Fort Wilderness if they knew:

How much does it cost?
Rough idea of ride times?
How long does it last?
How do I book?

Any advice for two people that haven't ridden horses since they were kids!

Thanks in advance.

 

[disneyholic family]

you can find information at this link: http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/trailride.htm

this is what you'll find at the link:

This 45-minute to one hour guided trail ride goes through the wooded areas of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Offered daily at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00am and 2:30pm

Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the ride time. If you arrive after the Safety Announcement, you will not be permitted to ride.

Cost is $41.40 including tax. Reservations are required and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling. Cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.

Minimum age is 9
Minimum height is 48 inches
Maximum weight is 250 pounds.
Helmets are recommended and are provided at no charge.
Nothing can be carried while on horseback. Small storage lockers to hold cameras and backpacks are provided at no charge.
No open-toed shoes, flip-flops or strapless shoes should be worn for riding.
Pick up tickets on the same day at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Kennel at least 30 minutes prior to start of ride.
Parents need to sign consent forms for children

Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling:
Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-7529
Tri Circled D Ranch at 407-824-2832
Any Disney Resort Concierge Desk


as for inexperienced riders - these horses are almost animatronic.....they are very docile and well behaved and know where they're supposed to go....you don't have to have any experience at all to ride ...

i should add that we've done it twice and enjoyed it both times...i should also add that in the summer it's hotter than hades - you have to wear long trousers and closed shoes.....you will die of the heat....but still it's fun

 

[Elise79]

When I did the ride in May it was $46. The ride was 45 minutes long.

The ride times were:
8.30
10.00
11.30
1.30
2.30 (I think)

I booked in advance and was the only person on my ride! Booked by calling the number on the WDW website.

 

[Tammy Stringer]

I think everyone else has answered your specific questions.

We did this a few years ago and we are very inexperienced but it was good fun although it didn't seem to last that long.

A nice thing to do though away from the parks

Tammy

 

[Linda67]

We did this in May and loved it

I don't ride but that really wasn't a problem, the CMs will select a horse for you based on your size and experience and the horses know exactly what they are doing

If you are travelling at a hot time of year I would suggest doing a morning ride as I can imagine it gets a little uncomfortable in the summer heat

Enjoy!

 

[Sunset_Princess]

Thanks for your replies everyone!

What did you all wear for it?

 

[disneyholic family]

Thanks for your replies everyone!

What did you all wear for it?

long trousers, t-shirt and gym shoes....

 

[gillybeaaan]

Sorry to Hijack your thread a bit but i have a question.

A previous poster said that the horses were very dosile/knew where to go etc. Does this mean that an experienced rider would not enjoy it as much?

I've got 10 years riding experience under my belt and I'm wondering if i would feel as though my riding would be almost 'dumbed-down' in a way.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

 

[rpbert1]

Never ndid it, but i am taking my DD15 prob next weekend who has been riding for 10 years to horseworldstables for an apparently a ride that is only suitable for those with advanced riding experience, its about 1hr 15 mins and is approx $73+ tax

 

[Elise79]

Thanks for your replies everyone!

What did you all wear for it?

Shorts, T-Shirts and Trainers

Sorry to Hijack your thread a bit but i have a question.

A previous poster said that the horses were very dosile/knew where to go etc. Does this mean that an experienced rider would not enjoy it as much?

I've got 10 years riding experience under my belt and I'm wondering if i would feel as though my riding would be almost 'dumbed-down' in a way.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

I had horses from the age 11 till a couple of years ago when I lost one to old age and one to colic.

I really enjoyed it - maybe not so much for the actually riding however I really enjoyed talking to my guides. I found it so relaxing!

 

[disneyholic family]

Sorry to Hijack your thread a bit but i have a question.

A previous poster said that the horses were very dosile/knew where to go etc. Does this mean that an experienced rider would not enjoy it as much?

I've got 10 years riding experience under my belt and I'm wondering if i would feel as though my riding would be almost 'dumbed-down' in a way.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

i started riding as soon as i could walk and rode competitively for many years...

this is a trail ride, not an equestrian event....it's very fun for what it is, a nice relaxing trail ride (on a western saddle, not english)...

i love horses....i love disney world.....put the two together and i'm in heaven....dumbed-down or otherwise...

 

[jana]

Originally Posted by gillybeaaan
Sorry to Hijack your thread a bit but i have a question.

A previous poster said that the horses were very dosile/knew where to go etc. Does this mean that an experienced rider would not enjoy it as much?

At WDW it's all at a very relaxed pace and you really don't "ride the horses" as much as sit on them while they walk through the woods, think chair with moving legs. It's still a nice experience but if you'd rather have an experience that requires you to be an interactive part of the experience you may prefer Horse World on Poinciana boulevard. It's about 15 miles from Disney , south of 192 and it's about a 20 minute drive. From Downtown Disney/crossroads area you'd take 535 south to Poinciana BVD ( corner where the huge super walmart is the Poinciana bvd South for about 12-15 miles (crossing 192 and later crossing 17/92 as reference points in case you think you're lost LOL)

http://www.horseworldstables.com

If you're into the "wild outdoors" a good double or triple up while you're in that area is continue south on Poinciana bvd another 5-7 miles or so you come to an intersection with Pleasant Hill road. If you go straight and continue on SouthPort road another 4-5 miles you will come to Boggy Creek airboat rides http://www.bcairboats.com or if you turn right you're just a couple of miles from Disney's wilderness preserve (nature conservancy) Directions are on the web page. I think the nature preserve has limit days.

http://www.nature.org/ourinitiative...sweprotect/the-disney-wilderness-preserve.xml


Either option are pretty cool and a great way to see the true Florida natural flora and fauna.

 

[BrerVixen]

I've been to horseworld in the past... when I was muh younger and found it good.
Thinking of booking an advanced trail ride, since, as much as I'd love to ride a "disney horse" I think I'd like to have a bit of a canter whilst I'm out!

 

[rpbert1]

Booked DD an Advanced trail ride for this morning at Horseworld 9:45. she has been riding for 10 years, and she was the only one on the ride, she really enjoyed it, was away for about 1hr 20mins approx, she enjoyed it, said they walked trotted and cantered througout the trail, not cheap at $73 + tax but she really enjoyed it, and the horse did not IMHO seem dosile maybe the opposite