Horseback riding

[Labmommy]

We were planning on going horseback riding while we are in Disney in Dec, my questions are has anyone ever done it and is there certain times of the day you would recommend? Thanks for the help

 

[Magic Carpet Ride]

I have done it a couple of times, the best slots are the earlier ones first thing in the morning, you see more animals and chances are there will be less people riding with you so it will be more of an intimate experience.

 

[Labmommy]

Thank you. I was thinking early in the day too. ☺

 

[Phonedave]

Earlier is better. If you have done other trail rides, be aware that the Disney one is quite "tame". It's all at a walk on what amount to dirt roads.

It is still fun, and quite well done, but if you are looking to canter, gallop, or go through some interesting terrain, its not going to happen.

-dave

 

[Labmommy]

Thanks Dave. "Tame" is actually perfect lol I'm actually a little nervous to do it. My husband loves riding so I am really doing it for him.

 

[Phonedave]

Thanks Dave. "Tame" is actually perfect lol I'm actually a little nervous to do it. My husband loves riding so I am really doing it for him.

You should have no problems. The horses are all calm, you go at a walk, the trails are wide for the most part, and the guides are very good at explaining what to do.

-dave

 

[glvsav37]

Is there an age limit for this? How much does it cost? I assume it leaves from the campgrounds?

and @Magic Carpet Ride what types of animals are you saying you can see?

never did, but sounds like a nice 'non-park' thing to do. We try and schedule a few non-park things b/c the parks everyday will beat you up.

 

[DisneyJeff]

One thing to watch out for... I thought the horseback riding sessions left from the Circle D Ranch near the Hoop-De-Doo Review. Based on this, we scheduled breakfast at the Wilderness Lodge and walked to the Circle D Ranch. It turns out, the horses for the trail ride are at the Trail Blaze Corral, at the opposite side of the campground. We had to take an internal shuttle bus through the campground and ended up being a little late for our scheduled time. Thankfully, we were able to get our paperwork completed quickly and were able to do our ride.

As others have said, it is a pretty tame ride through trails around the campground area. Not a bad way to get away from the commotion of the parks for a little while.