Missouri Horseback Riding
GOLDEN HILLS RANCH
Golden Hills Ranch is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of south-central Missouri. The picturesque ranch is formerly a very large cattle ranch with crystal clear spring fed streams, forest, massive bluffs, large caves, some so large that you can ride your horse into them. Beautiful valleys like Paradise Valley with wide open ranges offer riding enjoyment at all levels from beginner to the most advanced trails like Snowy River or advanced Hidden Loop. Over 200 miles of trails and roads privately owned, you do not share trails or roads with ATV's, pick-ups, dogs or hikers, just the occasional deer, turkey and small animals and of course, other Golden Hills Trail Riders. You can ride the trails for a week everyday and not be able to ride all 200 miles of trails. The trails are all marked with signs and Golden Hills will provide you with a map of the trails for the vacation of a life time. Visit us this year in mid America! Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of film.
Raymondville, MO
Phone: 800-874-1157
BROKEN GATE TRAIL RIDES
Broken Gait Trail Rides provide seasoned trail horses that you can lease or rent for a scenic horseback trail riding adventure through Central Missouri. We offer you the unique opportunity to experience Missouri's natural beauty in a most natural way — by horseback! Imagine going horseback riding on winding trails through a shady forest - the rhythm of your horse, a lazy creek, an abundance of wildlife, and pleasant knowledgeable guides. Our rides will treat you to a leisurely trek through the scenic Missouri countryside-- atop bluffs, alongside and crossing creeks, through meadows bursting with wildflowers and teaming with wildlife. We’ll show you spectacular views that would shame a postcard. Why not take the opportunity to see the Mid-Missouri scenery that is not so easily reached and therefore missed by many! Our well mannered, gentle and trail-wise horses can take you there!
California, MO
Phone: 573.796.6192
Mockville Land and Cattle Co
We enjoy the outdoors, animals, ( horses, dogs, birdwatching & wildlife. ) We both love gardening, canning, and a self sufficient lifestyle. Long buggy rides and most anything we can do out doors. Connie enjoys sewing, crafts, home decorating and helping with the horses , while Glen. Likes raising breaking and training horses, silver smithing and wood working. We both love antiques, finding, using, and decorating our home with them as you'll see upon your visit.
P.O. Box 473
Mercer, Mo 64661
Phone: 660.382.5862
BUCKS AND SPURS Scenic River
The Dude Ranch Guest Ranch Old West Horse and Cattle Ranch of Missouri
If you’re driving, we’re hours (if not days) closer than most ranches - enjoy more
vacation time with less travel! Dude Ranch of Missouri welcomes you. Featuring horseback riding, cattle and horse drives, and horse training and Big Beaver River. Imagine taking the best dude ranch vacation of your life at a dude ranch in Missouri. Just think of all the travel time and money saved. The cool, fresh Ozark mountain air, the seclusion, the feel of a ranch horse beneath you as you cross the river and trails. The feeling of being one of the ranch hands as you check the horse and cattle herds. The sheer excitement of the sight and sound of a herd of horse racing on the distance hill. The warmth of shared time with family and friends at the river fishing and swimming. We look forward to meeting your vacation needs. Authentic horse and cattle ranch on a wilderness river. Great horses, great food and fun loving cowboys. Come join the cowboys and cowgirls. Any vacation plan begins with a fantasy, and a dude ranch vacation is no exception. It surely follows that the closer you can come to fulfilling your fantasy, the more memorable the vacation will be. If you would like to bring your own horse check with the ranch for requirements. You can enjoy some of the best and most diverse horseback riding in North America at Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch in Missouri. Located in a remote wilderness near the Mark Twain National Forest. Miles of mountainous wilderness surround the ranch. Excellent fishing, tubing in Big Beaver and superior meals at the lodge or campsite.For any one wanting a fabulous dude ranch, quiet getaway, clean air, great food, and an all around tremendous experience you must visit the Bucks & Spurs Dude Ranch near Ava, Missouri. It is easy to get to and there was not a single aspect of our four days there that did not significantly exceed our expectations. My wife and I, in our sixties, took our ten year old granddaughter there as she is horse crazy. C and Sonny catered to all of our needs with caring and fun and there are many varied activities in which we were encouraged to participate. Our cabin was superb in construction, cleanliness, spaciousness, and the view from all four sides was great whether it was at the scenery or corral. The trail riding was wonderful and the surroundings gorgeous.
Ozarks, MO
Phone: 417-683-2381
Brindabella Farms
Enjoy the scenic Ozarks of southwest Missouri while building confidence and competence participating in one of the EEC's inspiring, adult-focused courses. The Success-Centered™ Riding/Training (SCRT™) Workshops are respected worldwide. Riders from the U.S. and abroad come for highly individualized instruction. School horses are well prepared for this work; they are patient and helpful. The facilities offer a comfortable resort atmosphere and include two arenas, one covered, a small conference center, library, exercise room and sauna. A Guest House is on the premises and nearby motels are plentiful. The Springfield/Branson Airport is 25 minutes' drive from the farm. The SCRT™ program emphasizes the Balanced Seat, adaptable to any riding discipline, and classical Success-Centered teaching techniques for optimal adult rider progress. The rider does not need to provide a horse to ride. The EEC school horses are well trained for this purpose. We are very accustomed to working with riders who have demanding personal schedules, and particular interests.
5607 South 222nd Road
Fair Grove, Missouri 65648
Phone: 417-267-2900
Fax: 417-267-3911
Sue BD Stables
Denise Seah has been a professional riding instructor since 1986. She has helped many young and young at heart amateurs get their start in the show ring as well as first time horse owners. Denise’s approach to riding is through Classical Equation. She teaches both English and Western riding classes.Denise’s high interest and deep love for horses make her account for a wide range of training methods for both horse and rider, while focusing on each individual's goals and talents. Lessons are for the beginner and amateur rider. Each student will learn everything about the horse from the ground up, while stressing the importance of safety and equine behavior. After receiving a B.F.A. degree in Fine Arts from Park University in Kansas City, Denise spent several years teaching art to children and is currently working as a Children's Book Illustrator for Purple Sky Publishing.
9255 Northwest Hillsboro Road
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: 816-891-1005