Horseback Rides
Take a tranquil horseback ride through our trail network.

Horseback Rides

Take a tranquil horseback ride through our trail network.

Experience The Highlands season to season from horseback, and you'll see the resort from a whole new perspective. Join our experienced guides for an equestrian journey through the beauty and tranquility of our resort trail network. Guided rides begin and end at The Highlands Equestrian Center, and reservations are required.

Trail Ride Excursion

    • Thursday - Sunday
      11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
    • $65 | Ages 8 & Up

Call our Guest Experience Specialists to schedule a ride at 231.526.3030.

Wrangler Led Mini Experience

    • Thursday-Saturday
      12:15 PM, 2:15 PM
    • $27 | Ages 8 & Under
  • Check-in: Please arrive at the Equestrian Center 20 minutes before your ride time.

    Trail Ride Excursion
      • Rides are offered to ages 8 and up.
      • The maximum weight is 250 lbs.
      • Reservations are required.
      • Each rider is required to wear a helmet, which will be provided.
      • Riders are required to wear close-toed shoes. Long pants are recommended.
      • Double riding, selfie sticks, and unmounted GoPros are not permissible.
      • Riders must know left from right.
      • For our horses' and guests' safety, each horse is assigned a specific Rider Maximum Weight Limit.
      • We ask that you let us know ahead of time if you have any special requirements.
      • Waivers must be signed by all riders or by parent/guardian if 17 or younger
      • Please note that temperatures above 85 and below 10 degrees may require us to suspend our scheduled rides.
      Wrangler Led Mini Experience 
      • Trail riders are to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
      • Each rider is required to wear a helmet, which is provided.
      • Rides are 15 minutes each.
      • Child must be able to sit by themselves.

      Cancellation Policy

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