So you’ve done all the normal Bear Lake things- been to the beach, returned with a sunburn; grabbed the traditional meal of a burger, french fries and a famous raspberry shake; taken in the zipline at Bridgerland Adventure Park; maybe you’ve even attended a memorable performance at The Pickleville Playhouse, booing and hissing- all in good fun. The kids have driven go-karts, you’ve shopped the myriad of souvenir and gift shops. You’ve done it all! Or have you really? When was the last time you went on a horseback ride?
There’s absolutely nothing like discovering the scenic beauty of Bear Lake on horseback. It’s an experience your family or group will never forget. Here are two facilities that can lead you into a memorable day on the trail, Beaver Creek Stables, located on Beaver Creek in Logan Canyon and MW Quarterhorses in Laketown. Both businesses are experienced in providing the kind of experience that will never be forgotten, yet each is unique in the experiences they provide guests.
From novices to experienced riders, Beaver Creek Stables provides one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities on your Bear Lake vacation. It’s the perfect outdoor adventure for your Bear Lake summer vacation. From their stables on the Beaver Creek Mountain, Beaver Creek Stables will guide your group on one of several journeys in beautiful Logan Canyon. They also have a location in Vail, Colorado.
Their stable of horses are well taken care of; fed, watered and groomed daily. Rested in between rides, so that horses are not too tired or burned out- they’re ready and happy to take you on your ride through the Bear Lake area’s beautiful scenery. Children age 7 and older are welcome to hit the horseback trails and younger buckaroos can test their horseback riding skills on ponies. Horses are matched with guests, based on experience, weight, and personality- all to make your horseback riding experience relaxing and stress-free.
Beaver Creek guides, also known as wranglers, love sharing their passion for horses and horseback riding with guests. Wranglers love life in the mountains, and share their passion with visitors. Customer service is a top priority, along with safety and having fun! Everyone works hard in order to provide guests the best experience possible. For more information, call Beaver Creek Stables at 435 757-7710, or visit their website at beavercreekstables.com.
MW Quarterhorses provides trail rides in southern Bear Lake, through Round Valley and Meadow, but its range of services is far wider than just riding on trails. At any given time, they have around 20 horses on site. Owners, Marie and Rachel Wamsley have worked with horses their entire lives, and love to pass their passion to their guests. MW boards and trains horses year round- as an integral part of their business, short and long term equine boarding. They even have an indoor arena, open year-round to work and train horses. Facilities include small and large pastures, corrals and box stalls, feeding pasture grass, grass hay, alfalfa hay or alfalfa grass mix
Horse riding lessons and skills are available at their facility, offering riding lessons, or for the more daring, training in rodeo events, like barrel racing, poles and breakaway events. Depending on guests abilities, you can learn to ride or to hone skills for riding competitions.
Call them today for information on group parties of 4 or more. It’s by far their most popular ride, with hands-on experience in how to catch, saddle and ride horses in a riding area-paddock setting. There is no limit of how many can attend. Group pirates are perfect for family reunions, youth groups, birthday parties, skijoring and so much more. You can even earn the Horsemanship Merit Badge for Boy Scouts on-site at no charge.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, there’s something for everyone at MW Quarterhorses, open Monday through Saturday 8am-8pm, Closed Sunday. For reservations for your group or party, give them a call at 435 881-5056, or check them out online at mwquarterhorses@yahoo.com. It’s an experience you won’t forget.
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