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Horseback Riding Vacations in the Midwest

For equestrians, spending a vacation seeing riding on horseback can be their ideal form of rest and relaxation. A horse riding vacation also allows travelers to experience the land as our ancestors once did, more closely than riding in cars and airplanes. Ranches and companies throughout the United States offer horseback riding vacation options, including many in the Midwest.

Honey Bee Stables
- In addition to horseback riding vacations, Honey Bee Stables offers guests a number of outdoor activities to choose from when planning their vacation. Rides at Honey Bee Stables are private and guided by an experienced trail guide and riders can choose from all day or half day trail rides. Picnic lunches are included. Honey Bee also allows guests to plan their own vacation, lasting from a weekend to over a week. A two week trail ride through the Shawnee National Forest is also available. When selecting an extended trail ride, guests can choose from various lodging accommodations including camping, private cabins or a bed and breakfast. Additional activities include rock climbing and rappelling, and Honey Bee Stables has plans to add therapeutic riding courses to their offerings.
  
  Honey Bee Stables
  
  Rt 2, Box 130
  
  Golconda, IL 62938
  
  618-638-8059
  
  honeybeestables.com
Wild West Campground and Corral
- The Wild West Campground and Corral is designed with the 1850s Western traditions in mind and is situated on 90 acres of Wisconsin countryside. Guests can choose from multiple activities including trail rides and campground staff offer riding lessons, sleigh and carriage rides and therapeutic riding lessons for individuals with special needs. The campground also has amenities including hiking trails, a game room, and sports activities, and guests can choose to stay in campers, RVs or tents on the grounds. Each trail ride is led by an experienced trail guide and both riding orientation and instruction are provided to riders before each trail ride begins.
  
  Wild West Campground and Corral
  
  9495 Hwy 54
  
  Amherst, WI 54406
  
  715-824-5112
  
  wildwestcampground.com
Pine River Riding Stable
- Located on a total of 240 acres, Pine River Riding Stable is a family-owned stable that offers a variety of trail rides for guests to choose from. Riders may choose to pay by the hour, or choose from one of the specialty packages that include a sunset ride and a sunrise breakfast ride. The stable also offers a day camp that provides riders with two separate one hour rides as well as tips in feeding, grooming, saddling and riding horses. Additional amenities at Pine River Riding Stable include a petting zoo, riding lessons and boarding options.
  
  Pine River Riding Stable
  
  County Road 2 West
  
  Pine River, MN 56474
  
  218-587-5807
  
  pineriverstable.com