Horse Backing Riding

[tlduckie]

Does Disney offer horse back riding and if so where?

[JuniorMickey]

They do, at Fort Wilderness. USCWest and WDWGrandma did this with their two DGDs in June.... That portion of their trip report is here (http://wdisneyw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27626)

[uscwest]

Actually grandma did it, USCWest is too heavy.

[JuniorMickey]

My bad :(

[Tinker]

DH and I did it back in Dec 2002 . We loved it . The trail ride was beautiful and the weather was perfect . You also get to see the decorations on your bus ride to the stables . And since your going in Dec ... :D

[BevW]

I know there's an age limit, but Caitie would love to do this...but being only 2, she'll have to do the Pony's at Ft. Wilderness. she'll survive. But you know, I want to ride tooooooo....but I think I'm over the weight limit for the little ponies....:lol:

[tlduckie]

is there a weight limit for the horse back riding?

[wdwgrandma]

When I booked it I was told the weight limit was 250 lbs

[BevW]

OH OH OH!! I know, when DH and I go in Dec!!! I'll do the horse ride! Man, this is getting better and better.

[MystikPiglit]

Would this be suitable for a complete novice? My DH really wants to do this but he has never ridden before.

[BevW]

Would this be suitable for a complete novice? My DH really wants to do this but he has never ridden before.

I know that it's just a single file ride, no galloping, just walking. and they have very gentle horses. I'd highly recommend it for a beginner! He'll absolutley fall in love with it! I can't get enough of horses, and I've been riding all my life!

[MystikPiglit]

Thanks, Bev. That's reassured me :) . He is so keen to do it that I don't want him to be disappointed.

[wdwgrandma]

Would this be suitable for a complete novice? My DH really wants to do this but he has never ridden before.
Well, my two 9 year old DGDs did it in June, and they were both novices!

The horses are very gentle and quite used to having beginners on their backs.

[MystikPiglit]

Will we need to book in advance, now, or will it be quiet enough in November to just book when we get to WDW?

[wdwgrandma]

I'd book in advance. I have no idea how busy it will be, but they only run several times a day and they only take so many people each time.

[MystikPiglit]

Thanks, Donna. :thumbs: Will do that.
It's the one thing DH really wants to do in WDW that we haven't done before.

[Judyf]

What's the price for the horseback riding? WHere do you book it?

Thanks
Judy

[wdwgrandma]

Here is the info out of my itinerary for June 2004:

Times: 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM, 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 PM
What to wear: It is suggested that you wear long pants. Hats, other than baseball caps, should not be worn. Do not bring cameras or purses. Shoes must be worn at all times - however, no open-toed or open-heeled shoes. Ride times vary due to seasons, and cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.
Cost: $32.00 including tax.
Reservations: Reservations are required and can be made up to two weeks in advance by calling (407) WDW-PLAY (939-7529). Minimum age of nine and maximum weight of 250 pounds. (No double riders.) Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

[BevW]

Whoa...you're up late!

[wdwgrandma]

Yeah, but I'm on my way to bed!

[BevW]

You worked too hard today I bet....get some rest.

[Judyf]

Thanks for the info something we can do easy real close to home but might want to give it a try in WDW!

[dcfromva]

...moving this over to "Minor parks & Recreation" ...


-DC :ears: