Leavenworth Washington’s Premier Outfitter

Wild at Heart

Horse Rides

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CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Nestled in the beautiful Cascade Mountains in Leavenworth Washington, Wild At Heart Horse Rides offers a unique horseback riding experience. We offer a place where guests can not only ride, but learn and connect with horses, while being immersed in nature on our privately owned trails.  We have trail rides for all riding abilities, experienced to beginner, young and old alike, private or public rides.

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Our horses are part of our family and we strive to ensure their happiness and comfort along with yours. Our horses live a very natural lifestyle and spend their days off out in a large field. They receive daily pulse electromagnetic therapy treatments to aid in muscle recovery, as well as massage and chiropractic care as needed. The majority of our herd are ridden without bits and our entire herd is kept "barefoot" - i.e. no horseshoes, which allows for a more natural gait and cadence.

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horseback Rides

~reservations required~

 

We hand pick a horse for each rider based on riding experience, height and weight prior to their ride.

PUBLIC RIDES

Our public rides are capped at 5 people per ride for a better experience. (Please email for larger groups).

Beginner Ride:
Intro Lesson + 1.5 Hour Ride

$89 / person + tax
Learn basic horsemanship prior to 1.5 hour trail ride

Before leaving the barn we will: Demonstrate basic riding skills with an opportunity to practice before our trail ride. Our path will take us through the woods, alongside Beaver Creek and natural wetlands.

For inexperienced riders interested in learning basics and building confidence.

~Minimal elevation gain
~Minimum: 6 years old


To help make us better partners in the saddle, all rides will begin with a short instructional demonstration on horseback prior to leaving our barn. Our 1.5 hour beginner ride gives everyone an opportunity to practice first.

2 Hour Alpine Meadow Ride

$110 / person + tax
6 Miles -

Horseback ride deeper into the forest on canopied trails, along a meadow bright with seasonal wildflowers, past ponds, a beaver dam, and over a walking bridge as we cross Beaver Creek

~Minimal elevation gain
~Suitable for all riding abilities including beginners.
~Minimum age: 8 years old
 

Looking for a more intimate experience?

With our private rides, we can customize your ride to fit your needs.

Ideal for: ~Couples looking for a romantic get-a-way ~Experienced riders wanting to go a little faster or spend the day in the saddle ~Nervous and/or novice riders who’d like to build confidence with one on one instruction. ~Friends and families

PRIVATE RIDES

 
1.5 Hour PRIVATE Ride
$300 / 2 people
+ $130 each additional person
PRIVATE RIDE -Customizable to better support your goals. Whether you're new at riding or had a bad experience, with one on one support we can help you build your confidence. The 1.5 hour is also great for families with young kids. Whether it's a romantic couples ride or celebrating with friends, we can customize your private ride to fit your needs.

~Minimal elevation gain
~Suitable: All riding abilities
~Age requirement: 6 years

2 Hour PRIVATE Ride
$375 / 2 people
+ $160 each additional person

PRIVATE RIDE ~A beautiful ride through the vibrant canopied forest, alongside a bubbling creek, past meadows bright with seasonal wildflowers, crossing Beaver Creek on a walking bridge. Customizable to include a lesson before your trail ride for those that are interested.

~Minimal elevation gain
~Suitable for all riding abilities. ~Minimum age: 8 years

3 Hour PRIVATE Ride
$525 / 2 people
+ $200 each additional person

PRIVATE RIDE~ Riding deep into the forest, over Beaver Creek, past ponds through a large meadow filled with vibrant (seasonal) wildflowers, gaining elevation to see the North Cascades and Dirty Face Mountain through the trees.


~Moderate elevation gain
~Suitable: Confident, able-bodied riders
No 1st time riders.
*Minimum age: 8 years

All Day Mountain Picnic Ride
$850 / 2 people
+ $325 each additional person
PRIVATE RIDE ~5 1/2 - 6 hours, includes a picnic lunch. Enjoy a day spent in the saddle. Soak up the panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains, Lake Wenatchee and Dirty Face Mountain as we ride to a secluded mountain meadow for our picnic lunch with a view.

-Significant elevation gain
-Lunch included in price
-Intermediate to advanced riders
-No 1st time riders
~Min age 8 years

 
 

Important Things to Know…

  • We strive to take excellent care of both you, our guests, and our horses which leads us to a few of our guidelines:

  • WE DO HAVE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS to determine if an individual can participate. (See Chart Here)

  • All Riders must wear CLOSED-TOE SHOES

  • No children under the age of 6 may participate in any horse activities. We’re sorry, absolutely no exceptions regardless of size or experience as per our insurance.

  • We do NOT allow double riding.

  • All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

  • Each saddle has a small bag attached that can carry a water bottle and phone

  • Helmets are required for all riders under the age of 18 and optional for adults. We provide complimentary riding helmets but we encourage you to bring your own helmet if you prefer. Bicycle, skateboard, ski/snowboard or equine riding helmets are acceptable as long as they fit properly.

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Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul
— John Muir
 
 
 

Meet the Horses

We are passionate about our horses' health and happiness. They are beautiful, gentle animals and we believe in having a partnership with our 4 legged friends. They are routinely rotated so everyone has days off to relax and graze in one of our large fields. We practice natural horsemanship and our horses receive regular chiropractic adjustments. We ride our horses barefoot...not you, the horse!! We ride on dirt trails and our horses do great without horse shoes, just like their mustang relatives. We also ride without bits in their mouths, they instead respond to gentle pressure on their nose from a hackamore. Occasionally we will add a new horse to the herd who hasn't graduated to riding without a bit but it usually doesn't take long. Each of our horses is unique and have a distinct personality. Check them out below.
 

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Location

Wild at Heart Horse Rides is located at Mountain Springs Lodge Resort in Leavenworth Washington. Tucked back in the foothills of the Cascades we are a 25 minute drive from downtown Leavenworth and only 2.5 hours from Seattle.