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If you are longing for the western experience that can only be discovered from the back of a horse...
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. . . your dreams can become reality. Experience the smell of clean air on the trails, the unspoiled wilderness and encounter some new challenges. All rides begin from our ranch where we follow the path leading through high timber and thick brush up to high meadows of unspeakable beauty. We personally guide all our trail rides and provide instructions to ensure a safe ride. All the trail rides include a practice warm-up in the paddock.
We do mountain riding at Silver Spur Trails Wilderness Guest Ranch in fairly steep terrain.
Our back country Natural Horseman Ship pre-conditioning introductions will supply you with skills and give you an insight into the BC wilderness. Our horseback riding trips are fun and adventurous and the group sizes are small. The weekly rides are chosen depending on the time of year, weather, the group of guests, planed activities and other circumstances.
We offer lessons in western riding for our guests and the riding paddock is always ready for you to practice and improve your riding skills.
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Guests who don't book one of the riding packages or day guests can book trail rides separately.
Please check out the 1-Day or 1/2-day Adventure in the Country for an extended program.
Our Herd of Horses
Most of our horses are Morgans, a breed which has a name for perseverance, good strong hooves and thick manes. This is of big value in our hilly and mountainous country side, where the horses have to perform strenuous work. Some of them go bare feet and never get shoed. A couple of beautiful Quarter horsesare also part of our herd.
The horses are kept outside all year round and they only come from the pasture when they are used for riding. We don't use lawn mowers at the ranch. Some horses grace in front of the ranch house wearing bells. If they drift off to far from the ranch and we can't hear the jingle of the bells we know that we have to go and look for them. When winter comes the horses are outside on the pasture grazing and digging through the snow and they get hay twice a day. They find shelter under the trees in a natural surrounding.
We ride all year round, if weather permits!
Horseback Riding Programs 2011
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Activity |
Description |
Lengths of Program |
Rates pp plus taxes |
Intro Riding Program |
We introduce you to horses, the riding posture, and how to perform the basics of riding (go, stop, left turn, right turn, etc.) |
1 hour |
$45.00 |
Silver Spur Ride |
Includes a practice warm-up on horseback followed by a guided adventure ride. |
1 hour |
$45.00 |
Moose Mountain Ride |
Includes a practice warm-up on horseback followed by a guided mountain ride. We stop on top of Moose mountain to enjoy the view over the valley and for picture taking. Bring a snack if you like. |
2 hours |
$80.00 |
Christian Mountain Day Ride |
This ride is for fit and adventures dudes only! It starts off with a practice warm-up before heading out on the trail. Our first stop is Moose Mountain to take in the view. From there the trail is getting narrow and steep through thick old forest. At approximately 1'300 meters we get rewarded with a spectacular view as far as the Revelstoke mountain range. A good place to stop for lunch and rest a bit before heading back to the ranch.
(Includes a packed lunch)
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4 hours (approx.) |
$140.00 |
| Lone Cowboy Ride |
For very fit and adventures dudes only! It includes the itinerary of the Christian Mountain ride but continues on the mountain plateau many miles further to get to an idyllic mountain lake. (includes lunch and campfire at a the lake).
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7 - 8 hours |
$220.00 |
Rides for Children |
In The Paddock Or On The Trail |
Our staff are available to lead the horses of young or nervous riders if necessary. |
30 minutes |
$25.00 |
- All prices are subject to 12 % HST.
- Minimum age 12 years for all trail rides unless taking part on the Intro Riding Program.
- Weight limit for each rider is 220 lb (100 kg). We have a scale at the ranch!
- Long pants, T-shirt or shirt and proper riding footwear is required by all persons, regardless of age. No sandals, crocs or open toed shoes please!
- High Impact Helmets and proper foot ware are mandatory for horseback riders under 19 years of age. If ever possible bring your own sport helmet along (cycling helmets are ok)
- It is highly recommended that all horseback riders of any age wear helmets.
- If you intend to use hiking boots for horseback riding, make sure they are not too wide in the front to fit into the stirrups.
- NO SMOKING in any of our buildings, around horses and on trails!
- Silver Spur Trails has the right to make adjustments in the program at any time for safety reasons or comfort of the horses!
- Sorry, NO pets allowed.
- Lengths of programs and times are approximate.
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