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What are the riding requirements and safety guidelines for teens?

What are the riding requirements and safety guidelines for teens?

April 20, 2026

For safety, all riders must:

  • Wear jeans
  • Wear a helmet (required for all riders under 18)
  • Wear proper riding boots (no flat sneakers, fashion boots, or chunky hiking boots)
  • The ranch maintains a 250-pound weight limit for horseback riding. Final riding eligibility is determined by Barn Management based on weight, physical ability, rider fitness, experience, horse size, terrain, and overall safety for both horse and rider
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Brook and Alana were so wonderful and encouraging to our son. It was our visit visit to the ranch and his first time on a horse and they really took great care of him. Braley was such a joy as and so helpful on the daily. Mike was our first introduction to the ranch and through our visit he was so engaging and helpful, always had a greeting for us each day and if he didn't know the answer to our questions he made sure he would find out for us.

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