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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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Words cannot express our gratitude for the incredible experience we had at the ranch for Amanda and Ben's wedding this last weekend. Aside from the beauty of the ranch, fabulous accommodations, activities, delicious food and beverages, the ability of your staff to shift from the long-arranged Spring wedding plans to a Winter wonderland affair in a matter of hours was simply amazing. While we were appreciative of the warmth, friendliness and assistance provided by all of your staff, in particular I would like to give a shout out to both Henderson and Julia, who both went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable and fun. I literally cannot wait for another opportunity to visit the ranch, and as a wedding professional myself, will recommend it to all my customers seeking a truly unique, joyful, fun-filled destination wedding.

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