I've been on trail rides before and they're boring as crap. This is the opposite of that!!…read more This is no different than going to someone's ranch who lets you ride their horses around their land with them. 2 hours of awesomeness!! Wranglers with personalities, stories, jokes, and just fun to be around. They provided all the guidance necessary for those in our party with no experience, while allowing those with the freedom to control the horse. Beautiful scenery, varying terrain, and even the opportunity to trot the horses a little bit. There's nothing like it in the Black Hills. Hands down the favorite activity of the trip for every member of our party!! Oh yeah...they take pictures the whole time and send them to you for no charge on the spot when you're done!! Definitely on our to do list on our next trip out there.

My son and I had a great time, I own my own horses, I trail ride a lot, but to explore and…read moreexperience a bit of Custer SD. from the back of a horse was relaxing and fun, the horses were great, easy to handle , our guide was super friendly and experienced. I'll definitely ride at their slice of heaven anytime.

As someone who has done a few trail rides before, I really appreciate that there is a guide at the…read morefront and back of the procession of horses. It helps to hear directions and have help if needed. The trail itself was a great one, and had us going uphill, downhill, and across water. It was very pretty scenery. Additionally, the horses were all gentle and good listeners. It was an easy and relaxing ride (the horses know what to do without much direction needed haha) and the staff was very friendly. We even had a little girl on our ride too, so even kids can ride the horses safely! They also gave us helmets to ride with which were very clean. Our horses Tank and Doc did a great job

Our family of five have VERY limited horseback experience. I called full of nerves to make sure the…read moretrails and horses would be appropriate for my crew. After speaking with the owner, we booked the trail ride. It was super enjoyable and we made memories that we will all cherish from this trip. The horses are well trained and the terrain was just beautiful and no sheer cliffs, just a few hills that were easily navigable for the horses.

Our family of four took the dinner Chuck wagon. We are two adults and two teenagers. We all had a…read morewonderful time. The entertainment and music was fun and relaxing and the meal was very tasty and we enjoyed it. I think every detail was planned perfectly and would definitely recommend this event to any other tourist.

We booked the 1/2 hour trail ride with chuck wagon dinner! It was a great time! We enjoyed every…read moreaspect of it! If you are on the fence about doing it, it was worth it!

This ranch was perfect for our family. Gentle horses with beautiful rides each day. And back to…read morehome cooked meals and trips to town to sample the local attractions. It made for an amazing week. Great way to spend a vacation!

While on our trip to the Black Hills of SD we had a long list of things we wanted to do. One was a…read morehorse back ride. We had seen a few places along our travels and a lot listed in the tourist guide. We chose Country Charm Cabins and Corrals based on the advice of John and Ann (proprietors at The Shady Rest Motel). This was a great decision. Owen and Lois (I hope I am remembering their names correctly) are awesome. They have owned this location for 12 years. Lois is a riding instructor. Upon calling and making reservations I was asked about our skill level and told exactly what to wear and what to bring. The ride time is 2 hours. Riders ride their own horses. My son who is 6 was on his own horse with a lead. We are inexperienced riders so we were given instruction on how to handle our horses. Each rider is given a bag to take with them for water and a camera. Helmets are required for children. My husband and I wore one as well. The trail takes riders on a lovely tour of some flat grassy areas and some hilly areas. Lois is fantastic about explaining plants, trees, history, etc. along the way as well as explaining the correct way to handle the horses. The only thing I wish I would have known is they do not accept credit cards. We had some cash on us but not enough for the 3 of us. We were willing to give them all the cash we had and stop by with the rest the next day. They offered to let us mail it. We loved this ride. My son loved when we were able to trot.

Great place with super people. Very clean environment and access to all your needs. Close to lots…read moreof Historical sites and lovely trails into the Black Hills.

We went horseback riding at High Country. Such a great experience and really kind staff. Went…read morethrough the black hills on horses with a really attentive and thoughtful guide. If we are ever back in the area, we will be sure to visit again

wonderful staff! gentle horses! loved trail riding here. will return on our next trip.read more

An Amazing First Horseback Riding Experience! We came all…read morethe way from California and had never ridden horses before, so we honestly didn't know what to expect. We were a party of six, and from start to finish, we had an awesome time! Andy was a fantastic tour guide--friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable, especially those of us who were riding for the very first time. The horses were absolutely beautiful, and the scenery and landscape were incredible. Everything was so peaceful and relaxing. One of the highlights was getting to see deer running around in the beautiful surroundings. It was truly an experience we'll never forget. We highly recommend Andy's Trail Rides to anyone looking for a fun, peaceful, and memorable horseback riding experience. Thank you, Andy, for such a great time! When we come back to the area, we will definitely visit again! 5 stars all the way!

We had an absolutely great time with Andy's Trail Rides in Lead! The whole experience was awesome,…read moreand everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had a great ride. Even though it was raining, they still took us out and made the most of it. Riding through the Black Hills in the rain actually made it a really memorable experience. We'd definitely recommend Andy's Trail Rides to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to experience the area. We'll definitely be back!

Ok, so this place is beautiful and very well kept. It's amazing from a scenery perspective. Quite,…read morecountry, immaculate, and having been recently remodeled, the rooms are of top quality. The breakfast served is also really solid & hearty. My problem is with how things were and are communicated. My wife and I booked this place based on the advertising that said we could ride horses, our daughter is a rider and quite passionate about them. Upon arrival, Laura was unsure of what days we'd be riding. Keep in mind we asked about all this beforehand. Now, the days were hot in July so we figured we'd be riding either early in the morning or later in the evening. Fine. But she gave us no plan. I finally went back up to the house to nail down a time. We agreed to a morning ride the following day. Great! Nope. She later texted saying she had forgotten her husband had some meeting and if we could reschedule for that evening at 6. Cool. Nope. Something happened to the horses and she had to cancel. Ok. I get that. But then, she had some all day thing the next day and thereby effectively killing all options for riding as we were leaving the day after. My wife proceeded to ask for a partial refund as this was not what was discussed or advertised. Nope again. Her excuse this time? We hadn't signed up or paid for that. Cmon. Bad business and advertising. There were also guests arriving who were trying to reach her and couldn't and were quite frustrated with the lack of communication. So, great place in terms of scenery. But be forewarned of what is said & advertised because we did not get what we paid for by any means. Duly noted. We won't be back.

Amazing, peaceful place to rest right outside of Custer park & close to all the attractions. The…read morefamily was so nice & helpful. Breakfast was something different every day & served right on time. It was so relaxing to wake up & see the horses or to sit outside by the fire pit watching the horses, deer & sunset with Odie as company. Plus there's a hot tub to enjoy too. The accommodations were clean & perfect with a mini fridge & microwave in bunk house #1. I would definitely recommend staying here 100% & hope to visit again.

My extended family decided to have a vacation together this summer. The consensus location: The…read more(beautiful) Black Hills of South Dakota. I was in charge of finding a home big enough for us to rent. I did a lot of research and used one or two, especially VRBO. I chose the Gold Stone Lodge, owned by Deerview Bed & Breakfast. What a lovely place. Everyone enjoyed it. This place is west of Hill City, which is centrally located in the Black Hills. It is right next to the Mickelson Trail which is great for runners, hikers, casual walkers and bicyclists. Really beautiful in the early morning. A horde of wild turkeys was in our yard one evening. (I don't know what you call a large group of wild turkeys). We were within walking distance of a place where you can go horseback riding. This is the first time our family has done this: rent a home together. I mention that because it may have been a bit expensive perhaps but I'm not sure on that. Linda, the owner, and her husband are very friendly. One day Linda had to come and see if the last renters left an item but she called ahead to be sure that it was OK. You can check out pictures of this place on the VRBO web site: http://www.vrbo.com/128400. The home is very comfortable and Linda (who also runs Deerview B&B) seems to have thought of everything. She and her husband have some beautiful design features in the home. In the pictures you can see some of the stone work that her husband had done: masterful work! Also there are a number of stuffed animals done in two what I would call dioramas, one upstairs and one downstairs.