We have loved the lesson program here and Richard and Isabelle are such amazing trainers! However…read moreLexi I believe lacks some proper empathy when working with young children. Aside from that we love Rinehart and will continue to ride here.

I have been riding here for about 20 years. My horses get great care. I like taking lessons from…read moredifferent trainers because I learn more by hearing different perspectives. They do a great job matching horses with riders. Safety is a priority.

I decided to take my sisters out on the trail for their birthdays. They are both Leos (their…read moreastrological sign) and enjoy adventurous activities. I've been aware of Koteewi Park and the many activities that they offer for several years and finally decided to give them a try. I arrived 15 minutes prior to our scheduled ride time and my sisters had already been there waiting for about 20 minutes or so. I'd booked this ride several weeks prior. When we went inside to check in, we waited several minutes before being greeted by a woman just coming back into the desk. She advised us that the previous group left late due to some uncooperative horses, and that we'd have to wait for them to return, approximately 35-40 minutes. We'd be riding those same horses and began praying that they'd be more cooperative with us. We entertained ourselves for the next 45 minutes and once the horses returned, we went inside for our safety briefing and instruction tutorial. We were shown how to hold the reigns (which was different from what I'd learned previously) and how to steer and bring the horses to a stop. Afterwards, we were taken out to mount up. We got mounted and adjusted and took a few practice loops around the corral before being taken onto the trail. I rode Happy, aka "The Goodest Boy!" I was told by the woman who checked us in that he was the horse she rides when she goes out on the trail. He doesn't like to lead but follows whether you want him to or not. If one horse stopped, he stopped. If I told him to stop (using the reigns of course), but the other horses were going...we went too. My middle sister rode Vanner, who I've donned "The Uncooperative Rebel". He stopped several times for snacks along the trail even when he knows he's not supposed to. Sis couldn't contain his wild, unfettered spirit. The youngest sister rode Willow aka "Priss Miss". I think she was a show horse at one point. She had a very proper and sophisticated gait and required braces for two of her ankles. Our guides, we had two for just the three of us, were very nice and kept us safe. We exchanged stories and shared laughs during our 1-hour trail ride. I chose the lake trail for the views and was a bit disappointed that there weren't many. We got a peek at the lake twice, briefly, but the wildflower fields of local flora and fauna created a truly magical setting. At one point, we were all surrounded by butterflies landing on us and the horses! It was fun, but it was hot. In the future, if we return during the Summer, it will either be for one of the morning or sunset trail rides.

Very well put together trail riding facility If you want a…read morenice time with your family this is definitely the place to go!