What an incredible experience whether you're local or a tourist! Our guides Megan and Jonathan were…read morereally sweet! The horses can handle anything. If I come back to Alaska I am going back for more horse adventures!

Ignore your first impression as you drive into the stables. Once you see the horses and staff you…read morecan see how much these animals are loved and cared for. And watch out for the cats, there are a lot of them and they are all over wanting your attention. We did the 90 minute ride and it was absolutely breathtaking. The forest was beautiful, the dunes of glacial till were beautiful, the river was beautiful, the mountains around us were beautiful, I think you get the picture. You will not regret going on a ride here, and you will remember it for a very long time.

We were just visiting Alaska and wanted to ride horses. 3 of us were beginners and Katie was very…read morenice and explained to us what we needed to know. Gorgeous view and everyone was so kind

We had a 1.5 hour horseback ride with my family. It was a beautiful Alaskan ride. The wranglers…read morewere friendly and informative. I highly recommend the ride especially for beginners

Great ride with super nice people. Our ride was led by Lacey, a former Jr. iditarod and future…read moreIditarod musher who knows horses as well as she knows dogs. They were all very informative about the horses and were great in helping me overcome my nervousness. I was sad to see the ride end and I would recommend it to anyone.

From the owner: Talkeetna horses is a horseback riding experience through the boreal forest outside of Talkeetna,…read moreAlaska. Come enjoy a relaxing trail ride and experience the real Alaska. Offering our signature One Hour Trail Ride as well as other specialty rides such as our Half Day Ride, Dinner Ride, and Summer Solstice Ride. While here you can also tour our homestead and see our giant veggie garden and visit with our dairy goats and other farm animals. Visiting the Talkeetna area and don't have a car? No problem, give us a call at 1-907-733-0154 to find out more information about our shuttle service from downtown Talkeetna.

This falls under the "great trail if you live nearby, A-OK trail if you don't" category of trails…read more The views it leads to are just OK. It kind of fizzles out at the foot of the mountains, but doesn't really lead to the summits of them. You can keep going and climb the mountains, but you will be very much off trail. The first few miles are in the trees, eventually it opens up into an A-OK valley. I had no idea this trail was here, and I'm glad we tried it, just not sure I'll be back. It's very close to the the outstanding Chugiak cafe: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chugiak-cafe-chugiak So you could make a morning of it :)

First off, credit to John Tyson and his book, "Best Hikes Near Anchorage" for outlining this trail…read moreand giving all the pertinent details needed! If you're from out of town and looking for a good introduction to backcountry hiking, this is a trail for you. The first two miles are at a moderate uphill pace and then it levels out. If your from in town and looking for a versatile trail with backpacking options, also for you. Excited to hike beyond the four mile point next time. Start your GPS at the trail sign (where you'll find some general trail notes and any notices you need to know). and not at the parking lot. There are some really nice views of the inlet and Sleeping Lady. At about the 1.6-1.9 mile mark you'll come across a perfectly situated log on the right of the trail which provides for a nice seat and a beautiful view. Take this in as you'll be headed inland from this point. If you're a little tired at this point, the harder climbing is almost done. Make sure to follow the sign for "Summer Trail." It is the smaller of the two paths, but the correct one. Around mile 4, you'll cross a bridge with a decent stream. It's a great stopping point for pictures and maybe your turning around spot I'd recommend going on about another half mile. At that point the trail opens up into a flatter area with some nice peaks to your left. Throw out a blanket and make yourself a cup of coffee! The trip back is much quicker as it is all downhill. John Tyson says 4-6 hours. Pretty accurate I would say. My wife and I did it in just under 4 hours with a 30 minute break. Didn't see much wildlife. Saw some moose prints and moose droppings. Maybe one ptarmigan. The views are still worth it to me.

Amazing owners and a wonderful place to ride your ponies inside or outside year round.read more

Every year we do an annual Christmas Eve carriage ride in downtown Anchorage with a group of…read morefriends. The Horse Drawn Carriage Company offers a fantastic experience as you tour the city via sleigh or carriage. Highly recommended! The horses are safe and totally bomb proof; the drivers are highly professional.

We had a great trip. We were very thankful for the provided blankets since it was in the single…read moredigits.

If you are looking for a fun, casual trail ride near Anchorage, Painted Mustangs is just the thing…read more My husband (non-rider) and I (horse fanatic) took a lovely ride last week and we both really enjoyed the horses, the sightseeing, and the folks, and would love to come do it again in the high summer! The Horses The horses were all friendly with people and with each other - comically so in fact, for my husband the non-horser, who was impressed with his mount's ability to scratch his head on the rump of the horse ahead of him without tripping or retaliation from his 'scratching post.' Most of the horses go in hackamores (bitless bridles) and with natural bare feet (better for snow!) They were healthy, agile, and responsive (definitely not the resigned passenger vehicles one comes across in touristy areas.) The Sights Chugach State Park is gorgeous year-round! Amazing views to Anchorage and across the water. Megan is very familiar with the area and will tailor your ride to both the sights to see and the weather conditions. Additionally, the facility is located near the Alaska Zoo and the two activities will make a full day and build a serious appetite! The Folks Megan has lots of equine experience, is a bubbly fun tour guide, and will make you feel right at home in the saddle if you are a horse newbie (as my husband is.) If you are a more experienced rider, let Megan know, and she may have some extended or more advanced riding opportunities to offer. There are also English and Western lessons available if you want to brush up or live in the area. All in all I had a great experience and can't wait for my next visit to Alaska. Definitely will ride with Megan again.

I don't believe this place is still in business. I called 4 times over a 3 week period and sent an…read moreemail to schedule a trail ride the first week of September while we are on vacation in Alaska. The business phone number is still active with a recording indicating you've reached Painted Mustangs but no one returns calls or emails.

Get ready, it's spendy. And $900 per month doesn't mean your horse will be looked at every day. I…read morefound boarding horses without water. I found injuries on my horse after they "relocate" her to a "new, improved pen." My horse moved 12 times in the 16 months I paid to board her there. Our personal equipment often was "misplaced" and gone forever. Lynda is personally unkind and unprofessional. Lynda cycles through staff quickly - very very few make it past a year. I ve seen them come and go. Just like people boarding horses- they don't stay too long. Unfortunately if you are new to horses, you will be putty in her hands until she bleeds you dry. I was asked to move because I spoke up about the shitty care our mare received AT GREAT COST. 100 out of 100 times I am greatly unburdened to be out of there! BEWARE!!

The Alaska Horse Ranch is a working horse ranch. They offer riding lessons with experienced…read moreinstructors for all ages and riding levels. It has horse boarding options with outstanding food options. AND there's a feed store! Definitely call ahead to get ahold of the desk for that. The aesthetics need some updating, but you can't argue with the solid bones and functions of the operation.