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.

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.

So beautiful and friendly workers. Made me welcomed and the weather was perfect. The animals are…read morewell taken care of and the Reindeers were the highlight of my trip! The staff were very educational as well.

This was an amazing experience! Seems like such a small operation but what they have to offer is…read moreamazing. Aside from the reindeer, the bison, cows, and other unique animals were just so cool. Taking a pic with the baby reindeer at the end was the icing on the cake. Would definitely want to come here again!

I had a great time riding with Ridgeline! It was just us (which they always do) so we got to have a…read morenice, quiet ride with really great guide:) Definitely will be back.

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.

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