Horse Riding in Central Oregon!

Come experience the Central Oregon landscape from horseback

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Black Butte Stables

Enjoy the Oregon Cascades on Horseback!

Grab your boots and saddle up for a horseback ride at the Black Butte Stables! Professional wranglers from Black Butte Stables have been leading trail rides at the Ranch for over 18 years. Join the guides and their gentle, trail-wise horses for a classic trail ride and explore the forested trails of Central Oregon. Guided rides are available for guests 7 years of age and older, year-round. All experience levels are welcome. The trail rides are offered for various ride lengths. The Stables also offers customized private rides—ideal for a special occasion, family or team building activity. Black Butte Stables is located just inside the entrance to the Ranch, behind the General Store. For regular operation updates, check out our Facebook.

We only take reservations up to one week in advance.

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We offer Six Horse Rides

Everyone can enjoy horseriding regardless of ability or age. We have six different rides with varying length and styles for you to choose from.

Little Buckaroo Ride

Parent powered fun for children 3-6 years old. Parent leads their child on a horse around the wooden corral. All horse handlers must wear sturdy closed toe shoes. Bring your camera to capture some fun shots

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Big Loop Trail Ride

This ride has a nice, comfortable pace. Those who are able to maintain their seat may have a chance for some trotting. Everyone in his or her group must also have that ability. Our trail meanders through Aspen and Pine groves, over Indian Ford Creek along a beaver pond.

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Gobblers Knob Ride

Enjoy a relaxed, extended ride across Indian Ford Creek,through old growth pine forests and Aspen groves. You willride along the base of an ancient volcanic formation. Enjoyspectacular views from across Glaze Meadow of Broken Top, The Three Sisters and Mt. Washington.

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Hole in the Wall Gang

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Reata Trail Ride

This is a ride for riders in good condition, who are comfortable keeping their seat in a saddle over long distances. This ride offers an outstanding view of the Cascades from horseback. Several routes can be taken, each with unique points of
interests. Please ask the head wrangler about options.

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All Day Adventure Ride

This ride is customized to the expectations and capabilities of the participants. Many destinations are available in the wilderness and non-wilderness. This is the “hard charger” ride for the fit outdoor enthusiast.

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Reviews from our Past Riders

Sweet, amazing horses and spectacular guides. We have done several trail rides with this company and have enjoyed every one. Our favorite guide is Zeno. She is wonderful! Great conversations, excellent instruction, patient and knowledgeable. Because of recent rides there my daughter is hooked on horses for life. Will absolutely be back.

Courtney Drinkward

BEnd, Oregon

“Just finished an hour ride on a horse named Duke. My ride was great!!! The guide for my ride was Natalie and she was super professional, friendly and knowledgeable about everything the. Riders needed to know and do to be safe on the horses. All the other staff who I interacted with were just as friendly and professional as Natalie. The operation of the stable were managed very smoothly and the staff there kept everything clean and organized while promoting safety for all who were present. This was my first visit to the Black Butt Stables and it will not be my last. Thank you to everyone who maintained and operated the stables so excellent making my first visit a very enjoyable time.”

Donald M. Wilson

sunriver, Oregon

“This place is an absolute must if you’re looking for perfect views of the sisters mountains.

Awesome guides that are well experienced and horses that are well trained and easy to ride for all ages.

Our family was very impressed and would definitely go back again.”

Richard Duncan

sisters, oregon

“We scheduled a ride for Six 2 days in advance. We had 3 adults and 3 children. When we arrived at 8am it was chilly ! A couple of us had forgotten sweaters and we were freezing. The nice guy in charge loaned us 2 sweaters…one which he literally took off. We went on a 2 hour ride which we really enjoyed. Nicole was our guide and was great!!! Thank you for a great experience. We appreciate it and will be back next summer. The kids decided it should be a new tradition.”

Kim Slater

Bend, Oregon