The Banff Trail Riders Blog

October 17, 2024

Banff Trail Riders is pleased to present a series of free weekend wagon rides from downtown Banff this holiday season.

October 1, 2024

Every November, Warner Stables transforms into a charming winter market venue for the Banff Christmas Market. Families can enjoy sleigh rides, unique holiday gifts, visits from Santa, and much more!

October 1, 2024

Banff's closest backcountry lodge, Sundance Lodge is accessed three unique ways in winter and the best part is all can be done by beginners.

May 14, 2024

If there's two things we know best, it's horseback riding and a good old-fashioned cowboy bbq. And we've combined both in the Banff Cowboy Cookout Ride.

May 14, 2024

Five Banff Trail Riders rides that follow the Bow River and the creeks of Banff National Park, from a one-hour ride past the Cave and Basin to an overnight trip to Sundance Lodge.

December 10, 2022

Meet Hercules, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Hercules on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

February 10, 2021

At the end of the summer season, our horses are taken to spend their winter holiday at an Albertan ranch where they'll run free, eat, and hang with their buds for six months.

October 12, 2020

Sleigh rides in Banff are the perfect activity for a family or couple while snuggled under the blanket in the midst of winter's silence.

December 8, 2019

With a weak Canadian Dollar, it's the perfect time for U.S. travellers to visit Canada and take advantage of their dollar going further on a horseback ride.

October 1, 2019

The Rocky Mountains are especially spectacular in winter. Discover it for yourself on a Banff sleigh ride, a backcountry lodge retreat or a dogsledding tour.

October 1, 2019

Banff's closest backcountry lodge, Sundance Lodge, is perfect for a group getaway with off-the-grid luxuries and eight bedrooms sleeping up to 26 people.

September 30, 2019

Riding a horse for the first time can be pretty intimidating but Banff backcountry horseback vacations with Banff Trail Riders are perfect for new riders.

September 25, 2019

Meet Tucker, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Tucker on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 25, 2019

Meet Bjorn, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Bjorn on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Coyote, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Coyote on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Sterling, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Sterling on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Johnson, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Johnson on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Norquay, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Norquay on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Luke, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Luke on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Sulphur, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Sulphur on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Crockett, one of the horses in our herd of 300. Ride Crockett on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Tamale, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Tamale on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Twister, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Twister on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet CB, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride CB on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Dexter, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Dexter on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Roy, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Roy on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Spud, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Spud on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Ritchie, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Ritchie on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Wesley, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Wesley on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Sleeman, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Sleeman on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Freddy, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Freddy on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Jack, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses.

September 22, 2019

Meet Danny, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Danny on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Vic, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Vic on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Kiwi, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Kiwi on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Nigel, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Nigel on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Wayne, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Wayne on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Willy, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Willy on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Concho, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Concho on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Orin, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Orin on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Gunner, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Gunner on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Cowboy, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Cowboy on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Titan, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Titan on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Aardvark, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Aardvark on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Hollywood, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Hollywood on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Astro, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Astro on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Heidi, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Heidi on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Clint, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Clint on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Myles, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Myles on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Merlin, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Merlin on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 22, 2019

Meet Pilsner, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Pilsner on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Homer, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Homer on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Spider, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Spider on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Spanky, one of the 300 horses in our heard. Ride Spanky on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Manny, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Manny on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Hank, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Hank on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Peyto, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Peyto on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Chinook, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Chinook on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Sweet Pea, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Sweet Pea on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Leroy, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Leroy on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Amigo, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Amigo on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Jackpot, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Jackpot on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Quarry, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Quarry on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Ringo, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Ringo on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Kate, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Kate on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 21, 2019

Meet Bart, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Bart on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

September 8, 2019

For those in search of an unique Canadian Rocky Mountain lodge experience, Banff Trail Riders gives you the option to rent out your own backcountry ski lodge cabin.

July 3, 2019

Ride on horseback into Banff's backcountry to see the most dazzling night skies on a multi-day lodge or tent vacation with Banff Trail Riders.

June 28, 2019

We’ve collected some of the most enthralling pictures that illustrate the raw beauty of a Banff horseback riding adventure with Banff Trail Riders.

April 23, 2019

If there are two things Alberta knows best it's cowboy culture, and steak. There is no better way to experience both a cowboy BBQ cookout and trail ride or wagon ride in Banff than by joining us for a cowboy cookout with Banff Trail Riders.

April 18, 2019

Travelling to Canada and wondering what you must know before going horseback riding? These tips will help you to relax and feel comfortable for your ride.

April 13, 2019

The 1 hour Banff Bow River Horseback Ride is our most popular horseback trail, and our most accessible one, and it’s found right at our doorstep in Banff.

March 21, 2019

Banff Trail Riders offers a rare travel experience - they are one of the few outfitters in Canada to offer lodge-to-lodge horseback riding vacations.

March 16, 2019

Getting in the saddle for your first Banff horseback ride can be a little nerve wracking, but we have 6 horseback riding tips from the experts to help you!

March 6, 2019

Rodeo Queen, Jolene Brewster, is passionate about her WIld West Heritage, and working with Banff Trail Riders allows her to share her passion with others.

March 4, 2019

Meet Turnpike, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Turnpike on our horseback riding trail rides in Banff National Park.

March 4, 2019

Meet Trooper, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Trooper on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

March 4, 2019

Meet Tater, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Tater on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

March 4, 2019

Meet Roper, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Roper on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

March 4, 2019

Meet Lakota, one of the horses in our herd of 300 horses. Ride Lakota on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

March 4, 2019

Meet Bugsy, one of the mules in our herd of 300 horses. Meet Bugsy on our horseback riding trail rides and vacations in Banff National Park.

February 15, 2019

The bond between a horse and rider is what makes a Banff horseback trip truly special, in addition to the stunning backcountry scenery.

January 12, 2019

Banff Trail Riders' Erling Strom Trail horseback ride is one of the best ways to accessibly, conveniently, and luxuriously experience Banff's backcountry.

January 8, 2019

Learn the basics of Western riding style with these tips for your horseback ride. But don't worry our cowboys will review all of this before your ride.

January 2, 2019

With more than a dozen different vacation packages and day rides available, Banff Trail Riders has a horseback adventure for every type of cowboy.

October 11, 2018

Every November, Warner Stables transforms into a charming winter market venue for the Banff Christmas Market with sleigh rides, unique holiday gifts, visits from Santa and much more!

July 31, 2015

Mike Granek from Top Daddies (topdaddies.com) stopped by Warner Stables on their summer roadtrip to check out a day of family friendly activities in Banff.

June 12, 2015

A pair of horses, John and Wayne, found at an Alberta auction will now be part of Banff’s first-ever horse-pulling team at the 2015 Calgary Stampede.