Our age limit for riders is 8 years old, no younger! All minors under 18 years old participating in a horse activity must have a parent or legal guardian on the ride with them.
Our weight limit is 230lbs per rider.
At Banff Trail Riders we would love to have everyone experience our trail rides! Customer safety and horse welfare are our top priorities and as such there are some circumstances where we may be unable to take guests on our trail rides or into the back country.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to discuss these with you.
Guests are not allowed to ride double on one horse.
Pregnant ladies must have a doctor’s note to ride.
Yes, reservations are recommended for all trail rides and are required for trail rides longer than 3 hours and Cookouts.
All of our rides travel at a walk and in single file. This is to ensure everyone’s safety on these shared trails.
Guests should arrive at the location 30 minutes before the ride is scheduled to depart.
You must wear sturdy, closed toed shoes enclosed to the ankle and long pants are best for riding. Please note that sandals of any kind are not permitted. Mosquito repellent is highly recommended.
Yes, helmets are provided and are mandatory on all our trail rides.
We use western tack and western trained horses.
No experience necessary. Our guides will provide a brief riding instruction.
Horseback rides run rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Please do not wear a rain poncho, as they can flap in the wind and spook the horses.