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Horseback Riding Vacations
for the Whole Family

 

There is no better way to experience Southern Oregon in all her natural glory; trails meandering through wildflower strewn meadows, by pristine mountains lakes, amidst majestic firs and lofty pines. The panoramic views are breathtaking and wildlife abounds. There's a special magic to sitting atop a gentle horse as he climbs to new heights in Oregon's Pacific Crest Trail, splashes through creeks, and pauses to look out over the Rogue valley with you. Raft & Ride combination is the best way to experience all the beauty Southern Oregon has to offer.

You can see what Man has made from the back of an automobile. But the best way to see what God has made is from the back of a horse."

- Charles M. Russell


Horseback riding trips take you into the nether reaches of pristine wilderness of the Cascade, and Siskiyou mountain ranges beyond the reach of civilization and even hikers instead of watching your feet you get to watch the beautiful scenery. The horses are gentle and steady, making the ride a pure pleasure for the experienced cowpoke or first time greenhorn. Our horseback riding trips are for children and adults of all levels. Just sit back in the saddle and let us pamper you Western style.

Leslie Hunter of City Slicker Trail Rides handles all of the horseback riding trips. Ms. Hunter has worked with horses for more then 28 years and loves the outdoors and sharing her knowledge of horses, the local fauna and wildlife you encounter on the trail ride.

Raft & Ride combination is the best way to truly experience all the beauty & excitement that Southern Oregon has to offer. The Raft & Ride trips include ½ day Rogue River white water trip combined with 2 hours of horseback riding in the mountains surrounding Ashland. It's your choice either horseback riding in the morning and rafting in the afternoon or rafting first then horseback riding.

Trip Specifics:

  • Meeting place: All Adventure Center trips depart from our convenient downtown location on the plaza in Ashland. Transportation will be provided to and from your Hotel, Bed and Breakfast or other local lodging location. 
  • Meeting & Return times:  1/2 Day Raft & Ride trips depart at 9:30 A.M and return by 2:00 P.M and the afternoon activity departs at 1:30 P.M. and returns by 5:45 P.M. For day trips, departure time is 8 am and return time is 5:30 pm. All Day Rogue River whitewater trips depart at 9:30 A.M and return by 4 P.M. The sunset horseback riding trips depart at 4:30. The return time is flexible on the All Day trip. If needed, you can come back early; or, you can return an hour later in case you are having too much fun to come back on schedule.
  • River rating and age limit: The river rating consists of class 2-4+ (minimum age 5 years old, Both the Half, and Full day trips are an excellent choice for first time rafters as well as families looking for excitement on the trails).
  • Meals: Our half-day trips come with pastries, fruit and refreshments on the 9:30 departure. The 1:30 departure includes chips with guacamole and salsa and all the refreshments you can drink. The All Raft & Ride package includes a  continental breakfast and a gourmet deli style lunch, including; cold cuts, salad, fruits, veggies, chips and salsa, refreshments, and a huge cookie.   There are also options for vegetarians and special requests at no extra cost.
  • Equipment: All Adventure Center equipment is top of the line and is provided for your comfort. Equipment includes great tents, professionally laundered sleeping bags, comfortable air mattresses for placement under your sleeping bag, and waterproof bags & containers for your possessions. We also provide wet suits, splash tops, and neoprene booties for early or late season trips. All of our rafts and boats are the best of quality, with excellent maintenance that keeps them in top shape.
  • Guides & Staff: Anyone who has taken an Adventure Center Trip can tell you that our entire staff, from van drivers to guides, is the best in the industry. Unlike other companies, the Adventure Center has almost no employee turnover. You will see the same charismatic professionals year after year. This allows us to run all our rivers & horseback riding trips with returning professionals and it assures that all of the procedures are run smoothly.  We have a guide named Jerry who has navigated these same rivers for 25 years; that's the experience that other companies talk of, but we let our faculty stand as the truth! All guides are swift water certified, C.P.R and First Aid certified, and undergo an intensive week long guide camp on the powerful Class 5 Cal-Salmon and Scott rivers. Our excellent employees are the reason we have repeat customers or, as we like to call them, friends who return year after year.

Horseback Riding and Raft & Ride combinations

Adults

Youth
(16 & under)

2 Hour Horseback Riding

$ 60

$ 55

4 hour 1/2 Day Ride

$ 110

$ 105

8 Hour Full Day Ride

$ 155

$ 140

Raft & 2 Hour Ride Combination

$ 129

$ 124

Call for overnight horseback riding trips and Overnight Raft & Ride combinations.

541.488.2819 or 1.800.444.2819

 AAA, Family, Corporate and Group discounts available