Big Bend Desert Sunset Horseback Ride
A relaxed, beginner-friendly desert trail ride in the evening light
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
12 people
Includes
Horse, donkey or mule ride
Highlights
Explore Big Bend’s desert terrain on a relaxed trail ride suited to beginners and families. Ride at a walk as the landscape shifts in the evening light.
- Ride nose-to-tail at a walk along the desert trail
- Follow terrain with elevation changes and sloping sections
- Take in painted desert views as daylight fades
- Ride with wrangler guidance on horses, donkeys, or mules
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before your ride; Big Bend Stables operates on Central Time
- Ages 6+ only; 6-year-olds ride a donkey led by a wrangler
- Weight limit 270 lbs; riders over 250 lbs are subject to availability and suitability
- Requires mounting independently and maintaining balance in the saddle on hills
- Bring 2 liters of still water in handheld bottles per rider; gallon jugs and backpacks are not allowed
- Wear long sturdy pants and closed-toe shoes; shorts and leggings are not allowed
- Minors traveling without a legal parent or guardian require a waiver signed by a legal parent or guardian before arrival
- Expect rides in most weather; rides do not operate in unsafe weather or unsafe trail conditions
- Plan for limited cell service, as phone map directions may be inaccurate
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 7 days before your ride date. Receive a full refund if the stables cancels the ride.
FAQs
Bring 2 liters of still water per rider in handheld bottles. If you show up without water, you won’t ride. Don’t bring gallon jugs or backpacks; a saddlebag is provided.
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes; jeans work well. Don’t wear shorts or leggings. Avoid bulky shoes or hiking boots because they may not fit properly in the stirrups.
No. Gratuity isn’t included, and wranglers work for tips.
Meeting details
Big Bend Stables, 53639 Texas 118, Terlingua, TX 79852
