Specializing in the ultimate country experience. View a working cattle farm while taking a guided trail ride through the woods along Stouts Creek, passing a Civil War historic marker. In the spring and fall, you will see baby calves with their mothers. If you are lucky, you might glimpse a beaver at work, or the great blue heron. The property is home to countless birds, wild turkey, eagles, and white tail deer. Bring your horse or ride one of ours. We hand-pick the horses to match your riding ability. Trail rides by reservation only. Stall rentals are available. Bed and breakfast inn on site. Trail ride: $30. Guests of our bed and breakfast receive a discount.

Big River Ranch provides 2,100 acres of land to enjoy on horseback. We offer 25 miles of cut trails; five of which are along the Missouri River. We have an event center, camping, an outdoor lighted arena, and horse boarding stables. We welcome RVs.

We have two cabins available for rent. Weekday and weekend packages available. Full shower house located within 100 feet. Cabins sleep up to four adults. We will continue to offer trail rides and boarding. Bring your horse and ride our miles of available trails.

We offer guided trail rides in the hills along the Black River. Minimum rides are one hour; rides can be customized to your request. Bring your horse or ride one of ours. Overnight horse boarding is available. Lessons are available for all levels and all ages. We are on Route K, in Annapolis. There is a bed and breakfast one mile east; campgrounds two miles west.

Younger than 18 must be accompanied by parent and must wear a helmet.

• Ride: $25, three-mile ride (about one-hour).
• Lessons: $10; 30 minutes. (Lesson/ride packages available.)
  
• Boarding: $10 per night.(Weekly and monthly rates available.)
  

Enjoy great horses, great food, a dude ranch, cattle drives, horse roundups, fishing, arrowhead hunting, horse training, and team penning and sorting. This is a natural horsemanship ranch in the Ozark Mountains. Trail ride, lodging, meals and guided rides. Winner of the 2009 Ultimate Equestrian Challenge. Train a horse to ride in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Horseback riding by the hour or day. A ride of more than four hours includes lunch and at least two river crossings, with a chance of seeing the famous Missouri wild horses.

Rent one of our cabins and combine your horseback riding with canoeing for a great family vacation.

Meals can be provided. See our website for schedules, details and location.

Modern 70-stall equine facility offers boarding packages with attached outdoor paddocks to pasture. Riding trails available on the property with access to the Katy Trail. Located beside the Katy Trail, 10 minutes south of Sedalia. From Route 65; west on Route B, 1.25 miles; west on Sacajawea road.

Riding at the Flying-R-Ranch provides a variety of different trails and varied terrain. Trails are constantly being developed with the goal of giveing you a great trail-riding experience.

Nearly all the trails leave camp via three main trails near the stalls. From this point, ride down to the North Fork of the White River and begin your adventure. Bring your horses and enjoy the miles of scenic trails. Covered horse stalls are available.

Flying-R-Ranch is joined on three sides by Mark Twain National Forest. The White River runs through the ranch, offering two miles of river frontage for swimming, fishing, equestrian, and water activities.

We have cabins on-site; they sleep 16. The bunkhouse features air-conditioned, private rooms: six accommodate two people; one takes four people. RV hookups (50/30/20 amp) and tent space also available.

Amenities include a shower house, restrooms and a laundry room. There is a cave on the property which you may explore, for a fee.

Open March-November.

This ranch specializes in raising, training and riding high-performance roping, reined horses and cutting horses.

We host equine activities, and there is a restaurant on-site.

This seventh generation working cattle farm on Meramec River offers horseback riding vacations on gaited breeds: Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walking Horses and Peruvian Pasos. Take in the river valley, wooded trails and pastures of cattle as you travel at your pace over the countryside.

This is not a "nose to tail" ride; guests have access to experienced, well-trained horses. You are welcome to bring your own horses; we have facilities for guest horses. We offer access to water and electric hookups.

Two cabins are available for rent on-site.

Middle of Nowhere Ranch offers many wooded and open horse trails for the novice or the experienced rider. With more than 800 acres of continuous land, riders can spend hours without seeing the same terrain. Many locations have been groomed for "stop-overs" which could include a meal break or a rest stop for horse or rider.

Large turn-around areas for horse trailers are located throughout the complex, and full hook-ups for RVs, or lodges, are available for overnight guests. We offer fully-equipped lodges with central air/heat, kitchens and laundry rooms. Temporary stalls and pens are available for a fee.

We offer long-term boarding with various rates to fit the owner's needs. A hitching post and water station is available at the main clubhouse, where guests find our restaurant. Horses are available for rent, but advance notice is required. The fee for horse rental starts at $15.

Daily riding rates for people who bring their own mounts is $15 per day, per horse. Riding is available year-round, however our main clubhouse/retail store is only open Friday through Sunday. Advance coordination is required if arriving/departing any other day for riding or staying overnight.

Our facility is located in north-central Missouri, off Route 139, approximately 50 miles west of Kirksville and 40 miles northeast of Chillicothe.

Ozark Homestead Riding Stables offers guided horseback riding inside the Lake of the Ozark State Park. We are open daily, March through October. Our guides have years of experience at trail riding, and we believe that our horses are some of the most gentle you will find anywhere.

The area contains 3,515 acres at the junction of Boone, Howard and Randolph counties. The 48-acre-lake has a disabled-accessible boat ramp, fishing dock and restroom. Hikers, bikers and equestrians will enjoy the 12.5-mile Moniteau Wilderness Trail. There are 24 primitive campsites on the area. This conservation area is located 19 miles north of Columbia on Route 63; then five miles west on Route F; then 2.75 miles north on Route T; and then one-half mile west on County Road 2930.

Show-Me Trail Ride Outfitter will show you the natural beauty of Missouri from the back of a horse. We offer guided tours throughout western and central Missouri state parks and daily trail rides at our base in Lexington. Show-Me Trail Ride Outfitter provides the horses, food, camping equipment and an experienced guide. Your trail ride is entirely customizable, from an afternoon ride to a weekend camping trip. All you have to do is enjoy the ride. No prior horseback riding experience is necessary.

This 53-acre equestrian center consists of an indoor arena, outdoor arena, eight-stall barn, three pastures, facilities for private events, and restrooms.

Wild Rose offers an experience for families looking for a fun weekend getaway, for those who want to learn to ride, and for experienced riders wishing to expand their horse experience. We provide horseback riding lessons, trail rides, boarding, training, stallion service, horses for purchase and a variety of other services.

Our one-hour guided trail rides, on well-trained horses, offer a scenic trip through open fields, woods, and across creeks. These rides are intended for riders of any experience level. Cost: $30 per rider (cash only). Reservation required: 816-679-5451.

Wild Rose is a stable located about 12 miles north of the Kansas City International Airport. North on I-29; take exit 25; west on Route U to Route 371; north on 371; veer right onto Old Pike Road (portions are unpaved); pass under I-29 and look for our sign.