Horsin' Around At The Lake! Best Horseback Riding Destinations At Lake Of The Ozarks

The endless natural beauty of Lake of the Ozarks can be seen by boat, car, and even on horseback. In fact, saddling up for a day of horseback riding adventure can be one of the best ways to experience the Ozark landscape at its best.

When you embark on a trail ride, you’ll see everything from babbling streams to some of Missouri’s most adored wildlife like deer and bald eagles. You may decide to make it an all-day adventure or take a break for a couple of hours from boating to see The Lake from a whole new perspective.

There are several places all across The Ozarks offering trail rides for people of all skill levels. Take a look at this list of some of the best horseback riding at The Lake of The Ozarks and have an experience of a lifetime on your next vacation.

Horseback Riding At Lake Of The Ozarks

Lake Of The Ozarks Trail Rides

Location: Between Eldon & Lake Ozark

Trails wind through meadows, forests, and creeks on this 300-acre family-owned property. Trail rides are available by reservation-only, from April through October. They also offer trail-riding lessons and horse boarding.

Services:

• Trail Rides

• Trail Riding Lessons

• Guided Horseback Riding (onsite and offsite)

• Horse Boarding

https://ozarkhorses.com

Thouvenel Stables

Location: Osage Beach

Conveniently located near the check-in center of Margaritaville, you’ll find Thouvenel Stables, home to some of The Lake’s most modern riding facilities and safest horses. Fully equipped to serve both small and large groups, you and your loved ones will have a blast saddling up and embarking on a 45-50 minute scenic trail ride through the gorgeous landscape surrounding Margaritaville and The Oaks and Hidden Lakes Golf Course.

Traveling with a young adventurer? They also offer pony rides for children ages 3-6, that allow kids to foster their love for horses and work their way up to the full trail ride after the age of 7.

Services:

• Stables for riders ages 7+ to ride

• Pony rides for ages 3-6

• 45-50 minute scenic trail ride

For more information, please visit their website. http://thouvenelstables.com

Old Family Farm Trail Ride

Location: Macks Creek

If Mustangs are your favorite breed, then this is the place for you. Not only does Old Family Farm provide a serene, wooded setting for their rides, but they also help care for Mustangs that are currently without a home. In fact, much of the proceeds from the trail rides go toward preparing Mustangs to find a new start in life by becoming adopted.

When you choose to embark on a ride across this vast family farm, you’ll feel like a true adventurer exploring the countryside for the very first time among the rocks and trees.

Services:

• Pony rides for children under the age of 7

• 2 hour guided trail ride

• 1 and a half-hour guided trail ride

• 1 hour guided trail ride

For more information, please visit their Facebook Page.

Panther Creek Trail Rides and Campground

Location: Tuscumbia

If you really want to get the Wild West adventure experience, then take a ride across Panther Creek’s 4,000 acres of privately owned, scenic trails. You’ll get the chance to ride through a working cattle farm and enjoy lunch on the Osage River.

Beauty and peace are found around every corner of this beautiful Central Missouri landscape. Here you’ll find scenic overlooks, natural springs, wet weather creeks, rocky ravines, and large meadows. Every skill level is welcome as the friendly staff is ready to help you ride from the time you saddle up to the time you return to the stables.

Panther Creek also offers wagon rides for those who aren’t interested in riding horseback. This is a great way to still get to experience the beauty of the trails, without needing to ride!

Services:

Schedule special event trail rides

• Campground

• Multiple trails for horseback riding

• Multiple trails for wagon rides

• Scenic trail to the Osage River

More information: https://panthercreektrailrides.com

Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue

Location: Linn Creek

The Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue is the Lake's home for rescue horses. Elderly, physically compromised or unrideable horses are taken in for care at the rescue. Many of these horses are permanent residents but many are also available for foster or permanent adoption. And although the horses on site are not available for riding, they can be visited in Linn Creek if you make an appointment at 573-525-1888. So if you have little kids who love horses but aren't big enough to ride (and would like to meet some sweet horses!) check out the Forget-Me-Not Horse Rescue for a lovely, free outing with the kids.

Services:

• Visit with friendly horses for free

• Adopt a horse

More information: https://missouriforgetmenot.org