Gifts for Horse Lovers

Think we’ve found some perfect gifts for the horse lovers in our lives …

Old Gringo's Villa Cowboy Boot

Nothing like a new pair of cowboy boots! Beautifully styled, but not over-the-top, this premium handcrafted boot features eye-catching overlays with contrasting piping and trim. It’s constructed in rich, distressed leather, with a soft leather lining and a leather sole and stacked heel.

Horse Wallies

 

 

Make a big statement on a budget with Wallies Big Murals. Great for dorms, kids rooms, dining areas, play rooms, or any room that needs a pick me up! Bright, clear colors complement the latest hues in the home decor.

Horses Wall Mural - 8'3" x 13'8"

 

 

This horse wall mural is amazing! Large, scenic graphics applied to the wall much like wallpaper. Each mural consists of 8 panels, which makes them very easy for anyone to hang.

 

 

and last but certainly not least…

River Valley Horse Ranch Gift Certificates!!!

River Valley Horse Ranch Gift Certificates!

River Valley Horse Ranch • 952.361.3361

Open weekends • 10 AM – 4PM

To ride a horse is to ride the sky. ~ Author Unknown

Horse Quote Monday!

1. Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.  ~W.C. Fields
2. Horses make a landscape look beautiful.  -Alice Walker
3. A horse is the projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves – strong, powerful, beautiful – and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence. - Pam Brown
4. Riding:  The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. ~Author Unknown
5. All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he’ll listen to me any day.  ~Author Unknown

Feeling down? Saddle up!

This was truly one of the best weekends, for horseback riding, that Minnesota has seen in a long time!  A touch of fall was in the air, all along the Minnesota River Valley. The horses truly appreciated the cooler weather, as did we!

While we’re sure that you’d rather be out on the horse trails, we found a few places that may take your mind off the daily grind of a Monday.

Hope you enjoy the ride!

Don’t forget … River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Everyday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm for guided trail rides and horseback riding. River Valley Horse Ranch is the perfect setting for your next private event, corporate meeting or celebration! Reservation Line: 952-361-3361

Cool Horse Videos on Videopedia

1. List of Historical Horses
2. Famous Horses – Smithsonian
3. Images of Famous Horses
4. A Huge List of Horse Movies
5. Famous Horse Names

Celebrate Spring on Horseback!

 

Saddle Up!

 

Once you’re up in the saddle, you’ll experience the beauty of manicured trails and the breathtaking Minnesota River Valley.

Our seasoned trail guides and ranch hands do whatever is necessary to ensure your safety and complete satisfaction. We have the right horse to match your riding ability. 

Reservations for Horseback Riding and Group Trail Rides can be made by phone. CALL 952-361-3361

If you want a stable friendship, get a horse. 

River Valley Horse Ranch is OPEN for trail rides on the weekends through April…10am to dusk…grab the family, office staff or group members and celebrate the coming of spring on horseback in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley.

Minnesota Horseback Riding

River Valley Horse Ranch is very proud to be one of the original Twin Cities horse stables offering hourly horseback riding, pasture boarding and hourly trail rides, in the great state of Minnesota.

Minnesota Horseback Riding @ River Valley Ranch, Inc.

While searching the internet for our own marketing purposes, we found it very interesting how hard it is to find concise information on the art of horseback riding, trail ride opportunities and basic horseback riding skills.

Our top picks for the best of the best horse lovers, horseback riding and trail riding links on the internet today:

• River Valley Ranch, Inc.
• Basic Riding Skills – Horseback Riding Basics
• Responsible Horseback Riding Tips
• How To Mount a Horse
• Twin Cities Horseback Riding Stables
• Minnesota Trail Rides
• Horse Lover’s Event Calendar – Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory
• Minnesota Horse Boarding

As the January thaw continues…remember River Valley Horse Ranch is open on the weekends 10 am until dusk for group trail rides and special events.

RIVER VALLEY RANCH, INC.

16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315

Reservation phone: 952-361-3361

Winter Horseback Riding is Cool:)

Remember…we’re open weekends…

November-April • Weekends 10:00 am – Dusk

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16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315

Phone: 952-361-3361

Minnesota River Valley

Open Weekends Through April

River Valley Horse Ranch is located in Carver, Minnesota…roughly 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/St.Paul metro area.

So, what is there to do south of the river, you ask?  A lot!

If you’re already experiencing cabin fever and need an inexpensive weekend get away…that is only a short car ride away, you’ll want to check out all the southern metro has to offer!

One night, or the entire weekend!

There’s plenty to do after a winter trail ride:)

Our Neighbors in the Minnesota River Valley…explorejordan.org

BELLE PLAINE
PRIOR LAKE
NEW PRAQUE
SAVAGE
EDEN PRAIRIE
HENDERSON
MONTGOMERY
SHAKOPEE
CHASKA
CARVER
LE SUEUR
EXPLORE MINNESOTA

Horse Sense

River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Weekends through April

Horse sense, n.:  Stable thinking.

Horseback Riding 101

1. As with bicycle riding, helmets can be worn on riding trails. Remember to bring your own, if you are more comfortable wearing one.
2. If you’re saddled up waiting for your group to hop on, please don’t keep kicking your horse to start the ride before it’s time. That’s gotta hurt!
3. Hold on:)
4. Riding horse trails is a peaceful experience, please try to be considerate and don’t raise your voice unless there is an emergency.
5. If you’re passing another rider on the trail, let them know.
6. Pay attention to the trail. Take it easy around low hanging trees and sharp corners.
7. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings by disposing of trash in the proper place. The only thing that you should leave behind are hoof prints.

No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.  ~Winston Churchill

River Valley Horse Ranch is Open on the Weekends November-April 10am-Dusk.

RIVER VALLEY TRAIL RIDES • HORSEBACK RIDING 

16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy   Carver, Minnesota   55315 Phone: 952-361-3361

Horse Sense

Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. ~W.C. Fields

So you want to buy a horse or pony…it’s easy to get carried away looking into those big brown eyes!

Besides the financial side of taking care of a horse…there are many things that you need to be aware of before you take the plunge into the world of horse ownership.

• Learn to avoid the top mistakes that new horse buyers make.
• Horse Readiness Quiz and find out!

We don’t want to burst your bubble…we love taking care of our horses but we’ve been doing it for a long, long time.

Maybe, you should just make a reservation for a trail ride and keep it simple!

If the world was truly a rational place, men would ride sidesaddle.  ~Rita Mae Brown

Paideia Academy Visits River Valley Horse Ranch

Paideia Academy’s third grade had an amazing time riding the horse trails at River Valley Ranch!  A few days later, we were excited to receive a packet of thank you letters from (twenty some) third graders.

What a hoot! We’re so glad that they had a good time and look forward to seeing everyone again…real soon!

Thanks Paideia Academy 3rd Grade!

You’re very welcome!

We're so glad you had fun, Joey!