River Valley Horse Ranch is Open!

Open Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

If you live in the Twin Cities (or surrounding areas) you probably think that we’re all floating around on inner tubes down in the Minnesota River Valley. While it’s true that there is flooding going on in some of the communities that border the Minnesota River Valley … River Valley Horse Ranch is above water and open for trail rides!

Horseback Riding/Trail Ride Hours: Saturday & Sunday’s 10am-5pm

River Valley Horse Ranch is located in the Minnesota River Valley between the cities of Carver, Minnesota and Jordan, Minnesota.

The cities of Carver and Jordan feature unique small town flavor and very historical downtown’s.  Just a short drive (25 minutes) from the Minneapolis – St. Paul metro area makes the Minnesota River Valley a wonderful day, or weekend getaway, that you won’t want to miss!  Fun for the whole family!

Click here to get directions on Google Maps or call 952.361.3361 for horseback riding reservations.

Learn How To Draw a Horse

Always wanted to and was a little envious of those that could … found a few “how to draw a horse” tutorials that might help.

Riding the Winter Blues Away!

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Saddle Up! We’re Open Weekends!

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Summer Memories at River Valley Horse Ranch

It was such a beautiful summer (& fall) horseback riding along the Minnesota River!  So many great memories…here are just a few!

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!

A Horse is of Course.

To ride a horse is to ride the sky.

Horses, humans and all other mammals share a common ancestor—one with five toes.

So how did horses end up with single-toed hooves?

The Horse ran in 2008/2009 and was organized by the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City.

It’s really worth taking a look around on this amazing website! Enjoy!!!

The Horse – American Museum of Natural History

River Valley Horse Ranches Top 10 Horse Songs

What’s your favorite horse song?

In my opinion, a horse is the animal to have.  Eleven-hundred pounds of raw muscle, power, grace, and sweat between your legs – it’s something you just can’t get from a pet hamster.

1. Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones

2. A Horse With No Name – America

3. Bring On The Dancing Horses – Echo and the Bunnymen

4. Horses In My Dreams – P.J. Harvey

5. Wildfire – Michael Martin Murphey

6. Two White Horses – John Lee Hooker

7. Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses – U2

8. Run for the Roses – Dan Fogelberg

9. A Horse In The Country – Cowboy Junkies

10. Live Like Horses – Elton John

We’re Open Everyday!

SADDLE UP!!! Reservation Line 952-361-3361

Horse…a poem by Louise Gluck

River Valley Ranch is Open Everyday!

What does the horse give you
That I cannot give you?

I watch you when you are alone,
When you ride into the field behind the dairy,
Your hands buried in the mare’s
Dark mane.

Then I know what lies behind your silence:
Scorn, hatred of me, of marriage. Still,
You want me to touch you; you cry out
As brides cry, but when I look at you I see
There are no children in your body.
Then what is there?

Nothing, I think. Only haste
To die before I die.

In a dream, I watched you ride the horse
Over the dry fields and then
Dismount: you two walked together;
In the dark, you had no shadows.
But I felt them coming toward me
Since at night they go anywhere,
They are their own masters.

Look at me. You think I don’t understand?
What is the animal
If not passage out of this life?

River Valley Horse Ranch is now OPEN EVERYDAY!

Reservation Line: 952-361-3361

River Valley Horse Ranch is located in the Minnesota River Valley between the cities of Carver, Minnesota and Jordan, Minnesota.

These amazing small towns enchant visitors with their historic architecture, distinctive shops, great food and neighboring attractions. Check out our favorite links page to learn more!

Explore the Mn River Valley for a wonderful day or weekend getaway. Just a short drive (25 min) from the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area.  Fun for the whole family!

OPEN EVERYDAY • 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy Carver, Minnesota 55315

Reservation Line: 952-361-3361

Beautiful Horses.

Such amazing animals. We’re lucky to share our lives with them and hope that you get a chance to Saddle Up, very soon!

In the meantime, enjoy a few of our favorite horse video’s…

Don’t forget…starting in May…River Valley Horse Ranch is Open Everyday • 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Call our reservation line to schedule a trail ride @ 952-361-3361.

BEAUTIFUL HORSES

I Am Horses

Wild Horses

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.