Horseback Ride on Scenic Lake Louisa Trails
Description
Horseback trails rides are all led by two friendly and experienced guides, and are suitable for first time riders! Our trail rides explore a variety of natural eco-communities and terrain, where an abundance of wildlife, flora, and fauna can be seen. Our well-trained, happy horses eagerly carry their riders, creating a safe a relaxed experienced while you enjoy the sites of the trail and the new partnership of your horse. During the ride, guides share a wealth of information on the natural, historical, and cultural points of significance found in the park, as well as interesting information about the horses you are riding. Exploring up to six miles of trail allow guests to become immersed in the wonder of the natural surrounding. Traversing the depths of the vibrant surrounding forest by horseback offers one of the most unique experiences in all of Central Florida. Participants must be at least 8 years old, and have a BMI score of 31 or lower.
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Itinerary
Our guides will lead your group over several miles of well-maintained trails throughout Lake Louisa State Park. They will share interesting points of Nature, Cultural, and Historical significance of the park.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with difficulty balancing.
- Riders MUST be at least 8 years old, no exceptions.
- Riders must have a BMI score of 31 or lower. You may check your score here https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
- Riders may not be pregnant.
- **Max Weight:** This sliding scale is directly related to the physical requirements needed to maintain safe and appropriate balance while sitting in a saddle. While participants are riding, their center of gravity (and balance) is altered by being elevated in a seated position. We adhere to this requirement because: 1. Participants who fall outside this range are significantly more likely to fall off their horse and injure themselves. 2. Participants who fall outside this range and do not have advanced training and experience* in riding techniques, correct riding posture, and correct seated balance in the saddle, cause excess strain on a horse’s back. **Feet Inches --> Max Pounds:** 4' 0" --> 100 4' 1" --> 105 4' 2" --> 110 4' 3" --> 115 4' 4" --> 120 4' 5" --> 125 4' 6" --> 130 4' 7" --> 135 4' 8" --> 140 4' 9" --> 145 4' 10" --> 150 4' 11" --> 155 5' 0" --> 160 5' 1" --> 165 5' 2" --> 170 5' 3" --> 175 5' 4" --> 180 5' 5" --> 185 5' 6" --> 190 5' 7" --> 195 5' 8" --> 200 5' 9" --> 205 5' 10" --> 210 5' 11" --> 215 6' 0" --> 220 6' 1" --> 225 6' 2" --> 230 6' 3" --> 235 6' 4" --> 240 6' 5" --> 245 6' 6" --> 250 6' 7" --> 255 For participants who are over 6'7", please contact us to discuss riding options. *We do not make exceptions for participants who personally attest to having advanced training and experience. Due to the nature of our business, it is impossible to properly verify training and experience through personal attestation. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Reviews(137)
First and foremost I want to say THANK YOU to Francisco who stayed with me the entire time to ensure I didn't feel left out . Ms. Hillary , was a -0/10 the customer service while on the trail ride was horrible for starters when I arrived I arrived with slides on but I had my shoes in the car she cracking jokes about me to other participants saying things about my shoes desperately wanting a laugh was not funny , then we get on the trail on MULTIPLE OCCASIONS she kept leaving me particularly in the back additionally she gave me a slower horse trying to be funny ( which was crazy to me because wouldn’t it make sense to put me in the front so my horse can set the pace) towards the end when my horse stopped she said loudly we’re not waiting let’s keep going trying to be funny. Then when it was time to get the pictures that they airdropped she sent me 29 pictures that did NOT include me to my phone ( I would say probably three or four pictures included me, but I was not looking at the camera or anything ) THANKFULLY Francisco was very accommodating to make sure that I still somewhat enjoyed the experience. As many times as I travel and decide to ride a horse not one instructor have made me feel like I was not a part of the group. I will never book with you guys again, especially if Mr / Ms. Hillary is still on your team. As I stated, thank you once again Francisco for literally accommodating you are the best in that aspect.
Amazing experience! We've been talking about going riding for years. I decided to surprise my husband while on vacation. Joel and Hillary were wonderful hosts, instructors and guides. The ride was beautiful. We saw more butterflies (a passion of mine) than I've ever seen in one place. Not only did they meet us where we were with experience and make sure everyone was comfortable but they taught us so much about the park and it's floura and fauna. We enjoyed every minute. If you want a great experience be it your first or 100th time, we highly recommend Lake Louisa!
This experience was amazing. From the very friendly and informative instructors to the well trained horses. Just being out there on the trail was so relaxing . This is a must experience.
Fantastic horse riding experience! Joe and Hilary were amazing guides—friendly, professional, and made the ride fun and safe for everyone. The horses were great, and the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Excellent. Loved the experience The horses were well mannered and treated. Tracy and her helper were fantastic Highly recommended.
I loved it, definitely something will do again. I have been wanting to ride for a long time since the last time I went was years ago. It was super nice and awesome experience. If you are going to on the summer I recommend to do it early, not only is beautiful but also the heat is not bad.
Took a 1 hour tour. Horses are well taken care of and the guide was very informative of the land surrounding the ranch.
My mother and I had a fabulous time on the horseback riding experience at Lake Louisa! The instructors were friendly and informative and we felt completely comfortable despite having little experience with horseback riding. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be going back when the weather cools down
Amazing experience! Thank you so much! This is a very nice and welcoming place; it was an unforgettable experience.
As a first time horseback rider, this was an amazing experience. Hilary and Francisco were great instructors. I rode Mara she was a great girl, and also known as a “sneaky snacker” along the trail ride. My partner rode Gigi, and she goes by the nickname “tesla. It’s almost as if she has auto pilot, very easy to ride, and she moves as if she owns the trail. The overall experience was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the history of park, horse life, and new horse jokes along the way. Heyy… what do you call a horse in a tornado?? A milkshake 🤣
