Big Bend Stables - Morning 2HR Old Mine Tour

Rate:

$85/rider

Requirements

Meet at our Big Bend Stables at 9AM

• **Min Age Requirement: 6 Years Old.**

-*6 year olds will ride a donkey and be led by a wrangler

• **Max Weight: 270 lbs**

-*Horse riding is an athletic activity and you must be able to mount up & balance yourself in the saddle

• **2 Liters of water in handheld bottles per rider**

About

• *All of our rides are nose to tail at a walk*
• Ride includes elevation changes, some sloping terrain
• Take a ride through history: a tour on horseback of the last working quicksilver mine in the Big Bend area. We wind our way through the ruins of human history and drop down into Rough Run Creek, looping back towards the stables.
• We ride horses, donkeys and mules!
• **Your wranglers work for tips, so if you like your ride, kiss your horse and be sure to tip your guide!**

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You must be at BIG BEND STABLES at 9:00am central time for check-in!!

• **Big Bend Stables** is on HWY 118, next to the Alon Gas Station in Study Butte!
• **Big Bend Stables** is on Central Time, make sure you are too!

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Long pants & closed-toe shoes are a requirement to ride.
• Dress smart for sun protection, weather, and the pokey flora and fauna! We suggest lightweight longsleeve shirts & hats
• *NO: shorts or leggings*

WHAT TO BRING:

• **WATER**!!! Each rider must bring ~2 liters of still water in handheld bottles
• *for younger riders we suggest smaller water bottles*
• **NO**: gallon jugs or backpacks/camelbaks, we provide a saddle horn bag*
• *Gratuity is not included in the cost of your ride! Your wranglers work extra hard to provide an unforgettable and relaxing experience for you and yours! So, if you like your ride, kiss your horse and tip your guide! Thank you!!*

[E-waivers before your ride](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5a288858549fce02e9d3a5c1/doc/5cbf5372defa64253b8e041e,5a29b2c0233f9e02e39deb5d,5a29b394233f9e02e39deb72)

• *adults must read and fill out their own form*
• *minors accompanied by misc family/non family must have a legal parent or guardian fill one out before arrival in order to ride*

[Google directions to BIG BEND STABLES](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZAoJV9dLsskkPLjEA)

• Please compare phone maps to our directions provided on the website.
• Phone maps sometimes underestimate how long it takes to get somewhere out here due to spotty cell service!

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