Booking choice: The Wild West sunset ride with dinner, from $160 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Most of the reviews on these rides come from people who had never been on a horse, or had not ridden in years. The rides are built for them: slow, single file and led by wranglers.
The rules on weight, pregnancy and age are the things to check before you book.
The quick answer
No experience is needed. Wranglers match you to a horse for your level, give a safety briefing and lead the group single file at a walk; galloping is not allowed. Check the limits first: a maximum of 250 pounds at the Wild West ranch, no pregnant riders, and a minimum age of 6 (7 at Red Rock).
Do you need experience to ride?
No. All the rides listed here are open to beginners, and the horses are matched to your skill level.
Reviewers repeatedly describe the horses as calm and well trained, and many say it was their first ride.
First time in the saddle? The sunset ride is built for beginners.
Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride with dinnerWhat happens before you ride?
The wranglers pair each guest with a suitable horse and give a safety briefing on the basics.
On the Red Rock 2-hour ride, beginners get a short lesson on riding and safety techniques before setting off.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes: 250 pounds at the Wild West ranch, 240 pounds on the Silver State rides, and Red Rock asks for each rider's weight when you book.
Weight limits protect the horses and are enforced. If you are close to a limit, contact the operator before booking.
Who should not ride?
Pregnant women cannot ride at the Wild West ranch, and the operators advise against riding with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
None of the rides are wheelchair accessible.
Will you trot or gallop?
No. On the Wild West rides running and galloping are not allowed; it is a single-file walk.
That suits beginners, but experienced riders sometimes find it slow: one guest described the ride as a little boring.
Want more time in the saddle? The Red Rock morning ride lasts two hours.
Explore the Red Rock 2-hour rideWill you be sore afterwards?
Possibly a little, after 90 minutes in the saddle; long pants and a relaxed posture help.
The listing's advice is to keep your heels pointed down for a more comfortable, secure ride. See what to wear.
Which ride is best for a first-timer?
The Wild West sunset ride with dinner: beginner-friendly horses, pickup from the Strip and a full evening, from $160.
If a shorter drive matters more, the Red Rock sunset ride is the alternative; compare them in Red Rock vs Moapa.
Ready for your first ride? Hotel pickup, the trail and dinner in one booking.
Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride with dinnerFrequently asked questions
Is horseback riding in Las Vegas safe for beginners?
The rides here are slow, guided trail rides at a walk, with horses matched to your experience and a safety briefing first.
Can I ride if I weigh over 250 pounds?
Not at the Wild West ranch. Contact Cowboy Trail Rides or Silver State before booking to check what they can offer.
How long is the ride for first-timers?
The same as for everyone: about 1.5 hours on the sunset ride.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner
- Guided horseback trail ride of about 1.5 hours
- Professional wrangler guide
- Dinner: steak or chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, rolls, apple pie (vegetarian on request)
Red Rock Canyon Sunset Ride & Barbecue
- 90-minute guided horseback ride in Red Rock Canyon
- BBQ meal: steak, chicken or salmon (vegetarian available)
- Soft drinks, bottled water and dessert
Morning Horseback Ride with Breakfast
- Guided horseback trail ride of about 1.5 hours
- Professional wrangler guide
- Cowboy breakfast: pancakes, eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and orange juice (vegetarian on request)
