Booking choice: The Wild West sunset ride with dinner, from $160 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
The rides on this site are walking trail rides led by wranglers, which is why they accept children. But the minimum ages are firm, and kids pay full price.
Here are the rules that matter for families, straight from the listings.
The quick answer
The Wild West rides (sunset with dinner and morning with breakfast) take riders from age 6; riders 12 and under must wear a helmet. The Red Rock rides take children from age 7, and everyone under 18 wears a helmet. Children pay the adult price on every ride here.
What is the minimum age for horseback riding in Las Vegas?
Age 6 on the Wild West and Silver State rides, and age 7 at Red Rock with Cowboy Trail Rides.
| Ride | Minimum age | Helmets | Child price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild West sunset ride with dinner | 6 | Required 12 and under | Same as adult |
| Morning ride with breakfast | 6 | Required 12 and under | Same as adult |
| Red Rock sunset ride and barbecue | 7 | Required under 18 | Same as adult |
| Red Rock 2-hour ride | 7 | Required under 18 | Same as adult |
| Silver State rides | 6 | Provided | Same as adult |
Riding with kids aged 6 and up? Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride.
Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride with dinnerDo kids need a helmet?
Yes. On the Wild West rides all riders 12 and under must wear one, and at Red Rock all riders 17 and under.
At Red Rock, 16 and 17-year-olds can ride without a helmet if a parent signs a release. Helmets are provided, and adults can ask for one too.
Do children pay less?
No. Every horseback ride here charges children the same price as adults.
A family of four pays about $640 for the Wild West sunset ride or about $520 for the morning ride, before tips. See the price guide.
Is the ride safe for beginners and children?
These are slow, single-file trail rides with wranglers, and the horses are matched to each rider's size and experience.
On the Wild West rides galloping is not allowed. Reviewers describe the horses as calm, and one parent wrote that their 7-year-old, who had never ridden before, was well looked after on a morning ride at the same ranch.
How long will kids be in the saddle?
About 1.5 hours on the Wild West rides and the Red Rock sunset ride, and two hours on the Red Rock morning ride.
The full trip is about five hours with the drive and the meal. For younger children the breakfast ride keeps the evening free, while the sunset ride ends after dark.
Early risers? The morning ride with breakfast has a 7:15 AM start and is home by the afternoon.
Explore the morning ride with breakfastWhat do kids enjoy most?
Reviewers often mention the ranch animals: baby goats, dogs that join the trail, and a chance to try roping.
At Red Rock, families mention roasting marshmallows after dinner. One Red Rock reviewer wrote that their kids, aged 8 and 11, loved the horses.
Which ride is best for families?
The Wild West sunset ride for families with kids aged 6, and either ride for kids 7 and up.
If anyone in the family would rather not ride, the Red Rock e-bike tour is an alternative for riders at least 5 feet tall.
Planning a family evening? Pickup, the ride and dinner are in one booking.
Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride with dinnerFrequently asked questions
Can a 5-year-old go horseback riding in Las Vegas?
Not on the rides listed here: the minimum age is 6 on the Wild West and Silver State rides and 7 at Red Rock.
Can kids ride with a parent on the same horse?
The listings do not offer double riding; each rider is matched to their own horse.
Is there a weight limit for adults riding with kids?
Yes: 250 pounds at the Wild West ranch and 240 pounds on the Silver State rides. Red Rock asks for each rider's weight at booking.
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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)
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)
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
