Booking choice: The Wild West sunset ride with dinner, from $160 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
You do not need riding gear for any of the rides on this site. Helmets are provided where required, and the horses are walked, not galloped.
Here is what to wear and pack, based on the operators' rules and what guests say they wished they had brought.
The quick answer
Wear closed-toe shoes (required) and long pants (recommended). Add sunglasses, a hat that will not blow off, and sunscreen. Take a warm layer for the campfire and the ride back, especially from November to March, plus water and some cash for tips.
What shoes should you wear?
Closed-toe shoes are required on the Wild West rides; boots or sturdy sneakers with a low heel are ideal.
Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. A small heel helps your foot stay in the stirrup; the listing's own tip is to keep your heels pointed down while riding.
Should you wear shorts or long pants?
Long pants. The listing recommends them, and they protect your legs from rubbing against the saddle.
Jeans or soft trousers both work. Avoid very slippery fabrics, which make it harder to sit securely.
What about the sun?
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat that stays on, because the sunset ride heads out while the sun is still strong.
One guest's advice: dress for the weather and the desert, with hats, sunblock, sunglasses or long sleeves. A cap or a hat with a chin strap is easier than a loose cowboy hat.
Packed and ready? Check sunset dates for the Wild West ride.
Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride with dinnerWill you be cold after dark?
Quite possibly, from late autumn to early spring: the desert cools fast after sunset, and you eat and sit by the campfire outdoors.
Bring a fleece or jacket you can tie on or leave in the minibus. A morning-ride guest warned that December mornings at the ranch are chilly: it is not the Strip.
Do you need to bring water?
Yes, bring some: the Wild West listing does not list drinks, while the Red Rock sunset ride includes soft drinks and bottled water.
One reviewer advised bringing extra water and snacks. In summer, drink before you ride.
What should you leave at the hotel?
Anything you would hate to drop: big bags, loose jewelry and anything that dangles.
Keep your phone in a zipped pocket or a cross-body strap. Guests often mention the wranglers offering to take photos, so you do not need to juggle a camera on horseback.
Riding Red Rock instead? Its sunset ride includes soft drinks and water with the barbecue.
Explore the Red Rock sunset ride and barbecueIs there a dress code for dinner?
No. Dinner is outdoors at the ranch, so come as you rode.
If you want a souvenir, one guest mentions buying a cowboy hat from the driver. For prices and inclusions, see Las Vegas horseback riding prices.
Ready to ride? Pickup, the trail ride and dinner are in one booking.
Check dates for the Wild West sunset ride with dinnerFrequently asked questions
Can I wear sandals horseback riding in Las Vegas?
No. Closed-toe shoes are required on the Wild West rides.
Do I need a riding helmet?
Helmets are provided. On the Wild West rides they are required for riders 12 and under and available to everyone; at Red Rock, riders under 18 wear them.
Can I wear a cowboy hat?
Yes, though helmets are required for children. A hat with a chin strap is less likely to blow off in the wind.
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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
