Academy Riding Stables, Colorado Springs

Academy Riding Stables has 90 horses and tack. There are many wranglers helping. They had a riding block to use to mount the horses and stirrups were adjusted appropriately. Shortly after leaving the corral a wrangle made sure the cinch was secure. We had a delightful 2 hour ride through the Garden of the Gods. It's hilly and rocky. The horses were essentially well behaved. Lexi was our wrangler and she was knowledgeable about the Garden's history and pointed out many rock formations to us. It was an enjoyable ride and the weather was perfect.

We had so much fun on the 2 hour trail ride. Our guides Logan and Jesse were knowledgeable and had great personalities. They pointed out tourist spots, but they also included personal favorites along the way. Everyone at the stable was funny but put safety first. The 2 hour ride was for more intermediate to advanced riders, but the 1 hour ride group did have a few kids included. The wranglers were patient and thorough when explaining to the kids and adults how to ride a horse, how to get on and off, and how to steer. Overall, we had an amazing experience, and we would definitely go again tomorrow!