Horseback Riding for Better Health

To ride or not to ride? What a stupid question!

There are so many cool resources on the Internet that share the health benefits of horseback riding. You will truly be amazed at how beneficial it really is…Fun too!

We stumbled upon a blog by Chet Day…a very simple but useful site that has a wealth of information.

A little snippet from Chet’s article on the benefits of horseback riding…Your muscles and joints are another area that can greatly benefit from horseback riding. The movements of the horse force you develop good muscle tone, this happen automatically and instinctively. While this is most noticeable in your thighs and calves, there is a a more holistic effect going on as well.

So how many calories do you actually burn horseback riding?

Not a gym person? Think about making a regular exercise regimen out of your favorite hobby. That’s what this horse enthusiast did. No matter what your age…remember horses double as friends!

Can’t think of a better reason to saddle up!

Open Weekends  10:00 am – Dusk

16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315

Phone: 952-361-3361

Winter Horseback Riding is Cool:)

Remember…we’re open weekends…

November-April • Weekends 10:00 am – Dusk

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16480 Jonathan Carver Pkwy  Carver, Minnesota   55315

Phone: 952-361-3361

Minnesota River Valley

Open Weekends Through April

River Valley Horse Ranch is located in Carver, Minnesota…roughly 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/St.Paul metro area.

So, what is there to do south of the river, you ask?  A lot!

If you’re already experiencing cabin fever and need an inexpensive weekend get away…that is only a short car ride away, you’ll want to check out all the southern metro has to offer!

One night, or the entire weekend!

There’s plenty to do after a winter trail ride:)

Our Neighbors in the Minnesota River Valley…explorejordan.org

BELLE PLAINE
PRIOR LAKE
NEW PRAQUE
SAVAGE
EDEN PRAIRIE
HENDERSON
MONTGOMERY
SHAKOPEE
CHASKA
CARVER
LE SUEUR
EXPLORE MINNESOTA

Riding the Winter Trails

There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. ~Winston Churchill

Just recently, the southern Minneapolis metro area lost one of our local horse ranches. It will be sorely missed by visitors to our beautiful southern Minnesota landscape.

Unfortunately, hourly horseback riding and guided trail rides are becoming more difficult to find!

River Valley Horse Ranch is one of the few places left in Minnesota, that offers hourly horseback riding, trail rides, horseback riding events and pasture horse boarding.

While searching for horseback riding stables and horse rentals throughout the state, we came across a few links that might be helpful for you in your travels.

• Magic Yellow Pages
• Horse Rentals
• Already have a horse? Minnesota DNR Horse Trails
• Horseback Riding In Minnesota

We hope as the New Year approaches you find the time to get back up on the saddle again! River Valley Horse Ranch is open weekends…10am-dusk….every weekend through April 2010.

Contact us to learn more….Reservation Line 952-361-3361

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!

Best Horse Links On the Web

The wagon rests in winter, the sleigh in summer, the horse never. ~ Proverb

What a blessing to wake up everyday surrounded by horses and the beauty of the Minnesota River Valley. It’s an unbelievable feeling!  Now mind you…that’s only during the moments when we get to look up, from the thousands of chores that there are to do, to keep a horse ranch running.

The beauty of it is…you never tire of it.

Hard but joyful work!

Our passion is to share our love of horses with you…whether it’s taking time to stop by to experience the Minnesota River Valley on horseback, to reserving our ranch for special events, the trail riding blog or our Facebook Group. We invite you to share your horse stories and horse photos with us and hope you’ll join in the conversation about these amazing animals and the wonderful times we get to spend with them.

In riding a horse we borrow freedom.  ~Helen Thomson

Here are a few of our favorite horse links for you to enjoy…

"Don't squat with yer spurs on"

PBS – Introduction Nature

About Horses and Ponies

All About Horses

Horse Fun

Horses on Wikipedia

Cool Images Of Horses

Horse Quotes

AnimalForum

The Horse Site

HorseLand

HorseWeb: Horse directory: Breeds of Horses

Horse Quotes

Best Horse Photos

Horse Stories

Until next time!

Horseback Riding Can Be Beneficial to Your Health!

Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for both young and old. Better yet, it can be beneficial to your health.

Healthy Trails To You!

It has been proven that by combining both rhythm and balancing, such as horseback riding, can help stabilize and relax the sensory system. There are many studies that have been done regarding the physical and mental benefits of interacting with horses and it only takes a second to notice the difference in the way that you feel, just walking up to a horse.

The best selling book, The Horse Boy: A Father’s Quest to Heal His Son, by Rupert Isaacson was just published this past spring. When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor’s horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably.  Rupert is now bringing equine therapy to help autistic children in Britain. Amazing story!

Fall is the perfect time to get back on the saddle again! You’ll be glad you did.

Until next time.

Saddle Up!

In riding a horse we borrow freedom. ~Helen Thomson

If you haven’t been up in the saddle for awhile, fall is the perfect time to ride the trails. River Valley Ranch is located in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley.

In the coming days, we’ll share the goings on at our horse ranch and the folks that share our passion for horses, horseback riding, trail rides and the spirit of the sport of horseback riding.

Happy Trails!