Scenic Trail Rides (Ages 8 and older)
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the busy day and reduce the noise on one of Ironwood's scenic trail rides! Enjoy nature, flowers and wildlife on horseback near the banks of the Root River. Ironwood Springs has horses suited for every level of rider. Gift certificates available. Check under Support>Purchase Gift Cards.
 Cost:  
$50 per person for approximately a 50-minute ride. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled ride.

For the safety of all riders and horses, the following rules apply:
  • Must be 8 years of age or older
  • Riders will witness a short riding demonstration (required for all riders) before the trail ride
  • Riders arriving late to their scheduled ride forfeit their ride and payments  
  • Maximum weight is 225 pounds
  • No double riders
  • Closed-toed shoes only (no sandals)
  • Long pants
  • Helmets are available and required for riders under 18 years of age or bring your own ASTM/SEI  approved equine riding helmet.
  • The Liability Release Form must be signed for all horse-related activities-found in your confirmation email.
  • You can schedule as few as 1 person to ride, but if there are fewer than 4 people signed up for any trail ride time, we reserve the right to ask you to reschedule. If you are unable to reschedule, we will refund your trail ride fee
  • Liability Release Form or online waiver must be signed for all horse-related activities.
Contact:
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director

Availability: See the calendar below for available rides and to book your tickets.
  • Scheduled 50-minute trail rides are offered Saturday and a few weekdays during the trail riding season.  You can check the calendar below for available times and to book a ride.
  • All rides must be scheduled in advance via online or call the barn if you want to schedule a trail ride for a group (a minimum number of riders is required).
  • Trail rides are limited to 10 people at most at one time.  You can schedule as little as 1 person to ride, but if there are fewer than 4 people signed up for any trail ride time, we reserve the right to ask you to reschedule. If you are unable to reschedule, we will refund your trail ride fee
  • Weather may dictate changes in the schedule. If rides are cancelled (by Ironwood) due to inclement weather or trail conditions, riders will be given a refund or an opportunity to reschedule.  If ride is not cancelled by Ironwood, then riders are expected to use their reserved spot.  Limited exceptions may be given by the trail ride staff by contacting the arena at 507-533-9933.
  • Get ready to have an amazing ride!
An electronic waiver has been added to the trail ride registration process to provide a paperless process.  When you receive the confirmation email, click the provided link to fill out waivers for each rider (adults and youth).  These should be completed before you arrive.   

Trail Ride Booking Schedule

Horse-Drawn Wagon/Sleigh Rides
The draft teams that have served the ranch for more than 40 years have done so with grace, beauty and a quiet peace. They have touched lives on rides while guests listened to jingle bells while wandering the trails in the gentle snow, squishy spring bluebell rides along the Root River and also through the brightly colored fall leaves crunching under their hooves. The lasting memories made through these rides have been treasured by thousands of people! Thank you Jesus for each and every one! 
Seasons change and as we move forward to serve you at the ranch, this season will be one without a team. We’ll miss them however, the saddle horses are still here and continue to serve the ranch through assisted rides, horse camps, trail rides, horse painting, lessons and other ministry opportunities. 
Below are teams that have served at the ranch since 1981.
 
Zac(Zacchaeus) and Zeb(Zebadiah) -Belgians
 Jed and Jason -Percherons
Bill, Barney and Star -Percherons
Dick and Dan -Black/White Draft Paints
Stormy, Midnight, Shadow
Nutmeg, Cumin
Cinnamon and Ginger
Babe and Dolly

Serving Him,
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director
Troop/AHG Badge Work 
Complete your grooming, saddling and arena riding badge with our experienced horses and staff at Ironwood. We can serve your group in 1 hour time slots covering material in your badge requirements. Minimum of 5 max 10 riders per hour. Call the number below for dates and times.
Helmets are provided or bring your own ASTM/SEI approved equine riding helmet.
For the trail riding badge, sign up on the calendar in the Trail Ride section above.
Cost: $50 per person 

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Riding Lessons
Build your horsemanship ability through riding lessons with our skilled equine staff at Ironwood Springs. We offer western riding lessons for youth and adults. Lessons can accommodate beginner through advanced riders. Lessons also cover grooming and tacking, proper tack fit, groundwork, riding skills, and  more. Help design your lesson to reach your riding goals by contacting our equine team today. Group lessons also available. Each lesson is one hour in length.
Helmets are provided or bring your own ASTM/SEI approved equine riding helmet.
Cost:
  • $65 (starting 1/1/26) - Individual private lesson
  • $45 (starting 1/1/26) per person  - Group lesson (2-5 people)
Liability Release Form must be signed for all horse-related activities.  

Contact:
BJ Stoppelmoor, Equine Director