Horseback Riding
Brady Mountain Riding Stables
Take a guided ride along shaded trails in the Ouachita Mountains near Lake Ouachita. Brady Mountain Riding Stables is open daily March 1-Sept 10 (the rest of the year by appointment) and they offer 30 minute rides for $15, 1 hour rides for $25 and 2 hour rides for $50. They also offer 15 minute children's rides for $10, group discounts and riding lessons. They have seven horses, Rusty, Droopy, Highlander, Zip, Star, Bullet and Brego. Dining options and mini-golf are also on site.
www.bradymountainridingstables.com
501-767-1909
Castleberry Riding Stables
Family owned and operated, they've been riding in the Ouachita Mountains for over 47 years. Their guided trail rides for all ages wind up and down through the forest on the north side of Blowout Mountain. They also offer hayrides and cookouts for larger groups. Located at 537 Walnut Vally Road, they are open year round.
501-623-6609
Panther Valley Ranch
This 100 year old horse ranch is located at 1924 Millcreek Road, not far from Magic Springs/Crystal Falls. The ranch offers rustic lodging in several themed units, a small private lake and year round horseback riding. One-hour rides are offered Monday through Saturday at $20 per person. Steak Dinner Rides are conducted Monday through Saturday evenings from April through October. Guests ride up the mountain top trail with their guide while the cook is at the top preparing thick rib eyes, twice baked potatoes, salad and dessert. The Steak Dinner Ride is $55 per person.
www.panthervalleyranch.com
501-623-5566