Enjoy great horses, great food, a dude ranch, cattle drives, horse roundups, fishing, arrowhead hunting, horse training, and team penning and sorting. This is a natural horsemanship ranch in the Ozark Mountains. Trail ride, lodging, meals and guided rides. Winner of the 2009 Ultimate Equestrian Challenge. Train a horse to ride in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

We offer guided trail rides. Bring your horse or ride one of ours; overnight horse boarding is available. Our trail rides are in the hills along the Black River; they start at one hour and can be customized according to your request. Lessons are available for all levels and all ages. We are on Route K, in Annapolis. There is a bed and breakfast one mile east; campgrounds two miles west. Cost: $25 for the one-hour ride. Minors must be accompanied by parent and are required to wear a helmet. Boarding: $10 per night. Lesson: $20 for half an hour. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Rudolph Bennitt Conservation Area is located 19 miles north of Columbia on Highway 63; then 5 miles west on Route F; then 2.75 miles north on Route T; and then 1/2 mile west on County Road 2930. The area contains 3,515 acres at the junction of Boone, Howard and Randolph counties. The 48-acre-lake has a disabled-accessible boat ramp, fishing dock and restroom. Hikers, bikers and equestrians will enjoy the 12.5 mile Moniteau Wilderness Trail. There are 24 primitive campsites on the area.

Horse rentals and riding lessons. Our riding trails are scattered over 4,000 privately owned acres, including hilltops, meadows, streams, caves, ridges and pine-covered forest. Explore one of the many caves. Hunt for arrowheads. We offer a variety of horse rental packages, from hourly to weekly, individuals and groups. We can accommodate all levels of riding ability. Camping; RV hook-ups; bunk house; and a lodge are available on site. Cost: $20/hr; $50/half day; $70/full day; $330/week.

Show-Me Trail Ride Outfitter will show you the natural beauty of Missouri from the back of a horse. Offering guided tours throughout western and central Missouri, Shoe-e Trail Ride Outfitter provide the horses, food, camping equipment and an experienced guide. Your trail ride is entirely customizable, from an afternoon ride to a weekend camping trip. All you have to do is enjoy the ride. No prior horseback riding experience is necessary.

Big River Ranch provides 2,100 acres of land to enjoy on horseback. We offer 25 miles of cut trails; five of which are along the Missouri River. We have an event center, camping, an outdoor lighted arena, and horse boarding stables. We welcome RVs.

Horseback riding by the hour or day. A ride of more than four hours includes lunch and at least two river crossings, with a chance of seeing the famous Missouri Wild Horses. Rent one of our cabins and combine your horseback riding with canoeing for a great family vacation. Meals can be provided. See our Web site for schedules of special trail rides and details.

Modern 70-stall equine facility offers boarding packages with attached outdoor paddocks to pasture. Riding trails available on the property with access to the Katy Trail. Located 10 minutes south of Sedalia, beside the Katy Trail. South of Sedalia on Route 65; west 1.25 miles on Route B; west on Sacajawea road.

Specializing in the ultimate country experience. View a working cattle farm while taking a guided trail ride through the woods along Stouts Creek, passing a Civil War historic marker. In the spring and fall you will see baby calves with their mothers. If you are lucky you might glimpse a beaver at work or the great blue heron. The property is home to countless birds, wild turkey, eagles, and white tail deer. Bring your horse or ride one of ours. We hand-pick the horses to match your riding ability.

Trail rides by reservation only. Stall rentals are available. Bed and Breakfast Inn on site. Trail ride: $30. Guests of our Bed and Breakfast receive a discount.