The Montana experience is not complete without horseback riding, and for kids it's pony back riding. Parsons' ponies want to meet your kids and provide them a safe fun riding experience. Are your kids old enough to ride and will they be safe?
YES & YES!
We have no lower age limit, only an upper weight limit of 100 lbs. for the friendly gentle ponies. Most are Shetlands, about 10 to 11 hands, (40 to 44 inches). All riders are accompanied on the trail by an experienced pony wrangler. See some happy riders in the pony pictures.
Trail riding at the farm is hands on for the kids. Riders are invited to help with grooming, hoof care, and saddling before being fitted to stirrups and a helmet. Trail rides in Pony Wood Forest and up in the Bitterroot Mountains are memorable and picturesque; bring your camera. You're welcome to hike with the riders, ponies, and wranglers.
The ponies will travel to your location for parties, company picnics, family reunions, fund raisers, or any outdoor event. (They occasionally venture indoors too.)
The Florence farm is in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley, 15 to 20 minutes south of Missoula, and about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
The ponies are available year round but reservations are required.
406 273-3363 or suzi@parsonsponies.com
Frosty takes a young rider over the bridge in
magical Pony Wood Forest.