Ruby's Horseback Adventures
Ruby's Horseback Adventures
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Enjoy the historic Utah countryside on horseback with Ruby's Horseback Adventures. We offer guided horseback tours along the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery and terrain, complete with red rock formations, "Hoodoos", and ponderosa pine trees. We offer a variety of rides designed to fit the needs of any customer. We offer half day, all day, and adventurous rides for more experienced riders. Enjoy the Wild West in its purest form, and take a ride with us at Ruby's Horseback Adventures today!
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Kim C
Johns Creek, GA28 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We took the 1.5 hour ride. It went through the Dixie woods and looked over Bryce Canyon. It was flat and mostly woods. You see the Canyon for a few minutes and you’re back in the woods. We rode in Moab and had a better more interesting experience with a different company there. Overall it was pleasant but nothing special.
Written 8 August 2020
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I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the 1.5 hour ride as much as you had hoped. Please know that I appreciate the honest feedback as it can always help us to make improvements. If you're ever inclined to give one of our longer rides a try, we'd love to welcome you back! Hope you have a great rest of your week.
Best,
Brady S., Manager
Written 10 August 2020
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Scott F
13 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We decided last minute to take a break from hiking Zion / Bryce and to instead see Peekaboo Trail by horseback. I haven’t been on a horse in over 20 years and hit out voted by my family. Turned out this was a great way to take in this steep and rugged terrain involving 6.5 mile and 1600’+ foot elevation difference. Was nice taking in the scenery while letting the horses do the work and watch the trail. Our guide (Carter) was friendly, funny and professional. Horses & mules were in good condition and assigned to each person based by rider experience & proper fit. Highly recommend this 3 hr experience.
Written 26 July 2020
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TnETravels
Albuquerque, New Mexico5 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
Went on their Thunder Mountain 4 hour horseback adventure with Kevin as our guide. It was amazing! The scenery was gorgeous and our guide was great! We didn’t want it to end! Hoping to return and take another horseback ride. Highly recommend it!!
Written 31 May 2020
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I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the four hour ride with Kevin! Thank you for taking a minute to share some kind words about the scenery. I would love to welcome you back for another ride in the future!
Take care,
Brady S., Manager
Written 1 June 2020
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Jillian A
1 contribution
Jun 2015 • Family
They leave their horses completely saddled up all day in the blazing hot sun. The extra weight & heat is not good for the horses
Written 15 July 2015
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DNA46
Los Angeles, CA69 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We took the 3.5 hr ride. The ride itself was only 2 hours, on the dot. They took over an hour to assemble and drive us in their van to the starting point in Red Canyon, then it took time to get everyone mounted and on the trail. Be aware - It was a complete misrepresntation of the ride. I would ask specifically "how long are we on the horses?" so you are well-informed about the ride and expectations. Ask specifically where you will ride and if it is a loop trail or if you go up and back the exact same trail! Because we rode up and back on the SAME trail, no new scenery. When I sign up for a "half-day" ride I had expectations to see varied scenery and get guided about the history of the area.
In essence, our 3.5 hour ride was about an hour of new scenery (beautiful, of course!), then an hour of the same scenery on the way back. The wrangler/guide said very few words, my 10 y/o (who loves to ride) asked him questions about the scenery, the kinds of agriculture, birds and kept asking to try to get the guy to talk a bit and tell some stories or give some history. He obviously didn't know about Bryce history and had one story to tell about Butch Cassidy - all of 2 sentences. My son asked if he knew anymore about Butch cassidy and he said, "nope, thats all I know."
THe horses did not seem happy and di not seem well-cared for. My horse seemed sad and disinterested, and perked up a little bit the last 30 mins knowing he would be going home soon. Towards the end of the ride, the wrangler's horse started favoring his front leg - we had about 30 mins before the end of the ride. It was dramatic, not just a few stumbles. The horse was clearly hurting. When I said something to the wrangler, he said, "we are almost back. he is fine." When I told the wranglers trailering the horses, they could care less! I was so angry that I supported this place! NEVER AGAIN!!!
I have horses and know a bit about their care. It would ahve taken the wrangler a minute to jump off and take a look in the horses hoof to make sure a rock didnt get stuck. If he saw a rock, add another minute to clean it out and be on our way - its an easy fix and saves the horse lots of pain and possible bruising. Terrible - I felts so sad for these horses. Wrangler was clearly untrained and unprepared to give this tour.
In essence, our 3.5 hour ride was about an hour of new scenery (beautiful, of course!), then an hour of the same scenery on the way back. The wrangler/guide said very few words, my 10 y/o (who loves to ride) asked him questions about the scenery, the kinds of agriculture, birds and kept asking to try to get the guy to talk a bit and tell some stories or give some history. He obviously didn't know about Bryce history and had one story to tell about Butch Cassidy - all of 2 sentences. My son asked if he knew anymore about Butch cassidy and he said, "nope, thats all I know."
THe horses did not seem happy and di not seem well-cared for. My horse seemed sad and disinterested, and perked up a little bit the last 30 mins knowing he would be going home soon. Towards the end of the ride, the wrangler's horse started favoring his front leg - we had about 30 mins before the end of the ride. It was dramatic, not just a few stumbles. The horse was clearly hurting. When I said something to the wrangler, he said, "we are almost back. he is fine." When I told the wranglers trailering the horses, they could care less! I was so angry that I supported this place! NEVER AGAIN!!!
I have horses and know a bit about their care. It would ahve taken the wrangler a minute to jump off and take a look in the horses hoof to make sure a rock didnt get stuck. If he saw a rock, add another minute to clean it out and be on our way - its an easy fix and saves the horse lots of pain and possible bruising. Terrible - I felts so sad for these horses. Wrangler was clearly untrained and unprepared to give this tour.
Written 17 August 2014
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JayKayCA
CA1 contribution
Apr 2013 • Family
We were signed up for a 4-hour intermediate-advanced level trail ride. We called and left a msg three days before to confirm because the weather was looking poorly. The call was never returned. The morning of the ride, we called again just to make sure the ride was to occur and to confirm the details. We arrived and the ride seemed to be going as scheduled (albeit rather slow). Just over an hour into the ride, we noticed we were back near the starting point after a simple walk-trot ride. They did not put us on the 4-hour ride, but on the 1-1/2 hr ride instead. Why didn't anyone check before putting us on the trail about which ride we had paid for? That could have been taken care of in less than a couple seconds, making everyone happy.
The money was refunded, but there is a big problem with management of this outfit. Be careful and confirm everything before your ride and maybe a couple more times before you jump on the horse.
Also, for the safety of beginners, you should bring some kind of helmet along. None are offered at the stable, and it's a long fall off of a horse, even if the horse is only walking.
The money was refunded, but there is a big problem with management of this outfit. Be careful and confirm everything before your ride and maybe a couple more times before you jump on the horse.
Also, for the safety of beginners, you should bring some kind of helmet along. None are offered at the stable, and it's a long fall off of a horse, even if the horse is only walking.
Written 11 April 2013
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SpaceMan99
Seattle, Washington10 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
My wife and I took the 1.5 hour trail ride last year and it has taken me this long to cool off at the way we were treated. I’m not the type that writes bad reviews, but I must let it be known that this was a very bad experience.
Although the ride was beautiful, the customer service was horrible. When we signed-up for the ride the evening before, we were told to meet at the front desk at 10:00am for the 10:30 ride. Although we were on time, we were met with a sign stating “Be back in 5 minutes”. Twenty minutes later, with no one returning to the desk, I walked to the stables to see the wrangler taking a couple out on horseback. I shouted that we were scheduled for the 10:30 ride.
The wrangler got very angry and stomped up to the front desk to sign us in, then yelled orders to my wife and I about getting onto the horse, etc. I have a bad hip and requested a step up. The wrangler shoved my foot up into the stirrup, and pushed me into the saddle, causing me much pain and discomfort throughout the ride.
The wrangler spent most of the ride flirting with a young woman with children. He was extremely condescending and very rude to us throughout the ride. If not for the beauty of the canyon itself, the ride would have been a 100% poor experience.
I will never take a ride with this outfit again.
Although the ride was beautiful, the customer service was horrible. When we signed-up for the ride the evening before, we were told to meet at the front desk at 10:00am for the 10:30 ride. Although we were on time, we were met with a sign stating “Be back in 5 minutes”. Twenty minutes later, with no one returning to the desk, I walked to the stables to see the wrangler taking a couple out on horseback. I shouted that we were scheduled for the 10:30 ride.
The wrangler got very angry and stomped up to the front desk to sign us in, then yelled orders to my wife and I about getting onto the horse, etc. I have a bad hip and requested a step up. The wrangler shoved my foot up into the stirrup, and pushed me into the saddle, causing me much pain and discomfort throughout the ride.
The wrangler spent most of the ride flirting with a young woman with children. He was extremely condescending and very rude to us throughout the ride. If not for the beauty of the canyon itself, the ride would have been a 100% poor experience.
I will never take a ride with this outfit again.
Written 28 February 2013
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Andre S
1 contribution
Horrible people that tie up the horses all day in the heat cruel !!!!!!!!!! Short leads horrible!!!!!! Do not support them.
Written 27 June 2012
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JRinLasVegas
Michigan248 contributions
Sept 2020
Three hour horseback ride through Red Canyon. Meet at the kiosk inside of Ruby's Inn, sign a waiver and wait.
I have such mixed feelings about this event. Pricing was fair. The horses appear well-cared for. Red Canyon is spectacular in it's beauty. The ride was non-challenging, in a good way. Be aware that if you take the morning ride (830am) the sun will be in your eyes the entire time. If you take the afternoon (130pm) ride, the sun will be in your eyes the entire time so bring a good pair of sunglasses.
I accept part of the blame on myself. When I read "tour", I thought it would be a tour full of information ("the Red Canyon rocks are red because ..."). I would have loved some history on the area, a few stories about movies filmed in the area. Every place has fascinating trivia and adds a layer to the experience.
There was scant to no information about the area, the canyon. No humor, no details, no trivia, no stories.
I was placed dead last in the single file trail ride and the most I heard was shouted down from the second wrangler thru the persons riding directly in front of me, "Are you okay?" Yep, I'm okay. All by myself here in the back of the pack, with absolutely no information on what I was looking at. Did I enjoy it? Mostly, once I resigned myself to focusing on the breathtaking views and quashed my disappointment.
So, here it is, the good, the bad and the ugly.
THE GOOD: Safe shuttle driver. Clean, well-maintained van. Spectacular canyon views. If you're looking for a pretty ride on well-cared for horses with no other expectations, yes, it's worth the cost. We were in the saddle for the promised three hours. We did take a photo stop at a scenic area, halfway thru the ride.
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THE BAD: I didn't read we needed 1-2 bottles of water each. Bring water! Wranglers didn't give essential information to newby riders (Keep your heels pressed down and toes up, keep your hands loose on the reins). No information on the surrounds. Perhaps have bottles of water available on the shuttle to sell.
UGLY: At the front desk, "Rod", or "Rob" was seriously rude when I smiled and said "Good morning." He snarled at me and said: "We're NOT open yet ..." Gee, how about, "Good morning, we open at 8:15 am!" Or maybe a sign on the kiosk that reads their opening hours until Rod/Rob gets his coffee. When I returned as duly instructed/commanded by Rod/Rob, he snapped something about a waiver. His hostility was so profound that I just stood there and opened my hands ... he shoved a tablet at me and told me to "sign here". This first impression seriously impacted my experience.
I have such mixed feelings about this event. Pricing was fair. The horses appear well-cared for. Red Canyon is spectacular in it's beauty. The ride was non-challenging, in a good way. Be aware that if you take the morning ride (830am) the sun will be in your eyes the entire time. If you take the afternoon (130pm) ride, the sun will be in your eyes the entire time so bring a good pair of sunglasses.
I accept part of the blame on myself. When I read "tour", I thought it would be a tour full of information ("the Red Canyon rocks are red because ..."). I would have loved some history on the area, a few stories about movies filmed in the area. Every place has fascinating trivia and adds a layer to the experience.
There was scant to no information about the area, the canyon. No humor, no details, no trivia, no stories.
I was placed dead last in the single file trail ride and the most I heard was shouted down from the second wrangler thru the persons riding directly in front of me, "Are you okay?" Yep, I'm okay. All by myself here in the back of the pack, with absolutely no information on what I was looking at. Did I enjoy it? Mostly, once I resigned myself to focusing on the breathtaking views and quashed my disappointment.
So, here it is, the good, the bad and the ugly.
THE GOOD: Safe shuttle driver. Clean, well-maintained van. Spectacular canyon views. If you're looking for a pretty ride on well-cared for horses with no other expectations, yes, it's worth the cost. We were in the saddle for the promised three hours. We did take a photo stop at a scenic area, halfway thru the ride.
'
THE BAD: I didn't read we needed 1-2 bottles of water each. Bring water! Wranglers didn't give essential information to newby riders (Keep your heels pressed down and toes up, keep your hands loose on the reins). No information on the surrounds. Perhaps have bottles of water available on the shuttle to sell.
UGLY: At the front desk, "Rod", or "Rob" was seriously rude when I smiled and said "Good morning." He snarled at me and said: "We're NOT open yet ..." Gee, how about, "Good morning, we open at 8:15 am!" Or maybe a sign on the kiosk that reads their opening hours until Rod/Rob gets his coffee. When I returned as duly instructed/commanded by Rod/Rob, he snapped something about a waiver. His hostility was so profound that I just stood there and opened my hands ... he shoved a tablet at me and told me to "sign here". This first impression seriously impacted my experience.
Written 15 September 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your overall experience when you came by for the three hour ride. Please know that we always want every guest to have a top-notch visit, so I sincerely apologize for the gruff welcome. I will be sure to address this on my end. While I'm glad you enjoyed the views, I'm so sorry that you were without water on your trip. I will definitely look into adding bottled water on the shuttle. If you're ever inclined to give us another try, I'd love to welcome you back for the five-star experience that we're known for. Don't hesitate to reach out to me with any additional comments or concerns!
Sincerely,
Brady S., Manager
Written 17 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bandit331
North Salt Lake, UT464 contributions
Aug 2020
Only friendly interaction was from the manager explaining the ride. After that, all downhill. I suggest you get rid of all the "cowhands" and replace them with customer-oriented, friendly and talkative folks - they are out there. No introductions, at times gruff, condescending & actually yelled at customers a couple of times. Ride was boring, basically 40 minutes in the woods with 5 minutes at the Rim - no group pictures offered. Rode very tired horses that just came back from another ride. We do a lot of these rides around the country - you can do better!
Written 17 August 2020
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Is there parking available and if socan you leave your car to visit the park once you've done the horse ride?
Written 28 May 2019
The stables are across the street from the rest of Ruby's. Parking's not a problem.
Written 2 June 2019
Patricia B
Dallas, Texas
If you aren't up to a 5 hr ride one of the days can you go on a 1-2 hour ride as an alternate?
Written 12 March 2019
Ruby's Horseback Adventures
Bryce Canyon City, Utah
Thanks you for your question. We do offer other rides then just a 5 hour ride. If you are referring to the Ruby's Grand Adventure Ride, it is setup for long rides for the days that you are riding to show you a lot of our area in the time you are here. In the past we have had people not want to ride and just miss out on the days ride. But can get you on our shorter 1 1/2 hour if that is what you would like to do that day. If you have any other question please let me know.
Thanks Brad
Written 13 March 2019
what airport would be the closest to Ruby's ,,,,salt lake city or los vegas nv
Written 4 December 2016
Either are equal distance but for ease I would choose Vegas
Written 7 December 2016
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