A BEAUTIFUL trail ride and legit Montana experience. This was not a trail ride for the faint of heart. We did some beautiful trails that were steep, through the river and the horses were amazing. Our guide Allie was super knowledgeable and kind and took great care of us. Ham and voodoo were great horses that had a lot of fun. We even saw a large female elk on the trail. Epic Montana ride. read more

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The horses were so nice, and very well trained. Trail was gorgeous. Guides were very nice and was very easy to book. Would definitely come back! read more

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We had an incredible trail ride at Jake's. Our guide Bree was cool, knowledgeable, and a real pro's pro. Best cowgirl this side of the Colorado River. Shoutout Tess and Mogely read more

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Absolutely an amazing job by this outfit! Super nice wranglers and trail ride was beautiful and relaxing. Will be back!

Our trail ride was in March 2026, it was a beautiful unseasonably warm day, about 40deg sunny and clear blue skies day, couldn't ask for more, right... wrong. We didn't ask but we got much more. Our guide Emilia (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was amazing, she was knowledgeable, attentive, personable and, a great photographer. The horses were fantastic, mild mannered and easy to ride if you don't have experience but they place you on a horse based on your confessed ability. Price was more than fair, the scenery, surreal. Highly recommend Jakes Horses for a truly "Montana" experience. read more

This experience was so wonderful, the horses were so well trained and calm especially me being a beginner at this! I was able to ease into it with my lovely horse Finn. Our guide Amelia was incredible and she helped me as I had an altitude episode halfway through. She was able to navigate the situation and allow the rest of my ride to be a comforting experience! Would 10/10 recommend this place and will be back so soon! read more

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Tayler is AH-maxing! If you can, request her for your guide! She's badass and knows so much - if you're an experienced rider or not, she's got you covered and knows so much history of the area! Had less than decent experience with Jake but it is what it is, just don't expect good customer service from him and you'll be fine lol The trail leads, the ride, the horses and the views- It's all great and a huge highlight of my trip. So happy we got past the initial fuss and went. They are the only option for winter trail rides, smart on their part, it's a beautiful experience to ride in the snow! read more

It was such a fun experience and so peaceful to ride these beautiful horses around and just take in the scenery! All the staff were amazing, knowledgeable and able to teach us. Helmets were optional. They are old school, you have to call and make a booking, but I highly recommend if you are visiting the area!! read more

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Visiting Big Sky with family and all my niece wanted to do was go riding with her aunt and uncle. Snow earlier in the week (at the end of June) put a little wrench in our plans but we were able to get on the trail! Katie was our wrangler on the ride and did a fantastic job!! There were the three of us plus another mom and daughter who was about 7 years old. Katie was so good with the younger gal yet kept everyone else engaged. The trail was beautiful and she took some stops along the way so we could enjoy the views. We did the two hour ride and halfway through we stopped and she took pictures of each group. I loved how she knew the personalities of each horse and was good about adjusting our saddles to make sure we were comfortable on the ride. Great experience... would recommend!! Would love to come back and do a longer ride. read more

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Amazing experience on our 3 hour trail ride with Aaron! My kids (12 & 14) had only ridden once before and they had an incredible time. One of the highlights of the trip! I strongly recommend! read more

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Aaron was an amazing guide. We had been on other horse rides recently, but this set a much higher standard. We did a 4 hour private ride with another couples and the views from on top of the ridge were amazing. Excellent ride. We will be back. read more

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Went on a 2 hour ride with my husband. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved the whole experience. Would recommend!!

If you want a true riding experience , Jake's is the place to go! The guides were knowledgeable and helpful. The ride through the country was lovely. We saw several deer, and a beautiful stream. If you are a city slicker and are afraid to get your hands dirty, this won't be for you. I will definitely return and hope to take a longer ride! read more

We had an incredible ride with Katie. The only little negative is that we weren't really given an informative tour of our surroundings But that's okay it was still an absolutely incredible ride. This was only my Devon time on a horse and mine was named Chloe and so gentle. She did like to trot occasionally but all the horses seemed to do that. I called the day before,left a message and hoped we were able to ride the next day. Jake who I only assumed I was talking to was great and got us in that afternoon. Unless you drive there on your own be careful to make sure you got a ride back to wherever you are. It's not exactly remote but we were lucky enough that our Uber driver waited for us in a nearby town until our 2 hour dive was over. But it was an awesome experience and cheaper than some of the horse ranches I had researched. Highly recommend. read more

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Great time with Jake's Horses today. The staff is wonderful and the horses well cared for. We had a truly fun experience with the 5 of us Plus the guide. We did have a couple of minor mishaps when one of the horses in our ride slipped on loose dirt downhill and fell. Neither the horse or rider were hurt and my son got right back on. At the end of the 2 hour trail ride which boasted majestic scenery, my other son's horse who had been lazy and docile the entire ride decided to show his oats and buck. My son was tossed off but uninjured and wanted to get back on. What can I say, I have tough sons. Since it happened just before crossing the road where the staff were waiting , they witnessed it and immediately rushed over to ensure that he was ok. We all were able to laugh about it. They insisted on comping us for two out of the 5 trail rides because of the two mishaps even though it was not their fault. Do not let this frighten novice riders because the horses are very safe and tame. We all agreed that this was much better than the slow poke horses we have experienced on other trail rides at different establishments. These are great people who wish to provide an enjoyable experience. Recommend them highly and would go back. read more

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We had a beautiful scenic ride with Ethan in Yellowstone. Shadow and Tess were great horses and Smokey provided us with a great story! Thank you Ethan for recommending the documentary Unbranded on YouTube.... It's definitely a must watch! read more

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Recommend anyone visiting the area to go here. Annie our guide was amazing and gave us the best ride. 10/10 experience all around!

Awesome trip today with the family. Went on a two hour ride with Lincoln as our guide. She answered any questions we had and helped anyway that was needed. Great views and beautiful weather. read more

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Jake's horses was amazing! We had the recommendation from the owner of the home that we stayed at and absolutely loved every minute of our two hour ride! While the business is very simple and not text savvy as far as booking, what you will see and experience far outweighs the trouble in scheduling! Lily and all the other workers were absolutely amazing and the horses were awesome! I cannot say enough great things about Jake's Horses and the service that we received this July 4 week! read more

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Such an amazing Montana experience. Highly recommend if you are looking for an activity. We loved our tour guide Madison and Hotrod, very knowledgeable wrangler and patient with inexperienced riders! read more

Jake's Horses - Horseback Riding Near Me - Gallatin Gateway, Montana

My mom was coming to visit Montana for the first time and we wanted to do an activity that was fun and outdoors, but not too strenuous or intense. I found Jake's Horses on Yelp and we had the BEST TIME! Jake is very responsive and prepped us well for what we needed to wear/bring since we'd be riding in January after a snowfall. Brittany was our guide and she was a wonderfully friendly and so much fun to talk to. The horses at Jake's are also great - handsome, happy, healthy and very well-behaved/responsive. I've ridden where the horses haven't been taken care of well, (not enough breaks between rides, too heavy of riders, etc.) and Jake's seems to take excellent care of their horses. Our ride was beautiful and so much fun, especially in the deep snow. Brittany took a great photo of us all which we really appreciated. My mom had so much fun and was so taken aback by the experience that it brought her to tears, so hopefully that conveys what a great time we had. They're also the only riding option year-round, and winter rides are great! If you're looking to horseback ride in Montana, definitely do it at Jake's. read more

First time in Montana and horseback riding was on the top of our to-do list. When I was researching places to go Jake's continually came up as the best option. When I booked it we weren't sure what to expect & it ended up being the best experience. Everyone at Jake's was incredibly helpful for all riding levels and Jackson (our cowboy guide) was great; he was wicked knowledgeable and just an all around fun guide to have. The wranglers picked the perfect horses for everyone in our group, and the horses are so gentle yet have such fun personalities. If you're in the Big Sky area & looking to go riding, 100% go to Jake's. Side note, go to the Gallatin Riverhouse Grill after. It's right across from Jake's, along the Gallatin River - delicious food & even better view. read more

I want to start off this review with two thumbs up for Jake's Horses guided horseback riding. When we arrived the staff was very polite and friendly. They helped us with sizing up our saddles and chose the right horses for our group. After we all saddled up, we were introduced to our guide. Our guide was Jackson and he was Amazing. He took us on an incredible breath taking ride through the river, meadows, hill and woods. He made sure everyone was comfortable and stopped several times to help riders adjust their gear. He even took photos of each couple or groups. What can I say about the horses....these were the Best horses I've ever seen at a public riding place. They were all very friendly and docile. None of them went rogue, nor did they buck or give anyone troubles. They were so sweet and obeyed their commands like a prize horse. Everyone who went with our group all fell in love with their horse. My wife had Stranger and I had Shadow, both were amazing. We have been in the Yellowstone/ Big Sky area for the past 7 days and this by far was our best adventure and most epic experience. We will 100% be back and ride with Jake's Horses again. I yelped searched several places before choosing Jake's, I'm so glad we decided on Jake's read more

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Jake's place is very basic. Don't let that fool you. This was one of my top three vacations ever! The guides were awesome and knew everything there was to know I never felt worried about anything. First timer on a horse trip. Don't let the terrain or the horses scare you, they, the horses will be your best friend. The food was awesome. My group helped them as much as we could through out our trip it just learn and get to know horse back riding sport. Kind of a working vacation. They seemed to appreciate our help and gave us more ride time. They are some of the hardest working people that I know. We had a group 7 for a two day pack trip. Worth every penny. We tipped $200 a person. All though I'm not sure that was enough. Go Don't be afraid you will see stuff no hikee or side railed sidewalk park location will show you. read more

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Koby was our guide and he made our experience 10/10! If you're in Big Sky, I would definitely recommend a trail ride at Jakes Horses. read more

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This was my 3rd time riding with Jake's and it was incredible. Our guide Tristan was so nice and also very knowledgeable. We had experienced riders as well as first timers and he made everyone feel very comfortable. He answered all of our questions with eager and detail. He was also very good about making sure we were all safe and comfortable but also being hands off so that we could enjoy the experience with freedom. Definitely ask for saddle bags to hold your phone, water etc. We did a 2 hour ride and it was perfect. They also did a very good job of wearing masks and requiring us to wear masks during the paperwork and load up process but then allowing us to take them off once we got on the trail. I highly recommend and will definitely be going with Jake's again! read more

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Avoid the place at all costs. The horses are not well trained and frequently took off, ignoring our instruction with their reins, and there were dangerous times as a result of this. The worst part of the ride was our guide, Holden (little cowboy). He rarely looked back to ensure my kids and I were okay and he was going WAY too fast for a leisurely trail ride in the snow. These pack horses follow one another (at least their supposed to) so our horses were galloping to catch up to him downhill in muddy/rocky snow which resulted in 2 falls. I'm an experienced rider, I owned 2 horses, and I felt unsafe during this ride. We did a trail ride in Yellowstone last June and it was an exceptional ride with experienced guides who were concerned with safety and pleasure. read more

We enjoyed the most fabulous day with Christine, exploring Fan Creek! Our horses, Micky, Misty and Beaver were perfect. We rode through blooming meadows and evergreen Forrests. The fishing was great and our guide Christine was a dream come true. Thank you for providing us with great customer service, and a unforgettable experience!!! read more

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Our guide, Alex, was super sweet and the views were great! The horses were very well mannered and we felt super safe riding. This is an absolute must when you're visiting the area! read more

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OUTSTANDING!!! Horses were great and the Guide was very knowledgeable, and took the time to ensure the "newer" riders were comfortable. Highly recommend!! read more

We had a wonderful morning ride with Riley. We absolutely enjoyed the views and it's a memory we will cherish. Riley was knowledgeable and attentive. I will say, we experienced all four seasons in our ride. Come prepared with layers of clothing, wear jeans and socks. Gloves and hand warmers saved the day. It is mid May and we left the stables in sunshine and returned to the stable in falling snow. read more

This was the best experience for my 3 friends and I! Our guide Lily was kind, patient and answered all our annoying tourist questions with a smile. The horses all seemed well cared for and the trail ride was STUNNING! I can't recommend this place enough read more

Thanks Cody for taking my girls and I on a fun trail ride. We had a great ride and beautiful scenery. read more

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My mom and I scheduled a 2 hour escorted ride through the local area. The business was hard to find , thank goodness for GPS, plus it was snowing so any signs were covered. Our female guide was very nice and made sure we were comfortable with our horse. As we were riding our horse , walking speed across the outfitters property towards the trail, my horse got spooked by a workers car that had left their windshield wipers on and it was no longer snowing so it made a horrible screeching noise as we were passing by. My horses eyes got huge , he reared up on two legs and took off Full throttle back to his barn area. I pulled on the reins , said woah, no, stop, but nothing worked and I held on for life while I was thinking, " crap I signed the no helmet waver !" After the scariest ride ever he through me into the barn and I hit my head. Thank goodness for the snow padding. I was okay but was done. I no longer wanted to do the ride. I was told that I could have a different horse or leave, no refund. I wasn't going to pay for a service and not get it so I begrudgingly got on an older slower horse used for kids called Maggie-Mae. This horse was very sweet, but looked tired. I was not afraid of her but I felt bad for her. The snow was deep , and she stumbled through the unplowed trail. I had to hold on for life this time because she kept slipping, tripping, and almost fell. I couldn't enjoy the nature and the experience because my head hurt from my initial fall and I was terrified this horse was going to fall. When we arrived back in one piece , I thanked God and got out of there. Not fun. I have experience riding, but you can't always control an animal. I don't blame the horse , I blame the carelessness of the worker that kept their car running, and being refused a refund or even partial credit. The below picture is me on Maggie-Mae. Poor old gal. read more

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What an amazing experience with our guide Taylor. All 8 of us had little to no experience riding horses, and it was the highlight of our trip. The horses went on "autopilot" and knew exactly what to do and where to go. I personally loved my 33-year old horse, Scar, and loved every minute. What a truly "Big Sky" experience. Wouldn't have changed a thing! read more

Jake's Horses made my friends and I's trip to Big Sky such an a amazing time. I want to give a special shout-out to Jo. She was so friendly, compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable. You could tell she truly cared about each horse and worked to build good relationships with them. We had one friend in our group who had never rode a horse and Jo picked out the perfect horse for her an taught well. For us more experienced riders, she help pick out horses for us that suited our riding styles. The weather was beautiful and it was the best view I saw my whole trip. She gave wonderful tips while riding and made sure we were all okay. 5 stars!! read more

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It was an amazing experience altogether! The trail was beautiful- we did a 2hr ride with Cam and had our three kids ages 8-12. Everyone loved it! Highly recommend. Wranglers are great! read more

What a wonderful place to ride. Staff super friendly, our guide Micayla couldn't have been better. Horses were well taken care of and easy to ride. The route we took on our 3 hour ride was a good mix of elevations, creeks, and timber. Just a great experience, would recommend for all levels of riders read more

Good luck with Jake's. Tried calling email and went to visit only to find "Jake" out of town and one of his wranglers said only "Jake" can reserve. read more

Great time here today on the 4 hour (which turned into 5 hour) trail ride. Horses are well cared for, beautiful scenery through the Big Sky mountains. Wrangler was really friendly and a great ride leader, particularly given the horse she was riding was being a bit difficult and spooking quite a bit. Loved the horse I was riding, had a great personality and would actually respond to instructions which isn't always the case with a lot of trail ride horses. Plenty of opportunity to trot as well which was nice. Looking foreword to my next ride at Jake's. Great for both beginners and experienced riders. read more

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