It's our family's tradition to ride at Rising K ranch when passing through. They do such a good job! I rode again today with 2 of my kids. They are kind, the prices are reasonable and the location is beautiful. Clay helped us and was so great! I definitely recommend this place! read more

Rising K Ranch - Juniper Loop - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

best horse riding experience we've ever had. it was me and my seven kids, the youngest had never ridden The guides put our youngest rider (age 7) on Biggun, the gentlest big boy, and put me (I have lots of riding experience) on the fiesty Susan...saving all the more chill horses for my other kids. our guides were helpful and very easy going. the trail was beautiful and the 30 min ride was perfect...although had we known how kind and relaxed our guides would be, we would have signed up for a longer ride. we've had experiences at other ranches with bossy and impatient guides and this place is NOT like that. bonus: two highland cows to gawk at on the way in and out of the ranch. read more

See all

Our guide was so friendly and fun. 10/10 would recommend. Breathtaking trail that provided endless views.

What an incredibly fun adventure for the whole family! I wasn't sure how my kids would do so I booked the Juniper trail as it was the shortest ride. By the end, everyone agreed we would definitely should have booked a longer trail. Our wrangler, Avery, was amazing. At first, I raised a questioning eyebrow because she put my youngest child on the biggest horse. But she explained that horse assignments were based on horse personality and rider's experience. That big horse was the gentlest one. Avery set a very nice pace that was slow enough to make us feel confident in the saddle yet fast enough that it felt like a real horse ride. Please be aware Apple Maps was entirely wrong (as of December 2023). You have to use Google Maps for the correct location. read more

Rising K Ranch - The Juniper Trail - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

03/2025 Came to Cedar to visit my child at school and decided to do a mini adventure trip- Rising K was the highlight. We had a fantastic ride and I was concerned where someone left a review about the animals- the animals appeared to be very well taken care of and fed. They were clean and very healthy. The ride was amazing and tranquil. I would suggest this to anyone. This was an awesome experience. read more

One of the horses used in my group was far too skinny for this job. With the benefit of hindsight, I regretted not at least insisting on a horse change for my friend, if not leaving entirely. The ride itself was lovely (and not very strenuous for this poor girl, fortunately) so it's a shame. read more

Rising K Ranch topped off our day after hiking The Narrows in Zion. You might think nothing could follow The Narrows - Rising K Ranch was the icing on the cakenof a perfect day! First of all we were greeted by 3 lovely dogs and a nice gentleman who made us feel right at home on their beautiful property with a majestic mountain backdrop for scenery. Casey introduced herself as our wrangler and got us paired up with compatible horses. She took us on a gorgeous ride to match our skill level, took pictures of us, and graciously shared a small piece of her world with us. If life ever brings me this way again, I will for sure be back. So highly recommended! read more

Rising K Ranch - Soul Food - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Our guides were very friendly and talked to us about the wildlife and area we were riding through and how they got into the riding and ranching life style. The Horses were well mannered and of mild temperament. Our guides made sure we had a great experience. Thanks. P.S. Loved the dogs. read more

Avery our guide was great, and so were the horses. Very peaceful 1.5hr ride. It was a little chilly and muddy, but we still enjoyed it very much! Would highly recommended. read more

Was pleasantly surprised to find the horseback ride came with loving dogs that joined along on the ride. Happy to say that the animals on this property were all in wonderful conditions. Unfortunately not all animal related businesses operate with the animal's health in mind. Rising K met our expectations and then some. Knowledgeable staff, easy to book our ride and they matched my daughter and I with horses that suited our abilities (or lack thereof lol) We did half day ride and will definitely be back to pet Willow the puppy and go on a full day ride up the mountain. read more

See all

Amazing beautiful and everyone was super kind. Pit Stop was a good horse. The guide was super Nice. I loved the dogs if the ranch so fun read more

Rising K Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Amazing horseback riding experience. We took our kids Staff is super friendly. Trails for horseback riding are beautiful. We did a 90 min session and had a blast. Definitely going back and highly recommend this place. read more

Our family went horseback riding with Rising K and it was perfect! Our kids are young and they were so great with them. Kaysie was our guide and she was so knowledgeable and lots of fun. We will definitely be back! read more

Rising K Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Today I took my family to this wonderful spot. They had a wonderful time. My 16 year old son has autism and the staff were so kind. They worked with him so well. This is a family business. And my family loved the ride but I think they enjoyed the conversations more. I got to stay back and talk to the leader of this wonderful family. They are the picture of what is good with America. Hard working, generous and kind. read more

This was such a fun experience! Lydia was my tour guide and she was incredible. We had wonderful conversations while riding along the trails. I am pretty comfortable on horses, but it had been awhile since I'd ridden and she made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I went solo, but I would recommend any size group to this ranch if you're looking for a nice ride with beautiful scenery! My horse, Biggins, was so calm and friendly. Also, the ranch dogs are so cute and love to play fetch! I 100% recommend this ranch to anyone! read more

See all

Had a great experience on our horse ride, Karen our guide was great and very friendly. I was at ease being on the horse. Beautiful scenery in Cedar City. read more

Dean and I had a fantastic time riding Angel and TD with Kacey (sp) guiding us through the beautiful foothills. Thank you l, Klay, for accommodating our last minute reservations. And thank you Mark for the nice conversation afterward. Truly a family business that shines! Highly recommend this Ranch! read more

We came to Utah in search of snow so when that didn't work out we decided to look into horse riding. My family is pretty experienced so I know my daughter was worried that it would be all walking, but the trail ride was fun for all of us. There's a lot of horses to choose from based on skill and clay even taught us how to work them in the round pen. The ride was a blast for all of us. I thought 4.5 hours would've been enough, but I never wanted it to end. Well except my knees were hurting haha. read more

Rising K Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

This was the best horseback riding experience I've had in years. I found it thru Yelp and it was only 10 min from the hotel. Spoke to Klay on the phone one day before and he set me up with Katie as my wrangler. I was taught how to saddle my horse and to trot. Katie was phenomenal!!!! She and I had a blast like we've known each other for ever. I payed for the half-day. Beautiful scenery! I will surely come back! read more

Rising K Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

The best experience I have ever had outdoors. Everything about this place impressed me Klay and his dad are great people, very honest, helpful and friendly. Location is great literally 10-15 min from Cedar city Prices are very reasonable. The trail was amazing, the animals (horses, dogs, chickens) were all clean and well taken care of. My horse was Angel, she was funny but obideint. I can't wait to go back there and get the whole day ride. read more

I can't not express what a great experience this was! The two gentlemen who run the place knew the perfect horses my 5 year old and I needed ( I used to ride but it had been a while). The ride was fun and adventures without being scary or to fast. I bought only the hour tour but loved it so much coming back for the day ride. They are very reasonably priced for all they offer. read more

Rising K Ranch - Great owner! Experienced, helpful and friendly. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

See all

Wonderful couple of hours spent on a trail ride with Kasey. Our three horses were perfect and the ride took us through interesting scenery with some great views. Really hope we can return one day soon for a longer ride. read more

Nobody there seems to be in any kind of rush with paying customers. We had to wait around awhile for our horses to get ready. It was a nice ride but it would of been nicer if the guide talked to us or about the area we were in. He was quiet but then again he was playing with his phone during the ride. read more

Such an amazing experience! It was a great ride the place is beautiful! My grandma (74 years old) and myself went and it was fantastic! Great for all ages! Staff is very friendly! The only thing I would change is the directions they need to put more signs up. The place was pretty hard to find! read more

See all

Had a great 1 hour ride with Elyse! The horses were pros and we really enjoyed our time. Not a ton of shade on the ride so don't forget your sunscreen and hats! read more

3 of 9 people in our group got bucked off their horses. Stay away from Jessie and Cousins! Even one of the sisters (older sister) got tossed off her horse. I could go on and on, but i won't be too negative, the stars speak for themselves. The younger sister not sure of her name) was a sweetheart and really took care of my youngest niece who was shook up after seeing her sister get bucked and tossed pretty good. This is a newer business, 2nd year in, they've got some kinks to work out for sure!! read more

Our group of 19 had a great time riding horses w Klay and Kelly! Klay was very accommodating and flexible with getting us in as we had to adjust our schedules. Couple of times. There were 7 adults and 12 kids ranging from 5 to 12 years old and everyone did great! The kids especially loved it! The scenery is beautiful and it's a nice, relaxing, long ride. I highly recommend checking this experience out if you're in the area. We stayed in st George and it was an easy drive up the 15. Thanks for a memorable and fun time Klay and Kelly! read more

Clay & Kelly were amazing. My husband and I rode with both of them and 3 other people. We had a little training in the ring before heading out on the trail. It was an amazing experience and the horses were beautiful and calm! Highly recommend! read more

Rising K Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

See all

Klay was so accommodating with our schedule because we were super busy. I didn't know what to expect because I've never really been horseback riding but it was amazing! Klay taught us how to control the horses. Then we took the most picturesque trail ride imaginable. It was beautiful. Winter in Utah on horseback is something everyone should try and I couldn't think of a better place to do it. read more

Rising K Ranch - Horseback riding during a beautiful winter day in Cedar City, Utah. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

See all

I took my three young kids (7, 5 and 3) to Rising K for the one hour trail ride. My five year old is deeply afraid of most animals, but she loves the idea of horses. When I called to schedule the ride, I mentioned that I wasn't even sure if my city kids would get on a horse. Clay was so calm and confident with the kids. All three of them stayed in the saddle and rode even though they were nervous at the beginning. We had a great ride and they are all asking when we can go back. My five year old even petted the horses and helped lead them back to the corral at the end of the ride. This was a true 5-star experience for us. read more

See all

We stopped in Cedar City for a day on our way to Brian Head and decided to go for a ride. Our family of 5 (3 teenagers) had a wonderful time. I've never ridden on snow before (there was snow here and there) it wasn't at all cold, the horses were obviously well cared for and well mannered, we would recommend it to anyone!! THANKS KLAY! read more

Rising K Ranch - We had fun today on our trail ride!! Thank you Klay for a beautiful ride! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

See all

The real deal - not touristy. We really enjoyed riding at Rising K. The drive from Springdale / Zion was not far and the higher altitude and trees made for a more comfortable riding experience. Clay was an excellent guide. The horses were well mannered and well cared for. I recommend Rising K highly. read more

Kelly was a great guide- friendly, knowledgeable, and chose great horses so everyone from my 3 year old to my 13 year old (first timers) to my husband and I had a wonderful experience. The place is simple, family-run and in a great location at the base of the mountains. It took us an hour to get there from Springdale. As others have noted, the horses seemed happy and in good condition. We would absolutely return. read more

Mike & Jaime were super nice. The trail ride was fun. Felt like we were riding with family. Mike sang an Eddy Arnold song (cattle call), and it sounded amazing. The horses were well trained. Can't wait to go on the Dutch oven dinner night ride! Gonna chase some mountain lions. read more

Our kids have been asking for horseback riding for a very long time. We finally found a place that gives both quick lessons and some freedom on the trail. The horses seemed healthy and well taken care of. read more

5 stars hands down. We came for a promotion that was posted on Facebook , and the interaction was very nice and polite , as well as informative . We got our times and confirmation within minutes . Upon arrival, Kelly was very welcoming and explained everything to us. From the waiver forms , which were super easy to understand , to the actual instructions of riding and getting back on the horse (no pun intended), Kelly was an awesome guide . We had a group of 4 in our group, and one of the guys got a horse which was being alittle "fussy" , so Kelly gladly gave him her horse in exchange to ride the fussy horse and make it easier for the rider to enjoy the view. We had tons of fun asking questions , getting to know our horses and looking around the ranch. It felt more like we were visiting a friends house than a simple "pay and get out" type of service. Thanks so much to Rising K ranch. We will definitely be back soon z read more

We had the most unfortunate experience over Memorial Day weekend. We were pushed back from our 1:00 pm booking to 3:30 pm. We took our 11 year old daughter and 9 year old son on this adventure. My daughters saddle was not properly secured. On the way back to the ranch, the saddle came loose and fell off the horse along with my daughter. She landed on her left side with the wind knocked out of her pretty good. Klay came to the rear to assist my daughter. When he dismounted his horse, his horse began to run off towards the house/ranch. Since this is the leader horse, our 9 year old sons horse and other horses began to run toward the house as well. Our 9 year old son was screaming in terror and made the brave decision to jump off the running horse. A gentleman with us jumped off his horse to attend to our son and carried him in his arms back to where we were attending my daughter that had fallen off. 3 horses returned to the ranch with no riders. 4 out of 7 of us ended up having to walk back to the ranch. The owners did not offer any type of medical attention. They did not offer us water after having to walk back. When I explained the situation to the female owner, she responded with "shoot". Klay did not properly secure my daughters saddle causing her to fall, did not properly have trained horses, and did not properly pick out the correct horse for the skill level and age of each rider. The horses were temperamental and often did not follow the direction of the lead/reins....I do not recommend this place for families with young children. The horses jumped over a small river and one of the adult male riders nearly fell off and temporarily dislocated his shoulder due to the horse. Stay far, far away from this place! read more