We took the 2hr scenic raft and had Garrett as our guide. He was alot of fun! We had a great time…read moreon the river, he pointed out animals and facts about the river. Definitely recommend the company and Garrett as your guide.

My husband and I did the zip line adventure. Jack and Gray where our sender and receiver, they were…read moreamazing, super friendly fun to be around and we really enjoyed their company. The zip line would be what I would consider a beginner course when we read the description of the course we assumed it was very advanced and that adventurous, so we were disappointed by the actual course. But again everybody at the company was very nice.

I found Yellowstone Roughriders on Yelp, but I also contacted a family friend about where to book a…read morehorse riding experience in Yellowstone and she also recommended Yellowstone Roughriders, so I was sold! Billie and Heather were very helpful and informative throughout the reservation making process. They have great communication and put our minds at ease. They wait to tell you which trail you'll be taking until about a week before your ride. I booked a half day private ride for my daughters and I. We met up at the trailhead with no problems and got to see and experience a part of Yellowstone most people don't get to see if they don't venture out. Jimmy was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic! He and I were chatting most of the time but he also was really engaged with my daughters as well. I rode Hoofy, my oldest rode Star, and my youngest rode Trigger. The horses were great! We enjoyed the trail, crossing through water a couple times, resting out by Grizzly Lake, and then heading back to where we started. We got to trot quite a bit too! I would be more than willing to work with Yellowstone Roughriders again. The experience was beyond compare! Thank you so much, Billie, Heather, Jimmy, and team!

My friends and I did the Evening Riverside Cookout and it was incredible! The horseback ride to the…read moredinner spot had great views and animal sightings (they also offer a wagon ride for people who do not want to horseback ride). The dinner itself was made onsite and was all locally sourced food and tasted better than anything we had eaten on our whole trip. The people that work there are so friendly and welcoming and made this a truly special experience for our last night. I would highly recommend doing the cookout and I'll be doing it again the next time I'm in Yellowstone!

Will took our small group on a fantastic ride down the Yellowstone - despite the 49° overcast day!…read moreHighly recommend this outfit and the trip!

We chose the easiest route, mostly calm with a little woohoo, perfect for my daughter (5 yr-old)…read more Although my son (10) was dying for more waves, it is a very entertaining and worry free ride. We spotted few antelopes, 2 bold eagles several Canadian geese, and of course the beautiful view. Special shout out to our guide Austin. He made the tour even more fun and interesting. He is very informative and made his explanation so understandable for my 5 yr-old. On top of that he was answering 1000 questions from my son, and super patient with the kids. On our way back, we got Nisha as our driver. She was fun and very playful with the kids. Actually both Nisha and her brother, driver to the river, are interesting to talk to, but we were too excited and forgot to ask his name. Thank you guys for such a great experience

My son and I traveled with ABO in July 2021. We took the weeklong trip to Bullmoose Meadow and…read morefished on Hellroaring Creek. The primary camp is in a designated Wilderness Area: Picture Yellowstone without the roads, trail markers, rangers, vehicles, power lines, crowds. Our team was completely prepared to get us into and out of the woods safely on horseback, and to help us enjoy the backcountry. The scenery was unmatched and the fishing was fantastic. Hellroaring Creek is crowded with Yellowstone cutthroat that get very little pressure and are a blast to fish on dry flies. The growing season is brief at that elevation, so those fish want to eat. The stream is adjacent to camp, so there is no traveling or waiting on fishing days, except for waiting for the mornings to warm up. The water is varied enough to keep anyone entertained, and the fish stay busy. We were very impressed by the comfort and organization in the camps, the beautiful setting, the help on travel days, and the excellent food. We would be excited to travel with Cameron and the crew from ABO again.

Let me start by saying this is back country camping at it's best. My husband and I had a great…read moretime with Cameron, Patrick and all the gang. Everyone was very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. Pat, the cook, made the most delicious meals. Yes the horseback ride is long, but the views are beautiful. Fishing was fantastic. I never caught so many fish. The logistics of setting up this camp is mind blowing. You appreciate it so much more. I would definitely recommend them for a great adventure!!!

Booked through flying pig adventures. Did a 1 hr ride…read more This was an outstanding and awesome experience! The views were incredible! Went with a group of 5 and loved every minute of it. The ranch is about 20 minutes outside of gardiner and it's a beautiful and scenic drive. We did it with a minivan no problem. The horses are very tame and docile. The owner warren was a genuine class act. Our guide Peyton was very knowledgable and friendly. Pointed out many small details. Their dogs Sam, sawyer and millie followed us the entire trail. They were rolling in the snow and leading the way. We were riding with wild elk within 25 yards! Highly recommend and wish we did a longer ride!

My mother and I recently went to Hell's A-Roarin and we had a blast! When we first walked in the…read moreranch, we were greeted by four friendly dogs. There were also a plethora of horses in their stables and baby horses. The wranglers were hospitable and gave us forms to sign which gave us an overview of what horseback riding rules and safety regulations. As we were guided to our horses, they introduced us to them and told us how to control our horses. At first, I was skeptical because there was no harness involved and I felt that I was gonna fall off. But as we continued riding, I felt much more relaxed and confident in controlling my horse. We were riding in the hills and saw beautiful scenery. It was my very first time riding a horse and I truly loved every bit of it!

Extremely sad. These people should not be allowed to own horses. This is animal abuse. Horses…read moreforced to lay in their own waste and drink disgusting water. not a single area of ground that isn't half a foot high in horse poop. The horses were sinking into it and slipping in it. I've never seen anything this horrendous at a stable in my entire life and I've been to many. This place is disgusting and these people should not be allowed to own animals.

Highly recommend this experienced outfitter for pack trips into the Yellowstone. They take great…read morecare of you, and they're a great team. I learned a bit about how it works from them, from the gear to the horse pens, the mule bells, and how to order your group. We spent 3 days in the beautiful mountains, riding up 9,000 feet to a lake, saw wildflowers, gorgeous views and even a bison. Trip of a lifetime.

ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES IN MONTANA!!! I cannot recommend this place enough!!! Do not look…read moreanywhere else! Choose this place! Long review below but the highlights: amazing views and scenery, great animals all around, very sweet owner, great pricing, and some autonomy with the horses My group of 3 decided day of that we wanted to go horseback riding. Everywhere we looked or called was booked. One location that we called recommended Specimen Creek. I looked it up online and saw a number to call (or text) for reservations. I gave them a call and spoke with Ralph. He said he had availability that day for the afternoon and said we were booked for three people. He didn't take my name, number, or email so I was a little worried about confirming that we had the reservation. To get to specimen creek, it was going to be a 1.5 hour drive so I didn't want to show up and there be no reservation. We made the drive from Bozeman and showed up 30-ish minutes before our reservation. The last 15 min of the drive was on a dirt road that could be quite uneven at times. I would recommend an SUV but it is manageable with a smaller car. There's enough signage to get where you need to go but pulling up, we realized we pulled up to Ralph's home. This was where we were supposed to be but we were a little nervous at first incase we got the wrong place. Ralph welcomed up and even introduced us to some of his animals. He has animals of all type that just roam the property freely, and these animals want to be there. He has a turkey that was friendly enough to let us pet him and just chilled by Ralph's front porch. We met a mule named Joy that wanted ALL the attention and would make sure you were aware of her presence so she could get some pets. It was wonderful seeing Ralph interact with his animals because you could tell he cared about them and they cared about him. Ralph gave us a very brief education on how to ride (all 3 of us had maybe ridden a horse once every 5-ish years, so we're basically beginners). And then we set off with him in the lead. We rode on Whiskey, Blue, and Sunny and every horse was amazing. They were so calm and comfortable with us. These horses know the trail and what is expected of them so if you're looking to just sit on a horse and go along for a ride, you could get by. But, if you go in wanting to ride, you will get the BEST experience. Our horses walked majority of the trail, however they would occasionally trot and one horse got into a gallop to catch up to the others (after a quick snack break). So yes these horses can manage without any guidance from the riders, but they will let you ride and control them. We booked the 1 hour ride and the trail we took was AMAZING. We walked through creeks that the horses would drink from, we went over a wooden bridge, there were beautiful views of trees and the mountains of Yellowstone national park in the distance, beautiful wild flowers (even in June), and we even saw a deer frolicking through the tall grass. Majority of the trail was shaded and clear except for an occasional branch that was easy to dodge. The trail has plenty to see and enjoy but even the riding itself was enjoyable. Ralph also stopped to get a photo of us all. Ralph was very nice to us and told us a little more about what he does. He runs the place by himself and said he had been doing this his entire life. He looked very comfortable on his horse and around his animals so there was no concern there. Our 1 hour ride ended a little later than 1 hour but we didn't feel rushed by Ralph. Once we were done, we were able to pay for the experience with a card. Everyone on the ride had an absolute BLAST! I have maybe written one or two reviews but I knew I just had to write one for Specimen Creek. I cannot recommend this place enough. The drive was so worth it for the experience. All of us left so happy with the ride and smiles all around. Thank you Ralph for making it such a wonderful experience!

Soooo, I made reservations for horseback riding for 6 people a month and a half in advance of our…read morefamily reunion at Yellowstone. Two days before our ride, I received a call from Specimen Creek telling me they were canceling our reservation. No explanation was given. Then, as I pressed further, they told me they didn't have enough horses. They also offered no alternatives or other outfitters to call. If I could give them zero stars, I would.

Buyer Beware- the owner Jess is not compassionate or flexible. We contacted her letting her know…read morewe were on our way (2 hour drive) and caught in a Bison Jam in Yellowstone, she cancelled our ride despite telling me she could turn our tickets around easily to another family but refused to assist us in any way. It was all a "that's your problem" attitude. Very poor customer service!!

Visited the ranch today, met the new owners and they're amazing. So much care and attention into…read moretheir horses. They do three trips a day and have over 90 horses. No horse goes out more than once a day. Absolutely recommend. *side note we did the last ride at 430 and we're able to watch the horse run out to pasture after, must see!!!

Wonderful experience! Our ride was in the most beautiful area that we saw the entire time we were…read morein Montana and Yellowstone! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of history. Would highly recommend this ride.

I believe this place is out of business? Their website has old dates(example Now Booking 2017), the…read morereviews on website are old (2014), they do not respond to email and they do not answer or return phone calls.

Had an amazing time with the team at Flying Pig! First off, the value is ridiculous...guided raft,…read morelunch, great equipment, awesome staff...I could go on. Secondly, and most importantly, we were blessed with PRESTON as our guide. He's living the life on the Yellowstone in summer and winters on the slopes of Aspen. He's putting a pause on that Auburn degree to live life to its fullest. We were so lucky to have just our family in the boat and we had a great time spotting bald eagles, osprey, Jesus ducks, and of course, the rare two gold eagles!!! Lastly, don't waste your time on the 8 mile. It's only a couple more bucks and a couple more hours--you gotta do the full day. Can't wait to come back and do it again.

We just off of the river from an amazing day with Josie! She kept us safe and made sure we had the…read morebest time. The whole crew was outstanding. We can't wait to come back!