Empire Ranch Trail Ride

The Empire Ranch Foundation sponsors annual group Trail Rides, exploring Las Cienegas National Conservation Area on horseback. The 2012 Spring Trail Ride on Saturday, April 7 will offer a three-hour or two-hour ride option. Both rides pass though some of the most spectacular scenery in the state.  For those who prefer, scenic wagon rides also will be offered. 

The rides will be followed by an afternoon of festivities including tours, storytellers, and live music, capped off by a delicious Western steak dinner. This year, the event will also honor Gerald Korte, who worked as an Empire Ranch cowboy (1946-49), and later became a founding member and first President of the Empire Ranch Foundation. 

Trail ride participants may bring their own horse or reserve one from the Empire Ranch Foundation's horse rental vendor. Experienced and novice riders are welcome! Plan to join us for the trail ride, wagon ride and dinner and entertainment, or just for dinner and entertainment outdoors at the Empire Ranch. 

Prices, registration forms, and procedures for the 2011 Spring Trail Ride on April 16 are provided below, but are subject to change for future Trail Rides. 

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012 
Cost: ERF Member: $10 (ERF family membership includes children 18 & under) 
          Non-Member: $45 (Includes $10 per rider fee & $35 ERF family membership) 
          Horse Rental: $75 
          Wagon Ride: $10 
          Dinner: $35 

Release of Liability Agreement must be signed prior to riding.  Rental horses must be booked through ERF.    Riders must be at least eight years old; 8-12 years olds must wear helmets.

Click here for map and driving directions to Empire Ranch Headquarters

Questions?  Call (888) 364-2829, or email admin@empireranchfoundation.org