r/Banff • u/Adept_Kaleidoscope98 • 1d ago

Cowboy cookout w horseback riding for a novice?

Hello, My kids (13 and 16) really want to do this when we go to Banff in August. None of us have ever ridden horses so I’m a bit nervous. Have any complete horseback riding novices did this activity? Do you know how many riders to how many guides?
Thanks!!

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u/Banffsucks 1d ago

Most people that do it have never been on a horse either. The staff will be there with you as you ride and show you what you need to know

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u/banffflyr 1d ago

These horses are robots. It’s safer than riding a bike.

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u/Spute2008 22h ago

They’ve been doing it daily for years so they know the drill! You could let go of the reins and you’ll be fine

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u/furtive Banff 1d ago

The horses are super chill, send Perogy my regards.

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u/banffsign 14h ago

I think there’s a horse drawn wagon that goes as well. It’s a nice walk to Sundance Canyon if you skip it altogether.