Regional Description: Riding in Alaska (AK)

A truly unique experience for riders on their horses is a trip in the saddle in the northernmost U.S. state of Alaska. Forget the noise of big cities and traffic, if you are with the horse on the way to the trail ride in the barren landscape of Alaska. You can especially go horseback riding around the city of Anchorage in Alaska. There are various riding stables, riding schools and providers of trail riding tours available. Both half-day rides through the countryside of Alaska as well as multi-day treks are offered. The trail rides, which often lead to the north and provide riders and horses in the mountains with special challenges are passed in Alaska generally by professional tour guides. In most cases, the tour is also fully equipped with tents, food and equipment for all utensils by the tour guide or the horseback riding tour operator in Alaska. Traditionally a campfire between the built-up tents will be kindle in the evening at the multi-day trail rides in Alaska. Not only for entertainment purposes but in many cases serves the campfire as a barbecue for the dinner of the horseback riders. Due to the sparse population a horseback riding trip in Alaska demands a good equipment from the horseback riders and their horses and you should also be in good physical condition. In addition, it is recommended that make the rider with the appropriate equipment on the way, as a regular supply of goods in the wilds of Alaska can not be guaranteed. The wonderful scenery that Alaska has to offer will compensate for these hardships. The horseback rider can assume that riding on horses in Alaska during the months of spring, summer and autumn is basically enjoyable. Nevertheless, some stables have in Alaska also has its own winter program on offer. The frozen landscape of Alaska can be a really breathtaking experience for horseback riders and the horses during the winter months.