Zion Canyon Trail Ride at Jacobs Ranch - Virgin, Utah

Philip Wagner

Wir haben auf unserer USA Rundreise einen Reitausflug auf Jacobs Ranch gemacht und was soll ich sagen: es war der beste Teil unserer gesamten Reise. Es war ein großartiger Tag, den wir mit unseren beiden Kindern hier verbracht haben. Unsere Kinder sind 6 Jahre und 4 Jahre alt und die Wrangler haben beide super betreut. Selbst unser 4 jähriger Sohn konnte teilweise selbstständig auf dem Pferd reiten im Pen! Für ride Kinder gab es dann noch einen Ausritt im Fluss und dem Nahegelegenen Hügel. Meine Frau war bereits etwas erfahrener beim Reiten und ihre Gruppe hatte einen Ausritt in den Zion Park unternommen, mit tollen Eindrücken und spannendem Terrain. Es war ein tolles Erlebnis und wir waren den ganzen Tag dort. etwas vergleichbares kann man in Deutschland nicht finden. Wir kommen es allen wärmsten weiterempfehlen, gerade auch mit kleineren Kindern. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Paulina L.

Pferd sehen sehr gut aus. Gut genährt, gute Hufe und gut gepflegt. Der halbtages Ritt ist wunderschön und die Pferde sind wahre Kletterkünstler in dem Gelände. Der Guide war sehr kommunikativ und informativ, ganz im Cowboy-Manier. Zum Abschluss haben alle Pferde sogar noch eine Dusche genießen dürfen.
Sehr empfehlenswert

Daniela P.

Wir waren in unsrem USA Urlaub auf der Suche nach einem Pferdeausritt, der für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene Spaß macht. Im März 2020 hatten viele Anbieter in USA gerade geschlossen. Jacob's Ranch hat sein Pferdeabenteuer weiterhin angeboten, mit hoher Vorsicht (Masken, Handschuhe, Desinfektion, Mindestabstand) denn auf dem Pferderücken ist der Abstand in der Natur gegeben.
Wir freuten uns sehr darüber und hatten ein unvergessliches Erlebnis mit Jackson, Joshua, Sherol und Chelsea! Das 7 Stunden Adventure Package ist einfach großartig! Wir hatten so viel Spaß, dass wir gleich nochmal reiten wollten. Also haben wir kurz darauf noch den Sunset Ride gemacht und selbst in der Dunkelheit unter dem Sternenhimmel waren wir immer sicher und gut aufgehoben. Sehr spannend und aufregend! Eine Callenge der besten Art! In jeder Gangart des Pferdes reitet man durch die wunderschöne Landschaft Utah's.
Wir wollen auf jeden Fall wieder kommen! Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit mit euch und den Pferden! Bis bald! 🙂

Steve Royce

Eines der geilsten Erlebnisse auf meinem USA-Trip. Wer in der Nähe von Virgin UT ist, dem kann ich den Trail-Ride bei der Jacobs Ranch absolut empfehlen!!! Aber Achtung, das ist kein klassisches nose-to-tail hintereinanderreiten, sondern hier wird im Western-Style frei geritten. Man sucht sich ein Pferd aus, bei dem die Chemie stimmt und lässt es durch gemeinsames Trainieren an einen gewöhnen. Danach gehts in allen Gangarten die ein Pferd drauf hat durch die schönste Landschaft die Utah zu bieten hat. Ein Ganztageserlebnis das seinesgleichen sucht zu einem absolut fairen Preis!!!

Sierra Crowe

Jacob’s Ranch was the BEST trail ride I have EVER experienced!!!

To start, I want to echo what other posters have said - if the initial phone call gives you pause, I urge you to give Jacob’s ranch a shot, unless REALLY all you want to do is ride around at a walk for an hour. This is an experience LEARNING about horses with hands on experience, and the initial phone call just demonstrates how passionate Jacob’s Ranch really is about horsemanship.

We rode during our honeymoon with Joshua who was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and patient. We spent the morning getting to know our horses and working with them on the pen and around the ranch. Once we were ready to ride, we had a snack and head out for the rest of the day. After crossing through town, we made it to the BLM land where Redbull Rampage was taking place. Although the horses weren’t used to the bikers and signs, they handled them exceptionally well. Once past that, we rode across plains, through ravines, over hills, and alongside cliffs. I have been riding my whole life, but my husband has only ridden a handful of time and he was able to gallop alongside us no problem. We both had the BEST time!!!! I will 1000% be coming back to ride with Jacob’s Ranch in the future - it was truly one of the most fun days of my entire life!! YOU MUST GO!!!

Karine Bialobroda

I am very sad for all the people out there who didn’t dare to see pass that phone call. Clearly if you don’t have 30min to get explanation about this ride, it is not for you! And I don’t even speak about those who put a 1star review when they didn’t even do the ride!

But DAMN how good it was!! Definitely not the classic horseback riding trip you can find everywhere (and I did a lot)

It went far beyond my expectations. Michelle and Josh were amazing during the whole experience.

In summer heat, we had to start very early but it allows you to have an amazing sunrise, close to the horses ?

I loved that we can choose our horse and have time to bond during cleaning, training the horse before riding… that whole experience was a first for me and it really made the difference.

The ride in itself is thrilling ? you have options, you can choose hard / less hard, but galloping in this place is speechless… I loved every second of this and would do it again in a heartbeat if I got to go to Zion again.

Thank you for this memory that will stay in my heart forever

Jennifer Rea

The experience starts with a phone call with Jackson- he is sweet and just a genuine Christian cowboy- he loves to talk about the experience with you prior to coming there so you truly know it takes time and isnt your typical “trail ride”.
My husband and I had an amazing experience during the trail ride at Jacob’s Ranch. Josie and Josh, our wranglers were amazing. Our horses were Izzy and Dice. Both amazing horses. You will have a chance to do whatever your heart desires during the day. We went up and down canyons and even went through Virgin River at the end.. which my horse loved (so did I- my favorite part) she played in the water.. it was great. Josie was incredibly encouraging and taught me how to handle my very free spirited horse that I loved! 100% recommend this- it is a once in a lifetime experience with amazing views. I will say if you have any joint issues- pre-game with Ibuprofen (I didn’t but wish I did, lol) Thank you Jacob’s Ranch!!!

Breeann Gravatte

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I had the pleasure of embarking on one of the most realistic and amazing horse riding experiences ever! From start to finish, this adventure was an absolute thrill. Joshua and Josie are not only fantastic instructors but also incredible people. They have an uncanny ability to make you feel completely in sync with both them and the horses. Their expertise and warmth made the whole experience unforgettable.

This isn't just a thrilling ride—it's an opportunity to truly connect with nature and your horse. You'll learn so much about riding, horse care, and the natural environment around you. It's a transformative experience that goes beyond just riding.

A word of caution: if you have joint issues, be prepared for varying levels of pain depending on your body's tolerance. The ride can be very hard on your body if you're not prepared. Additionally, bring snacks, lunch, and LOTS OF WATER if you're going in the morning. You will be there all day! It’s not a joke. Bring sunscreen and extra protection (aka bandana or hat) depending on when you go.

Jackson's 30-minute phone call before you book should be considered part of the adventure itself. If you want to know the answers, just ask, and you'll get them if you try hard enough. If you can't appreciate that, then perhaps horse riding isn't for you.

Highly recommend this for anyone seeking a genuine and exhilarating horse riding experience, with the added bonus of connecting deeply with nature and these magnificent animals!