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Do I need any experience with horses?
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Previous riding experience is not necessary to participate in one of our guided trail rides. We will provide you with a seasoned trail horse for the duration of your experience.
Before the ride, time will be taken to become acquainted with your trusty steed, make any necessary equipment adjustments, and take a brief course in Trail Riding 101.
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What should I wear?
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To ensure your comfort and safety, please come prepared with appropriate riding attire. This includes:
- Clothes appropriate for the season.
- Long pants STRONGLY recommended.
- Boots with up to a 1-inch heel, such as hiking boots or cowboy boots, are recommended.
- NO open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops are allowed.
- Rain jackets/wind breakers, just in case.
- Helmets are required, unless a Helmet Waiver has been signed. You may wear your own equestrian approved helmet, or one will be provided free of charge.
- If you choose not to wear a helmet, a hat is advised.
- Leather gloves can also come in handy.
- Other items to consider bringing: camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray.
Bitter Creek Outfitters is not responsible for lost or damaged items brought with you.
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What can I expect to see?
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Views:
- The city of Billings
- 5 mountain ranges: Bull Mountains, Crazy Mountains, Beartooth Mountains, Pryor Mountains, Bighorn Mountains
- Yellowstone River
Trees & plants:
- Ponderosa Pine
- cottonwood trees
- sage
- Indian paintbrush
- prickly pear cactus
- yucca
Animals/Wildlife:
- cows (of course!)
- mule deer
- white tail deer
- bald eagles
- western meadowlark (Montana state bird)
- owls
- magpie
- turkeys
- cottontail rabbits
- coyotes
- fox
- pheasant
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Q?
How do I get there?
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We are just 10 minutes/8 miles from downtown, or 4 miles off of I-90. You'll be able to see town from atop the cliffs and point out the ranch to your friends when you get back.
Coming from downtown:
- Head east on 1st Ave. N.
- Veer right onto Old U.S. 87
- Continue past the fair grounds and over I-90
- Turn right onto Coburn Road (Cenex gas station on corner)
- Continue approximately 4 miles
- Stay on Coburn Road and watch for the signs, there will be a driveway with cattle guard on the left
- If you get to the Pictograph Caves State Park, you went too far (but come back after your ride!)
Alternate downtown route:
- Head south on S. 27th Street
- Merge onto I-90 East
- See I-90 directions below
From eastbount/westbound I-90
- Take the Lockwood/Roundup exit
- Turn onto Coburn Road (Cenex will be within view of exit)
- If eastbound, Coburn Road will be a right turn
- If westbound, Coburn Road will be over the overpass and a right turn
- Continue approximately 4 miles
From the airport
- Head down "airport hill" (N. 27th St.) and follow either downtown route