Theodore Roosevelt said he’d have never become president if not for the time he spent in North Dakota, specifically the badlands – a place he truly loved. You can experience the badlands just as he did, riding horseback along the buttes, at the Medora Riding Stables in North Dakota. If you’re visiting the iconic little town, be sure to put this experience on your list and you’ll go home with great memories.

Want to experience the North Dakota badlands the way people like Theodore Roosevelt experienced them? Then do so on horseback by taking a trail ride at Medora Riding Stables.
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From the end of May through mid-September, this spot offers 1 hour or 2-hour-long trail rides throughout the day. The scenery around the stables is just the start of the beauty you'll experience.
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Anyone aged 7 and up can saddle up and hit the trail with an experienced guide taking you through the stunning scenery around Medora.
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One of the well-trained and beautiful horses will carry you through the brush and into the buttes on a memorable journey.
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You'll be taken through unique terrain and have the chance at spotting wildlife in the distance, such as bison, prairie dogs, and more.
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This experience will take you right back to the wild west and you and your family will surely remember it for days to come.
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Down into gullies, up on the ridge - the views you'll get are truly spectacular, especially through the ears of a horse.
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The vantage point you'll get of the town of Medora while on the trail ride is especially cool!
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After all is said and done, you'll head back to Medora Riding Stables and have a great story to tell of your unique experience in the badlands.
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Trail rides happen throughout summer and end mid-September. To see exact season dates for the year and find more information, visit this website.

After you’ve experienced a ride at the Medora Riding Stables in North Dakota, you can consider yourself a true cowboy or cowgirl! While you’re in town, check out the best of the best when it comes to ranching folk at the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

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