southern utah horseback riding

Saddle up and let the world soften around you. Our guided horseback ride invites you into a slower rhythm — the kind that lets you breathe deeper, feel the sway of a steady horse beneath you, and settle into the quiet beauty of the trail. Whether this is your first ride or a long-awaited return to the saddle, this experience offers something grounding, memorable, and genuinely soul-nourishing.

Why You’ll Love This Ride

Picture yourself moving gently along open trails, the warm light shifting across the landscape, and a calm horse carrying you with confidence and ease. This ride is simple, peaceful, and deeply restorative — a moment to reconnect with your breath, your body, and the natural world. It’s not about performance or speed; it’s about presence, connection, and the quiet magic that happens when you ride with a horse who meets you where you are.

What to Expect

  • Arrive early (about 20 minutes) to meet your horse and settle into the experience.

  • Connection time with your horse through brushing, breathing, and presence before mounting.

  • A gentle-paced ride that allows beginners and seasoned riders alike to relax into the saddle.

  • Quiet trail moments that invite stillness, clarity, and the soft medicine of the natural world.

  • Supportive guidance throughout the ride so you feel safe, steady, and able to enjoy every step.

Know Before You Go

  • Great for individuals, couples, and small groups

  • Beginners are absolutely welcome

  • Wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate layers

  • Riders must be able to follow safety instructions in English

  • Weight limit: 220 lbs for all horseback tours

  • Height minimum: 4 ft

A Ride to Remember

Whether you’re seeking stillness, adventure, or a meaningful shared experience, this guided horseback ride offers a gentle doorway into connection, with the horse beneath you, with the land around you, and with yourself.

Book your ride now

Your purchase secures your experience, but does not reserve a specific time.

After checkout, please book your preferred date and time using our scheduling calendar. You can access the calendar below and via the confirmation email you’ll receive shortly.

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meet our team

  • Hugh Vail

    CO-FOUNDER

    Hugh has a rare gift for bridging the untamed wisdom of wild mustangs with the healing men and women need most today. With decades of experience gentling horses and guiding people, he has led over 5,000 men through retreats, workshops, and circles designed to restore nervous system balance, resilience, and authentic connection.

  • Sara Niec Carnahan

    Sara is European-born and raised. She bridges the structure and soul of Mustang Medicine, blending operational clarity as assistant to Hugh and trail guide with passion for horses and a deep understanding of holistic wellness. A certified Naturopath, Herbalist, Mental Wellness Coach, and Holistic Health Practitioner, she helps create grounded systems for transformation.

    Connected to nature and horses, she ensures that Mustang Medicine’s mission flows with purpose, integrity, and heart.

  • Kyla

    Kyla grew up in Pine Valley and has had horses her whole life. She guides horseback rides so she can share the place she grew up with other people.

    She previously worked as a firearms range instructor and is now a master massage therapist and esthetician. Kyla loves working with horses and people and enjoys helping others connect body and mind through bodywork and riding, creating steady, uplifting energy for the experience.