Horses

Horseback Riding

At Walt Disney World:

Fort Wilderness - Visitors are led by guides; This is a walk-paced ride - fine for beginners. The horses are sometimes used in the Magic Kingdom parades. The cost is approximately $32 per person. The ride is 45 minutes. Reservations are necessary and can be made up to 2 weeks in advance at 407-824-2832. A maximum of twenty participants per ride. Rides take place daily at 8:30 am, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm from the Trail Blaze Corral at Tri-Circle D Livery. Parking in the lot is free to guests staying at a WDW resort; but others are charged about $5. No children under 9 are allowed to ride. There is a 250 pound weight limit.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress -

	Western Trail Ride - walk-paced ride of up to four riders. This ride of up to 4 people departs from the resorts Western Trail Barn. Parking is free to all visitors. Cost is approximately $40 per person for 45 minutes. The ride is scheduled seasonally at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am; and in the winter at 1 pm and 2 pm. Reservations may be made up to thirty days in advance (with a minimum requirement of at least 24 hours in advance). Call 407-239-1938.
	Intermediate Walk-Trot Western Trail Ride consists of walking and trotting. This ride of up to 4 people costs approximately $30 per person for 45 minutes. The ride departs from the resort's Western Trail Barn, and parking is free to all visitors. The rides are scheduled seasonally at 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am; and in the winter at 1 pm and 2 pm. Reservations can be made at 407-239-1938 up to thirty days in advance, with a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
	Advanced Trail Ride includes cantering and uses an English saddle. This ride starts from the resort's Equestrian Center; parking is free to all visitors. The cost is approximately $45 per person for 60 minutes; and is scheduled by appointment only. 407-239-1938.

Horse World Riding Stables

	Over 700 acres of beautiful wooded trails. Beginner (nature trail), intermediate and advanced riding available. Cost is: Adult from $29.95 (price varies for three levels of riding; Child $14.95 (5 & under), Senior $24.95 plus tax (55+). Also, pony rides, hayrides and facilities for group outings. Take Highway 192 to Poinciana Boulevard.
	3705 S. Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34758
	407-847-4343, Fax 407-874-8790
	www.horseworldstables.com

Forever Florida

	A 1,300 acre working cattle ranch, petting zoo, horseback rides, biking, and hiking trails. Also a 3,200 acre wilderness preserve offering a guided tour on an elevated coach.
	Cost of coach tour: Adult $28, Child $18 plus tax. Guided buggy tours cost $28 per adult ($18 for children; under 5 free); Covered Wagon tours are $14 and $11; guided horseback tours are $35 for one hour, $45 for two and $52 for three. Pony rides are $5 ($3 for second ride); trail bike rentals cost $8 per hour ($5 for kids 12 and under).
	4755 N. Kenansville Road, St. Cloud, FL 34773
	407-957-9794, US 888-957-9794
	407-957-9157
	www.foreverflorida.com

Pony Rides

	At Walt Disney World: Fort Wilderness - Short duration pony rides are available from 10 am to pm during the on-season, at the Fort Wilderness petting zoo. Cost is approximately $2. No reservations are necessary, but you should call 407-824-2832 to make sure they are saddling the ponies that day.
	Horse World Riding Stables - see above.

Hay Rides

	At Walt Disney World: Fort Wilderness - Departs from Pioneer Hall at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Each ride lasts about an hour. Tickets can be purchased from the hayride host. The cost is approximately $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 3 to 9. Children under ten must be accompanied by an adult.
	Horse World Riding Stables - see above.

Horse-Drawn Trolleys

Magic Kingdom - These can be seen at the Magic Kingdom on Main Street. The trolleys are drawn by Percherons and Belgians. These horses weigh about 1 ton each, are between six and ten years old, and pull the trolley along Main Street about 24 times a day, 3 or 4 days a week. When not working, they can be seen at their home at the Fort Wilderness campground, at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch. You can watch them, and occasionally see colts and fillies there as well. These horses can also been seen on occasion at the Blacksmith Shop. You may get to see him at work, fitting the horses with horseshoes.

Carousels

Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel - this carrousel was built in 1917, and was originally used at Olympic Park In Maplewood, NJ. During the Disney refurbishing, many of the original horses were replaced with horses made of fiberglass. Disney artists hand-painted 18 scenes from the little cinder girl story from Charles Perrault's fairy tale and from Disney's 1950 film. No two horses are exactly alike. Each horse took about 48 hours to paint.

Leaping Horse Libations - this is the pool bar at the Boardwalk. This carousel-themed pool bar, located at Luna Park, serves burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and a variety of cocktails.

Dinner Shows (with horses)

Arabian Nights - Off exit 25A of I-4 onto Highway 192. "Mile Marker 8". (407) 239-9223 or (407) 396-7400. Voted #1 Dinner Attraction by Florida Living Magazine. A fairy tale celebration of magic and excitement with the World's Most Famous Horses and expert riders in the Palace of the Horses. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of dining and entertainment while savoring a Prime Rib Dinner including unlimited beer, wine, and Coca-Cola products. Nightly performances. For reservations (recommended) and showtimes call: 239-9223 or (800) 553-6116. Admission: $39.54 adults, $25.63 children 3-11, seniors (55+) $5 off. They have a brand new show. www.arabian-nights.com.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament - Travel back to the days of yore to feast on a regal banquet inside the 1000-seat, 11th-century castle and cheer for knights on horseback competing in tournament games, sword fighting and jousting matches. Nightly showtimes vary. Admission: approximately $40 adults; approx. $25 children 3-12; senior discount. Reservations are recommended (800) 229-8300.