Outback Trail Rides

05/22/2023

We love the tradition of having Pillager Schools kindergartners at our ranch. We hope it fosters a love of horses and community!

04/24/2023

Can't wait to see all our friends! AND, make some new ones at the Minnesota Horse Expo next weekend. Be sure and stop by the booth!

04/14/2023

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Spring is here FINALLY! All of us are getting ready to ride. We also need to get ready for those pesky flies! Check us out on our website and please stop by our booth at the MN Horse Expo at the end of the month. We will have our new product designs using high-quality soft webbing available.

01/21/2023

Our eight Mustangs, which we adopted from Theodore Rosevelt National Park, are our pride and joy and our labor of love. We hope you enjoy the story and please check out the Wild in North Dakota page to learn more about the fate of these amazing animals.
Let us know if you have any questions. Be sure to come out this season and trail ride with us!

Here is our first feature story from the 2023 calendar, “Where Are They Now”…

The owner of these 8 lucky horses plan has always been to increase the awareness of our wild horses! That is what got her into owning not just one, two or three, but 8 beautiful wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt National Park! Her first couple brought both sorrow and joys in the gentling process but with time, patience, and gentle handling, all have come around to be happy and well-adjusted horses now living in a domestic setting. She adds that being able to swing a leg over a Mustang you have built a foundation with is exhilarating, to say the least! Her first four are all trained to trail and are now providing lessons for young riders!

Her second set of four came about due to a surrender by another family who, due to unforeseen circumstances, had to make the decision to re-home them. The first call I made was to this owner and being so generous in heart and spirit, she agreed to take in all 4 bringing her total of TRNP horses up to 8! These last 4 are still building that foundation for hitting the trail, but they are safe and sound now in her care!

Now, more than ever, she is grateful to have these horses who are a legacy from TRNP for generations to come! She is open to taking in even more horses if needed as she adores their free spirits and they have taught her so much about life! Huge thanks to this wonderful owner for opening her heart and home to these magnificent horses and providing them with a fantastic life now in their forever home!

Hope you enjoyed this first story and look forward to more to come with each passing month!

Thanks everyone!
Eileen

01/01/2023

Happy New Year!! We are super excited for 2023. We are celebrating 30 years of trail rides. We hope you will join us this year for a ride. Watch for different specials and events throughout the season. Our very best wishes to you and all our thanks for making 30 years possible!

12/24/2022

A very Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Stay warm out there!

12/16/2022

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give an experience to someone special - a horseback trail ride through a beautiful forest.

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11/25/2022

Black Friday shopping at your fingertips! Buy a trail ride for the 2023 season at 2022 prices!

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11/23/2022

Looking for a great holiday gift? Give a great experience gift with a trail ride at Outback Trail Rides. Our prices will be increased as of Jan 1, so here's an opportunity to save!
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11/01/2022

Another fabulous season of horseback riding is now complete. Thank you to all who came out and rode with us this year. We look forward to seeing you all next spring. If you are interested in lessons, please give us a call at 218-746-3990.

09/19/2022

It's fall at the ranch. Leaves are changing every day. Join us for one of the most beautiful scenic views you will see. Call 218-746-3990 today for a reservation.

08/21/2022

Great day at the ranch! We were able to have the Hometown Hero Outdoors ride with us again! Always great to have them! Marley and the pups were exhausted from running all day!

08/08/2022

That’s another wrap on a great week of trail rides. Thanks to all of you who came out. Still lots of time to ride this summer and fall. Call us to schedule your time on the trail. 218-746-3990

07/17/2022

“Smokin in the boys room…..”

06/27/2022

Outback Trail Rides, Pillager, MN is seeking summer trail guides to ensure our guests have a safe and fun trail ride experience. The stable is open 7 days per week, and workdays may be flexible depending upon riding reservations and schedules.
**Previous horse knowledge and experience is mandatory.**
Primary duties will include guiding trail rides, saddling and unsaddling horses. Other duties may include mucking out stalls, turning out horses, grooming and other assorted miscellaneous jobs that help contribute to the overall guest experience and upkeep of the horses and the barn. Wages will be based upon availability an experience.
Job requirements are:
• Must have previous horse experience (MANDATORY)
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Must have solid communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to physically lift 50-75 pounds.
• Must be 16 years old or over with dependable transportation.
If interested, please send a resume or summary of experience to the email address listed on our website www.outbacktrailride.com or call 218-232-0241

05/08/2022

What a great day we had on the trails! Now we get to chill!

04/17/2022

Happy Easter from all of us at Outback Trail Rides!

04/13/2022

Outback Trail Rides, Pillager, MN is seeking summer trail guides to ensure our guests have a safe and fun trail ride experience. The stable is open 7 days per week, and workdays may be flexible depending upon riding reservations and schedules.
**Previous horse knowledge and experience is mandatory.**
Primary duties will include guiding trail rides, saddling and unsaddling horses. Other duties may include mucking out stalls, turning out horses, grooming and other assorted miscellaneous jobs that help contribute to the overall guest experience and upkeep of the horses and the barn. Wages will be based upon availability an experience.
Job requirements are:
• Must have previous horse experience (MANDATORY)
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Must have solid communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to physically lift 50-75 pounds.
• Must be 16 years old or over with dependable transportation.
If interested, please send a resume or summary of experience to the email address listed on our website www.outbacktrailride.com No phone calls please.

Brainerd Lakes premier horseback riding trail ride experience through Pillsbury State Forest. All levels of skill welcome.

03/31/2022

Outback Trail Rides, Pillager, MN is seeking summer trail guides to ensure our guests have a safe and fun trail ride experience. The stable is open 7 days per week, and workdays may be flexible depending upon riding reservations and schedules.
**Previous horse knowledge and experience is mandatory.**
Primary duties will include guiding trail rides, saddling and unsaddling horses. Other duties may include mucking out stalls, turning out horses, grooming and other assorted miscellaneous jobs that help contribute to the overall guest experience and upkeep of the horses and the barn. Wages will be based upon availability an experience.
Job requirements are:
• Must have previous horse experience (MANDATORY)
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Must have solid communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to physically lift 50-75 pounds.
• Must be 16 years old or over with dependable transportation.
If interested, please send a resume or summary of experience to the email address listed on our website www.outbacktrailride.com No phone calls please.

03/22/2022

Outback Trail Rides, Pillager, MN is seeking summer trail guides to ensure our guests have a safe and fun trail ride experience. The stable is open 7 days per week, and workdays may be flexible depending upon riding reservations and schedules.
**Previous horse knowledge and experience is mandatory.**
Primary duties will include guiding trail rides, saddling and unsaddling horses. Other duties may include mucking out stalls, turning out horses, grooming and other assorted miscellaneous jobs that help contribute to the overall guest experience and upkeep of the horses and the barn. Wages will be based upon availability an experience.
Job requirements are:
• Must have previous horse experience (MANDATORY)
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Must have solid communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to physically lift 50-75 pounds.
• Must be 16 years old or over with dependable transportation.

If interested, please send a resume or summary of experience to: [Email hidden].

01/25/2022

Daily chores don’t stop when it’s bitterly cold! Horses need water and food and stalls need cleaning. All are necessary to keep our horses healthy for trail rides when it’s 125 degrees warmer!

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone the very best in 2022!

10/31/2021

That’s a wrap, folks! The 2021 trail ride season is done. Thanks to each and everyone of you who joined us on a ride. Hope to see you next year. Stay tuned throughout the offseason to see how we are training.

08/25/2021

If you have ridden with us, you have met our faithful trail pal Lexie! She loves to run the trails with our horses. She also loves when our guests love on her!

08/07/2021

Today a couple of our mustangs went to horse school. We are excited to follow their lessons and progress. Fireball and Helios loaded and unloaded beautifully! They even met a couple new friends right away!