LEISURE HORSE RIDING | POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION

Offers guided trail rides to anyone interested in riding horses. Unguided trail rides are offered for those who board horses at the Jester Park Equestrian Center or for those who want to bring their horses to enjoy the trails at Jester Park. For guided trail rides, there is a minimum age requirement of 8 years and older, which minors must be accompanied by an adult. All riders must be physically able to mount and dismount their horse from a mounting block under their own power and take basic riding instruction. All riders must wear a JPEC ATSM approved helmet. All trail rides, whether guided or unguided, are walk only.

Physical Address

11171 Nw 103rd Court, Granger, IA 50109

Hours

Fri and Sat, Rides depart at the following times: 9 am, 11 am, and 2 pm

Fax

(515) 323-5354

Application process

Must visit website to book a reservation

Fee

$80 per person, low income families, 175% of poverty guideline, can apply for the Nature Pass to help reduce the costs of leisure riding, must apply for Nature Pass at Impact Community Action Partnership

Required documents

Must have a paid in full balance and a completed Equine Liability Release Form for all riders

Eligibility

Open to individuals 8 years and older

Languages

English

Service area

Warren County, Iowa Adams County, Iowa Dallas County, Iowa Taylor County, Iowa Jasper County, Iowa Decatur County, Iowa Clarke County, Iowa Marion County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa Wayne County, Iowa Adair County, Iowa Lucas County, Iowa Madison County, Iowa Ringgold County, Iowa Union County, Iowa

Agency info

POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION

Provides outdoor recreation and conservation education for Polk County.