The Natural Gait welcomes
Terri Jordan! Terri joins the
staff at The Natural Gait as
our resident horse trainer.
As a former Wisconsin native,
she is excited to bring her “Get Back To Basics” method
of horse training to the area.
Terri will be available at
The Natural
Gait for group or
one-on-one training of both
horse and rider, clinics and
other
events and activities.
She has spent the last 15
years
training with some
of
the
best in the industry
and we
are excited to have
her join
us!
You will Love the Horse Trails at The Natural Gait
Located In NE Iowa.
We have a beautiful facility for trail rides, clinics,
events, and horse clubs. We have access to many trails with river crossings and
grassy mown trails through forests and glades – it is very peaceful and scenic.
Day Riding at The Natural Gait
The Natural Gait offers over 20 miles of groomed horse trails for you to enjoy on a daily basis. You can take a short 2 hour ride or spend the entire day riding the hills, rivers and meadows.
•Day Riders are welcome 7 days a week from 8AM to Dusk unless a special event has been scheduled (Please check our events calendar before traveling )
•Parking for Day Riders is at the Upper Gait - Outdoor Arena Parking Lot
•$10 per day facility/trail charge per person for indivduals not camping or staying at TNG. All riders must register and sign your release form before hitting the trails. Call Linda at 877-776-2208 Out of state horses must have current negative coggins and health papers.
Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Strike Off on the Correct Lead and Join Terri Jordan at The Natural Gait
for One Day of Horsemanship Strategies followed by a day of private lessons.
Participate in the morning and/or afternoon session. If your horse isn't ride-able participate in the morning only. If your horse is ride-able, participate in BOTH!
Followed by a day of private one on one hourly sessions working on whatever you
need help with.
NEW OFFERING at TNG: Horsemanship Video Critique
• It's convenient because:
• You can prepare it in your own back yard at your convenience
• You don't have to travel
• The training tips offered can be practiced over the winter at your leisure
New For 2011 - Guided Trail Rides
Our trails are open and we have everything from guided trail rides, to moonlight rides, to association and club rides and more.... Click on the little flyer for the current info.
Contact us and set up a date for your club, association or just personal fun day of trail riding at The Natural Gait. You'll be glad you did!
Guided Trail Rides- Every Thursday,
June 2 - October 27
Bring your horse and join us at TNG every Thursday afternoon at 4PM.
A guide will escort you and your mount on the 3 hour ride. Rides will be tailored to meet the ability of the group.
Cost is only $10 per horse.
Held every Thursday Rain or Shine- Rain days we will have plenty of riding and horse games in our large indoor arena.
No need to register early - come at the last minute - just meet at the arena at 4PM.
We are ready to accommodate 1 rider, your entire family or a whole group. Riders of all ages are encouraged to come join us, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Out of state horses must have a current coggins test.
Trail Riding at TNG is relaxing and enjoyable. The ride will take you through lush wooded areas filled with wildlife, along the yellow river where your horse can stop for a cool drink, and down to acres of native wildflowers and prairie grass. Bring your old friends and meet many new friends. Click Flyer to View Info
Moonlight Mystery Rides Nothing better than a peaceful ride through the night with a full
moon shining above. Hobo Supper will be served from 6-8
Horses will ride out at dusk on the following full moon nights.
•Wednesday, June 15 • Friday, July 15 • Friday, August 12
• Monday, September 12 • Tuesday, October 11
$20 per rider includes your meal and guided ride - Cancelled if Raining
- STALLS - Our covered horse stalls are separated from each other by narrow rows so your
horse will rest peacefully and safely.
Rainy days? Well, come in and play with
your horse in the indoor riding arena.
We have recently added uncovered stalls and other amenities!
For stall information visit our Stall page!
Other Horse Events You Won't Want To Miss....
Click on any of the above flyers and you will be taken
to The Natural Gait Events Page!
Click on the flyer you are interested in on the events page to view a large flyer! Don't miss all the other events at The Natural Gait!
You'll love our Cave Concerts,
Yak Fest on the Yellow River and Haybarn Rondy!
Iowa Law requires out-of-state guests to provide proof of coggins
and health certificate for their horse. Dogs are not allowed on the
trails.
Trail Riding at
The Natural Gait
What are the Horse Trails Like? Our part of N.E. Iowa is a beautiful section of country that I have
always felt "fell on the wrong side of the creek!"
It should be part of northern Wisconsin with its hills, rivers, wildlife etc. Tastefully nestled on the end of a long curvy dead end road is “The Natural Gait” owned by Howard and Donna Bright. They also own “The Ion Exchange” a native grass and wildflower seed business. So just when you think that the trails couldn’t be any prettier, you take a bend in the trail and ride along
hundreds of acres of native plants in all their glory.
I could go on and on here about the gorgeous fall colors, the wonderful people, etc. but I invite you to check out more of our website. Read the article written by Western Horseman Magazine and see what they have to say, then check out the testimonies of our guests and their impressions and give us a call.
Does my horse need shoes?
If your horse can comfortably walk down a gravel road, he/she will probably do fine here. If he is uncomfortable on a gravel road and you plan to ride multiple days on a row, you might find shoes beneficial. Some of our hills and river crossings are rocky so please give your horse plenty of rein and time to pick his way safely.
Warning - Wild Parsnip is a plant that can cause
burns much like a severe sunburn with blisters. It can harm your horse as well.
Watch video on Wild Parsnip
HERE
Check Hiking page for picture
