Pauline Burlingame

Review of Silver State Helicopters

We had a great time riding horses with our big fam...

We had a great time riding horses with our big family of eleven. We have two kids with autism who had no problems. Our guide, Tomi, has autism spectrum experience and made sure everything was as sensory friendly as possible. She knows exactly which horses would work best with which kids so everyone had a great match.

There are portable steps to help you get on and off the horses, and as long as you re in the age limits, no one should have any problems, even with zero horse experience. The horses are experienced, have mild temperaments, and have an easy time navigating the rocky terrain. The desert, hills, and plateaus were beautiful. We saw lizards and other small desert wildlife. In the heat of summer, bring a frozen bottle of water for the trail ride and in the car afterwards so everyone stays hydrated. It s a good idea to wear a hat, sunscreen, long pants, and definitely closed-toe shoes.

The meetup site is a public area that they bring the horses via trailer to, so there are GPS coordinates to meet at instead of an address. This site we met at was not touristy at all. We were secluded and no other people were milling around. The parking was free.

If you compare the horse-riding options in Zion National Park, you have to buy a park pass at Zion and free parking was hard to find. Parking was $20 at a meter and the family park pass was $35 or $20/person. The tourists were everywhere. With Silver State Horseback Riding, it s secluded and not jammed with people. You can take all the pictures you want and your guides send you pics of your whole group and candid shots for no extra fee. This is only about a 30-40 minute drive from The Strip, but it feels like you re in the middle of nowhere. This is a memorable family experience and I highly recommend Silver State Horseback Riding.