See the Beautiful Pine Ridge Reservation on Horseback
White Thunder Ranch is located in the heart of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The ranch is Lakota owned and operated by Vernell White Thunder who was born and raised here. Vernell has been working with horses all his life and he is able to teach anyone to ride with a short lesson. After your lesson with Vernell you will be ready to ride one of White Thunder Ranch's spectacular horses for a ride of a lifetime. People of all different riding experiences are invited to come and ride. Riders with no experience, novice rides, as well as the well-experienced rider will all enjoy these rides that are offered here at White Thunder Ranch.
White Thunder Ranch offers three different trail rides:
Badlands Trail Ride: This is a longer trail ride in which you will experience the breathtaking Badlands on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Besdies the beautiful scenery, you all receive geological information about the Badlands.
Buffalo Pasture Trail Ride: Explore the 30,000 acre Tribal Buffalo Pasture on horseback with Vernell as your guide. Herds of buffalo roam this beautiful pasture land. You will definitely enjoy this ride!
Prairie Trail Ride: Experience the open prairie with Vernell as your guide. This 1-2 hour trail is a popular ride. Length of ride is dependent on the rider's experience level.
PLAN ON HAVING FUN AND BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CAMERA!!!
