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. .

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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. 


Horse back riding on the trails

 

The Natural Gait Horse Trail Information

THE HORSE TRAILS ARE OPEN!

As some of you knew, our trails were closed on DNR land in October of last year and we were very disappointed.   Thanks to the cooperation of the DNR  our trails can now be accessed again but only through The Natural Gait.

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.




Effigy Mounds, Yellow River, Mississippi River here we come!

Horse back riding 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.

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Effigy Mounds, Yellow River, Mississippi River here we come!
 Holistic Horse Events

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.

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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
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Educational Videos on Invasive Plants

 1. mms://ocbmtcwmp.usda.gov/content/bmtc/vnr/places_part1.wmv
2. mms://ocbmtcwmp.usda.gov/content/bmtc/vnr/places_part2.wmv
3. mms://ocbmtcwmp.usda.gov/content/bmtc/vnr/places_part3.wmv
4. mms://ocbmtcwmp.usda.gov/content/bmtc/vnr/places_part4.wmv
5. mms://ocbmtcwmp.usda.gov/content/bmtc/vnr/places_part5.wmv

These are short videos that are very informative and easy to follow for both kids and adults. Some neat wildlife shots.
Enjoy some of the best horse trails in Iowa! Located in the NE Iowa.
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