Fall in the Ozarks,
From the Saddle

Rides & Pricing

"Journey" Ride

2 Hours · $125

Our classic ride. Climb Ozark ridges, wind into quiet hollows, and soak up fall color.

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"Adventure" Ride

4 Hours · $200

Our half-day ride. Go deeper into the backcountry with ridge views, valley trails, and creek and river crossings (weather permitting).

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Prices are per rider. Every horse comes fully tacked and every ride starts with instruction.

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FAQ & Policies

Do I need a reservation?

Yes. Book online ahead of time; fall weekends fill up fast.

Deposit?

💵 $50 non-refundable deposit per person, paid online at booking. Balance due on arrival in CASH ONLY — no checks or credit cards.

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Age & weight?

Minimum age 10. Maximum rider weight 240 lbs.

What to wear?

Closed-toe shoes or boots (required) and layers. Fall mornings are crisp! Helmets provided.

Arrival?

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
💵 REMEMBER: BALANCE DUE IS PAID IN CASH. NO CHECKS. NO CREDIT CARDS.

Rain?

We ride in light rain. If conditions are unsafe, we'll contact you to reschedule. No-shows and non-weather cancellations forfeit the deposit.

Waiver?

Required for every rider before arrival. Sign it here.

Group size?

Six riders per slot. Ask us about larger or private groups.

Liza's Trail Adventures

Children's books by Lisa Johnson, who leads the trail rides here at Eminence Trailrides.Las aventuras de Liza en el sendero · bilingual series in English & Spanish

Ride along with Liza, her mare Fancy (in her turquoise halter and saddle blanket) and Carl the cat as they explore real horse-friendly spots on the Current, Jacks Fork and Eleven Point rivers and the Ozark Trail around Eminence. Each book introduces a new Ozarks animal, asks little readers questions right on the pages, and ends with a glossary of horse words in English and Spanish.

• Ages 3–8
• 11 books planned
• English & Español editions
• A new Ozarks animal in every book
• Bilingual horse-word glossary

Book 1 · Out now

Liza's Trail AdventureLa aventura de Liza en el sendero

A clue-finding ride along the Ozark trails: hoof prints, a horseshoe, the Jacks Fork and Current rivers… and the wild horses of Shannon County!

English

Paperback $11.99Kindle $3.99

Español

Libro impreso $11.99Kindle $3.99

Book 2 · Out now

Liza and the Lost RaccoonLiza y el mapache perdido

A lost baby raccoon on the trail by the Jacks Fork. Follow the clues to help Little Bandit get home to his mama.

English

Paperback $11.99Kindle $3.99

Español

Libro impreso $11.99Kindle $3.99

Book 3

Liza and the Rainy Day RideLiza y el paseo bajo la lluvia

A summer storm rolls in! In an old trail barn by the Jacks Fork, Fancy and a little box turtle named Pebble learn you can be scared and brave at the same time.

📅 Coming soon · Próximamente

Book 4

Liza and the Missing HorseshoeLiza y la herradura perdida

Clink, clink… uh-oh! Fancy loses a shoe by the Jacks Fork, and the clues lead to Button, a clever crow with a hidey-hole full of treasures.

📅 Coming soon · Próximamente

Spring at Alley MillBook 5 · Now writing

Book 5

Liza and the Spring at Alley MillLiza y la primavera en Alley Mill

Springtime by the Jacks Fork: deep blue Alley Spring, the big red Alley Mill, and someone wrinkly peeking out from under a rock…

✏️ In progress

Paperback $11.99 · Kindle $3.99 · on Amazon

⭐ Follow Lisa Johnson on Amazon to get an email each time a new book comes out.

Contact

Eminence Trailrides

at Johnson's Old Desperado Ranch
Eminence, MO 65466

📞 573-915-8970

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