See Southern Illinois on Horseback

Featured in Nov/Dec 2007 The Trail Rider® Magazine

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Ride the beautiful countryside. See the back roads and enjoy the Shawnee National forest with scenic bluffs, hardwood trees, seasonal flowers, wildlife, streams, waterfalls and rock formations.

Specializing in all day and 1/2 day guided trail rides with picnic lunch included.
Romantic rides for couples.  Equestrian Vacations.

All rides are private and guided. You will find that our experienced trail guide will go out of their way to ensure that you have a pleasant and memorable experience. There is no better way to see nature then from the back of a horse.

The Shawnee National Forest offers miles of equestrian trails with different terrains and spectacular scenery. Ride through creeks and streams. See magnificent rock formations, waterfalls, and bluffs where the view is awe-inspiring. Explore the Shawnee Hills.  Your guide will point out interesting places and facts along the ride. Picnic at Shelter Canyon by a beautiful pool of water with a waterfall (depending on the season) where sheer vertical sandstone walls rise above a rocky stream.

Experience the Ultimate Getaway Package:

Design your own horseback riding vacation, weekend to weeklong. Ride a different trail everyday. Day trips to Indian kitchen, Lusk creek wilderness area, Garden of the Gods, and  One Horse Gap. Ride the River-to-River Trail,  Do a two week trip from the Ohio to the Mississippi River . 

Lodge in our private and secluded tipi site, if you’re not into the tipi there are several Bed & Breakfast s, cabins or other lodging available close by. Ask for our recommendations.  Spend the day riding the cool forest trails, then go back and relax in comfort in your Tipi, Bed & Breakfast or private cabin and rest up for the next days ride.

Now offering our own lodging. For a different and new experience stay in our luxurious and cozy tipi.

 

                                                              

 

                                                                                                      

 

Overnight horse camping: Two days riding, one night camping.

We are open YEAR ROUND.

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 Other Area Activities:  Hiking, Canoeing, Bicycling, Rock-climbing, Fishing, Southern Illinois Wine Trail , Sight-seeing

 

      Ask about our other Outdoor Adventure trips:                                                                                      

     Motorcycle excursions on Husqvarna TE 450s. Let us take you on a guided trip through Southern Illinois off road and on riding Italian

      Enduro  bikes.    Rock climbing and rappelling.        

 

                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not the average stable horse

We have beautiful horses that are energetic, responsive and well mannered.

Prior horse back riding experience is preferred but not required.

Cantering is permitted where appropriate for riders who are experienced enough or choose to.

Honey Bee Stables is dedicated to providing a "special day" of horseback riding that is different from anywhere else.

 Located in the heart of the Midwest in southern Illinois.
Our mild winters make riding possible all year-round. Every time of the year is beautiful in the forest.

Come see why Southern Illinois is said to be the best place to trail ride.

Open year-round.

 

 

Shawnee National Forest licensed Outfitter.

 

A riding experience you'll always remember.


By Reservation only

Book your ride today.

 (618) 638-8059 Cell

(618) 289-3091

We are located in beautiful Hardin County, Illinois

11 miles from Garden of the Gods

halfway between Elizabethtown and Cave in Rock.

Tips are appreciated !

Sorry we do not accept credit cards. Cash Only. Thank you.

                  Honey Bee Stables     est. 2003
RT 2, Box 86G
Elizabethtown, Ill 62931
email: info@honeybeestables.com
 
“no hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle”
                                                                             -W. Churchill