wild 3l ranch

We had an excellent ride through forest and grasslands. It was a fun ride all around with good horsestock to fit the rider. if you are anywhere in the area it is well worth the drive. Remember, time on horseback does not count against the number of minutes one's life has.

This ranch is ideal for trail rides because it is central to the Kettle Moraine area and it is adjacent to the Southern Kettle Moraine State Park so no trailering or riding along roads (with one exception - more on that later).Lisa Lisowe and her partner Mark operate the ranch just north of Elkhorn WI with 10 trail horses, and a few of Lisa'a own plus a few that are being trained or boarded. It is a small operation with no set hours which is convenient. Reservations are a must. The horses are all well-disciplined neck-reining Western who are all forward and responsive. Note: There is no sign along County Road NN but you will see the pastures and the gate just after turning right from Palmyra Rd which intersects with Rte 67 off Rte 12.I rode with a small group on a paint named Sadie. I wanted a half-day ride so I joined a two-hour ride with a couple and another solo rider - trot and walk - we returned. Lisa trailered my horse and hers to a parking site outside of Eagle for me to continue with another two-hour ride including a stop over at a bra & grill. We rode and cantered until we met the highway. There is soft bridle path off the highway for horses that offers some protection and the locals are accustomed to riders, day and night. There is a stretch along a highway, crossing a road then railroad tracks. We rode to a set of corrals in the center of town that were built by Suhmer's Bar & Grill. We had an early dinner then returned as the sun was setting. It was sundown by the time we met the roadway and with a new moon it was quite dark with only stars above and the sound of our horses in the woods. I had never ridden at night and Lisa made sure I was comfortable cantering, but it was thrilling. I realized that you focus so much more at night on getting into the rhythm and connecting with your horse. The pricing is competitive, Lisa and Mark are great horse people and the trails are ideal. Being from Chicago where a livery is hard to find, this is perfect for a quick getaway. I look forward to riding there regularly come Spring.