About Wild at Heart Horse Rides
Wild at Heart Horse Rides offers a unique natural horsemanship experience on privately owned trails through the Cascade Mountains near Leavenworth. Located at Mountain Springs Lodge, about 25 minutes north of downtown, the operation prioritises the welfare and natural lifestyle of their horses above all else, creating an intimate and educational riding experience unlike typical trail ride outfitters.
Rides wind through vibrant canopied forest, alongside bubbling creeks, past seasonal wildflower meadows, and across Beaver Creek on a walking bridge. Groups are limited to five or six riders for a personal, unhurried experience. All horses are ridden bitless and kept barefoot, allowing for a more natural gait and connection between horse and rider. Beginners receive a full tutorial before heading out, and helmets are provided for all ages.
What distinguishes Wild at Heart is their commitment to natural horsemanship — horses receive daily electromagnetic therapy, massage, and chiropractic care, and spend their off-days roaming large open pastures. The result is calm, responsive horses that are a joy to ride. The experience feels less like a commercial trail ride and more like visiting a friend's ranch in the mountains.
