Wagon Masters Breakfast & Pony Ride
Wagon Masters Breakfast & Pony Ride! Limited dates are available!!! June: 12, 19, 26 July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August: 7, 14
Your Favorite Part!
Comment below with your favorite part about the Chuckwagon Dinner Show experience! The food, entertainment, wagon and/or horseback riding! 🥩🎸🤠🐴
Saddle Up Soon!
Spring is in the air here in South Dakota! Pretty soon we’ll be kicking up dust on those trails!
Wagon Masters Breakfast!
Our Wagon Masters Breakfast & Pony Ride has limited dates available for the summer! You can book online at ridesouthdakota.com! June: 12, 19, 26 July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August: 7, 14
Book Now!
Did you know you can already reserve your trail ride? Head over to ridesouthdakota.com to learn more about it!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
You had me at “HAY!” But Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🤠
TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice
Just a few examples of what makes us TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice for four years in a row! We appreciate all who have patronized the Stables and look forward to making new friends in 2024!
Only Barn Of It’s Kind!
We are the only barn of this kind to hold a riding permit in the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. The most beautiful trails in the Black Hills National Forest are found in this wildlife sanctuary!
Big Freeze in South Dakota!
It’s been so cold in SD our stash’s have turned plumb white!! We’re more than ready for a warm up!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Our award-winning Chuckwagon Dinner Show is unlike any other in the country. It takes place in a remote mountain meadow– there are only two ways to get there, either on horseback or in our horse-drawn covered wagons. You will enjoy traditional cowboy music performed by local cowboys and ranchers and receive a 5-Star steak dinner…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope your Thanksgiving plate looks this good! 😍Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! 🐴
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING!
Word on the trail is you can now book your trail rides online for the 2024 summer season!! 💥May 25th – September 1st! Find more info at ridesouthdakota.com!
Veterans Day!
To all the veterans who have served, we honor and thank you! 🇺🇸
How Do You Like Your Steak?
How do you like your steak cooked? Comment below!🥩 Join us for our Chuckwagon Dinner Show next summer, Tuesday through Saturday!
Saddle up with us next summer! Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend!
Saddle up with us next summer! Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
One of our dedicated teamsters with a load of guests headed to our Chuckwagon Dinner Show this past summer! To learn more about our Chuckwagon Dinner Show, visit our website at ridesouthdakota.com!
Buffalo Round Up!
The Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Round Up is held this weekend Sept 28-30! Saddle up early and bring your cameras as outriders and hundreds of buffalo thunder by! Find more info at the link below! https://gfp.sd.gov/buffalo-roundup/
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Next year consider attending our Chuckwagon Dinner Show by wagon or horseback! Great views, good grub and gosh-darn great guitar music!
South Dakota Sunset!
South Dakota sunsets are some of the best! Get out and enjoy them while in the Black Hills this fall!
Happy Labor Day!
Some of the hardest workin’ folks I know work here at The Stables! Here’s hopin’ you had a Happy Labor Day ya’ll!
Our Last Day of the Season!
We want to give a big thank you to our staff, horses and all of YOU who made this summer possible! We’ll see you next summer at The Stables at Palmer Gulch!
Only TWO DAYS LEFT!
Only TWO DAYS LEFT to join us for a trail ride this summer in the beautiful Black Hills! Call or book online at ridesouthdakota.com!
Book Now!
Rides available today through September 3rd! Book online at ridesouthdakota.com!
National Dog Day!
Hope you celebrated your favorite pooch today on National Dog Day!
Headed home and out to pasture! Thanks for riding with us at The Stables!
Headed home and out to pasture! Thanks for riding with us at The Stables!
Last Week of Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
This is our last week for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Have you joined us this summer? If so, please consider leaving us a review on TripAdvisor.com!
Some beautiful wildlife spotted on our trail this morning!
Some beautiful wildlife spotted on our trail this morning!
Twice a day you’ll see these horses running down our wrangle trail! What a sight!
Twice a day you’ll see these horses running down our wrangle trail! What a sight!
Come take a ride through the Black Hills! We offer trail rides several times a day and an amazing Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Come take a ride through the Black Hills! We offer trail rides several times a day and an amazing Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
What a great crew we have this year!! 🤠
What a great crew we have this year!! 🤠
That “mid-summer look”
The “mid-summer look”. 🔥
Wagon Master Breakfast!
Wagon Master Breakfast riders are headed out! Join us for a remarkable early-morning breakfast cookout. Participants will load up on an authentic horse-drawn covered wagon for a memorable ride into the beautiful National Forest; arriving at our Chuck Wagon camp nestled in a remote mountain meadow just in time to watch Dutch oven cooks prepare…
Shout out to our awesome wranglers making sure everyone is prepped and ready to go down the trail!
Shout out to our awesome wranglers making sure everyone is prepped and ready to go down the trail!
Getting ready for our 12:30 trail ride!
Getting ready for our 12:30 trail ride!
Deetz, Banks and Roo want to wish you a Happy 4th of July!
Deetz, Banks and Roo want to wish you a Happy 4th of July!
Just a couple ol’ cow-pokes hangin’ out at the barn! 😉
Just a couple ol’ cow-pokes hangin’ out at the barn! 😉
Our morning crew headed home for the day!
Our morning crew headed home for the day!
First Day of Summer!
Yesterday was the first day of summer!
Wagon Master Breakfast!
STARTING TOMORROW!!! Start your day with a remarkable breakfast in a remote mountain meadow! Load up the family in a horse-drawn covered wagon for a leisurely ride into the misty morning air. Chuck Wagon Breakfasts feature fresh scrambled eggs peppered to perfection, Bronc Buster hash, Bacon and beef, chopped potatoes, onions, peppers, and tart apple…
Chuckwagon Dinner Show Opening Night!
Tomorrow night is the first night of the chuckwagon Dinner Show! Will you be joining us?
What A View!
What a beautiful view of Black Elk Peak on one of our trail rides!
We’re Open!!!
rail rides are in full swing here at The Stables at Palmer Gulch!
See You Soon!!
We are opening SOON!!! May 27th! Make your reservations at ridesouthdakota.com today!
Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day to all the mamas!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Our award-winning Chuckwagon Dinner Show is unlike any other in the country. It takes place in a remote mountain meadow– there are only two ways to get there, either on horseback or in our horse-drawn covered wagons. You will enjoy traditional cowboy music performed by local cowboys and ranchers and receive a 5-Star steak dinner…
Back at the Barn & Ready to Ride!
Pretty soon we’ll be back at the bran and ready to ride! You can make reservations on our website at ridesouthdakota.com!
Horse-drawn wagon or horseback?
Headed to the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Horse drawn wagon or horseback, take your pick! Booking info can be found on our website at ridesouthdakota.com!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Authentic cowboy music and steaks grilled just how you like em! Find more about how to reserve your spot on our website for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! ridesouthdakota.com
First Day of Spring!
A chilly day here in SD for the first day of spring! Pretty soon we’ll be feelin’ that summer heat!
A lot of “hats”
Erica wears a lot of “hats” during the day as co-Stables manager! She and Jim Husted do an outstanding job!
Summer’s Comin’!!
Summer’s comin’!! You can book your ride in advance at: https://ridesouthdakota.com/rushmore-horseback-riding/
A Great Lineup!
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A Day In The Life Of A Wrangler!
A day in the life of a wrangler! Could be your best life EVER! Visit our website at ridesouthdakota.com to book a ride in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota! https://youtu.be/5-53obo51vw
Merry Christmas!
A Merry Christmas from snowy South Dakota!
Christmas Shoppers!
Hey all you last minute Christmas shoppers! Don’t get run over by the herd!
Happy National Day of the Horse! Click on the video to watch our trail horses head out to pasture for the night! We appreciate our equine buddies so very much!!
IMG_4440Happy National Day of the Horse! Click on the video to watch our trail horses head out to pasture for the night! We appreciate our equine buddies so very much!!
Happy National Day of the Cowboy!
Happy National Day of the Cowboy! 🤠🐴
Authentic cowboy musicians and steak cooked just how ya like it! Join us five days a week for our Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Authentic cowboy musicians and steak cooked just how ya like it! Join us five days a week for our Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Happy 4th of July from Dude and Dally! 💙🤍❤️
Happy 4th of July from Dude and Dally! 💙🤍❤️
Breakfast or Dinner?
Breakfast or Dinner?! Wagon Master’s Breakfast Ride! Join us for a remarkable early morning breakfast cookout. Participants will load up on an authentic horse-drawn covered wagon for a memorable ride into the beautiful National Forest; arriving at our Chuck Wagon camp nestled in a remote mountain meadow just in time to watch Dutch oven…
Makin’ all the horses look pretty! 💕
Makin’ all the horses look pretty! 💕
First Day of Summer!
What a beautiful first day of summer we are having here in the Black Hills! Can’t pick a better time for a trail ride!
Wagon Masters Breakfast Ride!
WAGON MASTERS BREAKFAST RIDE Join us for a remarkable early morning breakfast cookout. Participants will load up on an authentic horse-drawn covered wagon for a memorable ride into the beautiful National Forest; arriving at our Chuck Wagon camp nestled in a remote mountain meadow just in time to watch dutch oven cooks prepare an…
Traveler’s Choice Award!
Don’t forget we were given the Traveler’s Choice Award from TripAdvisor two years in a row!! 🎉
Memorial Day!
On Memorial Day we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. They paid the highest price to keep America safe. 🇺🇸 Freedom isn’t free. Thank you for your service.
Just a few more days until we’re OPEN!!! 🎉
Just a few more days until we’re OPEN!!! 🎉
Supper’s on and the gang’s all here for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Ride in style….wagons or horseback!
Supper’s on and the gang’s all here for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Ride in style….wagons or horseback!
We are gearing up for our summer season!
We are gearing up for our summer season!
Gordy Pratt
Make ‘em laugh. Make ‘em cry. Make ‘em laugh so hard they cry. That has been the philosophy Gordy Pratt has carried with him to more than 55 years of public performances, many of them in the Northern Black Hills. As a stand-up musical comedian, Pratt has entertained thousands of locals and…
We are gearing up for a great summer! Will you be joining us? Lean more at ridesouthdakota.com
We are gearing up for a great summer! Will you be joining us? Lean more at ridesouthdakota.com
Happy Easter from The Stables at Palmer Gulch!
Happy Easter from The Stables at Palmer Gulch!
A one hour trail ride through the Black Hills is fun for the whole family!
A one hour trail ride through the Black Hills is fun for the whole family!
Heads up ya’ll! We’re looking forward to our summer trail season! Book at ridesouthdakota.com!
Heads up ya’ll! We’re looking forward to our summer trail season! Book at ridesouthdakota.com!
Arrive in Style!
Arrive in style at our Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Trail Buddies!
Trail Buddies! Looking forward to seeing ya’ll on the trail this summer! Plan ahead as rides fill up quick! Home | Horseback Riding & Supper Show
Erica wears a lot of different hats and she wears all of them so well! 🤠
Erica wears a lot of different hats and she wears all of them so well!
Bring on the Spring
“Bring on the spring, flowers, sunshine and trail rides.” With two inches of wet snow, which is really welcome, I’d say most of us are ready for a lil green grass!
Arrive in Style!
Arrive in style to our Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Wagon ride or horseback, you’re bound to have a great time!
Come enjoy local, talented musicians at our Chuckwagon Dinner Show this summer!
Come enjoy local, talented musicians at our Chuckwagon Dinner Show this summer!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show Video
Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience at our Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Book now, seats fill up fast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_R0Tmijvwoa
Happy New Year!
Another year done! We couldn’t of done it without all of you! Thank you from the Stables at Palmer Gulch! We are SO excited for all that is to come next year! Happy New Year!!
“What good is the warm of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness” – John Steinbeck ❄️
“What good is the warm of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness” – John Steinbeck
Have a very Merry Christmas from The Stables At Palmer Gulch! 🐴❤️
Have a very Merry Christmas from The Stables At Palmer Gulch!
Trail Photos!
Don’t forget to check out your trail photos at howeyeseeitphotography.shootproof.com!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Our Chuckwagon Dinner Show is select dates through August 21st!
National Forest Week!
Did you know it’s National Forest Week? Our three trail rides go right into the Black Hills National Forest!
Megan, Mink, Ziggy, and Romeo!
Megan, Mink, Ziggy, and Romeo!
Happy 4th of July!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY Y’ALL! 🇺🇸🤩🐴🤠
Will you be joining us tomorrow?!
Tomorrow is the 4th of July!! Will you be joining us?!
Ready for some “ruff” terrain!
Dude and Dally ready for some “ruff” terrain off-roadin’! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2816″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Perfect Time For A Ride!
The weather here is beautiful at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! Perfect time for a ride!
Happy Best Friends Day!
Happy Best Friends Day! ❤️ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2804″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
605 Day!
How we feel about 605 Day!! #getoutside [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2801″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Good Morning!
Ella getting Ziggy ready for the morning ride!
Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day! We are thankful for all who serve! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2793″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
YEE-HAW! WE’RE OPEN!
YEE-HAW! We are so excited to see your smiling faces this summer! Stop by and say hello today at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! ❤️ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2790″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Two Days Left!
TWO DAYS Y’ALL!! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2787″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Back in the Saddle Again!
Only three days until we’re back in the saddle again! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2784″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
4 more days!
4 more days until we open! 🐴🐴🐴🐴 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2781″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
A, B or C?
Comment below what trail you’ll be riding this summer! A. Custer Trail B. Keystone Trail C. Deadwood Trail [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2778″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
NEXT SATURDAY
OPENING DAY IS NEXT SATURDAY!!! 🥳🎈🎉🐴 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2775″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Recommended on Restaurant Guru 2020!
Did you know our Chuckwagon Dinner Show was recommended on Restaurant Guru 2020? Don’t wait to reserve your spot! Many of our shows are booked well in advance! Find out more info at ridesouthdakota.com! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2772″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Almost Time to Saddle Up!
It’s almost time to saddle up! Opening day is May 29th! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2769″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Keystone Trail!
Winding through high altitude ponderosa pines and stands of paper birch, the 4 mile long Keystone Trail is a popular ride. Easy to moderate in difficulty, beginner riders will be able to relax and enjoy a wonderful horseback riding experience, at the same time advanced riders will enjoy the rugged picturesque landscape. Photograph your gang…
KOA Rodeo!
As if a horseback ride in the Black Hills at the Stables at Palmer Gulch isn’t exciting enough, you can also experience a rodeo during your stay at the KOA! Rodeos are hosted June 12th, June 26th, August 12th, August 21st, and September 5th! More info can be found at: https://www.palmergulch.com/events/ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2763″ alt=””…
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Local entertainment and great food! Our Chuckwagon Dinner Show starts June 8th and runs through August 21st! This experience fills up fast, be sure to book now at our website: ridesouthdakota.com. [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2760″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Top 10%!
There couldn’t possibly be a better time to book a ride with us! 🐴 Millions of TripAdvisor travelers placed The Stables at Palmer Gulch in the top 10% worldwide!! 🤩 WOW! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2757″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Deadwood Trail!
Our Deadwood Trail offers big panoramic views, vivid, stark, and towering, contrasted by lush grassy high country meadows, sweet smelling, quiet and colorful. Higher in elevation, the forest is much more open with grassy high country meadows and fantastic views of Black Elk Peak and the Elk Horn Ridge. [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2751″ alt=”” href=””…
Nothing Compares!
“Nothing compares to the therapy a horse can give.” [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2754″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Got Any Plans?
Park your camper, tent or rent a cabin for the weekend at the Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch! And while you’re at it, book a ride with us at The Stables! Opening day is May 29th! We make it easy for you to book online. Simply visit us at ridesouthdakota.com! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2748″ alt=””…
No “Butts” About It!
No “butts” about it, we love our horses and you will too! Opening day is May 29th! Hope to see ya’ll there! Visit ridesouthdakota.com to book your ride! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2744″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Out On The Keystone Trail!
Maddie one of our accomplished wranglers, takin’ a group out on the Keystone Trail! First ride leaves at 8:30 am sharp! Head over to our website to book your ride today! ridesouthdakota.com [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2741″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
The Chuckwagon Dinner Show is worth waitin’ in line for! Open fire grilled steaks, fried cowboy taters, secret sauce baked beans, and a dutch oven peach or pear cobbler! 🥩 🥔 Now that’s some good eatin’! Don’t wait…RUN to make a reservation! They sure do fill up fast! Check out our website ridesouthdakota.com for more details!…
Knee Deep In It!
A couple of our hard workin’ wranglers, knee deep in it! These gals are seasoned and salty! 🤠 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2733″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Choose Your Trail!
Choose Your Trail! Palmer Gulch Stables is the only barn of this kind to hold a riding permit in the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. The most beautiful trails in the Black Hills National Forest are found in this wildlife sanctuary! We offer riding tours of the Custer Trail, the Deadwood Trail, and the Keystone Trail! [image…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Hope the luck of the Irish is with you today! We are even seeing a little hint of green in South Dakota today! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2726″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Have Any Plans?
Don’t forget we are a 2020 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award Winner!! Do you have plans to visit us this summer? [image type=”thumbnail” alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2723″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Great Faces, Great Places!
Dally, one of The Stable’s mascots, is a great endorsement for the “Great Faces, Great Places” motto for South Dakota! That is one genuine doggo smile! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2719″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Authentic Cowboy Experience!
If you’re looking for an authentic cowboy experience, be sure to register for our one-of-a-kind-chuck wagon dinner shows offered several nights a week. You’ll taste real cowboy cooking, hear old cowboy stories, and listen to real cowboys sing. [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2716″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Why Ride Anywhere Else!
For over 50 years The Stables at Palmer Gulch has provided fun trail rides into the most beautiful places in the Black Hills National Forest. The Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the Black Elk Wilderness Area provide spectacular scenery that no other trail ride barn can match. Why ride anywhere else! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2713″ alt=”” href=””…
Two Thumbs Up!
Sydney, one of our wranglers, giving our trails two thumbs up! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2707″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Don’t forget to tell your horse you love them! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2704″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
How Do You Like Your Steak?
Throughout the summer you can experience our Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Ride to the campsite by chuckwagon or horseback. Watch a real dough-boxer grill Dakota grown beef steaks over an aspen-wood campfire and taste dutch oven side dishes prepared right on the chuck-box! How do you like your steak? A. Rare B. Medium Rare…
Snow Angel
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Quote of the Day!
“Horses. Because you will NEVER remember your best day of interneting!” [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2688″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Did You Know…
Did you know the Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch is one of the largest KOAs? Mini golf, swimming, fishing, UTV rentals, and horseback riding are just a few of many things you can do while here in the beautiful Black Hills! Check out more info here: https://koa.com/campgrounds/mount-rushmore/ Book a horseback ride here:…
No Hour Is Wasted…
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Time to Pull Together!
It’s time to pull together for another week! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2675″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy New Years!
Happy New Year from The Stables at Palmer Gulch!! This year wouldn’t of been possible without all your great support! We appreciate all of you and hope to see you again next summer at The Stables at Palmer Gulch!! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2659″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2660″ alt=”” href=”” title=””…
Giddy Up!
Giddy up! New Years’ is just around the corner! We hope you had a very Merry Christmas! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2653″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Merry Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas y’all from the Stables at Palmer Gulch! On this eve of Christmas, we hope Santa brings a wagon load of goodies your way! 🎄🎅🏻🐴 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2650″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
2020 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award Winner!!
BREAKING NEWS!! 🤩 The Stables at Palmer Gulch has been chosen as a 2020 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award Winner!! The Stables at Palmer Gulch which is managed by Jim and Erica Husted, is rated by Trip Advisor as “the best of the best”, and is rated in the top 10% of all businesses WORLD…
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Just seven days until Christmas! Hope you’ve been good so Santa can deliver all those presents under the tree! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2625″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
A Positive Attitude
A positive attitude will save you like a pickup man in a bronc ride! [image src=”2279″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Fat and Sassy!
Tumbleweed feelin’ fat and sassy on the prairie! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2619″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Teamster
Some teamsters just wanna have fun! Dan has been working with us for 12 years now! We’re sure thankful for all his help! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2613″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving folks! Not everyone eats turkey on Thanksgiving day. What’s gonna be served up on your table? [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2610″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Enthusiasm!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”2607″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Enthusiasm is the sauce that flavors our days![/text_output]
The Best Way To Get A Job Done!
Sometimes the best way to insure a job well done is to do it yourself! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2603″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
A Test of Spirit!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”2600″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Failure is a test of spirit, not a reason to give up![/text_output]
Think Outside the Ranch!
Think outside the ranch! Today, blaze a new trail and rope your dreams! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2597″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy Veterans Day!
Happy Veterans Day from us to you! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2587″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Barn Boss!
Our barn boss taking care of some morning chores. 🤠 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2590″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Got Any Plans?
Happy Veterans Day! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2583″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Get Outside!
Howdy from South Dakota! It’s 79 degrees here! Get outside! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2580″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Election Day!
We hope you used your voice to vote for our great country today! 🇺🇸 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2577″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Who’s Your Fav?
What’s the name of your favorite horse here at the bran? 🤠 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2573″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Nice line up!
Nice line up! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2570″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Winter in SD!
Winter has made it to South Dakota! ❄️ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2564″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Sunny Dispostion
Looking for those sunny day dispositions! It’s mighty cloudy today in South Dakota, but we sure need the moisture! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2561″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
How to Spell Happiness…
How to spell happiness…H.O.R.S.E. [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2558″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Fall in South Dakota!
Hope y’all get out and enjoy the fall colors this year! They’re fantastic in South Dakota! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2555″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
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Here’s a few charaacters you might find at the KOA Campground and surrounding Black Hills Area! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2552″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2551″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2550″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2549″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=””…
Summer 2021!
This photo’s from a couple years back. We had a bang up year in 2020! Just a reminder to book your vacation for 2021 as our trails fill up fast! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2545″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Hard at Work!
Jim, hard at work! There’s way more to do then saddlin’ horses every morning! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2542″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
National Coffee Day!
It’s National Coffee Day! You haven’t had real coffee until you’ve tried campfire style coffee! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2539″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Barn Boss!
Our awesome barn boss Kristina, assisting a young rider! We couldn’t do it all without her! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2536″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Morning Sun!
Jim and some of the wranglers soaking up the morning sun, plus some of our colorful characters. Ahhh summer, we’re gonna miss it! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2533″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Just Horsin Around!
Just horsin around! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2530″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
One for the Books!
The work’s all done for the year! We’d like to thank all of our awesome customers who rode the trails and supported the Stables, even during a pandemic! 2020 was one for the books! We look forward to seeing you next year! 🐴🤠 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2527″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday – Hayleeim
One last Wrangler Q+A Wednesday! This week’s wrangler is Haylee! Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: The people are really friendly and there are beautiful hiking spots! 🌲 Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Gussy, she’s shy and sweet! 🐎 Q: How many years…
All Good Things Must Come To An End!
Headed out on our last ride of the season! ❤️ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2515″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Well Oiled Machine!
It’s like a well-oiled machine around here with Jim, Erica and this wrangler crew! Can’t forget about Dude and Dally too! 😉 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2524″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2523″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Dogs are Like Potato Chips!
Dogs are like potato chips, ya can’t have just one! Stable mascots, Dally and Dude! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2512″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Tag Teamin’!
Tag teamin’! Jim and Erica, Stables Managers are hands on! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2505″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
WRANGLER Q+A WEDNESDAY – Mar
Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: Come for the cowboy history! There is also a lot of hunter recreational activities. 🌲 Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Indy, because he’s grouchy but also very sweet. ❤️ Q: How many years have you been riding? A: I’ve been…
Comin’ in!
Comin’ in for water after a good ride! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2508″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Speaks for Itself
Lots of good things I could say about this photo. I think it speaks for itself. [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2501″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Thirsty!
Sometimes our wranglers get really thirsty! 😂 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2498″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Only Nine Days Left
Only 10 days left until the 2020 season is over! If you had a great experience with us, we’d love to hear about it! Head over to our Facebook page and leave us a review! [image type=”rounded” src=”2495″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Horses are a Girl’s Best Friend!
Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend, never owned a horse. 💎💙 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2492″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
WRANGLER Q+A WEDNESDAY – Arian
WRANGLER Q+A WEDNESDAY – Arian Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: There are lots of family activities outdoors. 🌲 Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Tumbleweed. He looks cute and a goofball! 🐴 Q: How many years have you been riding? A: 8 years.…
Quote of the Day
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” – Sir Winston Chuchill [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2483″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Last Night of the Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT FOR THE CHUCKWAGON DINNER SHOW! Were you able to attend this summer? Let us know what your favorite part was down in the comments! 🍽🥩🐴🎸 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2480″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Ride More. Worry Less.
Ride more. Worry less. [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2477″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
WRANGLER Q+A WEDNESDAY – Johnima
WRANGLER Q+A WEDNESDAY – John Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: Because there are a lot of unique breweries/craft beers exclusive to the Black Hills area. 🍺 Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Tumbleweed, because he looks like a marshmallow. 🐴 Q: How many…
2020 Wrangler Crew
Our 2020 Wrangler Crew! 🐴🤠 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2471″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Barn Boss! ima
We sure do appreciate our barn boss Kristina and all she does here at the Stables! 💯 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2468″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Only a few more dates for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show this year! August 18,19,20,21!! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2463″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2465″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2050″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday – Taylor
WRANGLER WEDNESDAY – Taylor Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: There is so much to do and there is a lot of natural spaces to visit. Q: Who is your favorite horse here and why? A: Ruger, he is gigantic but super sweet! Q: How many years have you been riding? A: Twelve…
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday – Shannon
Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: Because it’s a hidden gem in the US! 🇺🇸 Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: T-Bone, because he has such a funny personality and he’s very photogenic! 🐴 Q: How many years have you been riding horses? A: 19…
Summer Plans?
We’ve been very busy this summer! Make sure to book your ride in advance as space can be limited! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2452″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Only a few more dates for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Don’t miss out!! August 1,4,5,6,7,11,13,18,19,20,21 More information can be found here on our website: https://ridesouthdakota.com/rushmore-horseback-riding/chuck-wagon-dinner-show/ [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2449″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Wednesday Q+A – Zac
ZAC – Wrangler Questions Wrangler Wednesday Q+A! This week’s wrangler…Zac! Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: There’s a lot to do and a lot to see! Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Smoot because when someone rides him, they looks like a warlord…and he’s…
National Day of the Cowboy
Happy National Day of the Cowboy! Hope ya’ll did somethin’ to celebrate! 🐴❤️🤠 Long live cowboys! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2440″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday –
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday! This week’s wrangler is Mireille! She’s worked at the Stables for eleven years! Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: Great Faces Great Places! ☀️ Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Gypsy because she is awesome! (Gypsy is Mireille’s personal horse) 🐴 …
There’s Work To Be Done!
There’s work to be done! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2433″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Hard Work!
“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them: – Ann Landers [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2430″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday!
Wrangler Q+A Wednesday! This week’s wrangler is Sarah! Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: There is no humidity here! Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Skunk, because he’s small and I’m small. He also gets really exited about food. Q: How many years have you been riding?…
It Has Been A Good Day!
If at the end of the day you smell like horses, it has been a good day! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2422″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Wednesday Q+A – Lizi
It’s Wednesday and you know what that means…another Wrangler Wednesday Q+A! 🤠 Liz always has a smile on her face! This is her first year as a wrangler at the Stables. Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: So you can come ride at the Stables and see all the horses! 🐴 Q: Who…
Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you a happy 4th of July from the Stables at Palmer Gulch! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2413″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2414″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”2415″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Got Plans?
We hope you have plans to ride with us tomorrow at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2410″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
No Butts About It!
No butts about it, we love horses here! 😊 [image src=”2407″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chubby & Dunnit
Happy retirement to Chubby and Dunnit! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2402″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Wednesday Q+A
It’s Wrangler Q+A Wednesday!! This is Airin’s first year at The Stables! Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: It truly is its own experience and is so beautiful! Q: Who is your favorite horse at the Stables and why? A: Folgers, he is goofy and fun to be around! Q:…
Wagon Master’s Breakfast!
Circle the wagons and load em’ up! We’re headed to the Wagon Master’s Breakfast tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp! This breakfast meal takes place in a remote mountain meadow. You’ll ride approximately 20 minutes on a horse drawn covered wagon. Watch a real chuck wagon cook use a wood fire and taste dutch oven…
Wagon Masters Breakfast
WAGON MASTER’S BREAKFAST Wednesday & Saturday at 8:00 AM! Horse Drawn Covered Wagon Ride This breakfast meal takes place in a remote mountain meadow. You’ll ride approximately 20 minutes on a horse drawn covered wagon. Watch a real chuck wagon cook use a wood fire and taste dutch oven dishes prepared fresh right out of…
Family Friendly Trails
All our trails are family friendly! 😊 [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2388″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wrangler Wednesday!
It’s Wrangler Wednesday! Time for another Q+A! This is Sidney’s first year at the Stables! Q: Why should people visit South Dakota? A: Because it’s beautiful and there is a ton to do outside! Q: Who is your favorite horse here and why? A: Major, he has a black bear nose. He looks like a…
Orientation Time!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”2381″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””] It’s orientation time! Jim, the Stables manager, shares the basic do’s and don’ts for riding out on the trail! [text_output]It’s orientation time! Jim, the Stables manager, shares the basic do’s and don’ts for riding out on the trail![/text_output]
Lighthearted
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”2378″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output] Did you hear about the man who was hospitalized with six plastic horses inside him? The doctor described his condition as stable.[/text_output]
Smoot!
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Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Hands up if you enjoyed our first Chuckwagon Dinner Show of the year last night? We served up steak and cast iron cookin’! Also, if you road horseback to the Chuckwagon Dinner Show, you can view your images at howeyeseeitphotography.shootproof.com
Fun For All!
Fun for the whole family! These riders are headed to the Custer trail for an hour and a half ride!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Our Chuckwagon Dinner Show starts June 10th! Wagons leave the Stables at 5:00 pm! Make your reservation today!
Opening Day!
It’s opening day at the Stables and we’re all smiles about that! Rides go out at 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, and 4:30!
Great Faces, Places, and Horses!
Custer trail bound! The Stables at Palmer Gulch has some of the best places, faces and horses!
Heart Happy Ridin’!
Trail riding at the Stables At Palmer Gulch makes my heart happy!
RARIN TO RIDE!
We are RARIN to go for opening weekend! This Saturday, May 23rd! Trail horses arrived at the stables today! 🐴
Don’t Forget to Smile!
Be on the lookout for our photographers on the trail and don’t forget to smile! 😊 Photos can be purchased near the stables and make for a great, memorable souvenir!
Wagon Master Breakfast Ride!
Join us for the first Wagon Master’s Breakfast Ride on June 24th! More upcoming dates include: June 24,27. July: 1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29. August: 1. The menu consists of our delicious Bronc Buster hash…. Bacon and beef, chopped potatoes, onions, peppers and secret seasonings browned and cooked to perfection over the fire in a cast iron pot. For…
Opening Day!
We’re saddlin’ up for opening day on May 23rd! Sure hope to see you there!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day mama’s! We couldn’t do it without you!
National Tourism Day!
Happy National Tourism Day! We can’t wait to see you this summer at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! #GetOutside
Dinner Show Lineup!
Whoa! That’s some line up! Hopin’ there ain’t a stampede for supper at our Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Clayton and Rhonda, our dutchoven masters, always make plenty to go around!
Sun’s Out!
Hats on, sun’s out in South Dakota! Let’s do this!
Hittin’ The Trails!
Looking forward to hittin’ the trails this summer!
Cowgirl Cool!
Being cowgirl is cool!
An Open Gate!
“Live like someone left the gate open!”
Buckin’ That Winter
Winter is sure buckin’ spring today in South Dakota! ❄️ Yesterday was near summer like in the Black Hills! ☀️
Hang Tough
We know social distancing isn’t easy, but hang tough! Blue skies are ahead!
Ahhh Summer!
Ahhh summer! A scenic wagon or horseback ride under the blue skies along with some good campfire cookin’ and cowboy yodelin’ to top it all off!
Clean Stalls, Dirty House
“Will happily muck 15 stalls. Refuses to clean the house.”
Havin’ A Bad Day?
“No matter how bad your day is, there’s always someone waiting for you at the barn.”
Bring on the Spring!
“Bring on the spring flowers, sunshine and trail rides!”
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
Some beautiful views for you to enjoy on your summer vacation at the Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch Resort!
Winter Is Back!
Winter is back in South Dakota!
You Can’t Have Just One
Horses are like potato chips, you can’t have just one!
Saddle Up!
Feelin’ down? Saddle up!
Home Is Where The Herd Is!
“Home is where the herd is!”
Hay or Halters?
She got hay or halters? Halters, get ready to run!
Quote of the Day!
“It takes two things to do a job, to start and to finish.”
Happy Presidents Day!
In honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States, we’re celebrating President’s Day! What are your plans if you have the day off?
Tumbling Tumbleweed!
Oh look! It’s tumbling Tumbleweed! Click on this link to listen in to the original Sons of the Pioneers’s edition of “Tumbling Tumbleweeds”. One of the all time favorite cowboy campfire tunes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzxz0M7Wws0
Voted #1!
Voted the #1 Outdoor Activity on TripAdvisor.com!
Horse Power!
“Horse power is no substitute for horse sense.”
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Book!
There’s never been a better time to book a ride at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! Especially since we’ve been chosen as a 2020 Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award Winner!! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”2656″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! 2019 has gone and went. Here’s to wishin’ 2020 is your best year yet!
A Calm Demeanor Is Best
“Around animals and in most other places, a calm demeanor is best.”
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Here’s to wishin’ all your barns are full of horses!🎄
Winter Frosting!
Winter frosting on my face. ❄️
Rangy!
Smoot, lookin’ rangy!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
Enjoy authentic cowboy food and entertainment at our Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
The Eye of the Horse
“Take the time to see life through your horse’s eyes”
Quote of the Day!
“Time change is comin’ up. I’m settin’ my clock back to 1880 when this country had more cowboys.” -Wildvouge
“A man does not live by biscuits alone.”
“A man does not live by biscuits alone.”
If the Shovel Fits…
“There’s a shovel to fit every hand. Find yours.”
Snow Angel
Made my first snow angel on the prairie of South Dakota!
Pick the right horse for the job!
Pick the right horse for the job!
Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Chuckwagon Dinner Show…here we go! Dinner show runs June-August 2020!
Come Along!
Come along for a ride at The Stables at Palmer Gulch! There is still time, closing day is September 2nd!
Happy Trails!
Well folks that’s a wrap on our Chuckwagon Dinner Show for the summer! We hope you had a great time with us!
Trail Rides!
Our last day for trail rides this summer is September 2nd! Make sure to book your ride before then!
Happy 4th of July!
Tutu is in the celebration mood!
Come Ride With Us!
Howdy folks! Check out these happy riders on our trail this morning! Are you riding with us this summer?!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
We salute all our veterans! Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Girl Power!
Girl power at the reins!
Happy Easter!
Did someone say Easter egg hunt?!
Trail Ready!
Trail Ready!
Come on Down!
Come meet the herd this summer at The Stables At Palmer Gulch!
Great Views!
Enjoy views like this? Then come on over to the Stables at Palmer Gulch and ride our Keystone or Deadwood Trail!
Chow Down!
Come chow down with us this summer at our Chuckwagon Dinner Shows!
Green Grass!
Sure lookin forward to green grass!
Nearing Chuckwagon Camp…
Nearing Chuckwagon Camp…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
❤️ “Together again.” Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Quote of the Day!
“When you’re tryin’ somethin’ new, the fewer people that know about it, the better.”
Quote of the Day!
“If you’re gonna go, go like heck. If your mind’s not made up, don’t use your spurs.”
Headed for the Campsite!
Erica Husted on the job as the wagons head for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show campsite.
Quote of the Day!
“Never ride a with a stiff saddle, he will prey on your honesty and loyalty.”
Winter on the Dakota prairie!
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No Peeking!
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No Matter Where You Go…
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Do’s and Don’ts
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Thanksgivin’ Fixin’s
[text_output]Here’s hopin’ your Thanksgiving fixin’s are as good’a eatin’ as our chuckwagon cooks can dish out![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1702″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1701″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy faces and great places!
[text_output]Happy faces and great places! The Stables at Palmer Gulch have that effect![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1693″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Ahhh Summer!
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Mmmmm!
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Trail horses turned out for the night!
[text_output] Trail horses turned out for the night! [/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1682″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Break Time!
[text_output]Hannah and Mazie takin’ a break![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1668″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Saddle Up!
[text_output]Kristina, AKA – Barn Boss, and John, Stable Wrangler, making the final inspection before hitting’ the trail.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1665″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
They Come From Far and Wide!
[text_output]They come from far and wide just to ride the horses at the Stables![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1650″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Waterin’ Hole
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1645″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output] Most problems can be solved at the waterin’ hole. [/text_output]
Closed For The Season! See Ya Next Year!
[text_output]Thanks for riding the trails with us this summer! We hope to see you again next year at the Stables![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1629″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Almost Done!
[text_output]We’re almost done for the season! Have you ridden with us?![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1611″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Quote of the Day!
[text_output] “No matter where you go or what you do, keep your saddle and chaps, and always know where you can get a good ride!” [/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1608″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
[text_output]Mmmmm. Steak. 😄 Will you be joining us for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show?[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1602″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
John & Highmore!
[text_output]John and Highmore gearing up for a ride![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1596″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Dinner and a Show!
[text_output]All settled in for dinner and a show![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1553″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Keystone Trail!
[text_output]Cole, leading riders to the Keystone Trail![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1569″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Our Trails Can’t Be Beat!
[text_output]Deadwood, Keystone, or Custer Trail, take your pick![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1566″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Custer Trail
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1559″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Our trails get a thumbs up![/text_output]
Boots, Boys and Bays!
[text_output]If the shirt fits wear it! Boots…Boys…and Bays.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1563″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
[text_output]Everybody’s settled in for a great evening of cowboy vittles and cowboy serenading.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1553″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1552″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1554″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
[text_output]Don’t miss our Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Tuesdays through Saturdays![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1549″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1548″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Favorite Photo of the Week!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1545″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]A favorite photo from the 4th! John and Highmore![/text_output]
4th of July!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1542″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]We hope you had a great 4th of July! Thanks for riding with us![/text_output]
All Aboard!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1539″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Wagons loaded and ready to roll! Chuckwagon Dinner Show, here we come![/text_output]
Snoozin’ Sundays
[text_output]”Never miss a chance to rest your horse”[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1533″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
The Waterin’ Hole
[text_output]”Nothin’s better than a cool drink of water-but too much can give you a bellyache”[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1530″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wranglin’ and Bull Fightin’
[text_output]Dillon is one of our new Wranlgers this year, you might even be lucky enough to see him fight some bulls at one of the Palmer Gulch Rodeos this summer.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1527″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Finger Lickin’ Good!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1522″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Must’a been good! Narry a nibble left. Join us for our Chuckwagon Dinner Show , check our website for dates and availability.[/text_output]
Turn em’ out!
[text_output]”When you get to where you’re goin’, the first thing to do is take care of the horse you rode in on.”[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1518″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chow Line!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1513″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Enjoy an authentic chuckwagon dinner! Dakota grilled steak, and dutch oven taters, beans, and cobbler to boot.[/text_output]
Gentle Giants!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1510″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Big or small, we love em’ all![/text_output]
Circle the Wagons!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1507″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Opening day for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show is tomorrow! Don’t miss it![/text_output]
All Aboard The Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1503″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Opening night for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show. Wagons load at 5:00pm. Don’t be late![/text_output]
Grilled to Perfection
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1500″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]We serve up a great steak dinner here at the Chuckwagon! Come join us next week for our first Chuckwagon Dinner Show of the summer![/text_output]
Horse Wrangler
[text_output]You’ll be in good hands with Maddie on the trail.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1493″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Together Again!
[text_output]Bring your sweetie to the Stables for a scenic ride through the Black Hills[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1490″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Opening Day!
[text_output]Today is our opening day! Jim and Erica Husted are your hosts along with their trusty sidekicks Dude and Dally plus our friendly gang of Wranglers![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1483″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Welcome Y’all!
[text_output]Paul opens our Chuckwagon Dinner Show each night with his cowboy charm and melodic tunes![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1480″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Make The Stables Your First Stop!
[text_output]Make The Stables At Palmer Gulch your first stop on your vacation this summer![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1476″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
No Butts About It
[text_output]No butts about it, we’re excited for the season to start at the Stables![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1473″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Can’t Wait For Opening Day!
[text_output]Join us May 26th for our opening day at the Stables![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1469″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Custer Trail
[text_output]The Custer Trail offers many beautiful views! Book your ride today![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1463″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1464″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Keystone Bound
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1456″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Take a ride on the beautiful Keystone Trail this summer and make some memories![/text_output]
The Gang’s All Here!
[text_output]The gang’s all here! Take a ride on our horsedrawn chuckwagons or by horseback to our nightly chuckwagon dinner show! Enjoy campfire style entertainment and the best cowboy dinner around![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1452″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Book Today!
[text_output]We look forward to seeing everyone soon![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1448″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Campfires, Cowboys and Vittles
[text_output]Campfire style music is served up every night at the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Along with an authentic chuckwagon meal! Come N’ get it![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1364″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1363″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1362″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Two Ways To Travel
[text_output]Our Chuckwagon Dinner Shows offer two ways to travel, by wagon or horseback. Either way, the scenery is abundant![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1359″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy-Hungry Campers
[text_output]Makin’ their way to the Chuckwagon Dinner Show![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1353″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1354″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Early Risers
[text_output]If you love mornings, join us for an 8:30 am trail ride. Bring your bright-eyes and bushy-tails! Amanda will be missed this summer as one of our regular wranglers. She’s done gone and got married![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1347″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Hit the Trail!
[text_output]Head em’ up, move em’ out![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1344″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Gather ‘Round Folks!
[text_output]Jim and staff share vital instructions with all the riders before hittin’ the trail. [/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1341″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Lineup
[text_output]The Chuckwagon Dinner show! The best lineup in the Black Hills! Enjoy a horsedrawn chuckwagon ride to the Chuckwagon Dinner Show and experience an authentic cowboy dinner! Plus cowboy campfire music![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1338″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Miles of Smiles
[text_output]There are miles of great trails at the Palmer Gulch campground! Book your summer vacation and join us for a horseback ride this summer![/text_output]
Greener Pastures
[text_output]We are looking forward to greener pastures as spring approaches. All the signs of spring are here. It’s been a long winter in South Dakota.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1327″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Snowfall
[text_output]Western South Dakota recently received 10 inches of snow last Friday. We sure appreciate the moisture! Green grass will be a comin’![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1324″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Cowgirl Wrangler!
[text_output]You’re in good hands with Meray on the trail![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1319″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Let’er Buck!
[text_output]After a relaxing ride with the crew from the Stables at Palmer Gulch, attend one of the rodeos in June, August or September! Held at the KOA Campground at Palmer Gulch. Check out the rodeo schedule at www.palmergulch.com[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1310″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Teamwork!
[text_output]Teamwork makes the dream work, here at the Stables at Palmer Gulch![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1315″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Saddle Up!
[text_output]The staff will be gearing up soon at the stables. Don’t forget to book a horseback ride in the beautiful Black Hills![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1331″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Heads up! Summer’s comin’!
[text_output]It has been a long winter in South Dakota. Summer can’t come soon enough! Looking forward to green grass and being horseback in the Black Hills![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1303″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Trusty Trail Horses
[text_output]Our trusty trail horses come in all colors![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1299″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Snow Shoes?
[text_output]Winter, refuses to leave as another blizzard rolls onto the prairie today.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1294″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Tumbling Tumbleweed
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1281″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Tumbleweed, usually the first one to greet you at the gate! He can be a charmer but is often looking for a snack too.[/text_output]
Dakota Winter
[text_output]Lots of room to roam on the prairies of South Dakota. Book your vacation in the Black Hills and surrounding area![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1278″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Campfire Crooner
[text_output]Cowboy “crooner” Paul Larson, sings each night at the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! You will love his calming, campfire music style with a few yodels to boot![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1271″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Cinnamon Isn’t Just A Spice!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1267″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Cinnamon loves kids and kids love Cinnamon![/text_output]
Hungry Happy Campers
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1259″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]One of our veteran teamsters driving a group headed to the chuckwagon dinner show. After a long day of sight seeing in the Black Hills you can work up quite and appetite. Our chuckwagon dinner will not disappoint![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1260″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=””…
Lookin’ Forward to Sunny Summers!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1253″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]It’s never a bad day when you’re horseback! These smiling faces are proof of that![/text_output]
Summer’s Comin’ But Not Soon Enough!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1236″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]John, one of our newest wranglers, came all the way from Ireland to work with us last summer. His accent was a dead giveaway of his homeland.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1238″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Andrew explains the do’s and don’ts for a safe…
Frost On The Plains Of South Dakota
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1231″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]We’re a bit frosty up north! Hope all you southerners are stayin’ warm! Hello from South Dakota![/text_output]
Bringing in the New Year!
[text_output]Concho, who is half draft horse is leading the herd. Here’s hopin and lopin 2018 will be your best year yet![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1225″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Merry Christmas From Our Outfit To Yours!
[text_output]Jim and Erica Husted along with their sidekicks Dude and Dally and the whole gang at the stables wish you a Merry, Merry, Christmas![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1221″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
R and R
[text_output]After a long day on the trail the horses are turned out to greener pastures. Don’t forget to take time for some R&R during this busy holiday season.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1216″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Enjoy Dinner and A Show!
[text_output]Headed back to camp after a satisfying, fingerlicking, toe-tappin, good time! The Stables at Palmer Gulch offer the best in cowboy culture and cuisine.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1212″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Prairie View Winters in South Dakota
[text_output]The trail horses at the stables have plenty of room to roam. Rolling prairies and wide open spaces make South Dakota one of the best tourist destinations. Along with the Black Hills, we are the best kept secret![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1209″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
All aboard for the Chuckwagon Dinner Show!
[text_output]Kat, one of our wranlgers and teamsters is leading the wagon train to the Chuckwagon Dinner Show. You can ride in the wagon or ride horseback down the trail to an authentic cowboy dinner show![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1206″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Entertainment at the Chuckwagon Dinner Show.
[text_output]Paul and Donnelly sharing some good clean bantering with one another. Paul is a gifted musician for sure! Come see the show and get filled up with great food and good laughter![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1203″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Winter Has Arrived In The Black Hills
[text_output]Looking forward to a white Christmas? We got our wish![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1200″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Happy Thanksgiving
[text_output]Come and get it!![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1191″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1192″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1193″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Until Next Time
[text_output]Well folks, we just had our last ride on September 4th. Hope you join us again next year![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1184″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show
[text_output]Did you attend the Chuckwagon Dinner show this summer? We are very thankful for all the staff that makes this possible![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1178″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1177″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1179″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
2017 Staff
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1173″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]We are VERY thankful for our 2017 wrangler staff![/text_output]
Chuckwagon Dinner Show
[text_output]There is still plenty of time this month to book your spot on the Chuckwagon Dinner Show! Enjoy authentic cowboy food, and entertainment![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1166″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1165″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1167″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
True Cowboy!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1161″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]We’ll teach you the ropes when you ride with us at The Stables at Palmer Gulch![/text_output]
Recent Riders
[text_output]Look at all these happy folks who have ridden with us this summer! Why don’t you join us too?![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1157″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1156″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1158″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Princess on a Paint
[text_output]Is this your first trail ride? Come have your photo taken as a souvenir from the Black Hills![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1146″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Come Ride!
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1143″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]No matter your riding experience, we have a great horse for you![/text_output]
Cowboy Campfire Music
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1152″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Paul Larson, cowboy troubadour, extraordinaire will entertain you at the Chuckwagon Dinner Show![/text_output]
The Beautiful Black Hills
[text_output]There are many picturesque spots in the Black Hills.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1136″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Trail Guides
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1130″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1131″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]Come for a trail ride at the stables and meet our great wranglers![/text_output]
Bring All Your Friends
[text_output]Bring all your friends and ride at The Stables At Palmer Gulch![/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1124″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
Wranglers
[text_output]Our wranglers are happy to lead you on one of our three trails at The Stables At Palmer Gulch.[/text_output][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1119″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][image type=”thumbnail” src=”1120″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
From the East to the West
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1112″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]No matter where you’re from you’ll enjoy the gorgeous Black Hills. Come camp at the KOA Campground and enjoy a horseback ride at The Stables At Palmer Gulch![/text_output]
Sights to See
There are many things to see near the Stables at Palmer Gulch. Beautiful flowers, a variety of animals and lots of new people to meet! [image type=”thumbnail” src=”1107″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””]
We Are Family
[image type=”thumbnail” src=”1098″ alt=”” href=”” title=”” info_content=”” lightbox_caption=”” id=”” class=”” style=””][text_output]We LOVE all families, bring yours to ride at The Stables At Palmer Gulch![/text_output]