Meet our group of horses below!
Meet Our Herd
Pete, a Haflinger, and his brother Repete came to the stables from Missouri in 2019. He was originally used for pulling. Pete and Repete used to pull wagons and had even been in parades. After retiring from being harness horses they were rehomed. Sturdy Pete is a reliable mount for anyone. He is always in the company of his younger brother and best friend RePete, and he loves to snack on grass and hay after a hard day’s work.
Age: 20
Color: Haflinger
Pete’s younger brother RePete is as chill and easy-going as they come. He has the classic surfer-dude look, sporting a long, blonde forelock, mane, and tail. He especially loves our half and full-day rides. RePete is gentle, friendly, and dependable. Always ready to hit the trails, Repete is a great horse who waits patiently to welcome guests to our beautiful park.
Age: 19
Color: Haflinger
Stetson came from a sale barn in Nebraska and is great with both kids and adults. He has a relaxed and comfortable pace and makes everyone feel at ease. He is best friends with his stall buddy Angus, and when not at work, Stetson enjoys relaxing in the shade of the ponderosa pines of the pasture.
Age: 25
Color: Sorrel
Stormy has called Blue Bell Stables home for almost twenty years and is one of our best trail horses. He is great with riders of all ages and always makes sure that everyone is comfortable and safe. Nothing makes him happier than a good scratch on his cheeks. He will lower his head and close his eyes whenever anyone goes to pet him. A lover and a sweetheart, Stormy continues to be a favorite for our guests and wranglers alike. Those lucky enough to ride Stormy are in for a treat, as you will have one of our most special horses as your personal guide through the hills.
Age: 24
Color: Black
Originally from a nearby reservation, our beautiful paint horse Swallow Fork is a staple of the stables. Swallow Fork is calm on the trails and has a sweet spot for our very young riders who come for our Lil’ Buckaroo rides. He loves his grass and belly scratches and can be identified by the swallow-tail-shaped “fork” on his ear that he had when he came to us in 2014.
Age: 17
Color: Paint
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In Custer State ParkWorld-class hiking. Custer State Park is home to dozens of premiere trails for hikers of all skill levels.
Explore activities for all ages at Custer State Park. Whether you like to hike, swim, bike, or play games, you'll never be bored during your stay.
Blue Bell Lodge offers some of the finest cabin rooms in Custer State Park, plus loads of home-spun western fun.
In Custer State ParkA wildlife hotspot. Travel through 18 miles of open grasslands and pine-speckled hills. Plan for photo ops!
In Custer State ParkEvening scenic wildlife hayride followed by a steak dinner and live entertainment in the CSP backcountry.
In Custer State ParkThere are several delicious dining options spread throughout the park, all open seasonally from the beginning of May through mid-October. Come hungry and ready to explore more them all.
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