Yellowstone is deep in cowboy country and is a great place to ride whether you have never been on a horse before or are a contender for Team GB.
You can take a one or two hour horse-riding trip out of Mammoth, Canyon Village and Roosevelt.
These are very popular so it is a good idea to reserve in advance. You will need to call Xanterra to do this – I cannot find a way to reserve online. Their number is 011 307 344 7311 or 011 866 439 7375.
If this seems a little tame, you may prefer to do a more challenging ride or take a multi-day wilderness trip on horseback. A number of licensed concessions operate various sorts of horse related adventure. For a full list go to