Who We Are

We are Tara and Tess Wesolowski and together we are Applegate Trail Rides.

Born and raised in MI, we moved to Southern Oregon in 2016. Tara stayed year round and focused on teaching yoga, veggie gardening, and exploring all the beauty that Southern Oregon has to offer. Tess came back every winter, between back country packing in Idaho, guiding rides into the Grand Canyon, and managing a corral in Glacier National Park.

We both have a lifetime of experience with horses, and it is our goal to make horseback riding a fun, comfortable, and memorable experience for everyone we take out.

Our Team

Our horses are sweet, gentle, and laid back. Well trained and experienced, they are suited for any level of rider. They love to hit the trail and are ready to take you out today!

Copper is a VIP member of our team. Sweet and calm this quarter horse is always a fun ride. Copper has a history of working with cattle, and being a kids horse.
Dolly is an all-star mule! This girl loves to hit the trail and has spent lots of time in the back country where she's spent hundreds of miles packing and riding.
Taco is a spunky Paso Fino horse. This guy loves to go! He was originally trained to be in the show ring, but that all changed when he came to us. Now he is a trail horse extrordinare!
Benny is a great Hackney/c ross pony. He is a smart, gentle guy. He has a mysterious past, this little guy was a rescue. Time and time again, Benny has proven that he can keep up with the big horses on any trail!
Jasmine is our solid, steady, and stout trail horse. This lovely paint, quarter horse makes for a smooth and easy ride. She loves a full day of riding but likes her feeding time as equally as much :).
Our darling Clementine. She is a young, Tennessee Walker. Clementine is a cute, long-legged beauty! She is very trust worthy and loves to make her riders happy.

Book Your Ride

We offer rides at Pacifica, in Williams Oregon. This 500-acre nature preserve has 8 miles of trails that will take you through the woods and along open meadows, with stunning views of the rolling hills all around.

Requirements
You must be able to mount and dismount horse with minimal assistance, (we do have a mounting block to help you get on) hold reins and direct your horse, and follow the guide's instructions. 230 lb weight limit, ages 5+

Cost
1 hr
- $100/person  

 1.5 hr - $130/person
Lead line pony rides available for ages 5-7

Cash and locals discount offered!

Call or email to reserve your spot today!
(541) 660-6796. [email protected].

News & Updates

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Applegate Trail Rides

We are a small family owned and operated horseback trail riding outfit based out of Williams, OR.

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Keeping the trails clear after these big storms!
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๐Ÿ˜ You're welcome everyone! We're fortunate with a great support crew here if anything was too big or outside of our ability, but Tess loves running the saw! And I'm happy to drag branches and logs..Feels right to be taking care of the trails that take care of us.

Thank you!!๐Ÿฅฐ

LOL, thank you! I've done a ton of clearing and creating trails and it is a lot of work! Kay Johnson used to be the one who made sure the trails were cleared and she's responsible for creating many of the existing trails out there. She passed away a few years back so glad to see you guys are on it! I hope to get over there to Pacifica this coming week.

Heck yah ladies!!!! You guys are amazing!! Miss you both

3 months ago
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We had a blast! Can’t wait to do it again this summer!!

You ladies, made some individuals very happy ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

See y'all in early May~ Ms Lunas 9th Bday

3 months ago
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"I had the divine pleasure of riding Dolly, and I adored it. I felt like I was visiting friends as much as I felt taken care of"
-Rina
Air BNB guest review 1/1/24
Y'all between Stanley's artwork and Rina's heartwarming review, we are reminded of why we do what we do.
What a way to ring in 2024 ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ
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I had the divine pleasure of riding Dolly, and I adored it. I felt like I was visiting friends as much as I felt taken care of
-Rina
Air BNB guest review 1/1/24
Yall between Stanleys artwork and Rinas heartwarming review, we are reminded of why we do what we do.
 What a way to ring in 2024 ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ

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Best description of Dolly I've heard from a guest yet, she is definitely a divine being ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‡

4 months ago
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Black Friday Sale๐Ÿ’ฒ
Gift Certificates
Good for 1 hr of riding ๐ŸŽ
Only $80
Call/text 541-660-6796
Or email [email protected]
To get your gift certificate today
Sale is available through the end of the month!
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Black Friday Sale๐Ÿ’ฒ
Gift Certificates
Good for 1 hr of riding ๐ŸŽ
      Only $80
Call/text 541-660-6796
Or email applegatetrailrides@gmail.com
To get your gift certificate today
Sale is available through the end of the month!

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these gals are great

5 months ago
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Have you been wondering about riding a horse this off season? ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿค 
We're open year round!
(Weather permitting ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ)
Reach out today to book your ride
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Have you been wondering about riding a horse this off season? ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿค 
Were open year round!
(Weather permitting ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ)
Reach out today to book your ride

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The trails stay so nice and these ladies make it such a fun experience!

I have family coming soon and I'll definitely reach out when plans are set.. my niece still talks about her ride out with you last year ๐Ÿฅฐ

Gemma and I really need to get back at it, we miss you both and the horses. So much funโค๏ธ

Where is the trail at?

5 months ago
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Y'all we've got perfect temps,
blue skies and fluffy white clouds.
We are getting booked through the end of the month..
Reach out to reserve your fall ride soon!

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Yall weve got perfect temps, 
blue skies and fluffy white clouds.
We are getting booked through the end of the month..
Reach out to reserve your fall ride soon!

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6 months ago
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A view from the back,
and behind the scenes ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Side view also

6 months ago
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๐Ÿ“ธ: Stella Starr Photography

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Beautiful

Beautiful ladies!!!

Awe such beautiful ladies, what a great picture ๐Ÿ˜Žโค๏ธ

What a great pic!!

Great pic ladies!

LOVE THIS

Oh wow what a great picture!!

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6 months ago
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I'm certainly biased...
But we have the cutest horses
and guests ever ๐Ÿ˜œ
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Im certainly biased...
But we have the cutest horses
and guests ever ๐Ÿ˜œImage attachment
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