Anchor D Guiding & Outfitting Ltd.

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450001 312 St W, Turner Valley, AB T0L 2A0
Added by Jopie, at 01 July 2014

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• Troy Wolfe

  10 September 2017

  This place is amazing! We are staying in the Grandpa's cabin, and did a full day (6 hour) trail ride.
  The cabin is quaint but well furnished.
  The staff are all super friendly. Our trail guide is from New Zealand, and was great. She was quick to listen to any concerns. They asked about our experience level and she made sure we were all very comfortable.
  I would recommend this place to anyone!

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• Bad Grampa

  20 June 2017

  Wow what a awesome experience. Staff and horses are excellent.Been out with this Duey and his crew a few times over the years and they always provide an authentic Western Experience.

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• Sheila Lindstrom

  18 August 2016

  My family and I went Aug 6 2016 for the Best adventure together on an 2 hour trail ride with the 2 Amazing trail guides. The staff is very professional and super nice. We arrived excited for the ride to begin. The trail ride guides gave us very important instruction of how the horses are trained and how to ride them correctly. We were all introduced to our horses. The majority of our group never rode or only a couple of times. My grandchildren 10 and 8 were very anxious about being on the beautiful horses. Each guide made them comfortable and reassured them that the horses knew their jobs and would be good to them.
  They also gave us very important information and instruction regarding the possible dangers of the ride. Seems that the trail had wasps that nested in the fallen trees. All confident on our horses we headed off through some beauty land and it happened. The first horse to get stung by the wasps was my horse. Being instructed and the quick action of the guide we got off the trail and my horse did great staying calm. All the other riders were ok. Then minutes later we again had those nasty wasps go after my 10 year old grandsons horse. The horse became very agitated and the guide shouted instruction to my grandson as she raced to secure and calm the horse. My terrified grandson held onto the horse and tried to take control the upset horse. So proud of how well he handled the scary situation. The fantastic guide helped calm him and then made sure he was at the front with the lead guide at the lead.
  The last bad run in was my grown daughter that only rode a horse a couple of times in her life. Had her horse step right on the nest. He was stung in the face. He bolted and was not controllable by my daughter. She decided to jump off the horse before he bolted through the trees. The super guide was there super fast jumping from her horse to make sure my daughter was ok and got the horse to calm down. My daughter was ok, just bruised and shaken. She walked the rest of the way to the ridge which was 5 mins away.
  Our wonderful guide made sure we all were ok and calmed us. She moved my 8 year old granddaughter to the front with her cousin. She was super upset seeing mom and cousin have these wasps cause their horses to bolt. She even retrieved my sons hat the fell of his head as his horse reacted to the wasps. He was able to control his horse.
  This wonderful young lady was amazing at her job of making sure she had our backs and took good care of us all. The lead guide was amazing with keeping the kids calm and our guide in the back was amazing. Thank you ladies you did an amazing job. Sorry I don't remember your names. You are the true cowgirl.
  Once we made it to the ridge to see the beauty in our view all was good. The best view of the mountains and valley. WOW!!! So worth it.
  My daughter got back on her horse.we head back with gods country to view and a peaceful ride back.
  We all made it back safe and sound with a great story of our adventure.
  All turned out well, because of the great instruction at the beginning of our ride and the swift action of our guide.
  We were greeted by a lovely young lady and her adorable infant son, who had coffee and ice tea ready along with a marvellous steak dinner. She made the meal homemade down to the homemade bread and dessert. The mouth watering meal was BBQ Strip lion steak, stuffed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions, baked beans, salad, warm bread. Dessert Warm Choc walnut brownie cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream..all served to us in the owners beautiful home.
  WOW WOW what a great afternoon.
  Thank you to all the lovely young ladies that took such good care of us. From the lovely office young lady, to the amazing guides and the super young lady that cooked our meal. You all are super friendly caring wonderful women. Anchor D is lucky to have you all.

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• Jessica Thornton

  30 May 2016

  After going riding at many locations around southern Alberta, this is by far my favorite. Amazing trails, great horses, and lovely staff. Only wish I could go more!

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• Paul Senecal

  18 April 2016

  Went out on Sunday April 17 2016 an absolute fantastic time was had, with helpful and knowledgeable staff. The views were phenomenal and a very relaxing ride. I would highly recommend Anchor D to anyone wanting to have fun, I know that I will be back!

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• Carol Scott

  16 January 2016

  Best horses. ..best wranglers. fantastic cook.
  My dream ride was amazing.

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• Neil Shaubel

  08 July 2014

  This was the best vacation I have ever been on and Dewey and his staff were excellent in everything that we did while there.The cabin we stayed in was comfortable and clean and having the 100 plus horses pastured sometimes right beside our cabin was a joy and also when the Wranglers came out in the morning to bring in the horses for the days ride it was a great sight to see them all running towards the pens.I am a beginner when it comes to riding a horse but I can tell you after our week there with 3 different rides 1- 2 hour day ride 2- all day ride 3- all day ride to junction falls I felt like an experienced rider as they have you doing everything up and down hills through water and OVER THE EDGE - a thrilling experience.I must add that I'm generally a homebody when it comes to travel but was sad to leave when it was time to return home and still miss it even now -I would and want to return again when able.THANKS again Dewey and all the staff it was a great experience

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