Blacktail Horseback Tours offers history-focused horseback experiences in the Black Hills of South Dakota, centrally located between Deadwood and Lead. Guests begin at the top of Bessie Gulch, where horses are assigned and riding instructions are provided. The small-group history tour follows uphill trails and switchbacks to scenic overlooks above Deadwood, then continues through the forest to a historic stamp mill site.

Along the way, a historical storyteller shares accounts of the Homestake Goldmine, the Custer Expedition, early prospectors, the settlement of Deadwood, and local people who lived in the area from 1876 to 1900. Guests can ask questions and take in views of the surrounding landscape. The tour is limited to four participants, is offered once daily at 9:30 a.

m., requires preregistration, and is intended for adults, with a minimum age of 15. For families, The Horse Experience provides children with safe, personal time with horses and a short ride. It is available daily for $25 per child, plus tax; adults may watch and take photos or videos