Outside the park, Allen’s Guided Tours (Jacob Lake, 435/644-8150 or 435/689-1370, $15–75) offers horseback trips in Kaibab National Forest. A 1–2-hour trip over gentle forest terrain to a rim overlook is suitable for children. Tours leave several times a day, and no reservations are needed. Longer horseback trips along the Arizona Trail must be booked at least a day in advance and must include four or more people.
Private stock (horses, mules, burros, or donkeys) are allowed on certain trails, including North Kaibab Trail [1], Uncle Jim Trail [2], and Tiyo Point [3]. Overnight trips require a backcountry permit [4]. Grazing is not allowed within the park, so riders must bring feed for their stock. Call 928/638-7809 for more information about stock use in the park. Neighboring Kaibab National Forest (928/643-7298 or 928/643-7395) offers additional trail-riding opportunities for equestrians.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/grand-canyon/the-north-rim/recreation/hiking/north-kaibab-trail
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/grand-canyon/the-north-rim/recreation/hiking/uncle-jim-trail
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/grand-canyon/the-north-rim/recreation/hiking/tiyo-point-trail
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/grand-canyon/the-inner-canyon/exploring-the-inner-canyon/getting-backcountry-permit