Horse Riding in North Dakota

North Dakota was the 39th state in the USA; it became a state in 1889. The Nokota Horse is one of the symbols representing North Dakota. The Nokota horse is a distinct type of horse that once ran wild in the Little Missouri Badlands in Southwestern North Dakota. Non-Indian people first encountered wild horses in the area during the late nineteenth century, when the cattle industry expanded northward. One trip to North Dakota and you'll understand why it's known as the friendliest and safest state to visit. In fact, from agricultural products to quality of life - North Dakota is often at the top of the charts. Enjoy an American Indian powwow, a cowboy rodeo or take part in the living history that invites you to relive the spirit of legends such as Theodore Roosevelt, General George Armstrong Custer, or the Indian Chief Sitting Bull.