Meadow Ride, Basic Lesson, or Partnering with your horse $50/person. (These rides are at least an hour.)
The Meadow is a good starting point if you have never ridden or just want to stroll through the meadows and wood margins. These rides are appropriate for children or adults. Mostly ridden at a walk. Around 1 hour of riding with extensive instruction if needed or requested.
The Basic Lesson can be adapted for small children, families, or adults. We stay in the arenas, but learn the skills to feel comfortable and have fun out on the trails.
Partnering with your horse is one on one instruction learning to understand how to blend your personality and goals with your horse's unique "view". Gain insights into horse behavior and expand your ability to be a safe and effective rider. This can be added to any ride and will expand your riding ability and confidence.
Four Seasons Trail Ride $60/person.
This trail ride is a scenic cruise through the rolling meadows and gentle wooded hillsides. No steep drops or difficult hill climbs. Perfect for all ages and experience levels, and those looking to slow down, relax, and enjoy some horse time. Approx. 1 hour of trail time plus lesson.
Meadows and Woods Ride $70/person.
This ride lets you experience riding into the woods and through the meadows, walking and some trotting. Many adventuresome beginners and older children have enjoyed this experience, too. This ride usually lasts about 1 1/2 hrs, including the mini lesson and lets you really get that feel for what horse riding can be. We will customize the pace and directions as we ride.
Deep Woods Ride $85/person
Beautiful! Exciting! Wow! These are some words to describe this ride. You experience the world of the steep hillsides covered with lush forests, medicinal plants, breathtaking ravines, and vistas. We start out with more intensive arena work to prepare you with riding skills needed prior to heading out. (This is not an recommended for young children or first time riders.) ~2 hr.
Adventure Ride $125/person
This is a lengthened ride that takes you to hidden vistas, beautiful meadows, and wooded hillsides. Whether you are looking for quiet escape or want to feel the wind in your hair, this ride can be adapted just for you. We start by matching you with a special mount trained to listen to your balance and desire and, prior to heading out, we practice skills needed for your unique adventure. (over 2 hours, dependant on weather, not available during heat of summer.)
Pony Rides available for children $25/ half hour .
Small children can have their own lesson and unique "horse time". Often children enjoy grooming the pony and learning how to lead, as well as ride.
YOUR EXPERIENCE AT EQUESTRIAN RIDGE WILL BE UNIQUE FROM OTHER TRAIL RIDING VENUES.
OUR HORSES ARE TRAINED TO RESPOND TO YOUR CONTROL; NOT JUST FOLLOW THE HORSE IN FRONT OF YOU !
YOU WILL BE ACTIVELY RIDING AND GUIDING YOUR MOUNT ON YOUR RIDE, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE A ROLLING MEADOW OR MORE CHALLENGING TRAILS OVER WOODED HILLSIDES. YOU DECIDE!
BECAUSE YOU WILL BE ACTIVELY IN CHARGE OF YOUR HORSE, ALL RIDERS MUST BE ABLE TO SAFELY RIDE INSIDE THE RIDING ARENA BEFORE PROCEEDING ONTO THE TRAILS.
A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL WILL BE WITH ALL TRAIL RIDES TO ASSIST, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND OFFER HORSE ADVICE.
