Vermont Horseback Riding
D-N-D Stables
We offer guided trail rides with a brief instruction time in the ring before heading out on the trail. No experience is necessary to ride. Ride at your convenience, not at scheduled times, for as long as you like.12 and older on the trail or under 12 w/riding experience.
One hour ride $40 per person. Two hour ride $70 per person. Foliage rides start when the trees turn. $65/per person 1 hour $90/per person 2 hr Longer rides, call for pricing. Riding for those under 12 w/o riding background is available in a large outdoor ring - $25 for ½ hour; $40 for up to an hour. I use only western tack. Small and personal at no extra cost no large groups. My trails are 85% wooded; I try not to ride the roads. Rides are available year round on weekends. Ride any day mid-June through August. Also available most school holidays and 3 weeks at Christmas. Winter rides are a little short (35-40 minutes). We're easy to find only minutes off Interstate 91, Exit 23 in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
1952 VT ROUTE 114
East Burke, Vermont 05832
Phone: 802-626-8237
Mountain View Ranch Sun Bowl Ranch
Wonderful four-legged friends are eager to give you and your family a great trail riding experience in the beautiful mountains of Vermont! Because John and Letitia want their guests and their horses to be as comfortable and safe as possible, every trail ride begins with a comprehensive instructional period. Before hitting the trail, experienced guides review the proper Western seat; demonstrate reining commands to turn, slow down, and stop; and go over trail tips and safety procedures. This lets riders and their mounts get acquainted, helps riders give gentle and understandable commands, and insures that riders of all levels will enjoy themselves safely. As head instructor, Etta stresses unity and understanding between horse and rider. Ranch philosophy is that riders are guests on their mounts and as such they owe their mounts a great deal of respect.
502 Easy St.
Dan by, VT 05739
Phone: (802) 293-5837
Pond Hill Ranch
Come enjoy the spectacular views as you ride through the beautiful green mountains! We dare say that riding through this gorgeous country is the best way to see it. Enjoy peace and quite while taking in the ranch scenery. We are open seven days a week. Rides are approximately one hour long, with longer rides available by appointment. Appointments are usually unnecessary, unless your group is over 10, or you would like a longer ride.
Our knowledgeable guides will be happy to answer any of your questions. Pony rides are available for younger children, these rides last 15 minutes.
1683 Pond Hill Ranch Rd
Castleton, Vermont 05735
Phone: (802) 468-2449
KIMBERLY FARMS STABLES
Tired of the typical trail ride with over a dozen strangers along? Our approach at Kimberly Farms is much more personal. We usually take just a few riders at a time, ensuring a more intimate and safer experience. You can even reserve an individual ride, just you and the guide. Our horses trail ride all year, because every Vermont season has its own appeal. Our most popular ride is a one-hour walking tour of rolling farmland on a trail that ascends though a wooded wildlife preserve to a lovely view point on our own Lookout Mountain. Ride by Vermont's oldest marble quarry, and keep your eyes open to catch glimpses of deer, foxes, coyotes, pheasant, wild turkey, grouse, and innumerable species of songbird. Perhaps - even a moose? Ride though wildflowers in the spring, dramatic foliage in the fall, or play in the winter snowfall. Kimberly Farms offers many activities that enhance the bond between horse and rider. Riding lessons are available to to riders of all ages and all levels of ability.
N. Bennington, VT
Phone: 802-442-5454
Lajoie Stables
Your guided trail tour will begin on a hand cut trail through our serene woodlands into our Christmas tree grove. Upon exiting the grove of Blue Spruce and Pine trees, the mountain views will take your breath away. Mount Mansfield and Smugglers' Notch stand proud and majestic above the tree line. On a clear day, you can even see the ski slopes of Smugglers' As you ride through the open fields, you may see some white tail deer or a family of fox, as well as, a variety of birds. Don't forget your camera!
You will then enter back into the woodlands, through the corral of horses. The last leg of your tour will take you across Black Creek. We offer rides for all levels of experience. From the first timer, to the intermediate, on to the more experienced. Tours range from 1 hour, 1 1/2 hour, 2 hour and 3 hour tours.
992 Pollander Rd,
Cambridge, VT 05444
Phone: 802-644-5347
East Hill Farm Riding Center
We have been operating a teaching, boarding and training stable in Plainfield, Vermont since 1976. The farm looks out over the Green Mountains to the West and has about 60 acres of fields. Our large dressage ring has recently been completely rebuilt, and has state of the art all weather footing. Our jumping ring has good sand footing; the indoor has sand/rubber mix . Many miles of trails and gravel roads are easily accessible for hacking.Teaching and training dressage horses and riders from the beginning through Grand Prix is our specialty. We teach children and adults, and also teach hunt seat and jumping. We participate in the Champlain Dressage Schooling Show Series--June 3rd this year.Follow the links below to tour the farm and learn about our programs. Check back here often to see what we are up to. If you want to learn more, give us a call and schedule a visit. We'll be glad to show you around and talk about what we have to offer.
324 Gonyeau Rd,
Plainfield, VT 05667
Phone: 802-479-9258