Family-Friendly Horseback Adventures on a Scenic North Carolina Farm

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DESCRIPTION

Available upon request for children as young as 2 to ride in the ring. If all you want to do is take pictures with smaller children, generally there's no charge. The child or children taking turns have total of 15 minutes in the ring being led by a parent. Helmets are provided for the children.

For Safety You need 2 adults for very small children, 3 and younger. One to lead the horse, the other to walk beside the child holding his leg for stability.

Parents lead the child around in the ring which is about 1/2 the size of a football field. You may have several children take turns during your ring ride. There is a lot more flexibility with ring ride start times. If you choose to end your ring ride early, there is no adjustment in rate.

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RATES

People - $35

• If you get this message when you try to book "Not currently available online, please call us" that particular ride/time may be full. Try another ride. time or day before calling.

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DURATION

15 minutes in the Ring

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ABOUT

• Come enjoy an amazing adventure on a 200 acre horse farm.

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WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Shoes: Please wear closed-toed shoes with as smooth a sole as possible.
• No flip-flops, hiking boots or bare feet. Obviously, riding boots are best but tennis shoes with a smooth sole could work. Smooth sole shoes with a heel are best.
• Please do NOT wear hiking boots. Their sole is very rough and may get your foot stuck in the stirrup.
• Pants: Long pants are best. Then shorts that come down to your knees. This is so your legs won't rub on the saddle and get sore.
• Rain: Trails go rain or shine. We do provide ponchos and raincoats. Bring an extra T-Shirt and towel if it looks like rain.

THINGS THAT GET LOST ON THE TRAIL:

• Sunglasses that aren't being worn
• Cameras that aren't on a tether around your neck
• Cell phones
• Wallets
• Keys

Please leave these things in your car or at the Stables. Rarely do we find them.

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AGE TO RIDE, WEIGHT, ETC INFO

Age To Ride: Six-year-old children have successfully ridden on all the trails. Sometimes there's a precocious five-year-old who may ride. What we look for are:

• Does the child have good balance on the horse?
• Does he understand he needs to remain on the horse for the entire trail?
• Does he still take naps? He may fall asleep due to the rocking motion of the horse.
• Is he afraid of horses?

The oldest rider we've had was 92 years young. She was a Grandmother who wanted to go riding with her grandchildren. She was a great sport and it was easy to see why her "kids" wanted her along!

DOUBLE RIDING: We are sorry but "Double Riding" is not permitted. It's been proven to be less safe than if each person/child were on their own horse.

WEIGHT LIMIT: We have some horses who can carry up to 250 lbs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ALLERGIES

Allergy Information

If you suspect you or someone in your group has allergy problems and still want to reserve a horse for them, PLEASE do not expect to get a refund when, in fact, an allergic reaction occurs and you or the person(s) in your group are unable to ride their horse(s).

I'm sorry but we have to turn away too many people who are not allergic to be able to refund for an allergic incident that may or may not occur. Please Be Aware.

INCLUSIONS:

1. Safety Orientation
2. Horseback Ride (based on the option selected)
3. Use of all equipment (horse, tack, and helmet)
4. Use of helmet mandatory for under 18 years old
5. Ponchos or Raincoats are provided for inclement weather
6. Majestic Trails with a variety in terrain from 4200 feet elevation at the top down to 3400 feet in the valley
7. A Guide for safety and direction as well as to provide some local history and color.
8. Plus, Great Horses! Trail length times are approximate. The rate is based on the trail and not time. Please understand, it's hard to "push button" a horse to be exact.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Gratuities (recommended). Guides do work for tips. They strive to provide you and your family a great time and a safe time. People generally tip like in a restaurant, 20%.
• Transportation to/from attractions
• DVD (available to purchase). Safety Demonstration DVD covers about 6 hours of private lessons

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Confirmation will be received subject to availability
• Plan an extra 50-60 minutes, in addition to your trail time, for the safety and training program
• Your Safety Program consists of a video or live demonstration covering the horse's training, safety, and horse personality.
• You are given a chance to try your horse in the ring before departing. If needed, your horse can be changed before your trail.
• All passenger ages MUST be advised at the time of booking
• Closed-toe shoes with SMOOTH SOLES are required
• Long pants recommended
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• If it looks like rain, bring an extra T-shirt and towel

SOME RIDING TIPS:

1. Horses don't know they are big. That's why we can control them with the bit in their mouth.
2. Horses think like little children and expect you to protect them.
3. YOU NEED to know this. Whoever is most stubborn (PERSISTENT) wins. YOU NEED to be more stubborn (PERSISTENT) than the horse.

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