Unmounted Experiences
Sometimes you just need to be among the horses and not ride!
We recognize this and came up with a variety of opportunities for you to interact with our horses
All experiences are by appointment only. Because of our riding and working schedule, we are rarely near our phone.
All experience must be requested through our request form or written correspondence.
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Non-RIDING OPPORTUNITIES |
Barn Tour
Length: ½ Hour
Location: Tour through Barn
Riding Speed: No Riding
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Do you want to meet as many horses as possible and learn about where they live and how we care for them?
Take a barn tour through our entire barn to see the horses in each and every stall.
See where we store the grain and learn how we carefully feed every horse in the barn for their unique and specific diets. |
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$20.00 per person |
Horse Encounters
Length: ½ Hour
Location: Round Pen, Outdoor Arena or Indoor Arena
Riding Speed: No Riding
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If you want to meet a lovable horse and give them snuggles then this is the encounter for you.
You will get the opportunity to feed the horse some treats (and be amazed at how fast they can eat them!). You will also learn some very interesting facts about these equine beauties by our horse experts.
Horse Encounters are sold per person with a maximum of 6 people (adults or children) and are open to multiple groups of individuals. |
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$20.00 per person
Private Encounters
(only your group!)
are a flat rate of $100 for up to 6 people. |
Sunset Campfire Field Walks
Length: 90 Minutes
Location: Back Field and Picnic Area
Riding Speed: No Riding
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Take a walk in the field with us and take in the view!
This guided walk through our large pasture will introduce you to the 40+ horses that live out back in the field. Our facility is unique on the east coast in that a majority of our horses live in one large field together. This large herd turnout gives the horses the opportunity to socialize and play, moving between different social circles at liberty.
Walking through the field is one of the most beautiful and magical experiences that our staff loves. We are excited to be able to share it with you.
After the walk through the horses, we will have a campfire in our mid-field picnic area where you can enjoy a cup of tea or hot cocoa in the potbelly mug of your choice. Take the mug home with you as a memento. |
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$75.00 per person
includes:
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a potbelly stoneware mug as a memento
- hot cocoa & tea
- campfire
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Visit our FAQ Section
Long Pants are REQUIRED
Not Suggested: Capris, Windbreakers, Snowpants
Not Allowed: shorts
of any kind
Closed Toed Shoes are REQUIRED
Preferred:
stiff soled shoes and shoes with a heel such as
Accepted: Rubber boots, Hiking boots, Work boots, Dress boots
Not Suggested but Allowed: Sneakers
Not Allowed:
Canvas Shoes or Keds, Shoes that do not cover the entire foot, sandals, KEEN sandals
Suggestions before you arrive:
bug spray
sunscreen
Only Bring with you what you need and pack light.
Ask yourself: "Will I really need this? Is there a chance I could drop it and lose it?
Visit our FAQ Section
Missed Ride Policy
In the event that a rider needs to miss a trail ride a minimum of 36 hours notice is required to reschedule.
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Be On Time
Please come 5-10 minutes before your ride.If you are late, it cuts into your time of the ride or your ride may leave without you.
All rides will begin promptly on time and end on time in order to maintain schedule for previous and following lessons and rides. |
Boots and Closed-toed Shoes Required
It is suggested that all riders wear boots or closed toed shows with a small heel. Sandals, clogs and open-toed shoes are not allowed.
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Weather
Trail rides will not take place in inclimate or threatening weather. Horses do not behave well before or during severe storms.
If the weather appears inclimate please text the staff at 607-216-8141 to confirm whether the ride will still take place. Unless communicated, riders should expect to ride.
Please see our FAQs regarding our Weather Related Cancellation policies and refunds.
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Safety
A riding waiver must be completed in order to ride. Being around horses is inherently dangerous. Helmets must be worn at all times by minors and anyone that is beginner or novice in level while riding. Helmets can be provided by Painted Bar Stables.
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Scheduling
For 2023, there is a maximum of 13 riders per ride for 1 hour minute rides, and 6 riders for longer rides.
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Painted Bar Stables is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free environment. We reserve the right to refuse any potential rider.
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