$ 40 - Per Person - @ 45 minute (availability varies)
$ 50 - Per Person - @ One Hour
$ 70 - Per Person - @ One & 1/2 Hr
$ 90 - Per Person - @ Two Hour
$110 - Per Person - @ Two & 1/2 Hr
$120 - Per Person - 3+ Hours (off-horse break)
(after Grooming discount)
$160 - Per Person - 4+ Hours (off-horse break)
(after Grooming discount)
* $ to be determined - 2 to 4 Hour Trailer Out 'Specials'.
(This will involve trailering the horses over near the far side of the trail system & ride the area of 21 Horse Cave - without doing it as an All-Day 8 Hour Butt-Buster ride).
* I need a proper sized Horse Trailer - 1st

• By Appointment Only,
  & atleast a day in advance.
• NO Drive-Ins.
• OPEN @ May - October, yearly.
  
• RIDES - Tuesdays thru Saturdays.
• CLOSED Sundays & Mondays.
• CLOSED Summer Break - most of every August.
  (Vet, Dentist, Wormer, & more).
  
• CLOSED in the Winter.
• * 2021 the longest ride is 4 hours, & Sunset Rides eliminated.
• * 2022 Prices Changed
• * 2022 New Horse & Rider safety measure implemented.

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  Private Ride Fee

(typically for 2 riders - our usual ride has 4 riders).
So, for an extra $20 PER Rider/PER Hour - means a GUARANTEE I'll put no one else on the ride - without your consent & dropping the Fee. Excludes my "Assistant of the Day", & you'll need to be 1st to reserve that time slot. If you luck out & it's only you 2 going - enjoy!
** This DOES NOT mean an un-guided ride.** (If you have a Riding Club Card - it'll be double hours off your Card).

I need to watch my bottom line, so it can't be too little & I didn't want to charge "double". I also don't expect everyone to want to pay it ! Our groups are always small - 4 riders is max right now. I'm doing less rides, so I expect to basically fill all appointments with 4 riders.

Fee will also drop if you have to reschedule with others - due to rain, etc. I thought a long time about this & I hope Y'all think it's pretty fair. 

Longest ride is 4+ Hours. All-Day Rides & Sunsets are no longer available. When I've a Horse Trailer of my own, I'll arrange 2 - 4 hr "Specials" - over to that end of the trails.

* Ride time is approximate & can vary @15 minutes under  or over depending on the pace & time spent on taking pictures & off-horse breaks.

CASH ONLY - NO Credit / Debit card option.
Gift Certificates can be purchased any time by mail, & Rider's Club Card (packages of hours) are available. I'll take checks or money orders for pre-purchase of those items. Or you can "Pledge & Pay" cash at 1st visit of the year.

NO REFUNDS - after we leave the Mounting Block & start out onto the trail. If you are too scared - admit it ! We will gladly help you dismount, & you can wait while the rest go on the ride - at no charge. Farm Cats provide company.

 AGES : No Experience - >* 18 Years Old & Older *<
* 17 yr olds need 10 hrs.
* 16 yr old needs 25 hrs.
* 15 yr old needs 50 hrs.
* 14 yr old needs 100 hrs in the saddle.
* "Experience" does NOT include being led around, or doubled.
> NO-ONE UNDER 14 YEARS OLD ! <
We have no 'Little Kid' horses, trails, or Kid sized saddles.
It is called an "Adult Adventure Activity" for a reason; & our guests are mostly adult couples.

I simply feel the horses I have at this time - are not suitable for most younger kids to ride. They have retired or passed on :( NO double riding, & NO Un-Guided riding ... NO EXCEPTIONS ! (Read more in RULES - Below). 

Keeping them in good condition (food, supplements, Shoeing, Vet, & Chiropractic Services) - is not cheap !

It gets done because they NEED it & we LOVE them !

So, $90 for a @ 2 hour ride - is competitive with some stables in the area; IF you consider what you get (or are looking for) - in your Ride. We are very small, give you lots of hands-on time & experience, 1 to 1 time; & ride into the Hocking State Forest, with all it glorious & rocky terrain !

(See 'Note' about pricing, at bottom of this page)

ACCURATE details of your group, (age, weight & experience) - MUST be provided with your appointment; so we can schedule the right horses for you, & a given horse's workload for the day. ALSO the reason for NO Drive-In's.

Innaccurate rider info - has become increasingly commonplace, &  it's NOT acceptable or smart in this industry. It's a serious safety concern. We are modifying a Scale, & Riders will use our Horse Safety Assignment device (no numbers - just a Pie Chart will be seen) when they turn in release forms (a legal document).
* Riders who refuse this safety check, will FORFEIT their ride !

A Novice Rider has Zero to 10 Hours Riding Experience,
a Beginner has 11 to 40 Hours Experience,
an Intermediate 41 to 100 Hrs Experience,
an Advanced has 100+ Hours Experience,
& an Uber Advanced has 1,000+ Hrs Experience.

We require helmets for everyone under 18. 
We can provide the helmets & Adults will have a choice.
ANY rider under 18 - has to have an adult sign for them .... we will discuss it when you make your appointment.

Long Pants NEEDED & NO open-toed shoes !
(Tennis Shoes, Hikers, or Cowboy Boots - are required).

Weight Limits: are about 20% of the weight of your steed - for rugged trail riding, including saddle (@50#). That is for the horses in the Prime of life; for an older horse - that % must be carefully adjusted to what he/she can handle.
A small horse weighs 700-900 pounds / average horse 1,000 - 1,200 pounds / X- Lrg 1,300 to 1,500 pounds.
A full Draft is 1,800 - 2,000+ pounds. We have them in the three larger weight categories & many ages. We have 3 Draft/Draft cross Horses, for the heavier rider ..... (these have Big Bones & Feet, & are Bulky, & TALL .)

Innaccurate rider info - has become increasingly commonplace, &  it's NOT acceptable or smart in this industry. It's a serious safety concern. We are modifying a Scale, & Riders will use our Horse Safety Assignment device (no numbers - just a Pie Chart will be seen) when they turn in release forms (a legal document).
* Riders who refuse this safety check, will FORFEIT their ride !

There are small Saddlebags for you to take items with you on the ride. Such as a drink bottle (No Glass), Snacks, Camera or Cell Phone, Sunglasses, BugSpray, Gloves, Wallet/Keys, Etc. We do not want you loosing things out of your pockets, & if you bring a raincoat / jacket, we can tie it behind the saddle. NO trashbag thin ponchos allowed!

Due to Metabolic concerns - Apples & Carrots are OUT.
You are welcome to bring "Low NSC" (Carb + Sugar) treats (FB Album Link) or ask me ... but PLEASE leave them in your vehicle till we tell you. They need the bit out of their mouth, & be offered water 1st. We also keep SAFE Horse Treats on hand here. You can Purchase some varieties at any TSC @ $10 (again MUST be on my approved list), or donations welcome to our Treat Treasury.
Purina's OUTLAST Treats - are also like Tums for Horses !

Your experience here - will be unique from most other Trail Riding Stables. The Horses know routine - but are trained to listen to their rider above all else - not just follow the tail in front of their nose. You will be taught all the basics & encouraged to 'Partner' with your Horse. We also do not have a 'Strict Walk Policy'. Tho that doesnt mean we'll be racing thru the Forest Trails ... we ride according to trail conditions & what the skills of the Riders are (or what they can Learn). We often Trot or Gait (2nd gear), & even a little Cantering (3rd Gear/slow run) on many rides.
With us - we do not want you to feel like just a 'PASSENGER'. We want you to learn to RIDE !

 If we cannot provide the services you need - please, contact another stable in Hocking. You can find their links on our 'links' page.

1. MILITARY (Past or Present), FireFighters, LEO, EMT or other 1st Responder types - $5 off each member of your group. Discount is combinable with all others (must show ID).

 2. Groom Help - ALL mornings, 3 & 4 hr are Groom-N-Ride.
Learn how to groom a horse ... come early + get dirty = earn a discount ($10 off per rider).

 3. HHTA - Hocking Hills Tourism Association - (Members & Employees), get $5 off per rider.

4. Donate to our 'stuffed animal fall round-up' = starting Sept.1, accepting NEW animals - for the 'Toys to Share' Christmas program in Hocking County. $1 off for each small toy & $5 for med/lrg toy. Max $5 off per rider/day.

Something about pricing that you may not know .... the less expensive stable usually CAN take smaller children & large groups;
& must keep to a WALKING Pace to accomplish that .... they need QUANTITY of guests, to operate this way.
They also usually have a large herd of horses - therefore you may or may not, be able to 'request' a favorite horse.

We call our rides 'Trail Riding ADVENTURES' ! 
We DO NOT take small children or large groups, & DO pick up the pace if all riders are able to .....
Our horses consistently take larger/Adult riders - at a faster pace, & use more energy on our Rugged Trails.
So, our horses do not go out as often as those in a normal public stable - as we do not want them to be tired.
Also - your "ride time" does not start till AFTER your Q & A / instructions, & we head out to the trails .... instead of being included.
although you WILL want to factor that extra time - into your schedule....

& I'll stop & get a great pic of you - in some pretty spot on the trails !

We only have 6 horses as of 8/11/20, we'd like to have 8, eventually.

Hence we are not the cheapest stable - ride with us once & you'll understand - feel free to research & shop around !