Private Tack Up & Ride

🐴 Tack Up & Ride

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Experience what it’s like to prepare a horse for riding in a peaceful hilltop setting surrounded by mature trees and beautiful valley views. You’ll learn the basics of horsemanship as you groom, help tack up your horse, and discover the purpose of the equipment used for riding. After your horse is ready, enjoy a short, handler-led ride while taking in the beautiful scenery. Whether it’s your first time around horses or you’ve always wanted to learn more, this experience offers a fun and memorable introduction to horseback riding.

What You’ll Experience

🐴 Meet one of our friendly horses

🪮 Brush and groom your horse

🦶 Learn how to safely pick your horse’s hooves

🧰 Learn about the saddle, bridle, and other riding equipment

🐎 Help prepare your horse for riding

🪜 Learn how to safely mount and dismount

🛡️ Learn basic horse safety and riding guidelines

🐴 Enjoy a short, handler-led ride while taking in the scenic hilltop views

🥕 Feed your horse a healthy carrot as a special thank-you for a job well done

🤗 Spend time petting your horse and, if your horse enjoys it, share a horse hug before saying goodbye

❓Question-and-answer time—ask anything you’ve ever wanted to know about horses

📸 Enjoy plenty of opportunities to take your own photos and videos throughout the experience.

Please Note

This is a short, handler-led ride designed for beginners. It is not a trail ride.

Guests are welcome to take as many photos and videos as they’d like using their own phone or camera. For everyone’s safety, our handlers remain focused on the horses and guests and are unable to take photos during the experience.

Horse selection is based on your group size, as well as the health, temperament, and availability of our horses to ensure the safest and most enjoyable experience.

Parking is limited. Please carpool whenever possible. A maximum of two vehicles is permitted per reservation.

ASTM/SEI-approved riding helmets are provided and required.

Closed-toe shoes are required. Boots with a small heel are recommended. Long pants are recommended for your comfort while riding.

Weight Limit: To help protect the health and well-being of our horses, riders must weigh 200 pounds or less.

This experience is suitable for beginners. No horseback riding experience is necessary