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Now Taking Group Reservations for Fall 2025!

GROUP ACTIVITIES WITH THE HORSES

All reservations are dependent upon availability.

Please note: Helmets are required for all riders. Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Riding helmets will be provided.

TRAIL
RIDE

Hit the trails with the horses
Ages 7 to adult, Up to 14 Riders
Package Includes

  • Option of 30 minute ($40/rider) or 1 hour ($60/rider) guided trail ride

  • Offered Saturdays at 10 am or 2 pm and Sundays at 2 pm by appointment

  • All riders must be at least 7 years old and less than 240 pounds

TRAIL &
LEARN

Learn Horsemanship and Go for a Trail Ride
Ages 7 to adult, 6 to 20 Riders Per Group
Package Includes

  • 6 to 20 riders per group - groups of more than 10 riders will be split.

  • All riders must be at least 7 years old and under 240 lbs

  • 30-40 min guided trail ride

  • 30-40 min horse learning/craft

  • Choose 1 horse learning topic:

    • Brushing and saddling

    • Parts of the horse and horse equipment 

    • Breeds, colors, and markings

    • Horse feeding and health

    • Horse related craft

  • Campfire and s’mores

  • $50/rider

  • Offered 2-5 pm on Saturdays or Sundays by appointment

LESSON &
LEARN

Learn Horsemanship and Riding Skills in the Arena
Ages 5 to adult, Up to 8 Riders Per Group
Package Includes

  • Up to 8 riders per group

  • Riders must be at least 5 years of age and under 240 lbs

  • 30-40 minutes brushing and saddling

  • 30-40 minutes introductory riding lesson in the arena

  • $60/rider

  • Campfire and s’mores

  • Offered 2-5 pm on Saturdays or Sundays by appointment

A DAY WITH THE HORSES

A Day Full Horse Fun and Learning
Ages 11 to adult, Up to 10 Riders Per Group
Package Includes

  • Ages 11 - adult

  • Up to 10 riders per group

  • 10 am - 4 pm, Saturdays only by appointment

  • Morning - Equine Assisted Learning team building activities with the horses

  • Lunch (bring own or eat in dining hall)

  • Afternoon - 1 hour guided trail ride

  • Campfire and s’mores

  • $85/rider, additional $14 per person for lunch 

POLICIES

To Ensure the Best Experience
RESERVATIONS

919-304-2178

horses@campchestnutridge.org

To add riding to your Retreat stay, please indicate on your ERF

ATTIRE

  • Long pants

  • Closed toed shoes with a defined heel (boot)

  • Clothes should be comfortable, durable, and appropriate for the season

  • Please no dangling jewelry

  • Corrective eyewear should be appropriate for outdoor use 

  • Helmets are required (provided by Chestnut Ridge)

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INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the case of inclement weather, equestrian program staff will contact you by phone no later than 1 hour before your trail ride is scheduled to start. Trail rides are only canceled due to thunderstorms, temperatures below 40, and other extreme weather conditions. If you are unsure whether to come or not, please do, bringing appropriate clothing/items to protect you in the weather (such as gloves, poncho, etc.). If the weather forecast is uncertain, staff may contact you to discuss whether you’d like to reschedule or not.

WAIVER

Required for ALL riders

Please inform our staff of any special physical considerations

CANCELLATIONS

If for some reason you need to reschedule or cancel your trail ride, we would be happy to do so with at least 24 hrs. notice.  Without this notice, you will still be charged full price for your trail ride.  If you need to alter the number of riders you are bringing, please do this at least 24 hours in advance as well, otherwise we may not have the correct number of horses ready to ride.  If you bring fewer riders without notice, you will still be charged for the original number.

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