chftrailhorses

PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION

Please remember, we take cash only the day of the ride, credit cards can only be used to prepay up to 24 hours in advance of a ride. We also do not have public restrooms at the farm, there is a portopotty at Pear's Ice Cream if you are doing that ride. Riders MUST have long pants and a solid shoe to ride. And be sure to arrive 10 minutes early to fill out releases and get fitted for helmets. Thank you!!!

Requirements to Ride CHF Horses

All riders must be six years for beginner ride and 13 for intermediate ride or older. Younger children can do intermediate if they are currently riding and taking lessons and have been for at least a year. Trot and canter are at the discretion of the guide.

All riders are required to wear helmets. (bring your own or use one of ours must be SEI certified for horseback riding, no bike helmets)

A liability release must be read and signed by all riders or their legal guardians before the ride. (please arrive ten minutes early to read and sign release and be fitted with a helmet)

All riders must wear long pants and shoes preferably with a heel. No sandals or open toed shoes.

All riders must obey and be capable of understanding the guides' instructions throughout the ride.

Failure to follow any of these instructions can result in immediate termination of your ride without a refund!!

Please arrive ten minutes early to sign the liability release and be fitted with a helmet.

If you liked your ride... please tip your guide!

I thought I would add a section on tipping since so many people ask about it when they come to ride. Please be assured that it is not necessary to tip your guide. Normally tips range from $5 to $20 per couple or family. Any amount of tip is always appreciated if you are happy with the service.

Please remember if anything is not to your satisfaction during the ride, let us know by e-mail or a written letter or bring it to my attention after your ride when I am available. We strive to make your ride pleasant and safe but the guide's job is very difficult. Remember to always follow the guide's directions, don't overstate your ability and recognize when you are having an issue with your horse and ask your guide for help immediately. Following these simple guidelines will assure your ride is enjoyable!

To make a reservation please call 627-4471, e-mail tiffany@maine-horse-trails.com or use the "deposit" button below.

In each case please be sure to include the following information:

Note: Maximum # of riders per ride is six, please schedule two rides if you have more than six riders

# of riders ~ Time ~ Date ~ Weight of riders over 220 ~ Height of riders under 5 feet ~ Your name ~ 1 or more phone numbers we can reach you at the day and week before the ride

With this information we will schedule your ride, if you leave a message on our answering machine we will return the call with a confirmation of the message. Please call within 24 hours of your ride to confirm your reservation whenever possible, especially if you reserve more than a week in advance.

RIDING LEVEL DEFINITIONS AND SUGGESTED TRAILS

Beginner:(definition) does not ride regularly or at all. Cannot canter or trot for more than one minute at a time, has never cantered outside a lesson, has not ridden at least 40 times and been mounted on less than five horses. Suggested rides: Pear's Ride (Memorial Day to Labor Day only) 1 hour beginner trail ride lesson(Fall Foliage Only), Longer rides walk or walk/trot only.

Intermediate: (definition) has ridden regularly in the last five years (more than 40 times per year), has ridden regularly within the last year, walks, trots and canters comfortably, has ridden more than five different horses. Suggested rides: Nun's Farm Loop, Yahoo Corner, Juggtown Run

Advanced (definition) rides regularly walk, trot, canter, rides both english and western, competes, rides more than one horse on a regular basis, can ride with seat and legs. Suggested Rides: All Intermediate Rides above, Gullywhunkel Whipper and Bolster' Mills

PRICES:

Half hour first time rides $35.00/person

Pear's Ice Cream Ride(one hour) $50.00/person

One hour walk only Trail Ride Lesson $45.00/person

One hour w/t ride/intermediate ride $55/$75 per person

Two hour rides $100.00/person

Additional hours over two $25.00/person per hour

The Best Horseback Riding in Maine!!

Beautiful views on trails that range from beginner to advanced. Drivers will thrill at the seemingly endless miles of trails that offer easy to challenging terrain. See fall foliage in Maine at its best. Enjoy miles of flat sandy trails that are comfortably passable even in the throes of mud season.

NEW THIS YEAR!!

Half hour beginner rides$35 per person Not availabe at this time.

Two rider minimum. It is best to reserve your space a day or two before, advance reservations will only be taken for groups of six or more for this ride. It is only offered at 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. on mornings of days that already have rides booked. Please call for availability. This is a walk only ride, perfect for people who have never ridden before.

Beginner ride to Pears Ice Cream$50 per person summer 2009

One hour of trail riding fun with a view of Mount Washington plus tie up at an old fashioned hitching post and enjoy an ice cream cone at Pear's.

45 min to One Hour Trail RideWalk only $45 per person 2009

Walk/Trot $55 2008

Optional Ten to Fifteen minute lesson in our outdoor ring learning how to steer properly with reins and legs. Learn how to use your seat and build confidence before venturing out onto the trails. Awesome way to learn for the whole family.

45 minute Intermediate Ride$75 per person 2009

Enjoy a ride that includes trotting and cantering through hayfields and wooded pastures, nice views of Maine Mountains and wildlife.

One and a Half to Two Hour Intermediate Ride$100 per person 2009

A more challenging ride along sandy logging roads, a stream and hills. Walk, trot and canter as long as everyone in the group is capable of handling their individual horse. Length of ride may vary depending on how much cantering we do.