Immerse Yourself in Nature’s Beauty: Explore Conestogo River’s Enchanting Wilderness on Horseback!
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the enchanting Conestogo River, where hundreds of acres of pristine trails await your exploration. Renowned as Ontario’s finest, our year-round trails offer a picturesque blend of nature’s beauty and equestrian delights. Whether you crave the warmth of summer, or the thrill of riding through snowy landscapes, we have a trail experienced tailored specifically for you.
Before setting off, our expert trail guides will acquaint you with the essentials of horseback riding, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Then, choose your companion from our selection of seasoned trail horses, ready to lead you through a remarkable journey.
Your ride begins amidst the serene ambiance of our pastures, where lush fields stretch towards the horizon. From there, the trail winds through the forest ridge and comes down to the river landscape through the apple trees. Following the beautiful flowing Conestogo River, you will enter our “enchanted forest” – The forest will lead you along the water, where you will be overtaken by the sound of birdsongs and the river flowing beside you.
The magic doesn’t stop there! As you continue your adventure, be sure to keep your eyes peeled through the wilderness! Spot majestic great blue herons, soaring eagles, and deer on our trails. From slow moving turtles to quick foxes, each encounter promises a glimpse into the natural world.
PRICING PER PERSON:
1-hour trail ride: $80.00 HST included
2-hour trail ride: $130.00 HST included (season dependent, as we need to go through the river)
4-hour trail ride into St. Jacobs: $260.00 HST included
(4-hour trails depart at 10AM and 1PM Monday – Friday; season dependent, as we need to go through the river)
We are open all holidays, but an additional $10.00 fee per person will be applied.
As this is a service industry (similar to a waiter/waitress), if you enjoy your ride and feel that your guide did an excellent job, a 10% tip is encouraged. Guides and attendees keep 100% of tips.
HOW TO BOOK OR INQUIRE:
Please call our office at 1-519-888-6503 and leave a voicemail.
Office hours for inquiries and bookings are from 9AM-5PM. Outside of office hours, this phone number is our emergency line for urgent situations at the barn. Before inquiring, please take a look at our Trail Ride FAQs webpage.
Reservations are required for all trails. It is suggested to call the office 7 days in advance for weekend bookings. For weekday bookings, it is suggested at least 3-4 days in advance. The fastest way to reach the office would be during office hours through call or voicemail, rather than email. Minimum of 48 hours notice for booking. Sometimes, we can include you in an already existing trail as room warrants with less advanced booking notice.
OTHER DETAILS & INFORMATION:
Speed: Trails are ridden at walk only
Age Requirement: minimum age requirement for trails is 11 years old – riders under 16 must have an adult accompanying on the trail
Weight of Rider: 245lbs maximum
24-hour Cancellation Policy: This policy remains in effect unless in the case of extreme weather. We go rain or shine but not thunder and lightning. If your party does not wish to ride in the rain, please call the office 3 hours in advance and the cancelation policy will not apply. Voicemail is required if you can’t reach us – without contact the full price of the ride will be applied to the card on file. Please do not cancel via email; phone or voicemail only.
No Go Fee: The full price of your activities will be charged, even if you are too tender-hearted to follow through with the planned adventure. Unfortunately, the horses still have an overhead cost when they are not working. Therefore, even if you are missing out on the adventure, the full fees still apply.
All guests under the age of 18 require written permission from a guardian to partake in any activity and are required to wear an approved safety riding helmet, which are provided by Conestogo River Horseback Adventures. This written permission can be acceptable on the waiver.
ARRIVAL:
Arrive at least 20 MINUTES prior to your scheduled departure time. This allows time for payment, meeting your guide and horses, checking in, fitting riders with approved safety helmets and an introduction to the basics of trail riding.
CHECK IN: Check in is located at our log office by the parking upon your arrival. Please scan the QR code on the door to start filling out the waiver of liability form. If we are not there, check behind the large white roofed arena where the deck is, as we are most likely preparing the horses. Please fill out one of the paper waiver forms if you are having technical difficulties. They are located on the counter inside the log office or download the form (waiver) and bring it with you on the day of your trail.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Long pants to avoid pinching and chafing from the saddle, exposure to the elements, bugs and plants.
Close toed boots or shoes with a small heel of .5″-1″ to prevent slipping (ex. Blundstones, Doc Martens, hiking boots, rubber boots, cow boy boots, etc).
Sandals are NOT permitted
Helmets are mandatory for all riders. Helmets are available and included in your trail pricing.
Phones & Cameras are welcome and encouraged! Feel free to tag our instagram or post with #CRHBA
We encourage you to bring a sports waterproof case lanyard as the trail may go through the conestogo river, and we may not be able to retrieve dropped items.
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