For The Love Of The Horses

The other afternoon my family and I went out to the barn to watch my sister during her horseback riding lesson. We had the best time standing by the white fence watching my sister during her THIRD lesson!

After she brushed and tacked up Tempi we were ready to head out into the cold fields to watch her ride! 

It's fun for the whole family to go out and partake in the horseback riding lessons...

There are many opportunities around the Charlottesville area where you can take horseback riding lessons, go on trail rides, or just watch the horses and maybe even feed them a carrot! 

Here is a little sampling to get you thinking about what is offered around C'ville... first TRAIL RIDE opportunities

1. Graves Mountain is a family owned and operated rustic mountain retreat located in Syria, Virginia. Families can rent cabins, stay in a small hotel or just sign up for horseback riding trail rides. These rides are offered by the hour or for half and full day rides. The trail guides take the riders through the valley of Syria as well as through orchards, across streams, and into the woodlands. 

2. The Outdoor Adventure Social Club of the Greater Charlottesville area is another great opportunity for trail rides in the area. This club offers rides with views of the mountain tops and large open meadows. Riders do not need previous experience before attending a trail ride.

let's move onto horseback riding LESSON opportunities within the area...

1. Sundown Farm is located in C'ville and offers lessons, horse shows, training, and horse care.

2. Field Crest Farm, located in Earlysville, is a small farm with a strong focus on hunting as well as lessons for all ages!

3. Four Socks Farm is in Keswick, Virginia and specializes in lessons, breeding, and the even sells horses. 

4. Southern Belle Farms, in Schyler, Virginia, offers lessons, and boarding for all

5. Little Pond Farm is in Gordonsville and has trail rides and lessons!

This is just a SMALL list of what is available in the Charlotteville area... I encourage all of my readers to take some time to go horseback riding. It's a great way to see the beautiful C'ville landscape as well as fun opportunity to spend time with friends and family! 

Have a Thrilling Thursday... and check back soon!