Riding at Mountain View Ranch
Our wonderful four-legged friends are eager to give you and your family a great trail riding experience in the beautiful mountains of Vermont! Because we want our guests and horses to be as comfortable and safe as possible, every trail ride begins with a mounting area lesson/instructional period. Before hitting the trail, experienced guides review the proper Western seat; demonstrate reining commands to turn, slow down, and stop; and go over trail tips and safety procedures. This lets riders and their mounts get acquainted, helps riders give gentle and understandable commands, and insures that riders of all levels will enjoy themselves safely. We have several options for riding at Mountain View Ranch, including Trail Rides, Advanced Rides, Cowboy Up Rides, Donkey/Pony Rides, and More!
Group rides (up to 20 riders): There’s only one thing like seeing a long string of horses and riders wind their way along a wooded trail—being in one. Our group rides are walk rides with some trotting if the size and ability of the group permits. We always err on the side of caution so if a guest is uncomfortable with trotting, the group stays at a walk. Two to three wranglers accompany each group.
Private rides (just your party): Our private rides are a real treat, for they give you the personalized attention of your own wrangler and let you customize the ride. You can get additional instruction, tour the mountain or the lower elevations, and do some trotting if you like.
1 Hour Trail Rides
This gives our guests a chance to explore Vermont’s always – beautiful countryside on horseback. Incredible 360 degree mountain views, rolling farmland, a sagey back country landscape, and an ‘enchanted forest’ will leave you astonished with the variety of stunning landscape and hankerin’ for more time in the saddle.
Group Ride $65
Private Ride $75
Sunset Rides
The sunset ride is the last ride of the day. The early evening woods are settling down for the night and the air is cooling. The ride is a bit over an hour and we set for a bit and enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains and the tranquil evening skyline. After your ride dig in with the wranglers and learn to untack your horse and bring your horse his evening chow. A great end to a beautiful Vermont day!
Group Ride $75
Private Ride $85
Looking to pop the question?
Let us know! Together we can craft the perfect plan to ask that special someone- for no additional cost. Be unique! Ask the big question in a beautiful meadow right in front of the green mountains- and of course, ride our horses to and from the spot! Ring not included.
1 1/2 Hour Trail Rides
This ride combines our scenic one-hour countryside tour with a climb part of the way up Dorset Peak. Several different routes encompass long range mountain views, road trips, a mountainside meadow overlooking the Ranch and the forested mountain. Either route you take the scenery is magnificent! Be sure to bring your camera.
Group Ride $75
Private Ride $85
Cowboy Up Ride
This exciting riding experience for ages eight and up includes two hours of riding. Start with a relaxing one hour trail ride through Vermont’s scenic countryside. This ride will give you an opportunity to get to know your horse well and practice reining commands. After a short break, get ready for some fun and laughs as you take a riding lesson and learn several rodeo routines, such as barrels, keyhole, and stakes. These games are fun and challenging for riders of all levels and participants enjoy an atmosphere of camradery. After the lesson, the hoopin’and hollerin’ will really begin during a friendly competition between the members of your group. This ‘mini show’ gives you a chance to earn bragging rights if you have the best ‘time’ in one of the events you just learned. Everyone walks away with ribbons and memories to last a lifetime. This ride is a great time for anyone, but especially for families, groups of friends, reunions, business retreats and wedding parties.
$100
Advanced Ride
This one hour ride is designed for the advanced rider that’s looking for a back country adventure. It traverses through winding and challenging trails at a walk, trot and canter. Guests must pass a riding review.
$90 per person
Pricing- per person
Donkey Rides/Pony Rides
This gentle hand led ride will make your child grin with delight and create precious memories. This ride is a unique ride that meanders around the Ranch.
$10 per ride
$15 Package: ride & cowboy hat