Currently Available Guided Horseback Rides

Enjoy the Maine wilderness like never before. Rides for first timers to seasoned riders mean everyone can have fun. We can take riders as young as 6. Rides available from 1 to 4 hours. Great scenery in our own woods and fields and take a longer trips into the beautiful Jugtown Forest. 

Unavailable Rides

These rides are not currently available. Read the descriptions for the approximate dates of availability. 

Private  Guided Trail Rides and Specialty Rides ~ Minimum two people

Longer rides up to five hours, regular rides guaranteed private, special services such as photos, meals, and riding at your location are all possible, call us for details.  Prices vary, private rides for larger groups and longer rides are discounted depending on the details.  Ride to Quaker Ridge with its 360 degree view, explore Jugtown Forest and its wildlife and sandy trails for lots of cantering.  We can ride on your property, Acadia National Park, beaches when they are open and more.  Bring us your ideas!

Requirements to Ride CHF Horses

• All riders must be eight years for beginner ride (special considerations for 6 and 7 years old, call for details) no more than two children under the age of 10 per ride due to equipment restrictions. An adult must accompany children under 12. Children must be 13 for intermediate rides 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.
• Riders over 220 lbs please use these guidelines (riders 220lbs to 250lbs must have a 30″ inseam, riders 250lbs to 280lbs must have a 34″ inseam due to equipment restrictions.  We do not take riders over 280 lbs.)
• All riders on our guided trail rides 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 guided trail ride. (please arrive ten minutes early to read and sign release and be fitted with a helmet) or you can request that we e-mail you copies to be read and signed before arriving.  All minors not accompanied by a legal guardian must have releases signed and a copy of the signers drivers license must accompany the release.
• 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.
• A minimum of two hours notice must be made in order to reschedule your ride.  Deposits and discounts may be lost due to late notice. 24 to 48 hrs notice is appreciated in order to fit everyone in during busy times.

Guided Trail Ride experience definitions

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 Guided Trail rides: Pear’s Ride (Memorial Day to Labor Day only), 1 hour beginner trail ride, Winter Wonderland Ride,  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 Guided Trail rides: Nun’s Farm Loop, Yahoo Corner, Jugtown 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 Guided Trail Rides: All Intermediate Rides above, Gullywhunkel Whipper and Bolster’ Mills

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. 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 guided trail ride is enjoyable!

To make a reservation

Use the large green button on any available ride above. 

You will need the following information:

• Date youd like to ride
• A phone number we can reach you at the day of the ride
• Voucher Numbers from any coupons you would like to use
• Ages of all riders. 

An auto email will come to you after you fill out the form (Your ride is not yet confirmed), you will then get another email from the farm, within 48 hours, stating the exact time and date of your ride based on your your reservation preferences and our current schedule.

If you receive this confirmation e-mail and it does not work for your group feel free to reply as quickly as possible with another date or time that will work.  We do our best to put you in your preferred time but will put you in anywhere we have open if its a busy day and then wait for your response if you’d like to change it.