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Mark your calendars and save the date:
Sunday, September 12, 2010 --- Our annual Hunter Pace/Trail Ride.  Download the documents you will need to register here:
***Details and information

***Registration Form
***Universal Release Form

Our Adult Horsemanship Camp Package will return in 2011.  To see the 2010 program details click here.

Thank you to our Schooling Trials sponsors: S. E. Smith Inc. of West Rutland, VT, Trumbull Mountain Tack Shop of Shaftsbury, VT, Strafford Saddlery Shop of South Strafford, VT and Nick Goldsmith Photography of Woodstock, VT.

Located on 350 beautiful acres, surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest and overlooking a recreational mountain lake, The Mountain Top Inn & Resort is the perfect setting for a  "Horseback Riding Vacation". One of the few resorts in the Northeast to offer horseback riding vacations, our custom tailored riding vacations can accommodate everyone from the never-ridden-before beginner to the more skilled horseman.

Enjoy the spectacular property as you walk, trot or canter through serene mountain pastures, over miles of wooded trails,  the flowering fields of spring and summer and the brilliant colors of autumn’s foliage. Experienced rider or new in the saddle, our professional instructors will help you to improve your riding ability – English or Western – on your horse or one of ours. Serious riders can also take advantage of Jumping and Introduction to Cross Country Jumping instruction and clinics.

We will help you to create a personalized riding vacation to suit your needs and ability level, making it as varied and intensive as desired to help you  improve your riding and confidence. In addition to the Equestrian Center, the resort’s numerous facilities include tennis, swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, massage therapy, clay bird shooting, nearby golf…or just simply enjoying the breathtaking vistas from a comfortable chair.

An ASTM approved helmet is required and available and smooth soled boots with a heel are recommended to ride at the Resort.

Saturdays in the Saddle Special --- One hour guided trail rides only $35pp on Saturdays.  Reservations required.  Space is limited.  Call 802.483.6089.  This special is not available holiday weekends.

Learn more about our Horseback Riding Vacation and our Children's Summer Horsemanship Camp.

Rates
GUIDED TRAIL RIDES  
Must be 8 years of age.
HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTION
Available late June through  Labor Day.
1 hour
$45pp
10  1-hour trail ride card

$350pp

2 hours
$100pp
3 hour with Picnic Lunch    
$175pp
Pony Ride (Must be 3 yrs) 15 minutes
$25pp
1 hour private lesson

    $65pp

10  1-hour private lesson card

 $400pp

1⁄2 hour private lesson
 $50pp
1 hour group lesson
 $40pp
10  1-hour group lesson card**

  $300pp

**Group lesson minimum is 2 ppl

 
   
DRIVING LESSONS
Introduction to driving with our Clydesdales. Includes the basics of hitching and harnessing.
HORSE BOARDING
We will stable, feed and care for your horse.
Includes use of our trail system.
2 Hours (1 or 2 people)
$200pp
Call for details.802.483.2311
      

Please note an ASTM certified helmet is required for all riding.

 

All rates are per person unless indicated otherwise.
Rates are subject to change.
***Click here to download and print the required Equestrian Pre-Riding Information Form.
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