Custom Trail Rides

Tired of the typical trail ride with over a dozen strangers along? Our approach at Kimberly Farms is much more personal. We usually take just a few riders at a time, ensuring a more intimate and safer experience. You can even reserve an individual ride, just you and the guide. Our horses trail ride all year, because every Vermont season has its own appeal.

One Hour Mountain Ride

Our most popular ride is a one-hour walking tour of rolling farmland on a trail that ascends though a wooded wildlife preserve to a lovely view point on our own Lookout Mountain. Ride by Vermont's oldest marble quarry, and keep your eyes open to catch glimpses of deer, foxes, coyotes, pheasant, wild turkey, grouse, and innumerable species of songbird. Perhaps - even a moose? Ride though wildflowers in the spring, dramatic foliage in the fall, or play in the winter snowfall.

Longer Rides

Explore the nearby forests and valleys or meander down country lanes. The views are breathtaking. We can ride for as many hours as you like, and can even provide a picnic lunch. Sunrise and sunset rides are ideal for observing wildlife - and no thrill compares to watching the sky erupt into dramtic hues from astride your sturdy mount.

Cookout Rides

Treat yourself to a country meal! Kimberly farms offers cookout trail rides for an additional $20 per person, or will supply a mouthwatering nutritious gourmet lunch for an additional $10 per person. (Please reserve well in advance).

Rates

• One hour trail ride $40 per person
  
• One and a half hour trail ride $60 per person
  
• Two hour trail ride $75 per person
  
• Three hour trail ride $100 per person add a complete gourmet lunch for just $ 10.00
  

Preparing for Your Ride

Bring your own helmet, or rent one of ours for two dollars. Be sure to reserve your ride at least 24 hours in advance. Closed toe shoes, preferably with a heel, are the safest.

If you want to bring a camera, disposable ones are less likely to damage if dropped and easier to replace if lost, and can be carried in a fanny pack.

In summer, long pants, bug repellant and sunscreen are usually a good idea.

We trail ride all winter if the footing isn't too slippery. We do ride in the snow, even during light snowstorms. Jeans do not hold heat when they are wet, and are slow to dry. Ski pants are comfortable and warm. Fleece is warm even when wet, but wind can penetrate unlayered fleece.

You will be wearing a helmet, but a polar fleece hat that covers the lower face fits well underneath and keeps you warm. Double layers of wool socks and good gloves are useful as well.