Fairbanks Equestrian
Beginners welcome! Join us for a scenic trail ride in our gorgeous and serene Mount Forest location, approximately 1.5 hrs from Toronto airport, situated in the heart of Ontario CANADA Mennonite country (we are NOT in Alaska!!). Enjoy a spectacular outlook over the Saugeen River, ride through cool shady forest, green pastures, quiet country roads, and then the highlight of the trip riding your horse right through the Fairbanks River that runs through our property.
No riding experience? That’s OK! Our rides are suitable for first timers and kids right through to experienced riders. We have horses suitable for all ages, sizes, and levels of riders. Our rides are paced according to the ability and desires of the group, either at a leisurely pace or the opportunity for trotting and cantering for experienced riders looking for some adventure! Complimentary photos of your ride can be taken by your guide in most cases and sent digitally to you, please ask your guide.
Fairbanks Equestrian
Beginners welcome! Join us for a scenic trail ride in our gorgeous and serene Mount Forest location, approximately 1.5 hrs from Toronto airport, situated in the heart of Ontario CANADA Mennonite country (we are NOT in Alaska!!). Enjoy a spectacular outlook over the Saugeen River, ride through cool shady forest, green pastures, quiet country roads, and then the highlight of the trip riding your horse right through the Fairbanks River that runs through our property.
No riding experience? That’s OK! Our rides are suitable for first timers and kids right through to experienced riders. We have horses suitable for all ages, sizes, and levels of riders. Our rides are paced according to the ability and desires of the group, either at a leisurely pace or the opportunity for trotting and cantering for experienced riders looking for some adventure! Complimentary photos of your ride can be taken by your guide in most cases and sent digitally to you, please ask your guide.
We are open Thursdays through Sundays, as well as all holiday Mondays. The scenic river ride is available at either 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. on these days, however we can also book private rides just for your group at other times or days, subject to availability, with a minimum of 3 riders in your private group. Please inquire directly for private ride bookings. We generally open for the season late April to mid May, once the trails and river level are suitable for the horses after the spring thaw. We close for the season once the ground is frozen.
Our scenic RIVER trail rides are approximately one hour in length, variable according to the pace of the ride. We take all ages of riders from kids through to seniors, children must be a minimum of 8 yrs of age. First time riders are welcome, our horses will safely take you down the trails and through the river! But please make sure all riders in your group, especially kids, are going to be comfortable and confident enough to control their own horse. We provide basic instruction to all riders once they are mounted on their horse, and our guides can assist you on the trails and lead your horse if you are especially nervous. We have larger horses that can accommodate riders up to 250 lbs. Generally all rides are mostly walking however there is also the opportunity to trot or occasionally canter on this ride (only if the entire group is capable of doing so). If you do hope to go faster though we would strongly advise booking a private ride. All rides are $75 per person (regardless of age) plus HST. Double riding with your child is not permitted due to safety and insurance considerations.
Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride time and plan to allow at least 1.5 hours from arrival to return from your ride in order to allow time for signing the required insurance waivers, selecting a helmet, mounting your horse and having your saddle adjusted to fit you properly. Basic instruction is given to the group before departing on the ride. **PLEASE NOTE – due to our scheduling, and in consideration of other guests, if you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled ride time the ride will have to leave without you and no refund will be applicable. Reservations are non-refundable after booking however can be rescheduled by contacting us no later than 48 hours in advance of your booking. All participants must sign a liability waiver (parent or guardian must sign for minors) and wear an approved riding helmet. Sanitized helmets are provided or bring your own. Footwear should have a small heel, no open toed shoes or sandals allowed for safety reasons.
Children must be confident enough to control their own horse and ride independently, regardless of age, so we ask parents to please assess their child’s confidence level and desire to ride prior to booking. *At least one adult must also book to ride along with children under age 13. No refunds will be given for any riders that choose not to participate after arrival or wishing to not complete the full ride. *For children under the age of 8 or not confident enough for the full trail ride we also offer pony rides on the farm, as well as carriage rides for kids and adults that want to enjoy the countryside but not ready to do it from the back of a horse!
We are open Thursdays through Sundays, as well as all holiday Mondays. The scenic river ride is available at either 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. on these days, however we can also book private rides just for your group at other times or days, subject to availability, with a minimum of 3 riders in your private group. Please inquire directly for private ride bookings. We generally open for the season late April to mid May, once the trails and river level are suitable for the horses after the spring thaw. We close for the season once the ground is frozen.
Our scenic RIVER trail rides are approximately one hour in length, variable according to the pace of the ride. We take all ages of riders from kids through to seniors, children must be a minimum of 8 yrs of age. First time riders are welcome, our horses will safely take you down the trails and through the river! But please make sure all riders in your group, especially kids, are going to be comfortable and confident enough to control their own horse. We provide basic instruction to all riders once they are mounted on their horse, and our guides can assist you on the trails and lead your horse if you are especially nervous. We have larger horses that can accommodate riders up to 250 lbs. Generally all rides are mostly walking however there is also the opportunity to trot or occasionally canter on this ride (only if the entire group is capable of doing so). If you do hope to go faster though we would strongly advise booking a private ride. All rides are $75 per person (regardless of age) plus HST. Double riding with your child is not permitted due to safety and insurance considerations.
Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride time and plan to allow at least 1.5 hours from arrival to return from your ride in order to allow time for signing the required insurance waivers, selecting a helmet, mounting your horse and having your saddle adjusted to fit you properly. Basic instruction is given to the group before departing on the ride. **PLEASE NOTE – due to our scheduling, and in consideration of other guests, if you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled ride time the ride will have to leave without you and no refund will be applicable. Reservations are non-refundable after booking however can be rescheduled by contacting us no later than 48 hours in advance of your booking. All participants must sign a liability waiver (parent or guardian must sign for minors) and wear an approved riding helmet. Sanitized helmets are provided or bring your own. Footwear should have a small heel, no open toed shoes or sandals allowed for safety reasons.
Children must be confident enough to control their own horse and ride independently, regardless of age, so we ask parents to please assess their child’s confidence level and desire to ride prior to booking. *At least one adult must also book to ride along with children under age 13. No refunds will be given for any riders that choose not to participate after arrival or wishing to not complete the full ride. *For children under the age of 8 or not confident enough for the full trail ride we also offer pony rides on the farm, as well as carriage rides for kids and adults that want to enjoy the countryside but not ready to do it from the back of a horse!
Rides operate Thursdays through Sundays, as well as holiday Mondays, from late April/mid May to early/mid November (dates are weather dependent) by RESERVATION ONLY. Cutoff for reservations is 24 HOURS in advance. We cannot accommodate extra riders who are not booked in advance though we occasionally have same day bookings available, please inquire for last minute availability, however drop ins cannot be accommodated. Payment is in full at time of booking via Etransfer or Credit/Debit Card. **Once a booking is made there are no refunds, we go rain or shine unless thunderstorms/threat of lightning in which case we will offer a reschedule of your ride. No other cancellations or refunds after booking permitted however we can reschedule with 48 hours notice if you need to change your date or time. We reserve the right to refund or offer rescheduling of any ride booked without the required minimum number of riders. *PLEASE NOTE – the river portion of the ride is subject to water and trail conditions and may be omitted on some rides. We will advise in advance if that is the case and offer rescheduling if preferred.
Rides operate Thursdays through Sundays, as well as holiday Mondays, from late April/mid May to early/mid November (dates are weather dependent) by RESERVATION ONLY. Cutoff for reservations is 24 HOURS in advance. We cannot accommodate extra riders who are not booked in advance though we occasionally have same day bookings available, please inquire for last minute availability, however drop ins cannot be accommodated. Payment is in full at time of booking via Etransfer or Credit/Debit Card. **Once a booking is made there are no refunds, we go rain or shine unless thunderstorms/threat of lightning in which case we will offer a reschedule of your ride. No other cancellations or refunds after booking permitted however we can reschedule with 48 hours notice if you need to change your date or time. We reserve the right to refund or offer rescheduling of any ride booked without the required minimum number of riders. *PLEASE NOTE – the river portion of the ride is subject to water and trail conditions and may be omitted on some rides. We will advise in advance if that is the case and offer rescheduling if preferred.
62165 63 Road,
Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada
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