Beginners welcome! Join us for a scenic trail ride in our gorgeous and serene Mount Forest location, situated in the heart of Ontario Mennonite country. Enjoy a spectacular outlook over the Saugeen River, ride through forests, green pastures, quiet country roads, and then the highlight of the trip riding your horse right through our private section of the Fairbanks River.
Fairbanks Equestrian
Our trail rides traverse a variety of terrain and take in some fabulous sights! From a spectacular outlook over the Saugeen River, cool shady forests, green pastures, quiet country roads, and culminating in the rare opportunity to ride your horse right through the Fairbanks River!
No riding experience? That’s OK! We offer TWO different trail ride options for first timers or experienced riders. We have horses suitable for all ages 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 those 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
Our trail rides traverse a variety of terrain and take in some fabulous sights! From a spectacular outlook over the Saugeen River, cool shady forests, green pastures, quiet country roads, and culminating in the rare opportunity to ride your horse right through the Fairbanks River!
No riding experience? That’s OK! We offer TWO different trail ride options for first timers or experienced riders. We have horses suitable for all ages 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 those 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 offer TWO trail ride options:
Our beginner trail rides are walk-only and approximately 45 minutes in length. This ride includes a short instructional period in our riding ring to learn some basics and gain some confidence before heading out on the trail. The trail ride portion includes quiet trails and a gorgeous scenic outlook over the Saugeen River. This ride does NOT include riding through our river and is suitable for younger or nervous children and adults not sure if they are ready for our longer river ride. It’s a great introduction to horseback riding complete with instruction and helps you to decide if you’d like to come back for our river ride in the future. If you or your child are nervous about riding or going through the river and/or this is your first time please select this ride for your first visit with us. The beginner trail ride is $60 per person plus HST. The beginner trail ride is available at 1:00 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays.
Our longer scenic RIVER trail rides are approximately one hour in length, variable according to the pace of the ride, and include our exciting Fairbanks River crossing! This ride is suitable for children and adults that have ridden before or are confident that they are up to a longer ride and riding through the river portion of the ride. 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 or your child have never ridden, or are particularly nervous, prone to anxiety, or you are just not sure how your child will react to being on a horse, please choose our shorter beginner’s trail ride, which also includes a short riding lesson, for your first time visit. The longer scenic trail ride is $70 per person plus HST. The scenic ride is available at 11:00 and 3:00 Thursdays to Sundays.
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 must have a small heel, no open toed shoes, runners or sandals allowed for safety reasons.
Riders must be 8 years of age and up, with a maximum weight of 250 lbs. Double riding with young children is not permitted 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 riding lessons. and summer riding camps.
We offer TWO trail ride options:
Our beginner trail rides are walk-only and approximately 45 minutes in length. This ride includes a short instructional period in our riding ring to learn some basics and gain some confidence before heading out on the trail. The trail ride portion includes quiet trails and a gorgeous scenic outlook over the Saugeen River. This ride does NOT include riding through our river and is suitable for younger or nervous children and adults not sure if they are ready for our longer river ride. It’s a great introduction to horseback riding complete with instruction and helps you to decide if you’d like to come back for our river ride in the future. If you or your child are nervous about riding or going through the river and/or this is your first time please select this ride for your first visit with us. The beginner trail ride is $60 per person plus HST. The beginner trail ride is available at 2:00 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays.
Our longer scenic RIVER trail rides are approximately one hour in length, variable according to the pace of the ride, and include our exciting Fairbanks River crossing! This ride is suitable for children and adults that have ridden before or are confident that they are up to a longer ride and riding through the river portion of the ride. 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 or your child have never ridden, or are particularly nervous, prone to anxiety, or you are just not sure how your child will react to being on a horse, please choose our shorter beginner’s trail ride, which also includes a short riding lesson, for your first time visit. The longer scenic trail ride is $70 per person plus HST. The scenic ride is available at 12:00 and 4:00 Thursdays to Sundays.
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. **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. Basic instruction is given to the group before departing on the ride. 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 must have a small heel, no open toed shoes, runners or sandals allowed for safety reasons.
Riders must be 8 years of age and up, with a maximum weight of 250 lbs. Double riding with young children is not permitted 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 riding lessons. and summer riding camps.
Rides operate Thursdays through Sundays from approximately May 1 to November 15 (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. 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 from approximately May 1 to November 15 (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. 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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