Central Vermont provides a wide range of options for those interested in riding, in addition to the Mad River Valley hosting three weeks of The Vermont Equestrian Showcase.
Autumn Harvest Inn & Restaurant (802)-433-1355. Riding packages. Eighteen-room country inn just 2 miles off I-89 at Exit #5.. Spectacular views. Two nights or more with riding and some meals included. Weekend or mid-week packages.
Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm (802) 496-7141. Tour the Mad River Valley's mountains, meadows and forests on one of the oldest breeds in the world. The tireless and efficient movement of the Icelandic Horse makes them the ideal saddle horse, seeming to effortlessly dance over the earth with lightness and power. Ride in any season.
Other stables include:
Dana Hill Stable. Group lessons, packages and extensive coaching weeks. For adults and children. Rt 17, Fayston 802-496-6251
Mad Mountain Ranch. Western trail rides for all ages and abilities. Rt 17 Waitsfield 802-496-5396
Mad River Stables. Private or semi private lessons, your horse or ours. Old Route 100 (Off Rt. 100B), Moretown Vt 802-223-2359
Navajo Farm. Riding instruction and trail rides, Reservations needed. Rt 100 Moretown Vt 802-496-3656
Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm. Pony treking tours by the 1/2 day and full day. Common Rd Waitsfield Vt 802-497-7141.
Viking Horse Farm, Icelandic Horse Center Riding instruction, trail rides horses sold and trained. Off Airport Rd Warren VT 802-583-4450.