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We like to share with you the unique Icelandic Horse in the magnificent
landscape of Vermont. You will be exploring the beautiful Mad River Valley
nestled in the Green Mountains. You will ride smooth, gaited Icelandic
Horses from one country inn to the next. Ride through green valleys, quiet
meadows, forests, and of course along Vermont's famous dirt roads. You
will be greeted by rivers and streams cut into the mountains and on warm
days you are welcome to take a swim.
 IRVT01
Rates:
6 days/ 5 nights Sunday
to Friday incl. rides, in cozy B&Bs, meals from Monday morning to
Friday lunch, 5 riding days
6 days/ 5 nights $ 1,495
Single:+ $ 275
Fall Foliage
Rides
$ 1,595
Single:+ $ 325
Dates 2008
05/18-05/23
05/25-05/30 06/01-06/06
06/08-06/13 06/15-06/20
06/22-06/27
06/29-07/04 07/06-07/11
07/13-07/18
07/20-07/25 08/17-08/22
08/24-08/29
08/31-09/05 09/14-09/19
09/21-09/26
09/28-10/03 10/05-10/10
10/26-10/31
availability & reservation
Meeting: Waitsfield
Airport:
Burlington
Transfer:
not
available - best to rent a car
A taxi ride is about $100 each way
Level:
Good
Novice to Intermediate
Tack:
Icelandic
Horses:
Icelandic horses
Pace:
Walk, Trot, Toelt
Min/Max Riders: 4-8
Min Age: 10 yrs with riding experience
Note: a shorter version from Sunday to
Thursday afternoon is available for
$1,175 / $1,275 per person Itinerary
Sunday:
You may arrive at your first
Inn anytime after 3:00 p.m. You will be staying at either the
1824 House Inn (or for some departure dates, the
Mad River Inn). Dinner on this night is not included, but your
innkeepers will be very happy to help you make a restaurant selection.
Both inns have hot tubs, so don't forget to bring your bathing suit.
Monday: Arrive at the equestrian center around 9 a.m. for
an orientation and introduction to the Icelandic Horses. Brief evaluation
and assignment of horses, then off to the Mad River for a picnic lunch.
Afternoon takes us over wooded trails and dirt roads back to the
1824 House Inn. Relax from a day of riding by soaking in the hot tub.
Tuesday: Today you will really get into tolting while
enjoying magnificent views of the ski areas along the way. Lunch today is
at a pretty spot by the river. Then off
for more riding through forests and neighboring farm lans. Back at the
Waitsfield Inn you may choose to relax before dinner, or explore the small
village of Waitsfield. We can arrange for our massage
therapist to meet you at the
Waitsfield Inn. After dinner you may even want to take in a movie.
Wednesday: Our journey continues via the
"Enchanted Way" through the marvelous terrain used by cross-country skiers
in the winter. Today will be a short riding day. We will arrive back at
the farm for lunch. You are then on your own to do some sight seeing,
shopping, or head to the Mad River Inn just to relax. We will meet you
later for an enjoyable dinner and some socializing. The
Mad River Inn boasts Victorian decor, has a hot tub, and a game room
with pool table.
Thursday: This morning starts out again at the
farm. You may choose to ride a different horse to ride. Then we will
be off exploring Camel’s Hump State Forest in an
area the locals call “Baird in the Bush.
Lunch is a brookside picnic and the afternoon offers dirt roads and
lovely wooded trails that bring us back to the Mad River Inn around 4:00
p.m. We can arrange a massage for you or you are welcome to relax in
the hot tub. At dinner you will again be joined by our innkeepers and your
hosts from the farm.
Friday:
We
will ride up through the mountains along scenic walls and through old farm
lands. Lunch is back at the farm, and for those who wish to ride in
the afternoon, we will be off for more tolting along our dirt roads.
For those who opt for the full day we will return around 4 p.m.
We say farewell and you depart for home.
.... or you can opt for an additional night at one of the inns
and even take in another half day ride on Saturday morning - please make
arrangements with us in advance.
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more details
on horses, climate etc
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see weekend rides
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Mad River Inn
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