Painted Bar Stables LogoPAINTED BAR STABLES
4093 Lake Avenue
Burdett, NY 14818
paintedbarstables@gmail.com
607-216-8141

STABLE OFFERINGS

ABOUT US

Painted Bar Stables is a 22 acre equestrian center located in the heart of Upstate New York's wine country. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush glens, the area is the ideal atmosphere for the equestrian spirit.

The stable is minutes from the Interloken Horse Trails that traverse the Finger Lakes National Forest. For more information on this 12 mile riding trail please click here.

Facilities include:
- Indoor Riding Arena
- Outdoor Riding Arena
- 3 Tack Rooms
- 22 stalls (12x12)
- 2 broodmare stall

INFORMATION SHEETS

Riding
- Waiver of Liability

Breeding
- Stud Poster - 2009
- Breeding Agreement
 - Equine Color Genetics

Boarding
- Boarding Contract
- Health Care Schedule

AFFILIATES

- I Love The Finger Lakes
- EquineNow.com

ASSOCIATIONS

- APHA
American Paint Horse Association
- AQHA
American Quarter Horse Association
- PtHA
Pinto Horse Association
- ESPHC
Empire State Paint Horse Club
- PtHA of NYS
Pinto Horse Association of New York State

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Local Bed & Breakfasts
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Finger Lakes National Forest
Farm Sanctuary
Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen International

 

Trail Riding

WE TRAIL RIDE YEAR ROUND!
Be sure to contact us for a "Winter Wonderland" trail ride! Nothing is more beautiful than the Finger Lakes in the snow.

Trail Riding in the snow at sunset through the fields and farms of Upstate New York Rider and Horse. Horse's name is Maximum Review Old rustic barn. Snowy Field

To make a reservation go to our ride request form.
Reservations for trail rides are required.

Breathe in the fresh air and breathtaking views on our gentle horses. At the Painted Bar Stables we are proud to be able to show you the beautiful countryside that makes the Finger Lakes region so beautiful. Our experience is one that mingles the fun of horseback riding with learning about riding skills, horse behavior and general trail riding information.

Trail rides are offered year round. Rides take place on the Painted Bar Stables property, and longer treks are done on the Finger Lakes National Forest, the only National Forest in New York State. For longer trail rides riders meet at the Painted Bar Stables and we trailer the horses to the prime trails at the top of the mountain as a group.

As a family-owned stable, our goal is to carefully craft a trail ride lesson experience for our riders, making it as specific as possible to the group. As a result, we offer take riders through fields and woods, up mountains and over creeks. All rides are catered to each rider's pace, whether it be a beginner or advanced level or at the walk, trot or canter.

Our beautiful American Quarter Horses and American Paint Horses are carefully selected and bred based on their personality, capability and beauty so that we can ensure the best match possible between horse and rider.

Availabilty subject to change so please always inquire ahead of time to see if dates have opened or closed.


click here for more photos

Fee Schedule

45 minute in arena or on trails in Burdett, NY

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$35

3 hours on Finger Lakes National Forest trails
Only available on Weekends

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 $75
All Day on Finger Lakes National Forest trails
Intermediate & advanced only
Only available on Weekends

 - $125
(includes picnic lunch)

Overnight
(Intermediate & advanced only;
must have ridden at Painted Bar Stables before)

 - $200
(includes dinner & breakfast as well as use of tent & sleeping bag.)

Overnight guardian fee
(Minors 12 years and older are allowed on overnight rides but must be supervised overnight by an adult. Painted Bar Stables is only responsible for minors while they are riding. Multiple guardians are allowed. The guardian fee does not include any riding privileges)

- $40 (The guardian fee covers dinner, breakfast and an extra sleeping bag for the guardian of a minor)

* Please be sure to note price changes.

Rider Levels

Beginner - A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
Novice - A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
Intermediate - A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
Strong Intermediate - An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
Advanced - All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handling a spirited horse in open country.

Trail Riding

Rules and Policies

Missed Lesson Policy
In the event that a rider needs to miss a lesson a minimum of 4 hours notice is required. After the 3rd missed lesson students will be required to pre-pay for their lessons ahead of time
(reimbursement will be offered with 24 hour advance notice of cancellation)

Be On Time
Please come 5-10 minutes before your ride.If you are late, it cuts into your time of the ride.

All rides will begin promptly on time and end on time in order to maintain schedule for previous and following lessons and rides.
Pants are Required
All riders are required to wear long pants to avoid bruising. Pants should be comfortable and either loose fitting or stretch material to allow for leg and hip flexibility.
Boots and Closed-toed Shoes Required
It is suggested that all riders wear boots or closed toed shows with a small heel. Sandals, clogs and open-toed shoes are not allowed.

Age and Weight Limits
All trail riders must be must be 8 years of age or older. Riders under 12 years old must have an adult accompany them on the ride (on their own horse). No double riding allowed.

For your safety and the well being of our horses the weight limit is 250 lbs. Any rider weighing more than 200 lbs. is required to give advance notice so that a suitable horse may be arranged.

Weather
Trail rides will not take place in inclimate or threatening weather. Horses do not behave well before or during storms. If the weather appears inclimate please call Erika at 607-342-5324 to confirm whether the ride will still take place. Unless communicated, riders should expect to ride.

If bad weather is expected, an alternative to trail riding can be provided with either a lesson or horseback games in the indoor arena.

All non-trail lessons are NOT weather dependent and in the case of rain will take place indoors. Please see missed lesson policy.

Scheduling
Rides are usually held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings at 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm.

Longer rides can be arranged on alternate times during the weekend if not available mid-week.

There is a maximum of 5 riders per lesson.

Safety
A riding waiver must be completed in order to ride. Being around horses is inherently dangerous.

Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Helmets can be provided by Painted Bar Stables

Suggested riding apparel
for all equine activities

  • long pants
  • riding shoes or closed toed shoes (preferably with a heel)
  • bug spray
  • sunscreen
  • a hand held camera
  • fanny pack or backpack with a waterbottle

Meals

Available are campfire experiences where the group can eat at the campfire with the horses. This involves campfire food such as bratwursts cooked on a stick, roasted corn, vegetable and/or meat skewers, and of course marshmallow s'mores. Sides can include salad, pasta and vinegar based coleslaw. Drinks include water, lemonaid, soda, coffee, tea, and for adult overnighters local wines can also be made availble at request.
* Please be sure to request vegetarian or vegan meals ahead of time.

 


Painted Bar Stables is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free environment. We reserve the right to refuse any potential rider.