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.
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.
Trail rides are offered year round. Riders of all abilities and ages welcome.
Before booking your ride please peruse our RIDING CALENDAR to check our availability.
All rides are by appointment only. Because of our riding and working schedule, we are rarely near our phone until late at night. All rides must be requested through our request form or written correspondence.
REGULAR TRAIL RIDES |
45 minute trail ride
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$35.00 per person
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1½ hour trail ride
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$65.00 per person
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3 hour trail ride
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$110.00 per person
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All Day (5 hour) trail ride
Intermediate & advanced only.
Includes picnic lunch.
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$160.00 per person |
Overnight Trail Ride
Only offered when at least 5 riders will be riding.
Intermediate & advanced only.
Includes dinner
& breakfast as well as use of tent & sleeping bag.
A non-refundable deposit of will be required in advance. Discounts may be available for large overnight groups.
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$225.00 per person
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SPECIALTY TRAIL RIDES |
Community Trail Rides
A special opportunity for riders who are boarders, members, volunteers or very regular riders at Painted Bar Stables.
Free for boarders, 30% off for members ($21.00). |
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$30.00 per person
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Moonlight Trail Rides
Starting in November, we will be holding trail rides in the moonlight for riders looking for a romantic, once in a lifetime experience.
These trail rides will be weather dependent (bright clear moon skies) and will be for adults only.
See our online calendar for availability. |
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$40.00 per person
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SPECIALTY FEES |
Credit Card Charge Fee
Painted Bar Stables get charged fees by Credit Card accepting services. We are unable to take on the entirety of these fees alone, as a result we need to charge fees to all of our clients paying by credit cards. |
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$5.00 per $100.00 charged |
Keep-It-Private Fee
Sometimes our riders would just like to keep the riding group to themselves.
Because our trail rides average 4-6 people, we require that an extra fee be paid for the right to these private rides in order to exclude other riders requesting a trail ride at the same time..
*Private trail rides less than 4 people will not be booked duing peak riding times. |
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Additional fee of $50.00 |
One Person Solo Trail Ride Fee
Sometimes we have a rider that wants to go but they can't find any friends to join. If another group cannot be found and the rider still would like to go out alone, we charge a one person solo trail ride fee
*Fee does not apply if we can add the solo rider to another riding group. |
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Additional fee of $30.00
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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)
The guardian fee covers dinner, breakfast and an extra sleeping bag for the guardian of a minor . |
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$40.00 per person
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Please understand that larger parties may need to be split into multiple groups based on the number of horses available.
Most trail rides consist of 4-6 riders at one time. We can usually host up to 10 riders on one ride.
| Beginner |
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A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
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| Novice |
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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 |
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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.
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| Strong Intermediate |
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An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. |
| Advanced |
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All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handling a spirited horse in open country. |
long pants
riding shoes or closed toed shoes (preferably with a heel)
bug spray
sunscreen
a hand held camera
fanny pack or backpack
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, lemonade, soda, coffee, tea, and for adult overnighters local wines can also be made available at request.
* Please be sure to request vegetarian, vegan or other special order meals ahead of time.
Missed Ride Policy
In the event that a rider needs to miss a trail ride a minimum of 4 hours notice is required.
(reimbursement will be offered with 24 hour advance notice of cancellation)
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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. |
Weight Limits
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.
We are very strict about our weight limit. Please be up front, honest and realistic about the weight of each member of your party for their own safety. Our restrictions are not a matter of prejudice against heavy persons. When a rider is heavy it can be VERY dangerous for the rider for many reasons. Our limits are set to ensure the safety of both the rider and the longevity of our horses.
For further explanation of this policy click here. |
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 607-216-8141 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.
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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.
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Age Requirements
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.
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Scheduling
For 2010, there is a maximum of 10 riders per ride for 45 minute rides, and 6 riders for longer rides.
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Safety
A riding waiver must be completed in order to ride. Being around horses is inherently dangerous. Helmets must be worn at all times by minors and anyone that is beginner or novice in level while riding. Helmets can be provided by Painted Bar Stables. |
Painted Bar Stables is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free environment. We reserve the right to refuse any potential rider.
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