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.
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Riders of all abilities and ages welcome.
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.
45 minute in arenaor on trails in Burdett, NY
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$35.00
1½-2 hour ride on trails in Burdett, NY
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$55.00
3 hours on Finger Lakes National Forest trails Only available on Weekends
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$75.00
All Day on Finger Lakes National Forest trails Intermediate & advanced only
Only available on Weekends
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$125.00
Includes picnic lunch
Overnight Intermediate & advanced only
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$200.00 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)
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$40.00 The guardian fee covers dinner, breakfast and an extra sleeping bag for the guardian of a minor
Jack Benny Trail Ride Special A special opportunity for riders willing to admit that there are at least six decades behind them. Every Wednesday night at 6pm will be reserved for those who want to enjoy a leisurely “walk-only” horseback trail rides on the beautiful trails around the Stables.
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$30.00
Painted Bar Stables only accepts cash and checks. Credit Cards are not accepted at this time.
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 2-6 riders at one time.
Beginner
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A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
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.
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 with a waterbottle
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, 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)
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.
Scheduling
For 2010, there is a maximum of 6 riders per lesson for 45 minute rides, and 5 riders for longer rides.
***Three of our mares are mommies this year, so they cannot be used for trail rides and lessons until they are weaned.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Painted Bar Stables is a smoke free, alcohol free and drug free environment. We reserve the right to refuse any potential rider.
