Exploring Maryland From the Back of a Horse
Maryland is such a great place to ride a horse. Miles of trails and acres of open space criss-cross the landscape from moun- tains to beaches. Whether you want to ride your own horse on a cool wooded path or rent a horse to ride through a unique Maryland locale, there are many options one can explore. On this page you will fi nd a variety of stables that off er horse rentals or guided trail rides. On page 24 is a complete list
of parks in Maryland that off er equestrian use trails, compiled by Ron MacNab. T en hack out on historic bridle paths with David Turner on page 15 and read about trail groups such as Melwood’s Trail Team, TROT and the Zydeco Cowboyz and Cowgirlz, also starting on page 15. Finally, check out Royce Herman’s trail riding “dos and don’ts” on page 17 and a checklist of trailer safety tips on page 21.
SADDLE UP! Go For a Ride!
ANNE ARUNDEL Beech Grove Farm ..............................410-320-3330 Guided rides on our 114 acre farm. Reservation required with minimum 48 hour notice. Also private lessons and boarding.
Beechgrovefarm.bizz
Easy Rider Ranch ........................................... 410-859-0098 Reverie Farm & Tack ....................................... 410-533-5887
BALTIMORE Acres of Hope Farm ........................................ 717-332-3739 Timberbrook Farm ......................................... 410-357-8236
CALVERT Canaan Farms, Inc. ........................................ 410-257-0706 Double J Stables ............................................301-855- 7080
CAROLINE Jewel’s Landing ............................................. 410-634-1436
CARROLL Brummel Horse Farm .................................... 443-547-2052
Liberty Stables ...................................410-552-0606 On miles of Liberty watershed, trails with beautiful views, pris- tine forests, & abundant wildlife. Our professionalguides will take you through beautiful woods at your comfort level. Conve- nient to Baltimore,Columbia. •
libertystablesmd.net
Misty Manor Farm, Inc. ........................410-781-4810 1000s of acres of state park trails. 1, 2, & 3 hour Woodstock rides, custom trail rides. Camp, lessons & horses for sale. www.
mistymanor.com
Normandy Equestrian Center ......................... 410-635-3166 River Valley Ranch ......................................... 410-374-8295
www.equiery.com | 800-244-9580
CECIL Fair Hill Stables ..................................410-620-3883 Guided trail rides and carriage rides in beautiful Fair Hill, MD. Ages 8 yrs & up.
www.fairhilllstables.com
Fairwinds Stables .......................................... 410-658-8187 Painted Horses Ranch .................................... 831-801-7549
FREDERICK Free Spirit Stables at Rushing Winds ....301-606-4077 From smaller groups to Corporate outings, let us guide you through one of our nearby parks. Come enjoy the ride! www.
spiritstablesmd.com
Pleasant Valley Farm ..................................... 301-748-1109
Serendipity Horse Meadows ................301-514-5671 Guided trail rides on scenic 200 acre farm. Picnics & group rates. 2 hrs $45/per. Frederick/Germantown area. Horsemeadows09@
yahoo.com
GARRETT Circle R Ranch, LLC ......................................... 301-387-6890 Sunny Slope Stables, Inc. ............................... 301-334-4834 Western Trails ................................................ 301-387-6155
HOWARD Hydeaway Trails ............................................. 443-472-6333
MONTGOMERY Hunt View Farm .................................301-775-7051 Guided rides on farm and along Potomac River. Must prove minimum riding ability before going out.
huntviewfarm.com
Park Overlook Farm ....................................... 301-260-1830 River Bottom Trail Riders ............................... 301-253-0999
Rental Stables and Guided Trail Rides in Maryland or a Ride!
T e following list is provided as a courtesy. T e Equiery makes no claims or recommendations in regards to the facilities, horses, tack or equipment. Stables that off er rental horses or guided trail rides are required by law to be inspected and licensed by the Maryland State Stable Inspection program through the Maryland Department of Agriculture. For a list of licensed stables, please visit
marylandhorseindustry.org.
Wheaton Park Stables ........................301-622-2424 Escorted trail rides: Sundays 1, 2 & 3 pm, reservations required; some private rides during the week.
wheatonparkstables.com
Wish Upon A Ster Friesians ............................ 301-349-4582
PRINCE GEORGE’S Piscataway Riding Stable & Horse Farm ......... 301-297-9808 Simmonds Equine ......................................... 301-455-0993
ST. MARY’S Hollywood Pony Farm ................................... 240-561-9424
TALBOT Country Comfort Farm ................................... 410-745-3160
WASHINGTON Elk Mountain Trails, Inc. ......................301-834-8882 Horseback riding at Harpers Ferry. Ride registered breeds from Arabs to Clydesdale around National Park and along Potomac River.
elkmountaintrails.com
WICOMICO Holly Ridge Farm, LLC .........................410-835-2596 Ocean City/Berlin: winding shaded trails, 500+ private wildlive refuge acres; quiet, well-mannered horses; seasonally themed rides, family & corporate events.
hollyridgefarm.com
Hoof Prints Trail Riding Ctr. .................410-835-8814 Custom rides for family, group or individual through 6000 acres of trails in the Wicomico Forest. Receive a total equestrian expe- rience - grooming, tack, etc.
hoofprintstrailriding.com
WASHINGTON, DC Rock Creek Park Horse Center ........................ 202-362-0117
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