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For nine years now there has been a steady growing herd of
Icelandic Horses in the Mad River Valley of central Vermont. They are
right at home with the mountains, waterfalls, crisp mornings, snowy
winters and the luscious green of Vermont summers.
 IRVT07
Weekend Inn Rides Friday to
Sunday 4 PM, 2 days riding. Friday dinner not included.
optional Sunday overnight ~ $150 per room
3 days/ 2 nights $ 600
Single:+ $
110
Fall Foliage
Rides
$ 625
Single:+
$ 130
Dates 2008
05/16-05/18 05/23-05/25
05/30-06/01
06/06-06/08 06/13-06/15 06/20-06/22
06/27-06/29 07/11-07/13 07/18-07/20
07/25-07/27 08/01-08/03 08/22-08/24
08/29-08/31 09/12-09/14
09/19-09/21
09/26-09/28 10/03-10/05
10/17-10/19
availability & reservationMeeting: Waitsfield
Airport: Burlington
Transfer: not
available - best to rent a car
A taxi ride is about $100 each way
Level:
Novice +
Tack:
Icelandic
Horses:
Icelandic horses
Pace:
Walk, Trot, Toelt
Min/Max Riders: 4-8
Min Age: 10 yrs with riding experience
Note: Some 3 day/ 2 nights packages
are available for rides from WE to FR ...
Weekend Itinerary
Friday:
Arrive late
afternoon at the Mad River Inn
. A lovely 1860's Victorian
country inn with cozy guest rooms, all with private baths.
The Mad River Inn boasts a swimming hole within walking distance, a
recreation path, views of surrounding farmland, a BYOB bar in the family
room with a pool table, and an outdoor Jacuzzi tub.
With as many as 30 restaurants in the valley we can be sure you
will find one to suit your tastes. Your innkeeper, Luc, can help you with your selection.
Saturday: After
a three course gourmet breakfast on our lovely back porch overlooking the
gazebo you will be introduced to your horses and a quick orientation. Then off to a day of riding.
A picnic lunch will be served along the trail, with ample time for
relaxing and enjoying the fresh Vermont air, before remounting for a fun
afternoon of riding. Late
afternoon is a great time for a swim, shopping, sightseeing, maybe a
Jacuzzi, or if you wish a massage.
We offer an on call massage therapist who will arrive at the inn to
take care of any sore places.
Dinner will be prepared and served by your hosts who will join you for a
relaxing meal. I think by
this time you will appreciate the Inn's marvelous feather beds.
Sunday:
After
another fabulous breakfast, we are off to another full day of riding, more
beautiful scenery, and another great picnic lunch.
The ride will end at 4pm today.
Each days ride is approximately 5-6 hours. Please be
aware that itineraries may vary slightly, due to weather conditions or
other unforeseen circumstances.
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