Have you ever wanted to take a riding vacation where you truly learn how to ride? Are you are looking to improve your training techniques? We have that vacation.
WHAT TO EXPECT
You will stay on the farm premises in your private apartment with all the conveniences of home. Your stay will include a morning lesson and an afternoon riding session, your progress will be recorded on video for us to review and discuss.
If you are here at the right time you may have the opportunity to enjoy an NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) show (at an extra cost) and depending on your NRHA status you could even participate in a class. In October the All American Quarter Horse Congress is held in Columbus, Ohio which is the largest horse show in the world with over 12,000 horses. Futurity reining, freestyle reining and bull riding are a major attraction.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Buffalo Niagara (www.buffalocvb.org or www.discoverniagara.com) will surprise and delight you with outstanding theater, authentic American Heritage, one of the world's top collections of modern art, charming restaurants, great shopping and an exciting array of family attractions. Not forgetting of course the wonder of Niagara Falls and Canada.
Seneca Lake Wine Trail (www.senecalakewine.com) invites you to visit the largest and most diverse community of wine producers in the Eastern United States. The 26 wineries along the shores of Seneca Lake offer individual and unique expressions from one of America's finest wine districts.
If you would prefer the big city life then New York is the place for you, whether for sightseeing, museums or a Broadway play this is truly the city that never sleeps. For more information visit www.readio.com or www.statueofliberty.net.
The farm is centrally located between many places of interest, all of which are only a 1-4 hour drive. Car rental is available at www.Enterprise.com, when asked for a zip code enter 18810 for Athens, PA.
COST
The cost is $800.00 per person per week. This price does not include airfare to final destination but will include full board (all meals and lodging) and lessons. There are two local airports to which you can fly into, Binghamton (airport code BGM) and Elmira (airport code ELM) which are both in New York State. Transportation will be provided to and fro from farm. If neither airport is available please contact us to make other arrangements at an additional cost.
There is a deposit required of $100.00 (per person) which is nonrefundable to hold your vacation time. Please note that a release form is to be signed by all participants and any rider under the age of 18 will need to have theirs signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Vacations are available year round.
BED & BREAKFAST
We offer Bed & Breakfast for those people who may be coming for lessons from a distance away or someone looking for a layover for themselves and their horse(s).
Prices are as follows and include rooms in a private apartment and breakfast.