trail riding - family and pony trail rides


	For Reservations by Phone or More Information Call 1-610-444-1255

Trail Rides

Gateway Stables offers trail rides, family rides and pony trail riding among the beautiful landscapes of the historic Brandywine Valley.

Our guides will take you at a walk and trot on several trails that take you through our scenic terrain of woods and fields along the Pennsylvania/Delaware border. For safety reasons, there are no more than ten riders in any one group; however, more than one group can be scheduled at the same time. Special arrangements can be made for guided private or semi-private rides. However, riding double is not allowed. In addition to our regular hour-long rides, we also can schedule half-hour mini trail rides. While this shorter ride is ideal for families with children under the age of 8, it is also suitable for beginning riders of any age.

We have mounts of all sizes, from small ponies up to our gentle giants, the draft horses. Those big guys are good mounts for any age, but are also the ones we use for riders weighing over 200 pounds. Our insurance requires the use of a safety equestrian helmet, but we do provide helmets for you. We ask all riders to wear long pants, regardless of the weather, and hard-soled shoes with a small heel. Gloves are advised for cold weather.

Experience the unique pleasure of enjoying nature while having a great family time with our trail rides and pony rides in our gorgeous region.

Regular Trail Rides

Family Trail Rides

Previous riding experience is not necessary. The Gateway staff and its well-trained horses cater to the inexperienced rider.

All rides are led by a certified trail guide and followed by an assistant guide. While Gateway offers both English and western riding, we recommend using a western saddle for riders with little or no experience.

This guided trail ride is designed to meet the needs of young children.
Young children are hand led on the trails.

Parents are encouraged to walk besides the children or they can have their own mount.

What to wear: Please wear riding boots or shoes, hiking shoes or any shoes with closed toes and a small heel. It is highly recommended to wear long pants.

In keeping with today's difficult economic times, all Gateway traill rides will be discounted $5.00/rider till further notice!
Regular Trail Ride (1 hour)	~~$40.00~~ - $35.00
Family Trail Ride (1/2 hour)	~~$40.00~~ - $35.00

Daily 9:30, 11:00 a.m.; 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 p.m.

Reservations are requested to ensure availability of horses, and we recommend that you make these reservations two to three days in advance. We try to get all rides out on time, but will allow fifteen minutes for those who get “stuck in traffic”. We prefer, however, that you arrive half an hour before your scheduled ride to allow time for helmets to be fitted and releases signed. If you need to cancel or change the reservation, please call a minimum of three hours before the scheduled time, otherwise a cancellation fee will apply.

For Reservations by Phone or More Information Call 1-610-444-1255

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