When are you open?
We are open April thru the last weekend before Thanksgiving. SEASONAL HOURS Summer Hours Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00 AM with the last ride leaving at 5:00. Please call for Spring & Fall Hours. Stable closed Mondays except Holidays.
Do I need to make a reservation?
No Reservations Required for hourly rentals.
However reservations are neccessary for the following: Merit Badges, Youth groups, Lessons, Private rides, Photo shoots, Camp fire rides, Birthday Parties, and Hayrides.
What about bad weather?
The stable will close early due to dangerous riding conditions, high winds, heavy rains, or extreme heat. You will be contacted if you have a ride scheduled.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes. Please contact us for more details.
What should I do upon arrival at the stable?
Please come to the office to check in and fill out a release form. If you are under 18 years of age the release form must be filled out by both parent and rider. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Release forms can also be printed out on our Web site and filled out prior to arrival.Forms can be found under the Contact Us page.
Do I have to fill out a release form?
Yes, everyone that rides must fill out a release form. If under 18 years of age the release form has to be filled out by both the rider and a parent. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. Release forms can be printed from our website and must filled out prior to your ride. Forms can be found under Contact Us Page.
What do I wear?
Long pants, durable boots or shoes with 1" heel is prefered or tennis shoes. Please no open toed shoes, no carry on objects, camera, phone, etc.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
We recommend that everyone wear a helmet (we supply them.) We require children 15 yrs and younger to wear a riding helmet. Please no bike helmets, you may bring your own riding helmet if it is ASTM certified.
Are the rides guided?
Yes. For your safety all our rides are guided.
How long does a trail ride last?
The ride takes approximately 1 hour and cover 3 miles of beautiful horse trail.
Can I ride if I am pregnant?
No, for the safety of you and your baby we do not allow pregnant riders.
Do you have a weight limit?
Yes. For your safety and the comfort of our horses all riders must weigh less than 240 pounds.
Do you have an age limit?
Yes. All children must be at least 8 years of age. We do have pony rides for younger children.
Can my Grandparents ride?
Horsebackriding may not be suitable for the elderly, or individuals, with arthritic conditions, joint replacements,back injuries etc.
Can we ride double?
For the comfort of our horses no double riding is allowed.
Do I need experience to ride?
No, we will give instruction before leaving, plus there is a trail guide to assist.
What type of riding do you offer?
All of our rides are western.
What is the pace of the ride?
Our rides are all walk/trot rides.
Do I need a vehicle permit to come horseback riding?
Yes. We are located inside Maybury State Park and a vehicle permit is required.
Maybury Riding Stable, Inc., reserves the right to deny any service if deemed unsafe for any person or livestock.