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    • Windwalker Farms
    • Contact Us
    • Our Lesson Program
    • Kids Summer Camps
    • Recreational Trail Rides
    • Jr. Ranch Hand Program
    • Petting Farm
    • Homeschool Program
    • Understanding Horses
    • Horses For Sale
    • Internship
  • Windwalker Farms
  • Contact Us
  • Our Lesson Program
  • Kids Summer Camps
  • Recreational Trail Rides
  • Jr. Ranch Hand Program
  • Petting Farm
  • Homeschool Program
  • Understanding Horses
  • Horses For Sale
  • Internship

Recreational Guided Trail Lessons

Our property has miles of flat trails for a relaxing ride, and also numerous hills of all sizes and experience levels for those looking for some adventure.

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Information:

Recreational Guided Trail Lessons:

Come relax and enjoy nature on horseback!

Recreational Guided Trail Lessons average 90 minutes. No prior horse experience required! If you're new to horses we'll provide you with the information and tools necessary to have a fun and relaxing ride! Seasoned riders seeking adventure will enjoy hitting some hills and parking your horse out on our famous rock! 

What to Expect:

  • Meet the horses, instructors, and fill out a waiver
  • Lesson on our ride simulator 
  • Mini indoor arena lesson getting to know your horse, trying out some obstacles, and playing some horse soccer
  • Trail Ride (approx. an hour)
  • Group Picture
  • Untack & Brush your horse
  • You're welcome to finish out your farm experience with a visit to our petting farm

Reservations: 

Reservations typically need to be made 2 to 4 weeks in advance but occasionally we can get you in short notice if we have an appointment available. 


Trails close November 15th - January 1st every year for hunting season.


Recreational Guided Trail Lessons are private appointments for just you and your party. You will have one instructor leading the ride and another instructor taking up the caboose. 


We can take a max of 6 riders out at a time on a Recreational Guided Trail Lesson.


Cost:

$40 non-refundable booking  fee that's due at scheduling and $100 per rider balance due upon arrival.

(Example: Party of 1: $140 total, Party of 2 is $240 total, Party of 5 is $540 total.)


We accept cash, checks, Venmo, and Paypal. We can take credit cards with an added 3% fee.

Weight Limit: 

We have a weight limit of 220 lbs if you are  6' tall or taller and 190lbs if you are under 6' tall.

In a group ride we can accommodate 1 rider in the 200-220 lb range. 

Age Requirements: 

Ages 8+ for trail rides. We offer indoor lessons starting at age 3. 

Cancellation Policy: 

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy on recreational guided trail lessons.

If less then 48 hour notice is given we will require you to pay in full for the missed appointment before booking any future rides. If more then 48 hour notice is given you will not owe the balance but will lose your $40 non refundable booking fee used to hold your reservation.

Recreational Trail Ride Weather Policy: 

If it’s downpouring, thunder and lightning, extremely high winds, or icy trails we  will contact you on the number listed on your reservation to reschedule. If it’s a light rain bring a rain jacket for trail riding! If we have no availability to reschedule your Recreational Trail Ride we will refund your $40 booking fee.

Ride Simulator Policy: 

The ride simulator is a key part of our program and will be a tool we use at the beginning of every lesson and trail ride.


The ride simulator allows us to teach you or your child what to do when they experience turbulence on a horse. It allows the rider to work through their natural instinct of locking up, shutting down, or completely panicking, and allows them to gain the skills needed to calmly think through difficult situations while, also growing the riders confidence! 


What if my child (or myself) is too scared to ride the simulator?

Our instructors all remember their first time on the simulator and know how nervous riders can be their first few times! We’re all very patient and willing to meet students where they’re at and help them achieve their personal best each session! 


If the rider can’t get past being overwhelmed by the simulator getting on a living breathing horse greatly increases their risk of potential injury and it’s a risk we’re not willing to take when we have a tool in place to help them be safe and successful.  We will not allow riders off of a line or on the trails until they can do the lowest level on the simulator. If riders are willing to get on the blue balance barrel we will allow them to ride but on a line in the arena as they continue to work towards the simulator. Check out the video below.

Ride Simulator Video

What To Bring:

  • Long pants or leggings.
  • Boots (riding boot, fashion boot, rain boot, winter boot). We prefer boots but tennis shoes will work just no flats or sandals please. 
  • Helmet (we provide helmets if you wish to use one of ours). Under 18 helmets are mandatory. Over 18 helmets are optional.
  • Waiver ( you can print the waiver below or we have them available upon arrival).
  • Rain: If it’s down pouring, thunder and lightning, or high winds we  can ride in are indoor arena or reschedule. If it’s a light rain feel free to bring a rain jacket for trail riding.
  • Winter: Please bring warm layers (snow pants, gloves, hat, and coat).
  • Address: 9204 Valley View Dr. Fenton MI 48430 | Once you drive under the Windwalker Farms archway keep going up the driveway past all the tan apartment buildings. You will come to a white sign on your right pointing you down to the main barn. Park where ever you would like.

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Guided Recreational Trail Ride Inquiry

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Windwalker Farms

9204 Valley View Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430, United States

windwalkeroffice@gmail.com (810) 922-9055

Windwalker Farms

9204 Valley View Dr. Fenton, MI 48430

(810)922-9055 windwalkeroffice@gmail.com

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