Horseback Riding in Alabama
BEST OF APPALACHIA RIDING |
Trotting down a country lane
A little house in the woods
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This is Southern hospitality at its best, hosted and organized by a group of southern women who each bring to the table a special expertise; cooking, organization, horse training and guiding skills.
They are from a friendly, drowsy, hometown with a post office, gas station, a few churches, and two historic hotels. Mentone seems impossibly quiet, but behind the scenes, an entire community is interested in and supportive of this horse riding vacation business.
For those that need a shorter version of the South Appalachian Trail Ride, this will meet your needs. This ride is designed to go at a more leisurely pace to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1: | Arrive in Mentone by 4:00pm. Check-in at The Settlement at Monks Cove.
5:30pm-Welcome wine and cheese reception. General Orientation.
6:30pm-Dinner.
Evenings are at leisure. Guests may enjoy the Lodge, take a walk, or book a massage from a local vendor in the evenings. WiFi is available at the Lodge.
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| Day 2: | 6:30-8:30am- Early risers coffee and pastries followed by breakfast.
8:30am- Leave for Holly Springs Farm where we will meet our horses then ride out from the farm for the morning.
12:00noon-1:00pm-Saddlebag lunch at the Farm
1:00pm-4:00pm- Transfer to private landowners' property enjoying the woods and streams while we ride. 4:30pm-Return to accommodations.
6:30pm Dinner.
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| Day 3: | 6:30-8:00am – Early risers coffee and pastries followed by breakfast.
8:30am - Leave for Pigeon Mountain which has moderately steep areas or for Chickamauga Battlefield which has little elevation depending on the riding skills of the group.
12:00noon-1:00pm-Saddlebag lunch.
1:00pm-4:30pm -- Ride
4:30pm -- Return to accommodations.
6:30pm – Dinner.
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| Day 4: | 6:30-8:00am – Early risers coffee and pastries followed by breakfast.
8:30am(Spring)/9:00am(Fall) – Leave for Little River National Preserve. (Later start due to Fall hunting season.)
12:00noon-1:00pm--Saddlebag lunch.
1:00pm-3:30pm - Ride
3:30pm-Return to accommodations. Guests may want to visit Mentone shops prior to dinner.
6:30pm Farewell Dinner at the Wildflower Café. |
| Day 5: | 6:30-8:00am – Early risers coffee and pastries followed by breakfast. All guests will depart by 11:00am or continue their stay on their own. |
| THIS ITINERARY IS FLEXIBLE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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Horses have the right of way
Water feature along the way
A little entertainment
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| Pricing and Dates |
| Meeting Point | Mentone, Alabama |
| Length of Ride | 5 days, 4 nights and 3 days riding. |
| Riding Ability | Novice |
| Group Size | Minimum-4 Maximum-8 |
| Riding Per Day | 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours |
| Pace | Moderate depending on terrain |
| Tack | Western, English and a few plantation saddles are available. |
| Horses | quarter horse and quarter horse cross |
| Weight Limit | 225 |
| 2010 Dates | May 12-16
Oct 7-11 |
| 2010 Price | $1,535
FALL SPECIAL! $1,230 |
| Single Supplement | $155 |
| Transfers | $80 Round trip from Atlanta/person |
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