Horse Riding, Petting Zoo & Gardens near Nashville in Granville, TN.
Just a short drive from Nashville, Cookeville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Cedars of Lebanon and Cummins Falls!
Where Animal Lovers Ride - To Support Ethical Horsemanship!!
A Stable focused on the Horses' Longterm Health & Happiness - while Educating New Riders in a Safe & Positive Environment
The ONLY Stable Where All Horses Live Naturally Barefoot, most are Bitless, and are BIG 'SMOOTH RIDING' Tennessee Walking Horses!!!
As the average American Adult has increased in size - we have built up the tallest herd in Nashville to accommodate. Our horses are ALL 15.1hh-17hh and most carry up to 250lbs with four up to 280lbs. We are the only stable in Nashville using a 36" tall, covered mounting deck for the safety of horses and riders.
*MINIMUM AGE 5 YEARS - MAXIMUM RIDER WEIGHT 280lbs*
*To help us ensure we select the right sized horse -
ALL RIDERS will be weighed in!*
WEEKEND GROUP TRAIL LESSONS. Sat & Sun
Weight limit 280lbs. Go through creeks, see bald eagles and river otters!
Learn to turn/stop/go/back up/go up and down hills.
1 - 1:15 hour - $64 single, $54 each for 2-6 riders
2 hours - $89 single, $79 each for 2-6 riders
WEEKDAY PRIVATE TRAIL LESSONS & HOLIDAY GROUP 1 -1:15 hour - $84 single, $64 each for 2-6 riders
2 hour - $124 single, $104 each for 2-6 riders
2 1/2 - 3 hour - $184 single, $154 each for 2-6 riders
(Intermediate level, 250lb weight limit)
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We specialize in small groups of no more than 7 riders, ensuring that each rider will get the most out of their experience .
All trail rides are by appointment only. Credit card is required to reserve your preferred time slot. Credit cards are NOT charged until your reserved time arrives. You can ALWAYS choose to pay cash when you arrive. 12 hour cancellation policy. If you text us at least 12 hours in advance - there will be no charge to cancel. If you do not cancel - you will be charged for the ride that you reserved.
To book please CALL 931-653-4824
Our email: lr-Peck@yahoo.com
TEXT 615-945-4825
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Lessons & Pony Parties
About Us
Answers to Common Questions
Rider Weight limit
280lbs for the 1 & 2 hour Beginner level trail lessons
250lbs for the 3hour Intermediate level trail lessons
Inclement Weather & Cancellation Policies
If you need to cancel your scheduled ride, we have a 12 hour cancellation policy. Just leave a message or text us the day before, and there is no charge. However, if you just don't show up, you will be charged as those horses were reserved for you.
Weather events: If there are severe thunderstorm/tornado watches in effect during the scheduled times - the farm does a shutdown for safety. All clients will be called that morning and no one is charged.
If there is Extreme heat in excessive of 95 degrees forecasted - the farm starts shutdowns at 2pm. This is before the heat index rises to our maximum allowed which usually occurs from 3pm-5pm. This is for the health of our horses and staff. All clients who've made late afternoon reservations will be called to reschedule.
Light rain or short pop up storms - we ride in nice drizzly 'Seattle Weather'. If there are short duration pop up afternoon storms, we have built in rest time in the schedule that can be used for 'Baseball Style Rain Delays'. Therefore, we do not cancel or close for our standard summer pop up storms.
Disruptive Riders
Any rider who does not follow the Guide's Instruction, endangers other riders, causes their mount stress due to aggressive riding or is vulgar/disruptive/etc - will be asked to dismount and hike back to the barn. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN!!!
Can I Double With my Baby/Toddler
Absolutely NOT! Saddles are NOT manufactured to properly distribute the weight of more than a SINGLE rider. ANY stable that allows this is likely uninsured and not following professionally accepted safety standards. So we advise you to avoid these types of Stables. Instead, take your baby/toddler to a fully INSURED pony ride business.
Age limits
Riders must be a minimum of 5 years old to go on the trail lessons
Riders 3-4 years old can be given leadline lessons in our corral
Helmets
Yes, helmets are mandatory! You may bring your own - or use one of ours
Cell phones - taking pictures and videos
We encourage our clients to take as many pics and videos as they want. We can assure you that your Guide rider will also be taking plenty of single and group pics if you wish while on the trail. We share these on our FaceBook page so that you can enjoy them!
Bringing drinks and snacks
Every saddle has two deep, big pockets for you to carry your bottled drinks, snacks and cell phones in. We encourage bringing refreshments on any ride that is 2 hours or longer.
Physical issues and Disabilities
Have no fear! We have a mounting platform to get on and off our tall horses! Our horses are all smoothly gaited - so there will be no bouncing at ALL! The perfect ride for those of us with knee, hip and back issues.
As long as you can walk up/down 4 steps with handrails unaided - you can ride! Unfortunately, we do not have a lift for those who are unable to walk.
For those with sight and mobility issues - all of our horses are trained to be safely ponied by our highly experienced Instructors. This allows those adults who don't have the ability to steer their mounts to still safely enjoy a long trail ride with their friends.
For those with intellectual challenges who have aged/grown out of therapy programs, 'Ma' was an inclusion teacher in the public schools for over ten years. She has the training to work with high functioning autistic teens/adults who are ready to take the reins and truly learn to ride independantly. We do recommend weekday private lessons to ensure one-on-one instruction.
Can You 'run' our Horses?
The short answer is NO. There are three reasons for this:
1. Our horses can gait up to 18mph - so there is no need to ever gallop.
2. Gaiting is low impact on the horses joints (like speedwalking) while galloping is high impact (like you sprinting while carrying an 80lb back pack).
3. As we are focused on the health and longevity of our horses - we will NOT allow them to be worn out on a daily basis by galloping with bouncing riders! Again, imagine trying to run with an 80lb backpack on for a dozen miles EVERY day. What would happen to YOUR body???? especially during those hot, 95*, humid sommer days?
There ARE other stables that allow this, but there's a reason they have a high turnover rate in their horses every year - while our horses stay the same for decades....
Can You 'trot' our Horses?
If you are an experienced rider who desires to practice posting the trot, we do have ONE horse who trots. Request to ride Oreo the Saddlebred and enjoy posting the trot while the rest of your group enjoys the smooth glide of the Tennessee Walking Horse Runwalk gait!
Note: If you just googled the term 'posting the trot' - you are not experienced enough to post it. Never fear! Just sign up for a private arena lesson and our head trainer will have you posting on the proper diagnals in no time!!