Toledo, Ohio, is located in the northern part of Ohio near the Michigan border and Lake Erie. The areas surrounding Toledo offer a number of horseback riding stables. With the help of indoor riding arenas, horseback riding is a fun way to keep active year-round. Riding is available for all interests and skill levels including for individuals with disabilities.
Hunters and Jumpers
Fox Meadow Farm in Temperance, Michigan, is located less than 30 minutes from Toledo, Ohio, and specializes in hunters and jumpers. The facility features 76 stalls and both indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Boarding and training are available for those who own their own horse. In addition, school horses are available for those without a horse. Summer camps are offered in addition to year-round lessons.
Riders with Disabilities
Vail Meadows Equestrian Riding Center offers horseback riding to individuals with disabilities. Trained horses are provided for these lessons. The center also provides therapeutic riding through the Healing Of Our Veterans program (HOOVES) through equine-assisted services. Horse boarding and training are also available. Vail Meadows is located near Toledo in Oregon, Ohio.
Equestrian Team
Ride at Stonehaven Farms, the stable that is home to the Adrian College Equestrian Team. Stonehaven is located less than 30 minutes from Toledo in Temperance, Michigan. The stable offers lessons for all levels ages 5 and older, boarding and horses available for lease and sale. Day camps, Girl Scout camps and birthday parties are also offered.
Affordable Lessons
Fox Den Farms offers affordable lessons and is located in Gibsonburg, Ohio, just over 30 minutes from Toledo. As of 2010, lessons start at only $25 per lesson. Private and group lessons are available for all levels and ages of riders. The farm has school horses and ponies that are suitable to all skill levels including beginners. Boarding is also available.
Trail Riding
Enjoy guided trail rides less than 30 minutes from Toledo at Bedford Woods Stables in Temperance, Michigan. Trail rides last for one hour and are available to riders who are 8 years old or older and weigh less than 240 lbs. Group and private trail rides are available, and reservations must be made in advance. Riding lessons, clinics and pony rides are also available.
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