All
riders must sign a waiver each time they ride! Download printable
waiver (2 pages):
Wildwood
Riding Waiver
All
riding is by appointment, please call by telephone to ensure your
booking. We do not accept reservations via
email.
Please
arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved time. Riders that
arrive after their scheduled appointment will be accommodated
at the next available hour.
The
Trails
Located just one hour north of Toronto, the trails at Wildwood
are designed with variety and flavour, always bringing excitement
and adventure to your trail riding experience. We have one hundred
acres of wooded forests combined with open fields, where you can
walk, trot or lope...what ever you're capable of. Please remember
that all riding is by appointment.
Our
trails are home to many different types of Ontario wildlife, including
deer, racoons, foxes, squirrels and chipmunks. Occasionally you
might see a turtle on his way to the lake located in our back
fields. The horses are accustommed to seeing such animals on the
trails, and accept them as being a regular part of their day.
Trail
Times
Trail rides depart at the following times (*Note: you
must have a confirmed appointment to ride):
10:00 - 1 hr/2 hr/daytrails
- morning
lesson begins
11:00 - 1 hr departs
12:00 - 1 hr departs
1:00 - closed for lunch
2:00 - 1 hr/2 hr/daytrails
3:00 - 1 hr departs
- afternoon
lesson begins
4:00 - 1 hr departs **last
ride of the day**
Types
of Horses
We have horses for all levels of riding, whether you want to go
for a quiet walk through the forest, or a gallop over the open
fields! They are energetic, well mannered and always eager to
please.
The
breeds of our horses vary at Wildwood Manor Ranch; however, most
of the horses are mixed with arabian, morgan and quarter horse.
The majority of the horses are born and raised on the ranch, and
our staff begin riding them on the trails at two years old. When
they mature into dependable and reliable trail horses we present
them to the public. For more information on our horses, visit
the "Meet the Horses" page!
The
Guides
The people that work at Wildwood Manor Ranch are friendly, knowledgeable
and qualified. Depending on the size of your ride, you may have
one to four guides serving to make your ride the best it can be.
We can ride up to twenty five people at once, still with the option
of walking, trotting or galloping!
Our
employees know the horses and the trails inside and out!
They train each and every horse and know the temperaments and
dispositions of those horses.
Let us know what type of horse you want, and they can ensure that
you will receive exactly what you're looking for.
Safety
Precautions
We want you to have the best time at our ranch, and we ensure
a safe and pleasurable experience. Everyone under 18 yrs of age
is required to wear a safety approved helmet, and all of our saddles
have hooded stirrups. Before each ride an instruction is given,
teaching riders exactly how to control their horses and how to
maintain a safe ride.
All
of our trail rides are lead by our qualified guides with back
up riders to ensure every one is safe and comfortable.
Ages
At Wildwood Manor Ranch we accept riders from 3 yrs of age and
up. Our experienced staff will walk with or ride with children
who are not fully capable of controlling their horses on their
own, or who may
be a bit nervous. Beginner riders are always welcome; we have
quiet and dependable horses that are excellent if it's your first
time.
Call now for reservations!
Prices
Wildwood Trail Rides:
1 hour ........... $40
2 hours ......... $80
1/2 hour ........ $25
15 mins ......... $15
Day Trail ....... $160 (lunch included)
Enjoy a Day Trail with 5 or more friends for only $150/person