Horse Back Riding
Before Stonepine became a world-class resort, the estate was one of the largest thoroughbred breeding facilities west of the Mississippi. Today, the Equestrian Center is committed to excellence in horsemanship of all levels. Guests are invited to be apart of this horseman experience. As a taste of this experience, guests can partake in everything from lessons in riding, jumping and dressage to trail rides and carriage driving. We not only provide for our guests carriage rides, we offer them the opportunity to learn how to drive the carriages themselves. Don't shirk from the adventure. Try something new. Your lesson begins with either a meadow brook cart or one of our two racing sulkies. The race track or lower arena lend the setting for such an unique and exhilarating activity.
If you are looking for traditional adventure on horseback, Stonepine gives over a dozen different trail ride routes to choose from and all accompanied by a highly experienced guide. Our trail horses do not fit the profile of the retired, "dude ranch" plodder. They are acutely trained animals that are responsive to your direction and can be trusted by even the least experienced of riders to deliver a safe journey through the hills and valleys of Carmel Valley.
Escape to the country and seize the reins to a new adventure in horseback riding and driving.