Painted Bar Stables
Painted Bar Stables
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Painted Bar Stables is a community-oriented riding facility located just uphill from the scenic Watkins Glen, N.Y. The stable offers year-round guided trail rides to the general public as well as lessons, leasing, boarding and educational opportunities to facilitate dream-realization and lifelong relationships between people and horses.Specializing in trail riding, the stable offers boutique customized trail rides for riders 8 years and older of all abilities. Our experienced, reliable horses offer a safe, secure adventure on riders through the rolling landscape of the Finger Lakes Region on beautiful trails ranging from simple to rugged terrain. Each ride is carefully crafted through matchmaking of the horse and rider and selection of the perfect trail to give every individual the best experience possible. To request a ride, please use the online form to submit a request. A trail rides are booked through our form in order to get the information we need for every rider.
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- Amy G1 contribution10/10 recommend!My husband and I had the best experience here! We aren’t overly experienced riders (tend to ride when we go on vacations so technically considered beginners). Our guide was absolutely amazing (we don’t quite remember her name - potentially Sarah - but she was from Germany). She spent time explaining what to do and why, before we ever got on our horse. She made sure we were comfortable once we got on and took tons of pictures for us! We were able to go to (and through) the creek, up and down hills (fast up one) and even had the opportunity to trot at the end. We conversed the entire ride, the scenery was amazing, horses so well behaved and loved. We even saw a bunny and a deer on our ride. We hope to return in the future and do one of the longer rides (only did an hour today). Thanks for having us!Visited May 2023Travelled soloWritten 24 May 2023
- Topdown77027Houston, Texas38 contributionsDenis and Carol’s Excellent Adventure!Excellent stables. Well trained horses, excellent staff. They were able to accommodate for the needs of both experienced and intermediate riders! Great New York trails with some easy and more challenging sections.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 June 2023
- BroshNissimov34 contributionsGreat ride!Very nice staff. We took the 1-hour scenic ride with three teenagers, all with very little experience in riding. The ride was easy, safe, beautiful and not boring. They take you through a little wooden area through little streams and vegetation. We saw some deer, too.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 August 2023
- Jacqueline ASchnecksville, Pennsylvania20 contributionsNot your average horseback rideMy husband and I had a great trip out on our horses with Erika (sp?) as our lead guide. The pre ride instructions were funny but made sense once you stepped into the stirrup. You’ll never think of a tube of toothpaste or ‘Jesus take the wheel’ the same again! Beautiful scenery, engaging conversation. Erika knew these horses and knew what they were thinking with great staff helping us mount up and dismount. Only regret was we didn’t bring our phones for a picture of Kasper and Praline.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 August 2023
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Lancaster, NY1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
Very safe fun and exciting. Erika and her staff was constantly checking to see that we all doing ok. Nobody was left in the dust or forced to ride outside their comfort zone.
Written 30 January 2024
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Nomad705233
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Thank you Erica for giving us all such a fabulous experience! Amazing education with humor and warmth, we felt so safe! The ride was a glorious experience in nature.
Written 4 October 2023
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Hannah C
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Came here with a friend and had an awesome time! Diverse trails and awesome horses! I would totally go again.
Written 17 September 2023
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Michele N
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Great experience riding with Ashley as our guide. The horses were tame and as beginner riders we felt comfortable on our horses.
Written 4 September 2023
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Jacqueline A
Schnecksville, PA20 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My husband and I had a great trip out on our horses with Erika (sp?) as our lead guide. The pre ride instructions were funny but made sense once you stepped into the stirrup. You’ll never think of a tube of toothpaste or ‘Jesus take the wheel’ the same again! Beautiful scenery, engaging conversation. Erika knew these horses and knew what they were thinking with great staff helping us mount up and dismount. Only regret was we didn’t bring our phones for a picture of Kasper and Praline.
Written 27 August 2023
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BroshNissimov
34 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very nice staff. We took the 1-hour scenic ride with three teenagers, all with very little experience in riding. The ride was easy, safe, beautiful and not boring. They take you through a little wooden area through little streams and vegetation. We saw some deer, too.
Written 18 August 2023
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Topdown77027
Houston, TX38 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Excellent stables. Well trained horses, excellent staff. They were able to accommodate for the needs of both experienced and intermediate riders! Great New York trails with some easy and more challenging sections.
Written 25 June 2023
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Amy G
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
My husband and I had the best experience here! We aren’t overly experienced riders (tend to ride when we go on vacations so technically considered beginners). Our guide was absolutely amazing (we don’t quite remember her name - potentially Sarah - but she was from Germany). She spent time explaining what to do and why, before we ever got on our horse. She made sure we were comfortable once we got on and took tons of pictures for us! We were able to go to (and through) the creek, up and down hills (fast up one) and even had the opportunity to trot at the end. We conversed the entire ride, the scenery was amazing, horses so well behaved and loved. We even saw a bunny and a deer on our ride. We hope to return in the future and do one of the longer rides (only did an hour today). Thanks for having us!
Written 24 May 2023
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gale z
4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We had a great experience on a 1 hour trail ride, as two novice riders (one an 11 year old). Our guide Alyssa gave us a great intro to help us feel confident and comfortable while riding. The trail was beautiful and fun to be on- we went on hills,across fields with beautiful views, through the woods and across a river-- the horses were well trained and responsive. If we lived nearby we'd be back soon!
Written 16 April 2023
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Manole
New York City, NY14 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Great place, been there with my wife for horseback riding, heaven for our soul, took 1 hour tour troughs the forest, passed a small river, great experience
Written 29 December 2022
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How much for 2 hour?
Colin M
Trumansburg, NY9 contributions
Hav been riding there of six years.
Chris JK
4 contributions
Do you have carriage or wagon rides
Erika E
Burdett, NY15 contributions
We only do mounted rides here at Painted Bar Stables! Our horses are very specialized in riding so we haven’t ventured in this direction.
There’s a couple Percheron farms in the area that offer carriages and wagons for special events however.
formergirlscout234
Horseheads, NY
does jen (ravens owner) still work there? and is it cold in november because my b-day is on nov 1
Erika E
Burdett, NY15 contributions
Jen is still around! And it's cool in November but not too cold for riding. However we DO close the trails for hunting season starting mid month.
formergirlscout234
Horseheads, NY
does jen still work there
Erika E
Burdett, NY15 contributions
We have multiple Jens that work here! Send us an email at ride@ paintedbarstables. com and we can get you in touch.
how much to ride a trail for beginners for maybe 90 minutes 2 adults
Erika E
Burdett, NY15 contributions
Sorry for the late response. Our 90 minute trail ride is $80 and more information as well as our ride request form is on our website.
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- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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