Escrea Equine Facility

Escrea Equine Facility Private boarding facility in Athol. pony rides,,, party's, trail rides, lessons training and clinics.
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riding distance to Farragut State Park we have two Arenas and a round pen we offer private pens with shelters or group pastures grass hay is included

01/29/2025
Why $50 to $80 for a Riding Lesson is the Bargain of a Lifetime! 🐴At first glance, $50 to $80 might seem like a lot for ...
01/28/2025

Why $50 to $80 for a Riding Lesson is the Bargain of a Lifetime! 🐴

At first glance, $50 to $80 might seem like a lot for a riding lesson. After all, it’s just 30 minutes or an hour on a horse, right? But here’s the kicker: that price doesn’t even begin to cover the full value of what you’re getting.

Let me break it down for you:

When you pay for a riding lesson, you’re not just paying for the time spent in the saddle. You’re paying for decades of knowledge, years of training, and an entire operation dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and rewarding experience.

You’re paying for an incredible partnership between horse and human—something most people only dream of experiencing.

You’re paying for the *generations of knowledge and skill* that went into breeding or selecting a safe, reliable horse—a horse that can teach a beginner to steer or build confidence in an intermediate rider.

You’re paying for the *thousands of hours* that trainers and instructors spent educating that horse, putting on the miles, and teaching it to be patient, forgiving, and downright saintly.

You’re paying for the tack: saddles, bridles, bits, saddle pads, girths, and all the fittings—carefully selected for comfort, fit, and durability. You’re also paying for the endless supply of grooming tools, from curry combs to hoof picks to detangling spray.

You’re paying for feed: hay, grain, supplements, and the occasional treat. You’re paying for veterinary care, including vaccines, deworming, dental work, and emergency visits. Don’t forget the farrier—someone has to keep those hooves in tip-top shape.

You’re paying for the blankets: rain sheets, winter rugs, coolers—whatever is needed to keep the horses happy and healthy in every season. You’re paying for the halters, lead ropes, and fly masks that keep them comfortable and safe.

You’re paying for the facilities: the arena footing, jumps, fences, barn, and tack room. You’re also paying for the equipment that maintains it all—tractors, ring drags, hoses, water buckets, muck rakes, shovels, and the never-ending repair bills that come with running a stable.

You’re paying for the labor: the early mornings and late nights, the endless stall mucking, the feeding, and the hauling of hay bales. You’re paying for the nights someone walks a colicky horse until the vet arrives.

You’re also paying for the *risk*: every time a lesson horse takes a rider, there’s a chance they could end up hurt or permanently lame. These horses are worth their weight in gold, and it’s my job to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. That’s why they’re only worked a certain amount, jump sparingly, and have strict limits on their workload.

So when you hear, “$50 to $80 for a lesson,” what you’re really getting is the result of years of dedication, hard work, and care. You’re getting a piece of a much larger puzzle—the kind of puzzle that most people don’t see but that makes those 30 or 60 minutes possible.

It’s not “just a lesson.” It’s a lifetime of expertise and a whole village behind it.

I am grateful to my team and the incredible horses for all they bring to people’s experiences. 💙💛

If you are looking for a riding facility here are some tips 📣

1. Do your due diligence before selecting just any facility for you or your child to ride at

2. If it doesn’t feel safe, trust your gut!

3. Any given day, someone wakes up and decides to become an instructor bc they have horses ďżźand want to make a buck. Unfortunately, most of them have a little to no prior experience.

4. Instructors/trainers should have references and insurance! This is a business at the end of the day and everyone should be protected.

5. Accept the word NO. Trainers have lesson horses and your best interest at heart. They are not trying to hold you or your horse back to be mean. The amount of students we have received from other programs that are riding or surviving beyond their capabilities is horrifying. What may take you one week may take another rider a month. Everyone needs to go at their own pace to do it properly and safely, This is not a race but something to enjoy at your own pace 🤠
Well said and credits to the writer

01/08/2025

Ride hard have fun spring of 2025

12/25/2024
12/20/2024

Ring in the New Year with a magical winter adventure! ❄️ Join us for a trail ride through beautiful snowy landscapes at Farragut State Park. Enjoy the crisp air, stunning scenery, and the gentle rhythm of hoofbeats. This event special is for January 1st only, at 12pm and 1pm. There are a maximum of 8 riders per time slot, and spots are first-come-first-served. Riders must register online before the event to secure a spot. Our New Year's Ride is10% off!
Go to: https://www.caribourides.com/rides/p/newyears to book now!

Happening today 4 to 7 in Athol
11/30/2024

Happening today 4 to 7 in Athol

11/22/2024

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!
we had sooooo much fun over 130 pony rides in 2 hrs. Great turn out for the tree lighting and Santa. The community came out strong. See you at our next pony rides in the spring. Happy winter. We're are still offering guided trail rides and lessons this winter. Check out our website for details Caribourides.com. discount on gift certificate right now through cyber Monday.

Join us for a magical evening between the holidays and all the busy planning that comes with it! Let's have some holiday fun together with free pony rides on Nov 30th! Find us at the Athol Tree Lighting event at the Athol Community Center baseball fields. The event runs 4pm to 7pm. See you there!

11/16/2024
11/16/2024

Caribou Creek Outfitters is open all season long! Our gift certificates are the perfect fall-weather, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or birthday adventure. Gift certificates are e-cards, so they will be emailed to you immediately upon purchase, and purchase amounts can cover multiple rides or a 1 to 3 hr ride, so these gift cards are a quick, easy gift that will give them a magical memorable experience.

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