Catskills Open Space Retreat

Camp + Ride

This 3 day retreat takes place on a beautiful Catskills farm with over 300 acres of trails to explore! Reach out to us for Airbnb options!

Spend each day with horses and living the farm life! This ride is open to all levels of riders with both english and western tack available and each ride will be split into a beginner and an advanced group for rides while everyone will do social activities together!

The beginner group can expect long walks on the stunning trails, a chance to enjoy safe and quiet horses in open space! Your expert guide will take you on an adventure through the woods and open fields that surround this remarkable property. 

The advanced group, depending on rider levels, will lead you on a trail ride that will include trotting and cantering with the possibility of some small jumps on their entry level cross country jump course!

SCHEDULE
Friday May 2
4pm- Arrive to the farm to drop off your bags, meet the staff and take a tour of the farm
5pm- Sunset trail ride and evaluations
6:30pm- BBQ dinner and beer, relax on the porch while watching the horses graze, finish the day around the campfire

Saturday May 3
7am (optional)- Help feed the horses!
8:30am- Breakfast and brief for the day
9:30am- Help to groom the horses for the day
10:30am- Tips for in the saddle and head off for a morning trail ride
12pm- Lunch in town, enjoy an afternoon lunch on the deck at Benji and Jakes overlooking the lake! (cost not included)
3pm- Evening trail ride
*Night Time: Explore the area- attend a show at Bethel Woods, visit one of the popular neighboring towns like Narrowsburg, Callicoon for dinner (cost not included)

Sunday May 4
7am (optional)- Help feed the horses!
8:30am- Breakfast and brief for the day
9:30am- Help to groom the horses for the day
10:30am- Final trail ride and departure

THE HORSES
These horses are made for the trail! They spend most of their time taking riders of all levels out on trail in both Western and English tack.

LEVEL
Level 1+. We can accommodate taking out 2 groups at the same time if we have both beginner and intermediate+ riders!
Click here for level descriptions.

SETTING
A beautiful farm with rolling mountain views and access to over 300 acres of trails to explore! An indoor/ outdoor arena for evaluations and warm ups. A small xc training course to learn the very basics of jumping in open space. Expansive trails with jumps where they host hunter paces!

INCLUDED

• A horse paired to your ability

• An instructor and trail guide

• 4 open space rides

• An abundance of horsemanship and horse education

• Welcome BBQ and beer

• 2 breakfasts

NOT INCLUDED

• Lodging- but we have lots of options to share!

• Lunch cost on Saturday, although we do have a reservation secured for the group!

• Dinner and activities on Saturday

• Any other meals

ATTIRE
Casual riding attire, jeans and short boots are acceptable, helmets are available to borrow. Advanced riders should have all their own gear.

TRANSPORTATION
Mongaup Valley, NY

By Car: 99 miles from Midtown Manhattan
Carpooling: Check out the MRC Carpooling Group to connect with other riders

LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Bethel Woods concert venue
Benji & Jakes Pizza
Table and Tap Restaurant