{"product_id":"fridays-in-bedford-ny-copy","title":"By invitation in North Salem, NY","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe North Salem Hack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"249\"\u003eMeet our exceptional imported Irish horses at our MRC Sale Barn in North Salem. This is a unique opportunity to experience a thoughtfully curated ride through the stunning North Salem trails aboard one of our sales horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"761\" data-start=\"474\"\u003eWe’ll walk, trot, and canter through open fields and wooded trails, with the option to pop over natural jumping obstacles along the way. Most rides are led by MRC Founder Melissa or her husband Anthony—we look forward to sharing these special horses and this incredible setting with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"763\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e $50 per ride is a fee to the NSBTA. Riders who join more than three Hacks are required to become NSBTA Members for $200\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nsbta.org\/index.php\/membership\"\u003e(click here for details).\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"887\" data-section-id=\"vps5cw\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eSchedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"904\" data-section-id=\"1dijr7t\"\u003eOptional: Arrive 30 minutes early to groom and tack your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"961\" data-section-id=\"1rxl0l1\"\u003eRide start time: mount and set off for the hack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1013\" data-section-id=\"rtcsue\"\u003eEnjoy approximately 1.5 hours in the saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1061\" data-section-id=\"pd3eug\"\u003eOptional: Stay to help untack and bathe your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eIf you’re short on time or prefer not to groom\/tack\/untack, we’re happy to assist—however, most riders find this to be a meaningful part of the experience. We kindly ask that all riders arrive at least \u003cstrong data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003e10 minutes before ride time\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure a smooth start for the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1452\" data-section-id=\"3fq70d\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1476\" data-section-id=\"1i5qexm\"\u003eYour horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1491\" data-section-id=\"1yb08ji\"\u003eQuality tack to ride in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1519\" data-section-id=\"1qxwpm3\"\u003e1.5-hour guided ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1544\" data-section-id=\"cg6ry1\"\u003eAccess to the members-only NSBTA trail system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1654\" data-section-id=\"pqyrg\"\u003eA small group of fellow MRC riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1699\" data-section-id=\"lcdang\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eThe Horses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1858\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eOur horses are sourced through MRC and our trusted Irish partners. They are a mix of Irish Draught and Irish Sport Horses imported for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2106\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eThese horses are thoughtfully selected and regularly schooled in open spaces and over fences. Most are between \u003cstrong data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003e4–6 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them talented and athletic, and best suited for confident riders looking to enjoy a forward, responsive ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2133\"\u003eThe North Salem Bridle Trails Association maintains over \u003cstrong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003e100 miles of interconnected trails\u003c\/strong\u003e spanning North Salem, NY and Ridgefield, CT. These historic trails are some of the most beautiful in the Eastern United States and are carefully preserved to protect the area’s unique “horse country” character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2441\"\u003eRiders can expect a dynamic and scenic experience including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2502\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2519\" data-start=\"2502\" data-section-id=\"1b094yz\"\u003eWooded trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2520\" data-section-id=\"p7p4y5\"\u003eOpen fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2536\" data-section-id=\"vngols\"\u003eWater crossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2556\" data-section-id=\"1kktr1l\"\u003eNatural jumping obstacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2586\" data-section-id=\"zbhvsi\"\u003eVaried terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oollh7\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eRider Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eLevel 3b+ (approval required)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eRiders must:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e2o4l6\" data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eBe approved through an MRC Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14m2ywp\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eConfidently control a horse in open space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gczlxp\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eHave strong awareness of surroundings and group riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kacdof\" data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eBe comfortable riding forward horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eJumping is optional. An evaluation ride is required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rn0gxm\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eAttire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eCasual riding attire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n1pzem\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003eTall boots or paddock boots with half chaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmebtx\" data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eBreeches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oxuuyl\" data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eHelmet (\u003cstrong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003erequired\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171h6cg\" data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eSafety vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12e37cc\" data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eGloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v9tkw6\" data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eCrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003eRiders are welcome to bring their own saddles or stirrup leathers\/irons if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eNorth Salem, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3235\" data-section-id=\"gcri8r\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3238\"\u003eTransportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3387\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003eTrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metro-North Harlem Line to Purdy’s Station\u003cbr data-end=\"3314\" data-start=\"3311\"\u003e(Please arrange a transfer in advance, as rideshare services are limited)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3449\" data-start=\"3389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3389\"\u003eDriving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3512\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3463\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003eCarpool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Access to MRC’s private Facebook carpool group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fleioe\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003eMake a Day of It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003eIf you’d like to enjoy the area before or after your ride:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a57d1z\" data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eHayfields\u003c\/strong\u003e – café\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jp78z7\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eOne Twenty One\u003c\/strong\u003e – restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sv7zzm\" data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003ePurdy’s Farmer \u0026amp; the Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e – restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Manhattan Riding Club","offers":[{"title":"Non NSBTA Member Cost","offer_id":51483992883433,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NSBTA Member Cost","offer_id":51483992195305,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Preserve Ride","offer_id":51698545393897,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Introductory Ride at farm","offer_id":51679695438057,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/0169\/5268\/files\/Website_Plates_2_f5fcb90c-7520-4111-89ae-397d36fb0d6d.jpg?v=1783111112","url":"https:\/\/manhattanridingclub.com\/products\/fridays-in-bedford-ny-copy","provider":"Manhattan Riding Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}