EQUINE INFORMATION
The Bunkhouse is ideal for camping with your horse, a trail rider’s paradise! It is a “bring your own horse” facility surrounded by miles of trails to explore on horseback. You will find our equine accommodations to be safe and convenient. The trail terrain is varied, from class 4 roads, forest trails, fields and dirt roads with some vehicle traffic. Located in the remote mountains of Vermont, naturally there are hills to climb, muddy areas and streams to cross. We travel on mostly private land so it is of the utmost importance that all guests are respectful of the lands they cross so we can continue to have permission to ride in these lovely places. The trails vary in length from one hour to as many hours if you’d like. Besides trail riding, we also have a large outdoor arena available for guests to use.
Lessons are also available to you. Kelly will be happy to assist you with any problems you’re having with your horse out on the trail or in the ring. She will offer a patient, common sense approach to any type of rider and horse across all disciplines with a focus on good horsemanship. Areas of particular interest are ground work, trailer loading, obstacles (man made and natural) and western dressage.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
* We do not offer horses for rent, you must provide your own horse *
The Bunkhouse can accommodate up to 10 horses and their riders overnight.
- The Pavilion: Six 12' x 20' corrals with cover for individual turnout. These are not stalls.
- Bunkhouse Paddock- Fenced hillside turn out with run-in to accommodate 2-3 horses all together.
- 2 tack sheds with saddle racks and room for storage.
- 90' x 200' outdoor riding ring and a round pen.
- GPS Trail routes to download onto your phone via trail map apps (Top Maps+, Gaia, etc.) to help navigate the many trails.
- We do not offer Living Quarter hook ups as we are off-the-grid.
- A release form must be signed by all riders. If a rider is under the age of 18, the form must be signed by a parent or guardian.
- Please inquire about using the Bunkhouse for events, clinics and day use.
EQUESTRIAN FEES
- $165/night for 2 people, each additional person $30/night, plus 9% VT rooms & meals tax. This includes one horse per person. Payment is due upon arrival unless otherwise noted.
- A deposit of $165 is required to hold your reservation. Check or cash only.
- Each additional horse is $25/night.
- Haul-ins are $15/horse/day.
- A 2 night minimum is required and a cleaning fee will be applied to groups over 6.
- Training and Lessons available with advance notice.
- Kelly offers one courtesy guided ride upon request, beyond that guided rides are $25/hour.
- Ask Kelly guiding longer/adventure rides in advance.
* See Rates/Availability page for further info.
ALL HORSES WILL NEED
- Negative Coggins test for the current year.
- You must provide your own grain, hay and bedding.
- Water buckets for pavilion corrals.
- Wheel barrow and hay/luggage cart are provided.
- Please clean up after your horses in all areas- corrals, paddocks, by trailers, the pond, etc.
Email all questions and reservation requests to Kelly bunkhousevermont@gmail.com
TESTIMONIALS
Horse Trail Chicks
The Bunkhouse is one of the Horse Trail Chicks’ favorite places to take our horses for the weekend. It is a privately owned facility offering day use with access to trails, overnight lodging for riders and horses, as well as training and lessons. The bunkhouse itself sleeps up to 10 people and is gorgeously appointed with wood floors, antique furniture, western decor, a full kitchen, and porch.