Welcome To
Horsin Around Riding Ranch!

We will be running 2 Kids Riding Camps again this year!

July 10, 11, 12 - Overnight - Beginner riders

July 24, 25, 26 - Overnight - Intermediate riders

Ask us for details.

NEW TRAILS!  We are really excited about the 3 new trails we have created in our hardwood forest!  With the help of several friends and after removing over 100 rocks with a shovel... it is finally 90% complete.  Just a few more little trees to trim and a little more fill and it will be finished!  We are riding in it now even though it isn't as pretty as it will be coming spring.

ALSO!  We have put up 2 new shelters/stalls and new fencing and we will be offering individual turn out boarding to 4 more FUN women.  We are a relaxed barn with lots of rides going out, students for riding lessons, organized group rides, etc.  We also camp with our horses, participate in parades and gaming days at the fair.

We are looking for people who enjoy a good laugh, and want to come out and have fun with their horses.

We will have an "on-line" and "smart phone" calendar for our boarders so they can go in and see what we are up to at any given day or time and let us know if they would like to join us!

445 Callaghan Rapids Road
Marmora, Ontario
House:  613-472-0001    Farm:     613-472-2332
TEXT ONLY: 613-849-2332 for immediate reply
Email:  info@horsinaroundfun.com

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If you are looking for a place to trail ride that is different from all the rest, you have found it! 

2 hours from Toronto - 90 minutes from Oshawa
50 minutes from Peterborough
1 hour/45 min from Kingston - 45 minutes from Belleville
20 minutes from Stirling
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Our horses are family members first, and have been with us for many years.  Some as long as 8 to 20 years.  They all enjoy being on the trail as you will see when you arrive.  Because our horses are so important to us, we only use ORTHOFLEX (Ortho flex) saddles on them - which means there is never an issue with our horses rushing back to the barn, you never have to deal with a horse throwing it's head in your face or going down the trail with his/her ears pinned back.   Even though these saddles are $2,000 to $4,000 EACH, the panels move with the horses back and movement and therefore, they are never sore.  These saddles cost a lot more than the average $350 western saddle most places use on their horses, but we believe our horses deserve the best and our riders enjoy riding a happy horse! 

It is also important to note, we only allow each horse to take out a maximum of 2 rides per day, 4 days per week, so booking early if you would like to ride at a specific time or day is advisable.

QUESTIONS / ANSWERS:

Is there something else we can do after we go for a ride? Bring along your water shoes and visit Callaghan Rapids which is 1.2km down the road from us!  The water is clear and clean and great for young children to as part is only just above knee deep from one side to the other.  The older folk can sit under the rapids or swim all day long.  Bring a floating devise, walk up the river and then float your way back down again!  Water shoes are recommended as it can be slippery in places.  THIS IS A WONDERFUL FAMILY LOCATION SO WE ASK THAT YOU KEEP IT CLEAN AND SAFE FOR EVERYONE'S USE. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY GLASS OR SHARP OBJECTS INTO THE AREA.

There is also fishing at the twin bridges so bring your gear and plan to spend a peaceful and relaxing day!

Do we need to book in advance?  We will never leave our horses in the barn and saddled "in case" someone wants to ride.  Therefore, you do need to call ahead for 2 reasons.  1) to ensure we have a booking available  2) if we do to ensure your horses will be ready for you when you arrive.

What do we need to bring?  Long pants and Closed Toe TIE UP shoes such as running shoes.  No open toe or slip on shoes of any kind!

Do we need our own helmets?  We provide ASTM approved riding helmets.  Bike helmets are not suitable for riding as they are not approved by the equestrian testing facility.

How Can We Pay? We have a banking machine available Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm at our computer store in Belleville.  613-969-1165.  Let them know you want to pay for a ride and they will process the payment for you.   

If you will be in Belleville prior to the ride, you can put it on your debt card by visiting MYZONE COMPUTERS at 194 North Front Street. 

If you are paying at the barn at the time of your ride, we only accept cash as we do not have the banking machine at the barn.

Can My Child Under 10 Years Of Age Go On The Trail Ride?  As stated above, we do not over use our horses and our ride is NOT similar to riding one of the horses you may have ridden in the South (Dominican/Cuba).  A small child does not have the mental ability or the physical strength to control a full grown 1,000lb horse.  That is why we offer a very special opportunity for the younger kids.  While we are on the trail, they learn to groom and saddle a horse/pony, learn how to lead, and then stop and steer it all on their own.  They then go for their own ride with a guide walking closely beside them in case they need assistance.  (We may make an exception for a child who is 9 and will follow instruction well.  If we find the child is unable to ride on their own, we will bring the group back to the barn).

Can My Child Ride With Me On The Horse I Am Riding?  You have to remember we are on a live animal.  If your horse spooks at a deer in the bush, you need your full concentration and hands to control it.  If you have a young child on the horse with you, it is impossible to hold the child and control the horse.  Saddles are also only suited for 1 person which means 2 people in the saddle make it very uncomfortable for the horse as your weight is being placed where it shouldn't be when you make room for the second rider.

AT HORSIN AROUND WE TAKE YOUR SAFETY VERY SERIOUSLY!

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AVAILABLE RIDE TIMES:  Is Spring Really Here? Although things are a little muddy right now, (Well, I was thinking about fencing off our driveway and having mud wrestling competitions on the weekends...) the sun is out and it is so nice to finally get out on the trails again!  While we are not able to get into our bush trails just yet, we do have a 2.8 mile ride available.  As soon as the ice melts in the bush we will be offering lots of great rides!  You can text for an immediate reply:  613-849-2332  (emails also come to my phone).