RIDING: Trail Rides
Calleva Equestrian Educational Program (CEEP) Are you ready for an outdoor adventure? Do you want to get away from your desk and into the forest? Sounds like you are the perfect candidate for one of our scenic trail rides through the woods that boarder the historic C & O canal. Calleva trail rides are available most weekends from March till September. We take groups of 4 to 6 riders at a time. If the group has a high level of experience we can take up to 8 riders at a time. Most rides take place on Saturdays around noon. Call well in advance and we will try to accommodate your needs. We begin our trail ride by spending an hour in the large outdoor arena teaching, or reviewing, basic tips on trail safety. We also use this time to assess rider/horse compatibility as well as teaching, or reviewing, the basic rider position and aides (steering, starting and stopping). Once our lesson in the arena is complete we head out onto the trails. Each trail ride will be at least one hour long and if riders are comfortable going further, we will sometimes add an extra hour to the ride. Either that or the riders can spend a little quality time with their horse back in the arena practicing the trot or canter for those who are more experienced. The maximum weight for riders is approximately 230 lbs and the youngest riders allowed are 8 years old. Rides will be cancelled due to rain or sub zero temperatures. Our trail rides are a lot of fun. Space is limited, booking early is a must.
Trail ride specifics:
- Available 10AM every saturday (weatherpermitting)
- 2 Hour ride (.5 hour in Arena, 1.5 on Trail)
- Plan on 3 hours with Grooming and Tacking
- $100/person
- Free for Calleva Staff
- Must call 301-349-2456 or email Jill by Friday to reserve spot!
ADDITIONAL CEEP PROGRAMMING OPTIONS: If there is something that you did not see, chances are we either do have it or we can at least steer you in the right direction.
NEEDS: Must wear boots and long pants for any Riding program.