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staying at specially selected inns, complete
with gourmet dining.
Accommodations: The Mad River Inn is a
Victorian-style country house built around
1860. Lush gardens, a gazebo, and flowers
overflowing the back porch
complement the lavish period
style within. Finish off
a perfect day of picturesque
riding with fine dining, a
soak in a hot tub, and a
good night’s sleep in an oldfashioned
feather bed.
Seasons: All. Inn Treks from
May 1 to November 1. Special
fall foliage tours from
mid-September through
mid-October.
Rides: One- to three-hour
day rides; six-day treks.
Skill levels: All. Riding expe-
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At Vermont Icelandic
Horse Farm, the
scenery is spectacular
any time of year.
Trails are groomed
and well-maintained.
Take a day ride, or
settle in for a multiday
trek across the
Vermont countryside.
Click left for a bonus
slideshow!
rience required on treks.
Rider limitations: Riders must weigh 225
pounds or less. Children over 10 years old
with riding experience are welcome if accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian.
Contact: Vermont Icelandic
Horse Farm, 3061 North
Fayston Rd., Waitsfield, VT
05673; (802) 496-7141;
www. icelandichorses.
com.
Rhonda Hart is the former
editor of The Gaited Horse.
At Vermont Icelandic Horse
Farm, Icelandic Horses
challenge the scenery with
their smooth gaits and
friendly personalities.
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