Equine Connection @ Stone Bridge Farm, will design a retreat specifically for you. Group size is limited to five. We can accommodate novice, intermediate, and experienced riders. The duration of the retreat can vary from one to multiple days. Stay on-site in one of our living quarter trailers or bring your own trailer. We have a herd of Rocky Mountain Horses ready to partner with you, however, we can also design a retreat in which you bring your own horse.
The options are endless for our customized retreats. Possibilities include, but are not limited to:
Trail riding- Arena riding
- Obstacle course
- Overnight stay on the farm
- Camping with horses at local horse campground
- Natural horsemanship skill building
- Learn how to ride
- Improve your ability to attain and maintain gait
- Learn how to train gait
Strengthen your communication, trust, and connection with horses- Learn about the care and upkeep of horses
- Increase your emotional intelligence
- Allow horses to strengthen your understanding of self and others
- Become a more effective leader
- Build confidence
Examples
Family Time
Introduce your children or grandchildren to horses and build lasting memories and life skills along the way.
Learn to Ride
Begin by meeting our horses and learning horsemanship skills on the ground. Progress to riding in the arena and then eventually out in the pasture. When you are comfortable and confident, spend a day or two out exploring the local trails.
Learn to Attain & Maintain Gait
Are you considering purchasing a Rocky Mountain Horse and want to learn more about Rocky Mountain Horses and their gait? Or, do you have a Rocky but do not feel you are able to achieve optimum gait? Tamara can help you learn how to optimize movement and increase enjoyment for yourself and the horse.
Get-A-Way
Bring your significant other for some relaxing time away from the daily grind. Stay in one of our trailers, relax on the farm or in camp, and expand your experience with horses.
Solo
Come by yourself for an individualized retreat dedicated to you!
Introduction to the Epona Approach
Spend some time learning about and experiencing The Epona Approach which was developed by Linda Kohanov, author and thought leader in the field of Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning. Work with horses and open doors to creativity, insight, empowerment, and personal awareness.
Camping with Horses
Let Tamara introduce you to one of her favorite activities….horse camping. Campfires, trail riding, cooking over a fire, horses tethered nearby, and plenty of time in nature are all part of the horse camping experience.
Learn To Camp
Do you have your own horse and trailer, but have never gone horse camping? Are you not sure where to start or what equipment is required? Schedule time with Tamara for your first horse camping experience.
Trail Partners
Bring your equine trail partner for a retreat focused on strengthening your communication, trust & connection.
Girls Weekend
Spend time reconnecting with friends and learning new skills.
Rates
Private
- $300 per day
Two people
- $200 per day per person
Small group
- Contact Tamara for pricing
Above rates apply if vacation and horse activities occur on Stone Bridge Farm. Additional fess apply if you wish to ride and/or camp at a local horse park.
Accommodations
People staying one full day or more are welcome to stay on the farm in one of our trailers at no additional cost. If you’d prefer not to stay on-site, convenient hotels are located in the near-by towns of Cannon Falls and Red Wing. Or, if you are bringing your own trailer/RV and would prefer to camp at a campground, arrangements can be made at Cannon Falls Campground or Hay Creek Valley Campground.
Meals
Our trailers are equipped with a working kitchen, so most guests bring and prepare their own food throughout the duration of their stay. Many opt to eat dinner at one of the many restaurants in the near-by towns of Cannon Falls and Red Wing. However, if you don’t want to worry about preparing meals, Tamara can arrange for meals to be provided on-site; additional fees will apply.
Contact Tamara for additional information or scheduling.