Breathe the fresh air, relax by the campfire, meander with horses in the pasture, wake to the sound of chickens…. enjoy life on an American horse farm. You are invited to stay on the farm throughout your vacation.

Lodging is provided in two very nice trailers with living quarters. Meals and non-alcoholic beverages are also provided. Click here to view photos of the farm.

Daily opportunities for riding will be designed to suit riders of varying experience. Stone Bridge Farm has an indoor riding arena which is fantastic for lessons and fun riding activities. There is also an obstacle course and numerous places for riding around the farm property. Our local trails have a lot to offer, from flat terrain, scenic streams, narrow wooded paths, to steep rocky climbs to beautiful vantage points.

Your vacation facilitators will select riding activities and trails that meet the desires and skills of participants. The pace of the riding will also be adjusted based on the comfort and experience of the participants.

For those that are interested, there will be many opportunities for gaiting and cantering. Click here to view photos of trail riding or fun riding activities in the arena.

In addition to riding, we will be spending time learning lessons from horses through a variety of non-riding horse activities. Some of these activities will include time in the round pen, grooming and tacking, obstacles, and much more. Non-structured time with the horses is also possible. Click here to view photos of people connecting with horses in their own way.

We will haul the trailers and the horses from Stone Bridge Farm to a local campground where we will setup camp together.

Campfires, trail riding, cooking over a fire, horses tethered nearby, marshmallows and traditional American s’mores, and plenty of time in nature will all be part of the experience. Click here to view photos of camping.

The Epona Approach was developed by Linda Kohanov, best-selling author and thought leader in the field of Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning. Both workshop leaders are Epona Approved Instructors.

By using The Epona Approach, they will guide you in new creative ways to connect and partner with horses and humans. These activities will enhance your skills with horses and have many applications to your personal life and interactions with others.

All of the horses at Stone Bridge Farm are Rocky Mountain Horses (Rockies). Rockies are known for their calm, people-loving dispositions and smooth, flowing gait. They are a joy to ride because of their smooth movements. Training and guidance for riding gaited horses will be provided throughout your vacation.

Homemade breakfast will be provided each morning. Lunches and dinners will be catered from a selection of local restaurants. We are able and willing to accommodate special dietary needs. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. If you’d like to have alcohol with dinner, you are welcome to bring your own.

• Day Prior — Arrive sometime after 3pm
• Course Duration — Each day will have 6-8 hours of organized time. The remainder is available for whatever your heart desires. The specific schedule will be determined upon arrival based on the week’s weather forecast and the group’s preferences.
• Day After — Depart anytime before 11am

Stone Bridge Farm is located in southeastern Minnesota, near the beautiful Mississippi River Valley. Stone Bridge Farm is in a picturesque location, surrounded by hills and agricultural land within close proximity of numerous horse trails. The beautiful river city town of Red Wing is 20 minutes to the east.

The farm is located only 45 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, so travel in and out is straightforward and simple. An airport shuttle to Stone Bridge Farm is available at an extra cost of $75.