New Hampshire Hotel Getaway Resort Vacations, White Mountains Family Resort, Luxury Hotel

MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
WHITEFIELD, NH, 03598
866.484.3843

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Where Horses Dance On Mountaintops
The Stables at Mountain View Grand

Fresh White Mountain air, stunning scenery and an old-fashioned New Hampshire friendliness greet you when you visit our stables. Our picturesque trails pass through beautiful White Mountains' high country and wooded areas.

Horseback Rides
$75 for 90-minute session
Equestrian manager Meridith Atwood specializes in the concept of what is called “natural horsemanship,” with riders spending the first 30 minutes of the session learning about the subtle body language of interaction between horse and rider and getting to know about the personality and traits of your particular mount. Even the most experienced of riders tell us that they have learned a great deal from this program. The final 60 minutes of the session will be spent on the trail ride itself. All riders must attend the full session, so please be on time. Four riders maximum per session.

Horse Whispering 101

$35 for 60-minute session
This program is for all levels of riders and horse lovers, from novice to expert. Equestrian manager Meridith Atwood will speak about how your body posture and personal energy affect a horse’s behavior. Participants will lead a horse out of the stall to the ring, watch a demonstration of “whispering,” then work with their horse in a very personalized way to derive cooperative behavior. In addition to its value in working with our equine friends, “horse whispering” has become a valued team-building activity for businesses seeking to improve their management staff’s interactions with others in their workplace, as well as with their own families—The moral of the story? That relationships are a matter of “heart” as well as “head” and they can be strengthened by training.

Pony Rides

$10 for 5 minutes
Pony rides are offered every day for kids of all ages. They are of short duration, about five minutes or so, and are scheduled through the front desk for times between 8:45 and 9:15 a.m. Rides are in the barnyard or on Mountain View Road. Helmets are required and a waiver must be signed.

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

$65 for 30-minute ride
Pecos or Belle would be pleased to take you on a gentle journey down Mountain View Road. Sniff the lilacs and apple blossoms and savor the spectacular views of the Presidential Range. The clip-clops of horses’ hooves have been known to put the fussiest child to sleep in just a few minutes. Our handsome carriage, handmade in Quebec, can take four people with a fifth sitting up with the driver. When winter comes and snow conditions allow, sleigh rides are offered instead.

Cart Rides

$10
Short horse-drawn cart rides are offered to guests who can be picked up at the front of the hotel. The cart can accommodate one adult or two small children. The rides are not on any set schedule and last about five minutes.