Horseback Riding - Ironstone Ranch

The Stone Gables Estate horseback riding experience is nestled in the heart of Lancaster County. 15 minutes from both Lancaster and Hershey, it is a step back to a time of peace and tranquility where you are surrounded by over 275 acres of pristine forest and fields.

Gentle well-mannered horses with experienced equestrian guides will navigate you on this most memorable adventure. Photo Opportunities abound, so bring your camera and capture the adventure.

Our experienced equestrian guides will share the history, vision, and purpose of Stone Gables Estate.

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Travel through the trails traversing the 275 acres of Stone Gables Estate, keeping your eyes peeled for our resident wildlife – deer, turkey, fox, and more.

Ride around The Star Barn Village’s many Gothic Revival architectural barns from 1877, not missing the masterfully crafted weathervanes atop each.

Stroll across the original railroad bed and new track that the original Abraham Lincoln Funeral Train traveled on April 22, 1865 as it made its way from Harrisburg to Philadelphia.

Ride across the 1844 restored Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge. Marvel at its Burr arch construction and the cascading moss-covered, boulder-lined Conoy Creek.

Absolutely a wonderful adventure, excited to return! Our guides were perfect, the horses were beautiful. Great morning with our family.

Lisa

We just went on a trail ride there, it was awesome, guide was wonderful, definitely coming again, worth the hour drive, price very reasonable, great trail.

Tina

We had a great time celebrating my daughter's birthday by taking her and some friends on a trail ride. Special thanks to Taylor and Mark for making the afternoon so much fun!

Cara

I had a wonderful time, it was my first time riding a horse, the experience was awesome the scenery was beautiful, I can't wait to do it again

Kreshia

Bogie

Bogie is a quarter horse gelding. He has such a good soul and will care for his rider both young or old. Bogie's best pasture buddy is Rastus.
Bud

Bud is a buckskin draft cross gelding. He is quiet, independent, and level-headed. You will be impressed by how gorgeous he is.
Candy

Candy is a quarter horse mare. She loves the companionship of people as well as her pasture friends. On the trail, she is very gentle and takes care of her rider. She is considered a great horse for children.
Cody

Cody is a young draft cross gelding and is still in the process of being trained. He has a sweet temperament about himself and is going to turn out to be a valuable addition to our trail rides. He comes from Cody, Wyoming, hence the name Cody. He is not trained for riding yet
Cricket

Cricket is a cute pony gelding who is quiet and sweet. His mane and tail are sleek, thick, and fun to braid. Cricket is great for children or small adults. His favorite pasture friend to hang with is Junior.
Dixie

Dixie is a quarter horse mare and is beautiful inside and out. She tends to be the favorite with all her pasture friends and our two donkeys, Leroy and Banjo. Dixie’s heart is dedicated to her rider and will take care of them whether they are young or old.
Jasper

Jasper is a quarter horse gelding. He is very social, enjoys people, and has a warm personality. Jasper enjoys trail rides. He has attractive highlights in his mane.
Jed

Jed is a white and gray gelding who is quite flashy looking when he is clean. However, to our dismay, his choice is to roll in the mud and keep a dirty coat.
Junior

Junior is a quarter horse gelding with a sweet face. He generally is one of the trail guide’s lead horse, but occasionally takes guests out on the trails. Junior is friendly, gentle, and kind-hearted.
Moose

Moose is an amazing horse from Wyoming. He is very social, super friendly, and greets everyone by the gate. He is a unique draft cross with a tall but slender body. Moose is gentle and has a great temperament.
Rastus

Rastus has a determination to work and probably goes on the majority of our trail rides. He knows the trails very well and could lead by himself if we would let him. Rastus is very confident in his surroundings and is very good to all of his riders, both young and old.
Shorty

Shorty is a blond Belgium cross gelding. He is very stocky and strong and had been used extensively as a ranch and trail horse in Wyoming. Shorty is very sensible, smart, and a great horse.
Tango

Tango is a good-looking buckskin quarter horse gelding with a handsome face. He is friendly, likes to work, and enjoys interacting with people.
Tanner

Tanner is a quarter horse gelding. With his palomino color and larger size, people take notice of his splendor right away. Though he may not show as much affection as the other horses, people enjoy riding him and he easily becomes their favorite horse.
Jiminy

Jiminy is our newest horse at Ironstone Ranch. He is actually a pony, but we won't tell him that. He enjoys being brushed and loved by our campers and smaller riders. Jiminy used to participate in rodeos and is a fun pony to have around. He is very sweet to everyone and his pasture buddies. Just give him a little scratch and you'll be his best friend.
Banjo & Leroy

Banjo and Leroy are the best part of visiting the ranch. They are very social and enjoy interacting with people. They are the life of the party for a cocktail hour during the weddings and all of our events.
JR

JR is a full-grown miniature pot belly pig with a giant love for attention. He was born in August 2016. JR works the cocktail hours during the weddings wearing his tuxedo. He enjoys belly rubs, taking walks to the orchard, and an occasional treat of red beets.