Equine Program
Meet our Equine Family of Rocky Mountain Horses from Kentucky & our own Horse Whisper Richard Capener
Equine Wisdom talk: Join Richard on Tuesdays and Saturdays for a very special meet and greet!
Guided horseback rides: Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays & Sundays
Special Notes:
- Requires 24 hour notice
- Rain or shine
- Guide reserves the right to cancel ride due to weather restrictions
- Riders must weigh under 200 pounds
- Riders agree to wear helmet provided
- Rider agrees to sign waiver
- Riders restricted to a walk.
- Bring camera for photo op!
Rates:
- 60 mins $95 pp
- 30 mins $60 pp (winter)
Gracie ~ sweet Gracie. Little horse, big spirit. Gracie is of the most gentle heart, always willing to give the most inexperienced or hestitant rider a memory that transforms, and never to be forgotten.
Maggie May ~ ours since she was a foul, Maggie is all grown up now and just getting her feet wet in training and joining the pack on the trail rides. She stole our heart and we love her anyway....:o)
"Some of my earliest and fondest childhood memories involve a kitchen chair that I would ride sitting backwards with shoe laces as reins. That trusty steed and I would ride for countless miles soaring over open meadows and rocky ledges in perfect harmony. I am truly blessed to have been able to bring those early imaginings to my daily reality here at Grail Springs. My teachers have four legs, eyes that contain galaxies, hearts willing to connect and fill and spirits that can match a little boys dreams. I look forward to sharing the Grail herd and their teachings with everyone."
~ Richard Capener
January 2012 at Grail Springs
Richard Capener ~ After diverse careers as a filmmaker, Executive director of an aboriginal association, natural food store owner, yoga teacher and founding member of a yoga ashram; co-founder of a summer theatre company and an actor/director, Richard is delighted to join the herd of Rocky Mountain Horses at Grail Springs. Having lived with, studied and trained horses since 1983 and with his own herd of eight Rocky Mountain Horses, Richard thanks his mentors John Lyons, Linda Kohanov, Monty Roberts and his first horse "Dusty" for their invaluable insights and enduring lessons.
Saint Pete ~ the Rock. Leader of the pack, protector of his domain, affectionately called by Richard 'SB', short for 'Salad Bar'. Because he believes everything edible is there for his endless eating pleasure.
Choco Doc ~ son of Magnum, International Champion. Choco Doc was showcased at the the Royal Winter Faire in 2002, responsible for the Rocky Mountains winning horse of the year.
Natasha ~ beautiful palamino and our leader horse on the trails, Natasha is a picture of beauty with a gait of grace. This photo was taken at the abandoned marble quarry at the top of the Grail Springs property.
