Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort (802-672-3811; http://www.hawkresort.com), Route 100 South, Plymouth, Vt., offers hourly guided scenic trail rides for all abilities.

Kedron Valley Inn Stables (800-836-1193 or 802-457-1473; http://www.kedronvalleyinn.com), Rte. 106, South Woodstock, Vt., has boarding, guided trail rides, and lessons.

Pond Hill Ranch (802-468-2449; http://www.pondhillranch.com), Castleton, Vt., features mountain trail rides, pony rides and lessons. Professional rodeo every Saturday night at 8pm from July 5th through Labor Day weekend.

Mountain Top Inn, (800-445-2100 or 802-483-6089; http://www.mountaintopinn.com), Mountain Top Road, Chittenden, Vt., offers horseback riding vacations, half-day and hour-long trail rides; instruction in English and Western riding, jumping, and dressage.