Biltmore Fall Classic (Day 1)

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Come and ride through trails that weave through mountains, forests and time itself! Imagine riding the same paths graced by the Vanderbilts and their guests – riding wide and well-marked trails to the banks of the French Broad River, gliding through pristine forests, or galloping over green pastures. All these and more are yours to explore when you bring your horse to Biltmore. Our 8,000 acres of land feature five different 10-30 mile loops; several trails include optional jumps and are suitable for carriages. Come, be part of our ACTHA ride Oct 17 & 18 and ride these beautiful trails and help support the Herds of Hooves. There is primitive camping available and generators are permitted. Water is available along with a porta-potty. There are 6 stalls and 6 outdoor pens with up to 14 paddocks that are available guest rental. The outdoor paddocks can accommodate up to 3 horses. Costs for the stalls/pens and paddocks are as follows: Stalls: $30/night Paddocks: $25/horse/night (most can hold up to 3 horses, if you wish to turn your horses out together) Pens: $20/night (these are 12’x12’ “outside stalls” with no shelter above) Call to reserve you stall: 828-225-1454 Additional cost are as follows: Trail fee is $30 per day Grounds fee is $30 for the weekend. The grounds fee will give you access to go the Antler Hill Village and walk the Farm Yard and Historic Horse Barn areas and visit the shops and restaurants in this area. Camping is included in this fee for Friday and Saturday night. If you would like to stay additional nights, the cost is $20/person/night. Remember, you must call the equestrian center to reserve your spot, 828-225-1454 Lunch will be available for purchase Saturday and Sunday. Biltmore Estate is a large private estate and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main house on the estate, is a Châteauesque-styled mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2)[2] of floor space (135,280 square feet (12,568 m2) of living area) and featuring 250 rooms. Still owned by one of Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age, and of significant gardens in the jardin à la française and English Landscape garden styles in the United States. In 2007, it was ranked eighth in America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects. Bethematch.org will be present for a Saturday to take swabs and to give out additional information about how to be a donor. Please feel free to stop by to ask any question you might have. Here Ye Here Ye! We are adding even more to the Biltmore ride! For every member that brings a new rider, new meaning the Biltmore is their first ride; your name will go into a drawing for a $50 gift card. And all junior’s name will be placed into a drawing for a $25 gift card just for coming and participating in the ride.