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Equine friends at the Kentucky Horse Park(Courtesy The Kentucky Horse Park)

Destinations for horse lovers By Jan Ross

There is something about horses that manykids just love. Their beauty and gentleness,combined with the excitement of mounting upto actually ride them on an adventure, is acombination that will make kids excited aboutany destination which involves horses. Severallocations, resorts, and ranches offer a varietyof horseback riding experiences, so here are afew to get your started planning your next tripto some of these family-friendly destinationsfor a horse centered getaway.

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Long known as the horse capital of the world, the Bluegrass Region will charm you with its lush,green fields filled with beautiful horses surrounded by iconic white plank fences. Many of the area’shorse farms offer tours, and a drive along Paris Pike or one of the other country roads outside thecity will reward you with plenty of horse sightings.

For a hands-on, kid-friendly horse experience, head to the Kentucky Horse Park. Admission to thepark includes visits to the museums, a horse-drawn tour and equine presentations throughout theday. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery, then take a 35-minute trail ride, suitable forfirst-time riders. Kids must be at least 7 years old to enjoy this experience, but the park also offerspony rides around a paddock for kids 2 – 12 years old.

For a great kid-friendly hotel, arrange a stay at the Embassy Suites Lexington . Located a shortdrive from the park, the hotel offers a great complimentary breakfast complete with an omelet bar,and suites with a separate living room, which are perfect for families.

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Any kid who has read "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry knows all about the wildhorses on the island of Assateague and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Legends saythat the horses were left on the island by a shipwreck. However they arrived, they are aflourishing herd of 300 beautiful horses that can be appreciated only at a distance as they are stillwild animals. The best way to view the horses is by taking one of the many boat tours of theisland, as the boats can get very close to the animals without disturbing them. For kayak lovers,kayaking is also a great way to experience the island and the wild horses.

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Horseback rides at Forrest Hills Mountain Resort (Courtesy Forrest Hills Mountain Resort)

This lovely resort is the perfect place to visit charming Dahlonega with kids. With a variety ofhotel rooms, cabins and lodges, a complimentary breakfast, a nice in-ground pool, hiking trails, andhorseback riding, the resort makes a great family getaway. Gold City Corral and Carriage Companyon the property offers one-hour trail rides for kids 8 and up, with beginner rider lessons prior tothe ride. Two-hour trail rides are also available, and they even offer a half day experience thatincludes lunch. Nearby Dahlonega is only a 20 minute drive and offers a gold mine museum, goldmine tours, and wonderful little shops and restaurants.

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Koli Equestrian Center at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa (Courtesy Sheraton Wild Horse PassResort & Spa)

This gorgeous, kid-friendly resort is located in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix and featuresthe architecture, design,and art that celebrates the local Native American culture. With a golfcourse, spa, four pools, tennis courts and jogging trails, several restaurants, and the KoliEquestrian Center, it truly has something for every family member. Horseback riding at theequestrian center is suitable for both beginners and advanced riders who are at least 6 years old,and they offer both private and group trail rides. Both include experiencing the beautiful Arizonalandscape of the Gila River Indian Reservation.

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Clear Creek Guest Ranch (Courtesy Clear Creek Guest Ranch)

Located in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western NorthCarolina, this ranch is the perfect place to visit North Carolina with kids . Their all-inclusive ratesinclude accommodations in very nice cabins, three home cooked meals a day, all ranch activities,and horseback riding twice a day. Riding orientation and instruction are provided, and during thesummer months, each week concludes with a rodeo featuring fun activities for the whole family.

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