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 -Hoof- DRINKERS

Sharon at Sandhills

 Hankinson ND

Sica Hollow 

Maplewood

Pastor Dave & wife Judy

Pam and Sharon

Hankinson Sandhills

RIDING LOCATIONS:  

We usually ride at three locations: the nearby Hankinson Sandhills which has a new 8 mile trail, beautiful Sica Hollow State Park of South Dakota with 12 miles of trail, or the 70,200 acre North Dakota Sheyenne National Grasslands which has 32 miles of the North Country Trail.  Other possible locations are Fort Ransom. Maplewood Park, MN, or camping excursions.

	Beautiful terrain may be easy riding to challenging depending on rider experience and rider preference.
Rides may include hills, pocketed sand dunes, dense trees, creeks, lakes and wildlife (plus humor of song and legendary stories).
	Trails at Sica Hollow

Waiver, Children, Minimum Requirements:

"Waiver", under 250#'s, over age 12, physically/mentally able and shoes.

We require each rider to read and sign our liability waiver.  Children must be at least 12 years old to trail ride.  For children under 18 both legal parents or guardian signatures must be on the liability waiver.  A rider's weight limit to trail ride a Huufda horse is 250 pounds. 

We advise riding with a helmet.  We have four helmets available, but the fit may not be as good as your own.

Children under age 12 may ride in the round pen with a constant attendant for $20.  If they are experienced riders and demonstrate a sitting trot and lope without a bounce from the saddle, they may ride in the arenas.

SUGGESTIONS to Wear and Bring.

Shoes:  For your riding comfort and safety, shoes must cover your foot.  No thick soles as these don't fit the stirrups, and flip flops or sandals don't go.  We recommend wearing boots with heels.  

Clothing:  We suggest that you wear long pants and long sleeve shirts to protect you from bugs and tree branches, a helmet or a hat or cap that stays on, and sunglasses for eye protection from branches.  Checking our local weather for the day may be helpful.

Additional:  Seasonal item suggestions are as follows: gloves, rain gear, coats, bug repellant, camera, and sun screen.  The additional items that are not worn or items that can fall or blow off and loose flapping items will stay with the vehicle for safety.  

Food:  You may also want to bring along snacks and beverages.   

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:  

From FARGO:  I-29/ I-94 interchange go South on I-29 for 57 miles to Exit 8, Left turn (East) on Hwy 11, go past the Mobile Gas station 1/4 mile to Huufda sign, Right turn (South) to mail box and driveway.  About 1 hour.

From MINNEAPOLIS:  I-94 and I-494 Interchange go West (138 miles) on I-94 to Exit 82  turn Left or West on Hwy 79 (11 miles) through Elbow Lake.  Leaving town, the road turns North and 79 turns into Hwy 59/55.  North out of Elbow Lake 3 miles, turn West (Left) on Hwy 55.  Follow the signs to stay on 55.  At the town of Wendell (5 mi), there is a jog to the South until you cross the RR tracks then back to the West again.  Hwy 55 turns into Hwy 11 (22 mi) at the ND/MN border.  From the state border to the Huufda is 12 miles.  Huufda Property is adjacent to the South of the Highway (1/4 mile before I-29).  Take a left turn on 171st St to our mail box and driveway.   The roads are paved and good condition.  About 3-1/2 hours.

LOCATION:         North Dakota  I-29, Exit 8, 1/4 mi E.
We are located in SE North Dakota.  About an hour South of Fargo and 3-1/2 Hours to Minneapolis.  We can see I-29 from the house and I keep the round pen lighted.

 
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We invite you to explore links to our Equestrian Horse Camp or Vacation packages.  Or consider staying at our Bed and Breakfast with rooms priced at $40/room/couple. The Overnight Stable prices are $15/horse/night. The price for electrical and water hook-up is $15/night for your horse trailer or RV.  Possible guided trail rides for guests with their own horses is often available.  

Gift Certificates and brochures are also available.

Ride Time and RESERVATIONS 

Click the above reservation link to view openings for your reservation then call or e-mail us to plan a day, time, and location for a memorable experience.  Trail ride time schedules usually begin around 9:30 am morning, 2 pm afternoon, 5-6 pm evening depending on the destinations, time of year, and horses.  Further destinations may change due to weather and trail conditions.

  Trail Ride Etiquette Page    trail and riding tips 

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