One cannot stop admiring the Fjord horses at Crown Jewel. Rugged terrain, steep and narrow trails, thick woods, mud, swamps, water crossing are all taken in stride by the willing, sure footed Fjords. Trained to respond to voice commands, our horses do not use bits for either riding or driving. These private adventures, designed for small groups of experienced horse people, are multiples of half day sessions. Inexperienced horse people are welcomed and will be introduced to horse driving.

Bitless trail rides
Our trails rides are not for the faint-of-heart. They actually push the concept of teamwork with your horse to a very high level. Designed for the experienced rider, the ride is more about negotiating rough terrain than running or jumping. Using horse-friendly hackamores instead of bridles and bits allows you the luxury of teaming with your horse without the concern of hurting the horse’s mouth. These rides are a masterpiece of cooperation between you and your Fjord.

Recreational carriage and sleigh drives
Our guides are here to either teach you the art of bitless driving or join you for a recreational horse drive. From simple cart driving with a single beast, through tandem hitch to multiple pairs, the Fjords put their hearts into pulling. Less physical in nature than riding, vocal commands and rein control skills are your tools for this exhilarating activity. At Crown Jewel, we put you in the driver's seat.

Training the bitless Fjord
We also offer a 5 nights / 4 days package designed for those who want to learn how to train horses and themselves to ride and drive bitless.

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