Welcome to the Eastern Shore!
Let's hit the trails and show you just how beautiful the Eastern Shore of Virginia really is!
Our gaited Paso Fino horses are known as "the smoothest riding horses in the world" and
we swear there is no better way to see ANYWHERE!
Join us on our historic farm, Eyreville Plantation, that lies at the top of Cherrystone Creek.
We're located just 15 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and 10 minutes from
lovely Cape Charles. We have an abundance of nature and history to share with everyone!
Trail Riding on Paso Fino Horses
Our well-trained Paso Fino geldings have a pep in their step that you'll find refreshing yet reassuring; making them great fun for novice and advanced riders alike. On our trail rides we'll take you on winding wooded paths, along farm roads, over dams that create our fresh water ponds and best of all, miles of shoreline trails. Often times we see whitetail deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles, and plenty of shorebirds (our favorite being the Blue Heron).
The pace of the ride can vary slightly, dependent upon the skill level of the riders. However, do keep in mind that our purpose is to take-in the scenery, so we’ll maintain a brisk walk for the majority of our ride. When appropriate, we certainly take the opportunity to move it up a notch, to the energetic paso corto (the speed equivalent of a trot that is a very smooth gait, specific to this breed of horse).
Private Trail Rides
Are you a couple of experienced riders that want to go for a longer more upbeat jaunt around the farm?
We have miles and miles of wooded trails and field roads that create a nice mix of relaxing scenery and opportunities for experiencing the smooth gait of our Paso Fino horses. We'll do our best to create a
personalized experience just for you! Price dependent upon length of ride.
Pony Rides
For younger & less experienced children, we do offer a 15-minute hand-led "mini trail ride" throughout our waterfront pasture. This is offered at the conclusion of our morning ride; 10:45AM. The cost is $20 per child. Please call us 24hrs ahead to schedule.
Elizabeth Buyrn grew up here, on Eyreville, the family farm. She was horse crazy from the start and was fortunate to have a family of horse lovers to nurture her passion. Her own first horse was a purebred Arabian named "Authority", that took her from tearing around the farm bareback, to formal riding lessons and showing. Although she knew horses would always be an important part of her life, she didn't dare assume a career with them would feasible; until she moved to Vieques Island, Puerto Rico in 2006. The local Paso Fino horses were fancy, spunky and fun, just like her Arabians at home! She saw the opportunity to start a trail riding business on a Caribbean island, with beautiful horses, and the rest is history! She's thrilled to be home, even if it's just for the summer months, to share her passion for pretty horses and exploring nature, with you on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Riding on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
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Call Us: 757-695-0550
Email us: erc@esperanzaridingcompany.com