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The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center is the focal point of the Sarah's Way community. Training clinics in many disciplines have been held here, and the facility is especially well suited to carriage driving. Drivers and riders alike enjoy our

    The Carriage Barn's staff is committed to professional in-service training with the finest equestrian clinicians. We are constantly seeking to advance our knowledge and improve the care we give to our equine residents and their owners. The staff has excellent experience in the specialized care of mares and foals.

    Our professional memberships include the New Hampshire Horse Council, The American Driving Society, and various breed and breeders organizations.

    The development team that created Sarah's Way and The Carriage Barn Equestrian Center includes an award-winning builder and developer, and world-class equestrians.

    Initially, the site was heavily wooded, with spectacular terrain. The team's goal was to preserve as much of these woodlands as possible. From the beginning of our design phase, we have worked to create elegant homes for people who would take advantage of the equestrian facilities, and appreciate the uniqueness of the site.

Facilities

The facilities at The Carriage Barn include:

-- A 72' x 160' indoor arena with heated tack room.

-- 100 meter driven dressage outdoor arenas and training rings.

-- Carriage barn with in and outs, 12 X 12 stalls.

-- Arena barn with 10 X 10 stalls with heated waterers and mats for 10 horses.

-- Carriage barn, antique carriages, storage available  for carriages, spectacular gathering room and function facilities.

-- Heated community room over at the carriage barn with cathedral ceilings, carriage appointments, full kitchen and bathroom.

The Kettle House Carriage Barn is available for parties, receptions. or meetings. We will provide catered functions and private rooms. Please join our staff for a learning weekend, clinic, or escape from the work-a-day world. Overlook the 100 meter outdoor arena or drive our carriage trails. Step back in time to a quiet, gentle moment.

Trail System

-- cut trails on the 50-acre Sarah's Way complex which connect with miles of the narrow gauge railroad system.

-- click here to see pictures of the trail system.

Clinics

The Carriage Barn sponsors weekend driving clinics throughout the year and mid-week clinics are also available. The weekend activities include a private lesson with the featured driver and a catered evening dinner with a roundtable discussion. Participants can choose to audit the driving lesson for a reduced rate.

Click here for the current schedule of events.

Lessons

Private horseback riding or carriage driving lessons are available for all ages. Call 603-378-0140 for detailed information.  College level courses are available in carriage driving.

Horse, Harness, and Cart

Horses

The Carriage Barn's Haflingers are used in therapy sessions, as well as driving lessons.  They are Blonde, Bright and Beautiful.

The Haflinger is a cross between an Arabian stallion and an Austrian mountain mare, dating back to 1874. It is a strong, surefooted, extremely easy keeper which requires remarkably little to maintain good flesh and energy. The Haflinger is compact in size, ranging between 50-59 inches and weighs bewteen 800-1300 pounds. This horse is a superb choice for both children and adults, for both riding and carriage driving.

The staff at the Carriage Barn is available to help those seeking to own a Haflinger.

Harness

The staff at the Carriage Barn is trained to measure horses for custom harnesses and carts.  Leather as well as synthetic materials are available for your use. 

Cart

Antique restored or unrestored carriages and sleighs are housed in the Kettle Carriage Barn.  If you are interested in new carts, we have a number of Pacific Carriages for your use. Carriage restoration services available nearby. Call for more information.

 

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Costs

Horse boarding: full board and turnout available, call for pricing.

Private Carriage Driving Lessons: $65 (approximatelu 1 hour)
(mini marathon or pleasure driving)

Sleigh Driving Lessons: $65 per lesson (approximately 1 hour)