Exploring the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina Part 7
December 10th, 2008
By Connie Limon
This is Part 7 of a series of articles. Visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is a fun and educational trip for the entire family.
Land Rover Experience and Driving School at the Biltmore Estate
An experienced instructor will guide you along with Land Rover® vehicles regardless of your skill level while you navigate incredible off-road obstacles. This activity is subject to availability and will require specific details and reservations from the Biltmore Estate Company. The activity is offered daily (subject to availability). Start off with Driver Training School in order to learn the basic off-road driving techniques from an expert instructor. Cost for up to 3 drivers varies with time from 1-hour Land Rover Lessons to 6-hour full day lessons starting at $200 for 1-hour and $800 for 6-hour full day lesson.
Land Rover Ride-Along Expedition at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina
An expert driver can take you over broken bridges, climb large boulders and rocks and go on sideways adventures tackling hills at all angles. A Land Rover ride-along expedition is available daily in July and August and Friday – Sunday during the months of September through June. Cost for the expedition is $20 per person in addition to estate admission in the year of 2007.
Kids Land Rover Adventure Course at Biltmore Estate
An advanced reservation is required for the kids Land Rover Adventure course that occurs daily. Children are allowed to climb behind the wheel of an electric mini Land Rover and drive through natural obstacles and gentle terrain. A qualified adult instructor will always accompany children. All the vehicles for children have limited speeds equal to a walking pace and also include instant remote cut-off. Cost per child is $49 in addition to the estate admission.
Equestrian Center at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina
Would you like to explore more than 80 miles of estate trails on the same paths used by the Vanderbilts and their guest at the turnoff the century? This is possible in the year of 2007 at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The well-marked trails lead through pristine forests, green pastures, and along the banks of French Broad River. You have the choice from five different 10-30 mile loops. Several of the loops include optional jumps and are suitable for carriages.
Biltmore Estate Equestrian Programs
The Biltmore Estate equestrian program is based upon the Natural Horsemanship approach. The program centers upon communicating and developing respect and rapport with the horse.
Lessons in the Biltmore Estate Equestrian Program
The equestrian lesson at the Biltmore Estate provides a great way to build self confidence and increase physical fitness. Their team of instructors is highly qualified with years of experience teaching children and adults.
Private Equestrian Lessons
If you prefer learning privately rather than in a group, Biltmore Estate offers private lessons that are one-on-one intensive learning and undivided instructor attention.
Group Equestrian Lessons
One advantage of group lessons is that they give students a chance to compare and contrast their skills with other riders in a friendly environment.
Horse Boarding at Biltmore Estate
They currently (in the year of 2007) have 24 stalls available for year-round use. They utilized a specialized barn staff to care for your horses throughout the year. The staff feeds, turnouts, vet checks, observes shoeing schedules and provides special attention to your horse’s needs.
Horse boarding services at Biltmore Estate includes:
• Stall cleaning
• Shavings
• Morning turnout for winter months
• Evening turnout for spring and summer months
• Blanketing
• Hay and grain
• General horse care
Temporary Stalling
Bring your horse and enjoy more than 80 miles of well-marked estate trails. There is also limited primitive camping and a six-stall barn available at additional fees. Cost for a day ride pass is $25 per rider in addition to estate admission with a reservation required.
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