Deltawood Farm.
Hourly trail rides, CHA-certified Western and English lessons, and horse boarding in Delta, Ontario, in the Rideau Lakes region
The brief.
Deltawood Farm is a Quarter Horse boarding stable and riding operation at 1648 County Rd 42 in Delta, Ontario, in the Rideau Lakes region of Eastern Ontario — equidistant from Kingston, Brockville, and Smiths Falls, and minutes from Lyndhurst and Athens. The property holds 26 acres of pasture, 60 acres of wooded on-site trails with access to Lower Beverly Lake and the Cataraqui Trail, a lighted 120' × 90' outdoor arena, and a 60-foot round pen. Public-facing offerings are hourly trail rides and 30-minute paddock rides for children, both running May through December by appointment, plus Canadian Horseman Association–certified Western and English riding lessons for ages 5 to adult. Indoor and outdoor monthly boarding is available for horse owners.
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Trail Riding (Hourly)
For: Riders 10 and older (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult); basic horsemanship required; up to 5 riders per rideWhen: By appointment, May through December (weather and terrain permitting); morning and afternoon rides in spring, summer and fallGuided hourly rides on Deltawood's 60 acres of on-site wooded trails, with property-level access to Lower Beverly Lake and the Cataraqui Trail. Helmets and closed-toe boots with at least a one-inch heel are required; loaner footwear is available. The operator reserves the right to refuse riders who do not demonstrate basic horsemanship. Booked by appointment via phone, email, or the on-site form.
$65/hour per person (tax included)
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Paddock Ride (Children 5–9)
For: Children ages 5 to 9 (the age group below the trail-ride cutoff)When: By appointment, May through December (weather and terrain permitting)A 30-minute paddock ride for children too young for the main trail ride, which has a 10-and-up minimum. Sessions are booked by appointment within the same May-through-December operating window as trail riding, weather and terrain permitting. Helmets and closed-toe boots with at least a one-inch heel are required; loaner footwear is available. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking by phone, email, or the on-site contact form.
$35 (tax included)
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Riding Lessons
For: Ages 5 to adult, beginner to intermediateWhen: Contact for detailsWestern or English instruction taught by a Canadian Horseman Association (CHA)–certified equitation coach. Each session covers barn etiquette, grooming, horse awareness, tacking, riding, cool-down, and untacking — with an emphasis on safety and confidence. Lessons take place in the lighted 120' × 90' outdoor arena and 60-foot round pen.
$65/hour private; $50/hour per rider semi-private (2 riders); $40/hour per rider group (3–4 riders) — tax included; sold in monthly packages of four lessons
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Outdoor Boarding
For: Horse ownersWhen: Year-roundOutdoor boarding includes shelters, hay, heated water in winter, summer pastures, safe electric fencing, and access to the 90' × 120' outside riding ring and on-site trail network. Owners supply their own blankets and supplements; they may use their preferred farrier or veterinarian, or the farm's partner, St. Lawrence Veterinary Services (Prescott, Ontario). Optional nightly indoor boarding is available at $10 per night.
$300 plus HST/month
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Indoor Boarding (with Box Stall)
For: Horse ownersWhen: Year-roundIndoor boarding includes use of an indoor box stall plus everything in outdoor board. Horses occupy stalls overnight during severe weather; additional nightly stays cost extra. Farrier services are available at $50 plus tax per horse every six weeks (subject to change).
$350 plus HST/month
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Horse Leasing
Seven horses are available for monthly lease at $300/month each — four registered Quarter Horses (Angel, Hickory, Jazz, Sonny), one Paint mare (Jewel), one Lake Lacroix Indian Pony (Crescent Moon / "Cressie"), and one smokey palomino pony (Susie). Profiles, ages, and temperament/training notes are published on the operator's site.
$300/month per horse
Worth knowing.
- 01Lighted 120' × 90' outdoor riding arena and a 60-foot round pen on-siteSource ↗
- 0226 acres of grazing pasture, 60 acres of wooded trails on-site, plus 50 acres of sharecroppingSource ↗
- 03On-property trail access to Lower Beverly Lake and the Cataraqui TrailSource ↗
- 04Lessons coach is a Canadian Horseman Association (CHA)–certified Western and English equitation instructorSource ↗
- 05Trail rides capped at five riders per outing, by appointment May to DecemberSource ↗
- 06Seven horses available for lease at $300/month — four registered Quarter Horses, one Paint mare, one Lake Lacroix Indian Pony, and one palomino ponySource ↗
- 07Outdoor boarding $300 + HST/month; indoor box stall boarding $350 + HST/month; includes hay, heated water in winter, summer pastures, safe electric fencing, and arena/trail accessSource ↗
- 08Lessons sold in monthly packages of four; Western or English instruction; ages 5 to adult, beginner to intermediateSource ↗
- 09Helmets and closed-toe boots with a one-inch heel required for all riders; loaner footwear availableSource ↗
- 10Located equidistant from Kingston, Brockville, and Smiths Falls in the Rideau Lakes region of Eastern Ontario; minutes from Delta, Lyndhurst, and AthensSource ↗
Outside the door.
27° with 12 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.
Get in
touch.
- Website
- deltawoodfarm.com
- Phone
- 613-928-2871
- Address
- 1648 County Rd 42, Delta, ON, Canada