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Heritage Stables.

Family-run Merrickville farm offering horseback riding, pony experiences, lessons, camps, and farm tours.

Heritage Stables
01 — About

The brief.

Heritage Stables is a family-run farm on Heritage Drive in Merrickville, Ontario, operated by Katy and Jake Drummond. The farm centres on horses and mini ponies, with chickens and goats rounding out the barnyard. Programs range from short farm tours and meet-and-greets to grooming, tacking, and arena riding experiences, alongside ongoing riding lessons, horse training, and boarding. A summer day camp for children ages 5 to 12 combines pony time with crafts, hiking, and team-building activities, and the stable also hosts birthday parties on the property. Bookings and registration run through direct contact with Katy by text or Facebook message.

02 — Programs

10. ways in.

  1. 01

    Farm Tour

    For: Families and visitors wanting a guided introduction to the farm

    About one hour walking the property to meet the animals and hear about the farm's history and daily care practices. A low-key option for first-time visitors before committing to a riding experience.

    $67.80 incl. HST

  2. 02

    Horse Meet & Greet

    For: Visitors curious about horse handling without riding

    Roughly an hour of hands-on time with the horses, covering grooming, leading, and an overview of the daily routine in the barn. Suited to people who want close contact with horses but are not ready to ride.

    $90.40 incl. HST

  3. 03

    Mini Pony Experience

    For: Younger children and small groups

    About an hour grooming and playing with the resident miniature ponies. Scaled to suit small visitors and the basis for the farm's pony party add-on for birthdays and group events.

    $113 incl. HST; pony parties available for additional fee

  4. 04

    Horseback Riding (One Horse)

    For: Riders of varying experience in small groups

    Around 1.5 hours covering grooming, tacking, and arena riding under instruction. Groups share one horse and take turns in the ring, with guidance pitched to each rider's level.

    $158.20 incl. HST

  5. 05

    Horseback Riding (Two Horses)

    For: Small groups wanting more saddle time

    The same 1.5-hour grooming, tacking, and arena format as the single-horse session, with a second horse added so groups spend less time waiting between turns.

    $226 incl. HST

  6. 06

    Summer Farm Camp

    For: Children ages 5–12When: Summer

    Three-day camp sessions running 9:00am to 3:30pm with early drop-off available. Days mix pony and horse activities with crafts, hiking, team challenges, and time with chickens, goats, and mini ponies. Lunch and snacks are included.

    $200 per 3-day week, tax included

  7. 07

    Riding Lessons

    For: Ongoing students building riding skills

    Regular riding lessons offered alongside the experience programs. Details and scheduling are handled directly with Katy by text or Facebook message.

  8. 08

    Boarding

    For: Horse owners in the Merrickville area

    Boarding is offered at the farm, with arrangements made directly with the owners. The site lists boarding as a standing service but does not publish stall counts or rates.

  9. 09

    Horse Training

    For: Owners seeking training support for their horses

    Horse training is listed among the farm's services. Programs and rates are arranged on a case-by-case basis with the Drummonds.

  10. 10

    Birthday Parties

    For: Children's birthday groups

    On-farm birthday parties built around the animals, often paired with the mini pony experience. Arrangements run through direct contact with Katy.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Located at 620 Heritage Drive, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0Source ↗
  2. 02Operated by Katy and Jake Drummond as a family farmSource ↗
  3. 03Experience programs range from $67.80 farm tours to $226 two-horse riding sessions (HST included)Source ↗
  4. 04Summer camp runs 3-day sessions for ages 5–12 at $200/week, tax included, with lunch and snacks providedSource ↗
  5. 05Bookings and camp registration handled by text to 613-229-0759 or Facebook messageSource ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
24%
relative
Wind
13 km/h
West
Temp
+29°
H 29° · L 8°
Sun
05:18 / 20:44
15h 26m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

29° with 13 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
620 Heritage Drive, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
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AER’s guide to Heritage Stables · Compiled from heritagestables2008.caLast verified 2026-06-01