Wintery Warmth at Walters Sleigh Rides

Percheron Team at Walters Sleigh Rides (Photo contributed)

By Barbra Fairclough

Walters Sleigh Rides began when Keith and Anita Walters began offering sleigh rides to people in the community nearly 28 years ago. Today Keith’s son Irwin and spouse Carol-Lynn and their son Derek carry on the traditions.

The Walters family eighty acre farm is the backdrop for two Percheron horses pulling the sleigh with guests bundled in beautiful quilts all lovingly hand stitched by Anita and her mother Granny B. Anita takes time each year to add a few stitches and do minor repairs to keep the many quilts in top shape. Guests are fond of the beautiful quilts and it is their unique beauty that adds a special personal touch.

And as tradition continues, the guests return from the wintery ride to the rustic log cabin, where Carol-Lynn welcomes everyone with hot chocolate. The ambience of the cabin filled with momentos speak to the long traditions of the Walters Family sleighrides.

The sights and sounds of the horse drawn open sleighs offer a memorable experience. Large groups can be accommodated and rides are scheduled by reservation. The farm is in historic Notch Hill at 2068 Notch Hill Road “Broderick Creek Ranch.”

Irwin says the horses will be ready with their winter shoes to take visitors on a 45 minute ride.

Rides are available through winter but are particularly wonderful though the Christmas season. This is a popular Christmas activity so call Carol-Lynn at 250 835 8384 to reserve.