GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES AND SAFETY

We are located within Sea Pines, on the south end of Hilton Head; Sea Pines charges a daily rate of $9.00 per car to enter the community (cash only).

Sea Pines does not allow motorbikes, RVs, kayaks, trailers, or bicycles into the community.

Lawton Stables is a non-smoking facility. No dogs are allowed.

For your own safety, please supervise young children.

Open year round, 6 days a week, from 8am - 5pm and accept all major credit cards.
 

TRAIL RIDEs

Age Restriction: Our regulations require that all trail riders must be a minimum of 8 years old. we do not allow 'double-riding' with two people sharing a horse. This age restriction is set by our insurance company and is non-negotiable, regardless of experience.

ALL TRAIL RIDERS MUST BE ABLE TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAIL RIDE WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER RIDER. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT LAWTON STABLES IS NOT A THERAPUETIC RIDING FACILITY SO WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMODATE CERTAIN SPECIAL NEEDS.

Weight Restriction: For the safety of our horses and riders, there is a 240 lb weight limit (non-negotiable). Refunds will not be given for riders over 240 pounds at the time of check in. Please visit at least 2 hours or more in advance of your scheduled ride if you are unsure of your weight and we will weigh you. For a more complete explanation of our weight policy, please click here.  Please note this weight restriction is strictly enforced with no exceptions; all riders agree to be weighed at check in. 

Riders are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the ride. Any rider not present 30 minutes prior to the ride start time may be unable to participate. Please wear loose fitting clothing and closed toe and back shoes; no flip-flops, sandals, Crocs, or open-backed/open-toed shoes.

During the summer months, trail rides are scheduled at 9:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm Monday through Saturday. Lawton Stables is closed on Sundays in June, July, and August.

In the Spring and Fall, prior to Daylight Savings, rides are scheduled daily at 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.

During the winter months (December through February) rides are scheduled daily at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm.

During the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday weeks, rides are scheduled daily at 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 4:00 pm. 

***Please note that all ride times are subject to change and may be altered based on demand. Current and up to date ride times can be viewed at the Book Online Here link above.

All riders must sign a waiver prior to riding. We strongly recommend that all riders wear a helmet; however, you may refuse to wear one upon filling out an additional section of our waiver.

You MUST make a reservation for all trail rides - please BOOK ONLINE now.
 

POny RIDEs

Our ponies are small and available only for small children. Pony rides are available for children that are between the ages of 18 months to 7 years old and weigh under 65 lbs.

Rides are two laps around the animal farm on a pony led by a member of our team. One adult may walk beside the child during the pony ride.

There is no 'double-riding' with two children sharing a pony.

Parents of young children are encouraged to walk alongside their child during the ride; however, please be careful to stay away from the pony's legs, do not walk behind a pony, and do not make any sudden or sharp movements or sounds that may startle the pony.

Pony rides are available 9:00 - 4:00 6 days a week, and from 9:00 - 5:00 during the High Season (9:00 - 4:00 on Saturdays).

Check in for the pony rides are in the office; the parent (or guardian if no parent is present) must fill out a waiver prior to placing child on a pony.

Reservations are not available for pony rides. The busiest times for pony rides are between 9-12. Rides are given on a first come, first served basis.

SMALL ANIMAL FARM

Our animal farm is fully accredited by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). DHEC regulations prohibit feeding the animals with any food not provided by the farm so that we can control the quality and quantity of food the animals receive.  For this reason, we ask that you do not bring your own food to feed the animals. 

You may purchase animal feed on the front porch of the gift shop for .50 cents per handful. Do not feed the farm animals out of a cup or container, please feed out of the palm of your hand. If the animals get a hold of plastic cups, they tend to try to eat them.

If you have food for the horses (carrots or apples), you may feed the ponies or the Clydesdale (Woody) in the front paddock, or the trail horses in the paddock adjacent to the animal farm. Please note we do not sell carrots or apples for the horses and apples must be SLICED AND CORED.

We ask that you do not feed the working horses and ponies (any horse or pony wearing a saddle).
 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Please visit here for more information about our Birthday Parties.
 

BOARDING

We offer full service boarding at our facilities in our state-of-the art boarding barn. We have two arenas that are carefully maintained with proper footing and full turn-out. Boarding is offered at $1200 per month. For more information, visit our boarding page.