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through pastures, woods & streams

through pastures, woods & streams

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We offer:

Riding Trails

Stable Boarding

Pasture Boarding

Beautiful Scenery

We are asked this often.

We are asked this often.

We have more than horses. You may see other mammals when riding at our farm.

We have more than horses. You may see other mammals when riding at our farm.

You can drop the money into the box next to the silos. Negative Coggins required. Call us if you have any questions. Looks like temps will be mid-50s. #openforchristmas #centralalabama #horsetrails

You can drop the money into the box next to the silos. Negative Coggins required. Call us if you have any questions. Looks like temps will be mid-50s. #openforchristmas #centralalabama #horsetrails

Did you know the lower sun is lower in the sky, which means more dramatic sunsets?

Did you know the lower sun is lower in the sky, which means more dramatic sunsets?

Reminder: We offer boarding: https://www.shelclairfarms.com/boarding

Reminder: We offer boarding: https://www.shelclairfarms.com/boarding

Please do announce we are hosting this special event to help families with very sick children. Date is September 21 in the morning. Lunch included. #benefitride #fundraiser #trailrideforcharity

Please do announce we are hosting this special event to help families with very sick children. Date is September 21 in the morning. Lunch included. #benefitride #fundraiser #trailrideforcharity

Give us a call if you have any questions. Open sunrise to sunset.
205-956-0264

Give us a call if you have any questions. Open sunrise to sunset.
205-956-0264

Nature's bounty at Shel-Clair.

Nature's bounty at Shel-Clair.

Even our horses are in the spirit! Just 7 more days. REMINDER: We are open every day, even on holidays. Sunrise to sunset. Call ahead of time if you have any questions about how to pay the $10 fee. Also, Coggins required.

Even our horses are in the spirit! Just 7 more days. REMINDER: We are open every day, even on holidays. Sunrise to sunset. Call ahead of time if you have any questions about how to pay the $10 fee. Also, Coggins required.

Looking for a place to ride this weekend? Brind your horse for a ride through our 12 miles of peaceful trails.
$10 per horse per day - negative Coggins required. #horsedayride #HorseTrails #trailride #alabamaequine #alabamahorse

Looking for a place to ride this weekend? Brind your horse for a ride through our 12 miles of peaceful trails.
$10 per horse per day - negative Coggins required. #horsedayride #HorseTrails #trailride #alabamaequine #alabamahorse

Why not do a group ride? Our prices are soo low, great for organizing a group event. We have places for picnics. Must bring your own horses. $10 per day, per horse. #grouphorseride

Why not do a group ride? Our prices are soo low, great for organizing a group event. We have places for picnics. Must bring your own horses. $10 per day, per horse. #grouphorseride

Fall is a great time for a #horseride to see scenic views of tree colors. And . . . the temps are unusually comfortable now. $10 per day per person/horse. Open sunrise to sunset.

Fall is a great time for a #horseride to see scenic views of tree colors. And . . . the temps are unusually comfortable now. $10 per day per person/horse. Open sunrise to sunset.

Still a great farm worker. Today is #nationaldogday.

Still a great farm worker. Today is #nationaldogday.

#horseboarding available for horse owners in central Alabama. We have a few spots available. Give us a call. #alabamaequine #boardingstable

#horseboarding available for horse owners in central Alabama. We have a few spots available. Give us a call. #alabamaequine #boardingstable

Today is International Day of Forests. Horseback riding in the woods is a great experience. In our 12 miles of trails, we have a variety. Bring your horse and ride for a day. #forests #ridinginthewoods #horseriding🐴 #protectforests🌲

Today is International Day of Forests. Horseback riding in the woods is a great experience. In our 12 miles of trails, we have a variety. Bring your horse and ride for a day. #forests #ridinginthewoods #horseriding🐴 #protectforests🌲

Shout out to Harp Photography, who took some of her professional photos at our farm. #professionalphotography #alabamaphotographer #horsephotography

Shout out to Harp Photography, who took some of her professional photos at our farm. #professionalphotography #alabamaphotographer #horsephotography

Spring has sprung. With 1,000 acres, we have lots of trees and flowers in bloom. #redbudtree #springblooms #treeblooming #alabamahorseriding

Spring has sprung. With 1,000 acres, we have lots of trees and flowers in bloom. #redbudtree #springblooms #treeblooming #alabamahorseriding

Riding by yourself or with your friends, either way is a great experience. #grouprides #equineevents #malebonding Group horse events are welcome.

Riding by yourself or with your friends, either way is a great experience. #grouprides #equineevents #malebonding Group horse events are welcome.

Nothing to say. The photo says it all.

Nothing to say. The photo says it all.

Our trails are well-marked. #horsetrails #markedtrails #alabamaequine

Our trails are well-marked. #horsetrails #markedtrails #alabamaequine

Horses bring people together. #familytime #familactivities #childrenandhorses

Horses bring people together. #familytime #familactivities #childrenandhorses

Yes, it's our home. And it's the place where my friends come to ride their horses. Find us on Highway 57 in Vincent, Ala. #ridingtrails #sunset #horseboarding

Yes, it's our home. And it's the place where my friends come to ride their horses. Find us on Highway 57 in Vincent, Ala. #ridingtrails #sunset #horseboarding

So blessed. And we're so pleased to share it with our horse boarders and day riders. Incredible views! Our little piece of heaven right here in Alabama. #lake #sunset #sunrise #reflectiononlake #horseboarding

So blessed. And we're so pleased to share it with our horse boarders and day riders. Incredible views! Our little piece of heaven right here in Alabama. #lake #sunset #sunrise #reflectiononlake #horseboarding

Today is National #daisyday. We have many daisies at Shel-Clair, along with other #wildflowers. This is just one of the beautiful natural features we offer to horse owners who board or ride here.

Today is National #daisyday. We have many daisies at Shel-Clair, along with other #wildflowers. This is just one of the beautiful natural features we offer to horse owners who board or ride here.

Fog, often hated by many, adds a mystic to our Shel-Clair paradise. Just one of the beautiful scenes at our farm. Turn a corner, and you another natural masterpiece. #fog #grainsilos #horsesgrazing

Fog, often hated by many, adds a mystic to our Shel-Clair paradise. Just one of the beautiful scenes at our farm. Turn a corner, and you another natural masterpiece. #fog #grainsilos #horsesgrazing

Keeping our guests fed. Looking forward to spring. Anyone else? It's coming soon. #horseriding #feedinghorses #hay

Keeping our guests fed. Looking forward to spring. Anyone else? It's coming soon. #horseriding #feedinghorses #hay

We have space for 3 more horses for pasture boarding. We're close to Birmingham and have 12 miles of peaceful and beautiful trails. Check our website for info and phone number. #pastureboarding #horseboarding #birminghamhorses #centralalabamahorseboarding

We have space for 3 more horses for pasture boarding. We're close to Birmingham and have 12 miles of peaceful and beautiful trails. Check our website for info and phone number. #pastureboarding #horseboarding #birminghamhorses #centralalabamahorseboarding

NOTE: Despite the changing of the time, our hours are always #sunrise to #sunset. We have stunning views we love to share. #alabamaequine

NOTE: Despite the changing of the time, our hours are always #sunrise to #sunset. We have stunning views we love to share. #alabamaequine

Barns - Trails - Leaves
We have lots to see. Bring your horse for a ride. $10 per person. #alabamabarns #fallinalabama #horseriding

Barns - Trails - Leaves
We have lots to see. Bring your horse for a ride. $10 per person. #alabamabarns #fallinalabama #horseriding

Fall is around the corner. It's been rated the best season for #horseriding. If you have a horse, remember you can come #rideforaday for just $10. We'd love to have you. 12 miles of #ridingtrails.

Fall is around the corner. It's been rated the best season for #horseriding. If you have a horse, remember you can come #rideforaday for just $10. We'd love to have you. 12 miles of #ridingtrails.

Welcome to our new horse residents. And they'll have #ridingtrails right here.

Welcome to our new horse residents. And they'll have #ridingtrails right here.

Quote from C.S. Lewis,
“No one can teach riding so well as a horse.” Do you agree? #horseriding #cslewis #horsequotes

Quote from C.S. Lewis,
“No one can teach riding so well as a horse.” Do you agree? #horseriding #cslewis #horsequotes

Soo much beauty here. We love to share it with other horse people. Come ride for a day. #alabamahorsetrails

Soo much beauty here. We love to share it with other horse people. Come ride for a day. #alabamahorsetrails

Peaceful place to ride your horse and enjoy the view. Just $10 per rider. #alabamahorses #trailriding #horseboarding #pastureboarding #stclairrecreation

Peaceful place to ride your horse and enjoy the view. Just $10 per rider. #alabamahorses #trailriding #horseboarding #pastureboarding #stclairrecreation

The glorious beauty in our farm is even seen in winter. #winterriding #horseriding #trailriding #alabamahorses

The glorious beauty in our farm is even seen in winter. #winterriding #horseriding #trailriding #alabamahorses

Best combination: girls and horses. We board and have trails. #horsefeeding #ridingtrails #alabamahorses #horseboarding

Best combination: girls and horses. We board and have trails. #horsefeeding #ridingtrails #alabamahorses #horseboarding

Excellent weather for #horseriding in Vincent, AL. Still have #fallleaves. 12 different trails. Bring your horse (with Coggins). #trailriding.

Excellent weather for #horseriding in Vincent, AL. Still have #fallleaves. 12 different trails. Bring your horse (with Coggins). #trailriding.

OPEN TODAY! We think Sunday is a perfect day for a ride. Bring your horse (with coggins test). Come before it gets too cold. #sundayride #trailriding #horseriding #alabamatrails

OPEN TODAY! We think Sunday is a perfect day for a ride. Bring your horse (with coggins test). Come before it gets too cold. #sundayride #trailriding #horseriding #alabamatrails

We have trails for beginners up to advanced riders. Great weather this weekend. #trailride #alabamaequestrian #horsetrail #alabamahorses

We have trails for beginners up to advanced riders. Great weather this weekend. #trailride #alabamaequestrian #horsetrail #alabamahorses

Is your horse missing your rides? The sun has come out for the next few days. Why not come for a day ride at Shel-Clair? $10 per person per day. Coggins required. #dayride #horsetrails #alabamaequine

Is your horse missing your rides? The sun has come out for the next few days. Why not come for a day ride at Shel-Clair? $10 per person per day. Coggins required. #dayride #horsetrails #alabamaequine

Our place is blessed by heaven. We invite you to bring your horse for a ride. $10 per horse per day. #paradiseinalabama #bestalabamatrails #horsetrails

Our place is blessed by heaven. We invite you to bring your horse for a ride. $10 per horse per day. #paradiseinalabama #bestalabamatrails #horsetrails

Join us on June 12 at 2 pm. Our website News page has details. Dinner, bonfire and smores included. #kingsstables #benefitride #alabamatrails #alabamahorses

Join us on June 12 at 2 pm. Our website News page has details. Dinner, bonfire and smores included. #kingsstables #benefitride #alabamatrails #alabamahorses

We have beautiful views for our boarders and day-riders even in winter. Open every day. #sunset #sunsetinalabama #beautifulride #horseboarding #horseboardinginalabama
#ridingtrails

We have beautiful views for our boarders and day-riders even in winter. Open every day. #sunset #sunsetinalabama #beautifulride #horseboarding #horseboardinginalabama
#ridingtrails

MMMmmmm. Storing up energy for these cold nights. #horseboarding #alabamaequine #horsetrails #horseriding #horsefeeding

MMMmmmm. Storing up energy for these cold nights. #horseboarding #alabamaequine #horsetrails #horseriding #horsefeeding

Wishing all horse-lovers a full 2021. #feedinghorses #2021 #happy2021 #horseboarding #happyhorses #alabamatrails

Wishing all horse-lovers a full 2021. #feedinghorses #2021 #happy2021 #horseboarding #happyhorses #alabamatrails

Sunset at Shel-Clair. #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsets #farm #landscapephotography #countryliving #horseboarding #alabamatrails #horsetrails #ridingtrails

Sunset at Shel-Clair. #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsets #farm #landscapephotography #countryliving #horseboarding #alabamatrails #horsetrails #ridingtrails

Great activity for over the Thanksgiving weekend. #trailriding #horsebackriding #ridinginalabama

Great activity for over the Thanksgiving weekend. #trailriding #horsebackriding #ridinginalabama

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5635 Hwy. 57

Vincent, AL 35178

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