Confederate Trails Battlefield Horseback - Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides - Victorian Carriage Company Battlefield Carriage Tours
We are running normal daily tours- all mitigating protocol is followed, and then some :)
If your reservation is canceled due to restrictions on social distancing, we have a couple choices for you.
1) If you were planning on rescheduling your Gettysburg trip in the future, we can cancel your reservation and leave your payment on account. When you have a new date in mind you simply need to just text message 717-476-7428 and we will move you over.
2) If you are not going to be able Visit us here in Gettysburg at a later date please consider asking for your refund as a horse tours of Gettysburg gift card – this can be used by you or transferred to anyone you choose. You can give the gift of Gettysburg to your friends and family! #lemonsintolemonade #GiveTheGiftofGettysburg
3) If requested, refunds will be given in full for your cancelled tour. On any other cancellations, the refund will be processed immediately. With the situation at hand right now in our world please understand we will process your refund as soon as possible and guarantee completion within 1-3 weeks in the order that they are requested.
Please text 717-476-7428 with your last name and we will get back to you asap.
You can call, however a text will allow faster service.
Please keep up with our Facebook pages in the meantime, we will be updating As to any changes in operating and you can also meet Scarlet, our reporter in embedded in the herd-
Together today. Together tomorrow.
Herd well, be safe and stay healthy.
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Upgrade your Battlefield Tour to Our Horse Tours of Gettysburg Battlefield Experience!
Witness the Battlefield at the Speed of History!
Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guided Tours
Visit Gettysburg. Learn History. Bring Home Memories!
To help every Gettysburg Visitor have access to booking a Guided Battlefield Tour, we have set our Licensed Guides up with the tools to create self-booked 2 hr Car Tour Availabilities right here in our secure online booking system!
- The Horse Tours do sell out, especially weekends! While you are visiting, we can help reserve a Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guided 2 hour Car Tour!
- A Licensed Battlefield Guide drives your car around the Battlefield for a 2 hour private tour!
- Making it easier for Visitors to Gettysburg to book a Private Car Tour on shorter notice with one of our Recommended Guide Team.
- Reserve and pay for your guided car tour right here, secure, in real time!
- Booking is quick, secure and immediate into available 2 hour Car Tour openings AND know which Guide will be touring with you.
- Same day booking ARE not only possible, they ARE LISTED and bookable at the lowest price in Gettysburg.
Gift Cards are always available and good without any restrictions!
- Group Rates and personalized Group itineraries are available
Special offer on admission to the Gettysburg Heritage Center; THE Recommended way to start your Gettysburg Trip!
- Save 15% on your ticket to the Gettysburg Heritage Center when you purchase any Horse Tours of Gettysburg Carriage or Horseback Tour! Only $7.50 (that's 15% off our everyday item price of $9)
- Get your tickets for admission the the amazing Gettysburg Heritage Center Museum.
- See their award winning Film and Animated Map; the map's live footage brings the troop movement across the battlefield to life. It is recommended by Guides to begin your stay in Gettysburg by watching this visual and interactive orientation to the Gettysburg Battlefield!
- Make sure to set aside time to shop the outstanding selection of Books and amazing history items in their Gift Shop!
- Tickets for the Gettysburg Heritage Center can be used at anytime during the season and do not require a reservation.
- Once admission is added on to your Carriage or Horseback Tour purchase, your tickets are valid any time during our regular operating hours, for the calendar year (2019). Hours of operation can be found by visiting the Gettysburg Heritage Center online.
About Us
Confederate Trails of Gettysburg and The Victorian Carriage Company, together known as Horse Tours of Gettysburg, is a small, women owned and family operated business. We provide Licensed Battlefield Guided Horseback rides and Horse drawn Carriage Tours on the Gettysburg Battlefield. We are proud members of the military, active in our local community, and enjoy helping families and friends create memories that last a lifetime. Please read on to get to know a bit about us. We hope you will come visit us and have a great experience on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
Woman owned, family operated small business
Confederate Trails was founded and opened for business in 2010. Owner, Rachel Stephens, and her husband Doug have a strong bond to Gettysburg National Military Park. For one, they are both prior Army, and secondly their wedding anniversary is on July 3rd (for those of you not familiar, the Gettysburg Battle was July 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1863). Prior to starting the horseback riding business they would often come to the Battlefield on their anniversary to enjoy the history with their children. Rachel continues to serve in the Air-force as a flight nurse and was just recently promoted to Lt. Col.
Rachel is home from her recent deployment overseas serving with the US Air-Force under operation freedom sentinel.
Dream becomes reality
Doug, now a veteran, upon returning from his sixth deployment spoke with Rachel about wanting to change their focus to doing something that they loved for the rest of their lives. The Stephens family had often spent their free time trail riding and visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield, soon after Confederate Trails was born.
The military connection
Confederate Trails is a caring, family business that functions with the expertise that comes from a combined military experience of over 40 years. Doug & Rachel met when they were both medics and non-commissioned officers in the Army. Doug worked in the air (Huey helicopters) and Rachel worked on the ground (HUMV ambulances). Later they changed branch of service to the Air Force. Both have achieved flight status and Rachel has long since been commissioned as a Registered Nurse.
A family operation
While you are out at the trails, don’t be surprised if you see the Stephens’ children.
Katie
The oldest Stephens, Katie has been integral in the business since the beginning. Being married with two amazing girls, working full time at a local hospital and going to nursing school full time, Katie STILL manages to take out carriage tours and manage customer relations. Katie loves the horses and knows all of their personalities. She is great at matching horses with guests, ensuring you have a great experience. You want amazing? Katie’s it.
Zachary, the oldest son, does a great job both at the barn and on the trail. Working full time outside the family business, he finds the time to pitch in whenever needed.
Spencer, the youngest, is on his first full year working solely with the horses. Graduating from high school this spring, spenser is applying all he has learned growing up in the family business.
Rachel - Owner, operator & nurse
Caring for the elderly
During the off season, Rachel continues to work as a Registered Nurse. She has more than 20 years of experience and has a particular love for the elderly. Rachel did many years in long-term care working as everything from a floor nurse to nursing supervisor to Director of Nursing. Rachel credits her strong bond with the elderly to her close relationship with her grandmother. “My Gram is amazing!” Rachel states, “If I could be half the person she is, I would be happy!” Rachel’s grandmother, Francis, will turn 105 this year!
