Finca Estrella
Trail Ride (1.5 hours) at a walk “Lomo Cuchillo”
01. & 15.04.2023
What can I expect on a one-and-a-half-hour beginner-friendly walking trail ride at Finca Estrella? Here you’ll find all the important information about the schedule, the stables, the ride, whether photos are taken, and my review.
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Information
Guests could pay for the 1.5-hour Finca Estrella ride in cash or directly via GetYourGuide*. These were group rides with other guests. Helmets were available to borrow free of charge. The rides were done in Western saddles with bitless bridles.
This ride is strictly at a walk.
Stable
The horses were kept in different herd sizes in open stables with shelters, wearing fly masks and fly sheets. They received hay four times daily and concentrates twice daily. Each paddock had a large water container that was always filled. The open stables were clean because the team mucked out regularly.
Arrival
On arrival, we were greeted by the dogs and the team. We waited until all guests had arrived, then discussed our riding experience and were assigned our horses. Meanwhile, the staff brought the horses from their paddocks, tied them up, picked out their hooves, and removed their fly sheets. Guests were allowed to groom the horses themselves. Each tie-up spot had a clean grooming box labeled with the horse’s name. Everyone chose a helmet. The staff saddled the horses, and each rider was given a saddlebag to store drinks in plastic bottles. Before bridling, there was a briefing with all necessary ride information. Staff then bridled the horses. We led them to the arena and lined up in a set order. Each horse was sprayed with fly repellent. Using a mounting block, the team helped each rider one by one—tightening the girth, steadying the horse while mounting, adjusting stirrups, and sharing tips about the horse. Finally, the guide mounted up, and the ride began.
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While riding, I wore the Royal Horsemen riding leggings – they were extremely comfortable and pleasant to wear.
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Trail Ride
The ride started directly from the stables. We followed a small steep path up to the road, where the occasional car passed. Along the road, we rode through the village of Cruz del Camino until we left it behind. At a corner, we turned left and continued until reaching a small grassy area. There, everyone dismounted to let the horses graze for a short break. After the pause, all riders mounted again from a rock. The return route was the same as the way out. Through the village of Cruz del Camino we led the horses on foot, then rode a short stretch before descending the steep trail back to the finca. The last meters were done leading the horses back to the stable.
After the ride
Back at the stables, we brought the horses to the tie-up spots. The staff took over, unbridled and unsaddled the horses, and tied them up again. Each horse received a bucket of hay. While the horses ate, the staff checked hooves, cooled legs with cold water, and cleaned saddle areas with warm water and a sponge. Before returning the horses to their paddocks, they were covered again with fly sheets and, in some cases, fly masks. The staff waited until the horses finished eating before turning them out.
Photos
On the way back through the forest, the owner took a group photo at a beautiful spot. On request, it was also possible to get an individual picture with Mount Teide in the background.
My Review
I really enjoyed this ride. The horses were very well cared for, and everything was relaxed and well organized. I especially liked that we walked on foot during steep downhill paths. The short grazing break was also a nice touch, giving the horses a chance to snack on grass.
My Trail Ride Diary
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