Die Erlebnisreiter Pfalz
Private Trail Ride (2 hours) for Advanced Riders
19.02.2021
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What can I expect on a 2-hour private trail ride at Die Erlebnisreiter Pfalz? Here you’ll find all the important information about the schedule, the stable, the ride, whether photos are taken and my review.
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Information
There was an online riding calanderwhere guests could check when the owner offered trail rides. Die Erlebnisreiter Pfalz private ride was done via WhatsApp. Since there was no reception at the farm, replies could take a bit longer.
The owner only offered rides of at least 2 hours.
Stable
The farm was located in the middle of the Palatinate mountains. On the final stretch to the stables, there were large pastures on both sides. The horses spent their summers on these pastures. During the winter months, they stayed on a large paddock and were brought into individual stalls at night. Both on the paddock and in the stalls, hay was available 24/7. Additionally, the horses received grain in their stalls. In front of each stall was a tack locker with all the horse’s equipment and grooming supplies.
Arrival
Everything ran very smoothly. The owner spoke extensively with the group and assigned the horses. Guests could request a preferred horse. Only after this conversation did the riders bring the horses for the ride, if they were not already in the stalls.
Riders prepared the horses in the stalls. Before mounting, they walked a few steps beside the horse to a rock or tree stump. Then the girth was checked again, and they mounted using the mounting aid.
My Trail Ride Diary
Your personal companion for your ride trips– with plenty of space for photos and notes!
Trail Ride
The ride went through the Palatinate Forest hills. There were no designated riding paths in the forest. Riders could explore all the trails, and there was a lot to discover. At the beginning, we warmed the horses for half an hour at a walk. Uphill and on straight sections, we trotted and galloped. This was possible several times. If horse and rider were comfortable, the ride also went partly off-trail through the forest. On the last meters back to the stable, guests dismounted, loosened the girth, and led the horses back.
The owner did not pay strict attention to time. A two-hour ride could sometimes last up to 2.5 hours. Riders only had to pay for 2 hours.
After the ride
Back at the stable, riders unbridled and unsaddled the horses. They groomed and, if needed, bathed the horses. Depending on the time of day and year, the horses were returned to the pasture, paddock, or left in the stall.
Photos
A photo break was arranged upon request.
My Review
I really enjoyed the rides. The Palatinate Mountains are a beautiful area for riding. There was a lot to see and the horses were well cared for. I also appreciated being able to prepare my own horse.
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