Rancho Bonanza
Trail Ride (2 hours) at walk, trot, and canter for advanced riders
20., 22. & 23.05.2021
11., 13., 15., 18. & 24.09.2021
18., 20, 22., & 24.04.2022
What can you expect on the Rancho Bonanza 2-hour trail ride at walk, trot, and canter? Here you’ll find all important information about the schedule, the stable, the trail ride, whether photos are taken and my review.
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Information
Guests could book their ride via phone call or WhatsApp. The owner always asked about previous riding experience. Long pants and sturdy shoes were required. Helmets were available to borrow free of charge on-site. Payment for the Rancho Bonanza 2 Stunden Ausritt im Schritt Trab und Galopp in cash.
Stable
Almost all riding horses lived together on a paddock field with 24/7 access to food. The horses stayed in a herd. Some horses were kept in paddock boxes near the stable, also with 24/7 food available. The owner made sure the horses’ workload was evenly distributed.
Arrival
Before the ride started, riders led their horses to the water trough. Only when the horses were ready were they bridled. Staff checked saddles and tightened girths. Riders mounted from a mounting block while the team held the horses steady. They also adjusted stirrups and double-checked girths. Finally, the guide assigned the riding order.
My Trail Ride Diary
Your personal companion for your ride trips– with plenty of space for photos and notes!
Trail Ride
At the start, we crossed a busy road. A staff member, wearing a safety vest and carrying a stop sign, stepped into the road to halt traffic. This allowed all riders to cross safely and reach the forest. Once inside, there was a short stop where the trail guide introduced herself and gave information about the ride. The first trot took place in the forest. On the way to the nature reserve, we crossed two more quiet roads.
The first short canter was on the way toward the parking lot. Der Weg führte über einen Parkplatz. Weiter ging es rein ins Naturschutzgebiet. Der Ritt führte bei der Bucht „Cala Agulla“ vorbei. Das Meer konnten die Reiter vom Pferderücken aus sehen. Direkt am Strand durften Reiter zwischen April und Oktober nicht reiten. Bei sandigen und geraden Strecken trabten oder galoppierten wir. Im Schritt ging es eine Weile über steinige Wege im Naturschutzgebiet, bis die sandigen Waldwege erreicht waren. Auf den sandigen Wegen konnten wir galoppieren. Es ging weiter neben den Dünen entlang. Bei den Dünen konnten die Reiter das Meer und die Bucht „Cala Mesquida“ sehen.
We continued alongside the dunes, where riders had a view of the sea and the bay of Cala Mesquida. After passing through another forest section, we returned over rocky paths to Cala Agulla. A sandy section allowed for one last canter in the reserve. Afterward, we mainly walked back across the parking lot and through the forest to the stable, with occasional trots or canters along the way.
After the ride
Back at the stable, the guests untacked and unbridled their horses. They then walked them onto the riding arena, where the horses could roll. One by one, the staff gave the horses a refreshing shower. Finally, the guests led them back to the paddock.
Photos
A photo break was possible upon request. Die war am schönsten mit der „Cala Mesquida“ im Hintergrund. Die Rittführerin nahm ihr Handy und sendete die Fotos.
My Review
I really enjoyed the ride. The area was beautiful for horseback riding, with great sandy trails perfect for canters. It was a lot of fun, and the landscape offered plenty of variety. The horses were well cared for, and the team paid close attention to every detail.
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