Tote Hose
Trail ride (5 hours) to Neuwerk Island for advanced riders
03.07.2021
What can you expect on the Tote Hose Neuwerk 5 h ride? Here you’ll find all important information about the stable, the ride, whether photos are taken and my personal review.
Table of Contents
Information
To sign up for a Tote Hose Neuwerk 5 h ride, riders had to call the provided mobile number on the website. SMS or WhatsApp was not possible.
At registration, each rider signed a declaration confirming that they met the necessary requirements for the ride. Payment was made in cash at registration.
Stable
In summer, the horses were kept on a pasture. In winter, the horses were housed in open stables.
Arrival
Upon arrival, all Fjord horses were tied up with saddles ready for the ride. Once all riders were present, the guides gave a briefing and shared important information for the ride. The guides assigned the horses. Riders could request a specific horse. Each rider’s task was to bridle the assigned horse, lead it from the tie-up area, and mount. A staff member held the horse and adjusted the stirrups. The order of the horses was determined by the staff. Friends were given the opportunity to ride one after another.
My Trail Ride Diary
Your personal companion for your ride trips– with plenty of space for photos and notes!
Trail Ride
The ride started directly from the stable along the prepared sandy riding paths. On the trail, we trotted for the first time. We followed the trail into the town of Cuxhaven-Duhnen. At a street crossing, we trotted. Through the town, the whole group rode until reaching the dike. We continued over the sandy beach and into the Wadden Sea. Upon arrival, the guides cinched all the horses’ saddles.
We continued at a walk until the first gallop in the Wadden Sea. Up to a deep tidal channel, we galloped three times. At the channel, we had to wait until more than 30 carriages had passed. The water in the channel soaked shoes, chaps, and socks. The ride continued with wet clothing. More gallops in the Wadden Sea followed on the way to Neuwerk. The guides reminded everyone to stay in a single file to prevent accidents. During the entire ride, the horses moved very close together. A distance of one horse length was considered too much.
Upon arrival at Neuwerk Island, there was a break for horse and rider. The pause took place directly in front of the Neuwerk lighthouse. Riders dismounted while the horses kept their bridles on during grazing. Public toilets were available for island visitors.
For mounting, the guides held the horses. The ride returned from Neuwerk along the same route back to the stable. On the way back, we rode in all three gaits through the Wadden Sea. On land, we returned to the stable at a relaxed walk.
After the ride
Back at the farm, all riders helped unsaddle, unbridle, and tidied up, placing items in the designated stacks. The horses were returned according to instructions either to the pasture or to a stall. Staff cleaned and stored the equipment.
Photos
Es gab keine Foto-Pause. Mit anderen Reitern konnten gegenseitig Bilder gemacht und ausgetauscht werden. Im Watt selber gab es nur beim Warten die Möglichkeit Bilder zu machen.
My Review
I enjoyed the ride. Riding in the Wadden Sea was a unique experience. Fantastic gallops and a real feeling of freedom. It was a lot of fun.
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