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Family style riding vacations at a farm in the mountains of Costa Rica
  Barking Horse Farm San Rafael de Puriscal / All Regions German website  

We are a family farm with lots of activities for children besides riding, such as arts & crafts, theater games, yoga, hiking and nature exploration.

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Costa Rica has some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. A great way to see and experience them off the beaten path is by horse back. We are located in a small mountain village in rural Costa Rica, surrounded by farms, forest and jungle, rivers and water falls and miles and miles of awesome riding trails through the mountains.

 
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Excursions:


We offer sight seeing trips to indigenous reserves, rainforest national parks and to Pacific coast beaches.
 

Our location and how to find us
Our location and how to find us
 
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Traveling by car:
Public transportation is excelent in Costa Rica. By car it is a one hour drive from the capitol city of San Jose.

Traveling by plane:
We provide pick up service from the airport.
Pickup service is possible

Traveling by train:
no train
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property		 Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away		 Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away		 Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants ok      
National Historic Sites       ok
Theater       ok
Galleries / Museum       ok
Cinema       ok
Shopping     ok  
Fitness Center     ok  
Lake/river for swimming ok      
Beach       ok
Fishing ok      
Diving       ok
Water skiing       ok
Surfing       ok
Canoeing / Kayaking       ok
White-Water Rafting       ok
Golf course       ok
Tennis court       ok
Mountain biking ok      
Hiking ok      
Wildlife Viewing ok      
Birding ok      
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Farm, Riding Stable, Children's Holiday Company
     
Opening: all-year  
Guest Capacity: 8  
Minimum age for guests: no limitation  

General description:


We are a family farm with lots of activities for children besides riding, such as arts & crafts, theater games, yoga, hiking and nature exploration.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Shower facilities for Horses
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


We have a dressage ring, an 8 stall barn, pastures, and miles and miles of trails though the mountains that surround the farm. Short rides, full day rides, and multiple day rides are all available.

More details of the property


We are located only an hour from the international airport but in a very rural area surrounded by mountains, jungles, rivers and tropical flora and fauna. We will take you on the best riding trails.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Bring Your Own Horse
  • Horses for rent available
  • Riding lessons - Riding classes
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Reduction for Non-Riders
  • Supervised Children's Activities
    (no limitation)
  • Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
    (no limitation)
  • Wellness / Fitness offers
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Language classes

Additional Animals on the property:


We have 14 horses, Ibero Americanos, Crillos and Quarter horse. They vary in age and character. We can match you with the horse that is just right for you. Or you can try them all for fun.

Other offers and explanations


We have a variety of farm animals. Collect eggs from the chickens, milk the goats in the morning. Every one loves the baby goats, ducklings and chicks, the rabbits & guinea pigs & the dogs and cats.
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all >10 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Ponies

Trained for / Saddle :
English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


We have Ibero Americanos and Criollos which are both Costa Rican breeds. Strong and agile they perform well on the rugged mountain trails. Several are trained in dressage and jumping as well.
 

Riding program
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Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • also with your own horse
  • Ride on your own
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • All-day Rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Weekend Rides
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • 5-8 days
  • 9-14 days
  • Trailrides on request
  • Jumping
  • Dressage

Minimum age for Trail Rides:
No restriction

Riding experience:
No restriction

Demand on rider:
average demands

Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs

Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


We offer a variety of trail ride options though the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the farm. We also offer riding lessons in basic riding, dressage and jumping for both children and adults.
 

Accommodations for guest horses
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Accommodations for guest horses
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Number of Guest Horses:
in all 4 Guest Horses are welcome

Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.

Kind of accommodation:
Indoor boxes - closed stable, Outdoor boxes, Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture


Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse


Must have current Coggens test
 

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
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General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Private Lessons

Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation

Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, English / Classic Riding, Dressage, Jumping, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Trekking, Training for Young Horses

Special Classes
Classes in Natural Horsemanship available.
 

Guest lodgings
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Guest lodgings
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A wide variety of innovative and traditional accomodations available.

4 Singe / double room(s) :
In the main farm house with shared bathroom. Comfortable, airy rooms with views of the gardens.

1 Multi-bedded room(s):
Beautiful and artistic large tree house located in the forested area of the farm. Close to the main farm house and the stables.

2 Cabins :
Two cozy cabins with double beds and private bathrooms with a view of the stables.

Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning

1 Tent, Tepee, Hay Store etc.:
Small tree house for one to two occupants.

Amenities - special features:
Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
 

Catering
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Catering
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Kind of Catering:
Full-board on request obligatory, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food, Organic Farm

More information of the Catering:
Much of the food prepared is grown organically on the farm. Harvested and prepared the same day. We use fresh goat milk and eggs in our meals. We cook great vegetarian meals and wonderful desserts.
 

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Special features:
Dogs permitted, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe
 

Rates and contact

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the single / double bedroom:

 40,00  Dollar / Day

Rates of the mult-bedded room:

 from:
to: 		10,00  Dollar / Day
40,00 Dollar / Day

Rates of the Cabin:

 60,00  Dollar / Day

Rates of Tens, Tepees,
Hay Stores etc.:

 from:
to: 		10,00  Dollar / Day
40,00 Dollar / Day

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Notes to the rental costs:
There are several riding packages available. Please see our website for more details.

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Feeding fee:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.

Rates Riding Classes

Rates for riding lessons:

 Included in the Rates of the accommodation. We create individualized riding packages that accomodate the whole family. Please visit our website and contact us to create your package.

 

Contact
  Company: Barking Horse Farm
  First name: Elizabeth
  Last name: Hawkins
  Country: Costa Rica
  Phone: + 506 2416 3869
  Phone 2: + 506 8966 0258

You can contact us with the following languages:
English

email us or call us

 
  E-Mail address: Inquiry Owner's personal webpage