Eden Ranch - Caribbean Equestrian Retreat & Riding Center in Puerto Plata!
Countryside riding and living in the Dominican Republic.
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We are a small, private farm, located on a mountain top with great weather, nice breezes and friendly, courteous instructors.
Our guests also have the priveledge to learn about natural horsemanship and liberty horse training.
Volunteer opportunities available, inquire at our e-mail address.
Our guests also have the priveledge to learn about natural horsemanship and liberty horse training.
Volunteer opportunities available, inquire at our e-mail address.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: Our farms entrance has beautiful views overlooking the city of Puerto Plata, with the distant ocean beyond and also spectacular mountain views to the rear of the property.Hundreds of miles of trails in the mountains and country roads and into the valley.
If this is not good enough sightseeing for you, then you could take a 20 min. drive into town and get all the sights and sounds that Puerto Plata has to offer.
Restaurants, bars & clubs, an old fort on the Malecon, shops and stores, the Victorian district,a flea market and farmers market with beaches all up and down the North coast. Plenty of sightseeing for just a short little trip into town.
Traveling by car:
call or e-mail
Traveling by plane:
Transportaion to and from the Puerto Plata (POP) airport is available at a reasonable fee.
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Wildlife Viewing Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Restaurants, National Historic Sites, Theater, Galleries / Museum, Shopping, Fitness Center , Lake/river for swimming, Beach, Diving, Golf course, Tennis court, Surfing, Biking, Mountain biking, Hiking, Mountain climbing Other types of leisure activities:
This is a private farm that is serene and peaceful. There is nature that surrounds us, unlike the city towns of the North coast. We enjoy it tremendously and respect all living creatures and animals. Some of what you might see flying are Hispaniola hummingbirds,woodpeckers, palmchats, white egrets, herrings, quail-doves, broad-billed tody's, mocking birds and thrashers just to name a few.
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
B & B for Horses, Training Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Ranch Resort, Farm, Riding Stable, B & B for Horsemen, Children's Holiday Company, Hotel for Horsemen, Campground / Campsite Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
4
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
Countryside riding and living in the Dominican Republic.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding facility
- Horse Walker
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
Miles and miles of country back roads with scenic mountain views. Exclusive trails through an enchanting eucalyptus forest. Mountain top gravel road over looking the city of Puerto Plata.More details of the property
This is a very peaceful and serene location, with mountain fresh air and lush tropical vegetation. Gecko lizards make this their home too and they are very entertaining. Tropical fruit trees on land.What we have to offer
- Bring Your Own Horse
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Weekly
- Long Term stays
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
- Horseshoe pitching
- Wellness / Fitness offers
- Sightseeing Tours
Additional Animals on the property
We have 5 dogs and a new puppy, egg laying chickens, 1 really cool kitty and 2 budgies. Plenty of Dominican wild life occupies our property as well.Other offers and explanations
Natural horsemanship training programs are available for a reasonable fee. This is a hands on course to enhance your abilities handling a horse in a safe and gentle way.Organic garden internships.
Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >20 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
We dont "rent" our horses out.
Staying at Eden Ranch gives you the opportunity to learn and ride with our family of horses.
Thoroughbred mixed, some saved horses and paso fino mixed.
175lb. limit
Staying at Eden Ranch gives you the opportunity to learn and ride with our family of horses.
Thoroughbred mixed, some saved horses and paso fino mixed.
175lb. limit
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- All-day Rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- Weekend Rides
- Therapeutic Riding
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
No restriction
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
Our weight limit is set at 175 lbs maximum.
Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:
in all 2 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:
Open stable, Paddock - Pasture
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
Liberty-Training - Equine Spiritual Retreat - Eden Ranch Internship - Natural horsemanship
General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation
Training qualifications:
Our training qualifications are:
Must have the desire to learn, the motivation to apply that knowledge and the respect that our horses deserve.
Must have the desire to learn, the motivation to apply that knowledge and the respect that our horses deserve.
Riding Classes / Lessons
English / Classic Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Courses for Horse Lunging, Ground Training Courses, Training for Young Horses, Therapeutic Riding
Special Classes
Natural horsemanship training classes/ workshop vacations are available with accomodation, all meals prepared and transportation to and from the airport (POP only).
Guest lodgings
Private, fully furnished cottage with full bathroom. WIFI on site.
1 Single / double room(s) :
All guests stay in a private one bedroom cottage with their own refrigerator, small living room, bathroom, and shower. Ample closet space is provided along with a dresser for storing clothes. We also have two beds in the bedroom, as many guests decide to visit together. Rates on request
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning, Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Self-Catering
- Full-board on request obligatory
- Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
- Wholesome food
- Organic Farm
More information of the Catering:
All meals are homecooked and prepared here.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Handicap accessible, Washing machine, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe
Rates and contact
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes to the rental costs:
Us dollars only
Rates Guest Horses
Notes about the cost:
e-mail for more information
Rates Riding Classes
Rates for riding lessons:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation. We are offering natural horsemanship training classes/ workshop vacations. This includes plenty of riding time. Duration 1 week. Price on request
Contact
Company:
Eden Ranch Equestrian Center
Country:
Dominican Republic
Phone 2:
+
1809 304- 2431
You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Spanish, Italian
e-mail for more information