Ricochet Ridge Ranch - Horseback riding vacation on California’s Mendocino Coast, Redwood Forest
Horseback riding vacation and daily trailrides on deserted beaches, through vast cattle ranches overlooking the ocean and magnificent Redwood forests.
North America > USA > California > Fort Bragg
The Mendocino Coast of Northern California is internationally known for the beauty of the beaches, State Parks, cattle ranches and Redwood Forests
Additional information about the area
Excursions: Deep sea fishing, river and ocean kayaking or canoeing, hiking.Wine Tours through famous wine regions.
Theater, opera, Mendocino Music Festival
Traveling by car:
The Mendocino Coast is 120 miles north of San Francisco, with a beautiful drive through the wine country and redwood forests. It is a 3.4-4 hour drive.
A car is necessary
A car is necessary
Traveling by plane:
Fly into the San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento or Arcata airports.
nearby /
on the property
Beach, Wildlife Viewing Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away
Restaurants, Lake/river for swimming, Fishing, Surfing, Canoeing / Kayaking, White-Water Rafting Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Theater, Galleries / Museum, Cinema, Shopping, Fitness Center , Golf course, Tennis court, Biking, Mountain biking, Hiking
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, Riding Stable, Western Riding Stable Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
20
Minimum age for guests:
age 6 & up
General description:
Horseback riding vacation and daily trailrides on deserted beaches, through vast cattle ranches overlooking the ocean and magnificent Redwood forests.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding Hall-Indoor Arena
- Riding facility
- Horse Walker
- Shower facilities for Horses
- Round pen
- Sea / River / Ocean for horses
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
Thousands of miles of trails through magnificent redwood forests, to mountain ridge tops, through river valleys, and working cattle ranches. Best of all: Ten miles of Pacific ocean beach for gallops!More details of the property
Daily trail rides from 1.5 hours, 3 or 4 hours, to all day.What we have to offer
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
Additional Animals on the property
We have dozens of horses and ponies. We ride through cattle ranches with Brangas cows, calves & Herford bulls. See seals & sea lions while on the beach; Maybe deer, bear & mountain lion in the forestOther offers and explanations
Outside Magazine called us "One of the Top 25 Vacations of a Lifetime". We specialize in custom riding holidays for every experience level, from novice up to the very advanced. Quality horses!Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >20 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Ponies, Gaited horses
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
Arabian, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Akhal Teke & Russian Orlov crosses, Pinto, Tennessee Walker gaited. Many are experienced endurance horses, many winners! All well trained for all level riders.
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- All-day Rides
- Riding on the beach / by the sea
- Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 6 & up
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 140 kg - 300 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
On request
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
Daily Trail Rides
General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Private Lessons
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 6 & up
Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, English / Classic Riding, Recreational riding, Cross-Country
Special Classes
We specialize in conditioning the Sport Horse. Our horses have won Best Conditioned Horse Award 28 times in 80K and 160K Endurance Races. Riders learn to perform a veterinary check, including heart
Guest lodgings
Unique B & B or small hotels, many options available.
>10 Single / double room(s) :
no details
>10 Multi-bedded room(s):
no details
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request possible by arrangement
- Half-board on request possible by arrangement
- Full-board on request possible by arrangement
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
No smoking, Whirlpool/hot tub, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe
Rates and contact
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
65,00 Dollar per hour / Horse
Notes to the rental costs:
from 65 US$/h
Rates Riding Classes
Rates for riding lessons:
We are happy to give instruction during riding vacations or daily trailrides. Private lessons are available by request.
Contact
Company:
Ricochet Rige Ranch
First name:
Lari
Last name:
Shea
Country:
USA
Phone 2:
+
1 888 873-5777
You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English, Spanish
Please email or fax in English, Spanish or German, or telephone in English.