Beach Horseback Ride — Canter Possible
Hacienda La Suerte is a working equestrian center at La Barbacoa, in the hills behind Las Terrenas.
After you message: The host confirms price and date on WhatsApp; you pay them directly
Highlights
- Countryside descent to the beach and back
- Canter on the sand if you can sit one
- Horses matched to your real riding level
- Two lengths: about 1h30 or about 2h
- Round-trip hotel transfer on request
Google reviews of Hacienda La Suerte
Reviews from Google
Bodhild Bjørkedal Hokstad2 years agoAmazing horse riding! The horses were so nice, just pull a little bit and they do what u want. Nice french girl instructors. Ride trough a jurrasic park forrest, swim trough a river, canter on the beach or in the jungle. Perfect.See this review on Google
sam maitland10 months agoVery enjoyable & eventful afternoon ride through the forest, which offers some scenic views when you rise above the canopy. My very well trained horse was able to handle my limited skill (and similarly my guide handle my limited french). Hotel pick up and return service was also convenient.See this review on Google
Ingrid Ernø2 years agoJust got back from a trip to the Dominican Republic, and my highlight was certainly the 3 hour horseriding trek through the forest with Hacienda la Suerte. Horses are very well taken care of, are lovely to ride and the people working there (Valérie and Lou were our guides) were fantastic. The scenery is stunning as well, and if you're an experienced rider looking to canter and gallop there will be plenty of that! I had so much fun and can't recommend this place enough.See this review on Google
Description
Hacienda La Suerte is a working equestrian center at La Barbacoa, in the hills behind Las Terrenas. This is its beach ride: out of the yard, down through the countryside and onto the sand, where the pace can open up. Two lengths. About an hour and a half at $65 per person, or about two hours at $75. Riders who can sit a canter are welcome to canter; riders who would rather stay at a walk keep the same route at their own speed. This is not a beginners' ride. The hacienda works mainly with people who have ridden before, and each horse is matched to what its rider can actually do — so say honestly what you can do when you book, because the ride is built around it. The weight limit is 90 kg. If you have never been on a horse, ask about the one-hour beginners' ride on the hacienda's own land instead.
What's Included
What's NOT Included
What to Bring
Meeting Point
We pick you up, or you meet the host at a set spot
Hacienda La Suerte, La Barbacoa, Las Terrenas. Rides leave from the hacienda. A round-trip transfer from your hotel in Las Terrenas can be arranged for $15 per person.
Accessibility & Requirements
Maximum rider weight for this ride is 90 kg. The hacienda works mainly with people who have ridden before, and the pace is set by what each rider can do — tell them your real level when you book. If you have never ridden, ask about the one-hour beginners' ride on the hacienda's own land, which stays at a walk and has a 100 kg limit. There is little or no phone signal at the stables, so replies to messages can take a while.
A working equestrian center at La Barbacoa, in the hills above Las Terrenas, with rides out to the countryside, the forest and the beach. The hacienda works mainly with riders who have been on a horse before: horses are matched to what each rider can actually do, and the pace can open up to a canter or a gallop. There is a shorter walking ride for first-timers, and private lessons from eight years old. The team answers in French, Spanish and English.
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