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Gladys7 · 03-23-2010, 12:32 PM

My sister and I are experienced riders and arranged a private tour with el paseo ranch. We chose this ranch because it had one of the best reviews of all horseback riding ranches. We wanted to go gallop that’s why we booked a private tour. It was by far the best experience we ever had to be on a horse while it was just running on the white sand. The hill, the rock formations, the hidden beach, EVERYTHING is just a must see! If you love horses and love adventure than this is truly the BEST TOUR you could go for. Be sure to ask for Eugene….you’ll just love him!

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2010, 04:27 PM

excellent
glad you had a good time

riding in aruba is by far my "most favorite" activity

welcome to the forum

lrealnurse · 03-23-2010, 06:54 PM

Thanks for sharing.. I am not an experienced rider... I want to do this in Aruba.... me and hubby .... would this be a ride that would suite us?

Lisa

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2010, 08:07 PM

i usually recommend folks reserve with "la ponderosa" they have great horses. they do a beach ride/countryside ride.

make sure that you tell the trail master that you are an inexperienced rider.

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Originally Posted by lrealnurse

Thanks for sharing.. I am not an experienced rider... I want to do this in Aruba.... me and hubby .... would this be a ride that would suite us?

Lisa

dividiviprincess · 03-24-2010, 10:46 AM

Anyone know the age requirement? I have a 6 year old who wants to ride on the beach with me. I am very experienced, she is not. And how is La Ponderosa compaired to El Paseo ?

lizzardo · 03-24-2010, 10:59 AM

Rancho Notorious take you along Malmok beach. They will talk thru the water in low tide by the wreck. It looks fun. But bring sunscreen!!

dividiviprincess · 03-24-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lizzardo

Rancho Notorious take you along Malmok beach. They will talk thru the water in low tide by the wreck. It looks fun. But bring sunscreen!!

Do you know if they will allow my 6 year old to ride along with me? I would LOVE to ride on the beach in the ocean

Gladys7 · 04-08-2010, 09:27 AM

Thanks Andrea, I enjoy reading your posts.

Regarding the age requirements you will have to contact the ranch, to verify.
When returning from our private tour with El Paseo Ranch the group tour was just preparing to leave and they had children riding with them. I would guess a child riding along with her mother on a horse to be around the age of 5. But again, it's only a guess!

Ruthy · 04-09-2010, 10:49 AM

I will have to agree with Gladys7. Since we bought our time share at the Divi we have been coming to Aruba every year and have arranged a horseback tour every time. We decided this year to try out this new ranch El Paseo, mainly to experience a different trail and it was awesome! The sceneries are beautiful. We got to see a panoramic view of the island from a hill (not sure how that hill is called) and we got to lay stones along the coastline and stopped at a 'wishing well'. Overall it was a great ride, the best we have been on so far. They have good horses as well and the guides take snacks for the horses on the rides, it really shows that the staff love these horses. I got to ride blackie and my husband got to ride Cumbia....great horses!

Ooow and we too got Eugene as our guide. He is awesome! And Rodney is so amusing.

*Andrea J.* · 04-09-2010, 11:04 AM

you should contact the ranches by email.
as an experienced horseperson, i would never recommend a 6 yr old to ride alone.
a 6 yr old does not have the strength to turn the horse.
the pasos have a 240 lb weight carrylimit . if your weight and your daughter's weight combined do not go over 240, then she can ride with you at laponderosa and elpaso.
also too insist on a helmet for her.
;-)

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Do you know if they will allow my 6 year old to ride along with me? I would LOVE to ride on the beach in the ocean

03-23-2010, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gladys7 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Images: 1	Absolutely Fabulous! Best horse back riding tour ever... My sister and I are experienced riders and arranged a private tour with el paseo ranch. We chose this ranch because it had one of the best reviews of all horseback riding ranches. We wanted to go gallop that’s why we booked a private tour. It was by far the best experience we ever had to be on a horse while it was just running on the white sand. The hill, the rock formations, the hidden beach, EVERYTHING is just a must see! If you love horses and love adventure than this is truly the BEST TOUR you could go for. Be sure to ask for Eugene….you’ll just love him! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,251 Images: 80	excellent glad you had a good time riding in aruba is by far my "most favorite" activity welcome to the forum Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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lrealnurse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere there is a beach and water Posts: 253 Images: 3	Thanks for sharing.. I am not an experienced rider... I want to do this in Aruba.... me and hubby .... would this be a ride that would suite us? Lisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ First trip to Aruba down; many more to come Lisa

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04-08-2010, 09:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gladys7 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3 Images: 1	Thanks Andrea, I enjoy reading your posts. Regarding the age requirements you will have to contact the ranch, to verify. When returning from our private tour with El Paseo Ranch the group tour was just preparing to leave and they had children riding with them. I would guess a child riding along with her mother on a horse to be around the age of 5. But again, it's only a guess! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-09-2010, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ruthy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	I will have to agree with Gladys7. Since we bought our time share at the Divi we have been coming to Aruba every year and have arranged a horseback tour every time. We decided this year to try out this new ranch El Paseo, mainly to experience a different trail and it was awesome! The sceneries are beautiful. We got to see a panoramic view of the island from a hill (not sure how that hill is called) and we got to lay stones along the coastline and stopped at a 'wishing well'. Overall it was a great ride, the best we have been on so far. They have good horses as well and the guides take snacks for the horses on the rides, it really shows that the staff love these horses. I got to ride blackie and my husband got to ride Cumbia....great horses! Ooow and we too got Eugene as our guide. He is awesome! And Rodney is so amusing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook