Horse Riding

[libbyo]

I'm very happy to recomend the black Horse riding stables in El Tablero. Nice people, OK English and I understand they will do transers from resorts for a small charge. Actual rides are I think 22e for an hour, 40e for two. If you are into horse riding in the UK you will find it a very different experience, riding on the Island with fantastic 360 degree views around you of both mountains and the sea. There are eagles and other birds flying above you.

A word for the nervous riders, you are riding on a rock face, so do be honest about your riding ability, when you arrive and they select your pony for you. The centre welcome all riders of all abilities from complete beginers upwards.

Libbyo :)

[libbyo]

I think this place does lessons as well as riding out.


Libbyo :)

[Alter Egotist]

Hey Libbyo,

Any chance you have contact details for the horse riding place? email, website or phone number.

Sounds like good fun. Never been horse riding.

Cheers,

Al.

[vswitchy]

hi alter egotist found some informaton on the stables on owens website that might be of use to you but i am sure liz will get back to you with loads of info as she uses theses stables herself vic
http://www.canaryforum.com/gc/dayexcursion.html#horse

[libbyo]

Vics picked it out. Save you hunting the link here is the info!


Tel 928 143294 Open 9am to sunset! - Prices €22.00 - €50.00

El Salobre Canyon Horse Farm - called "The Black Horse". To get there (not on a tour) drive to El Tablero near Maspalomas. Once there, continue on to El Salobre at the end of El Tablero and continue straight along this road following the signs to "The Black Horse".

The organised tour starts off from the ranch and takes you through the surrounding countryside for 90 minutes. Spectacular, Canarian scenery and amazing views over Maspalomas the highlight. There's some free time round the ranch upon return to have a look round the ranch or dive into the pool! Lunch on the ranch and then back to your apartment by around 14:30 - 15:00.

If you go up there on your own, call first and see what tours are available for that day. I say this as in adition to the organised tours that you can tag on to up at the ranch, there are other routes you can join. For the very in-experienced riders there's a tour out for an hour, more expeirenced riders can go through the countryside with similar riders, following a more challenging route. For the experienced riders you can go through the woods and a little into the mountains. There are riding routes of 60 minutes. 90 minutes and 2 hours.

Ive never done the set tour, I either give them a call or justr turn up. My preference is to turn up. If there is only me I go out with one of the staff, if there are others there I tack onto a ride.

Most rides are mixed ability, and they seperate the riders and novices out into groups. the riders get a morr chalanging route.

Dont think they have a web site.

Libbyo :)

[sunsand]

i know this is an old thread but looks interesting as i would love to go horseriding while in gc but does anyone know if they do anything suitable for children 9 and 3 ? (beginners but would love to have a go )
many thanks and do you have to book way in advance

[redswanlady]

I take my kids here and they love it, they cater for all ages and abilities and do basic english. :tinysmile_fatgrin_t