Equestrian vacations in Costa Rica - Establo San Rafael - Puriscal
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Costa Rica is known for being one of the top tourist destinations around the world. Booking one of our Equestrian Vacation packages with Establo San Rafael can make your holidays an extraordinary experience to remember.

 

Riders Vacation (riding for riders)

Horseback riding vacations. jpg Come and enjoy our Costa Rican horses.
This package is for those who want to ride a lot. Start with a lesson in the morning in dressage or jumping, then enjoy a 1.5 hour trail ride. Later, practice on your own in the ring 30-40 min. or choose to spend your day with barking horse farm for a 4-6 hour trail ride.

Your day consist of:

1 lesson $30

1 trail ride $30

1 practice $25

total x day $85

Including accomodations and meals, add $40

Barking Horse long trail ride  $65

 

Lessons and Vacations

Horseback riding lessons. jpg On this vacation learn to ride or improve your riding skills.
We offer two, one hour riding lessons per day in the ring. Intermediate riders can take classes in dressage and jumping.
You can substitute an afternoon lesson for a trail ride or try some games on horseback.

When not riding, you may enjoy playing with our variety of farm animals, or have a night of music by local musicians around the bon fire.

$60 x day

Including accomodations and meals, add
$40

 

Pairing up

Costa Rican holidays. jpg Discover the friendship and close connection of having your own horse.
Meet our horses and choose one to pair up with as if it were your very own.
You will be the only rider of your chosen horse during your stay.
Spend time with your horse, washing, grooming or just hanging out.
Advance your riding skills with a morning lesson or a trail ride.
In the afternoon gain confidence with practice time on your own with your Costa Rican waterfalls. jpghorse in the ring.
Your horse must have 1 day of rest every 4th day.
On the horses day off, you can choose to go on a barking horse farm long trail ride for 4 to 6 hours.
Or you can choose to visit two Costa Rican stables and meet the trainers and horses.
Or you can go on a day of ridding for riders.

Your day consist of:

One lesson or trail ride 1 to 1.5 hours $30

One practice 30 to 40 minutes $25

Total per day $55

Including accomodations and meals, add $40


On your horses day off, choose from:

Barking horse farm long ride  $65

Stable tours $50

Riding for riders $85





For more information about our vacation packages please contact us at
vacations@establosanrafael.com



 


Our vacations can be customized for individuals couples
and groups. Groups can include riders of all levels
for families, women's groups, mothers and daughters, corporate groups and any others.
You may decide what kind of ridding you would like to do on a daily basics, choose from our list of activities, or choose one of our Day trips.

Your days can include

  • Lessons in jumping and or classical dressage.   $35

  • Practicing in the ring alone.   $30

  • Playing games on horse back, barrel racing, relay, drills, etc.   $35

  • Ridding out to explore mountains, farms, rivers and waterfall.   $35 - $65 Depending on length of ride

  • Swimming at nearby river and waterfall.

  • Excursions to visit Costa Rican stables including a chance to meet the trainers and experience their horses.   $50


During the dry season (Dec - April), there are several local horse events such as Rodeos and Topes. Topes is a kind of a horse parade that involves the entire community with fun activities, raffles, food, dancing and more.
Plan your vacations around these events and experience the pure Costa Rican horse culture.Adventure rides in Costa Rica. jpg

 


For our longer adventure rides visit www.barkinghorsefarm.com

 

 

We are one hour from San José

Costa Rican horse day trip
transportation from the farm included
Day trips in Costa Rica. jpg Join us for a fun-filled day with Costa Rican horses, experience their movement and beauty.
We will visit a number of authentic Costa Rican stables where you will meet and learn about the Costa Rican breeds; Iberoameracana, Costarriccence de Paso and Criollos.

$50

Riding lessons day trip
1 hour approximately

Day trips in Costa Rica. jpg Join us for a riding lesson in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Are you a rider that would like to experience some cute athletic Costa Rican horses, or are you a beginner that would like to spend some time with horses and would like to try something different than a trail ride.
Come and meet our horses and choose an appropriate mount for your level of riding. Practice dressage, jumping or recreational riding while enjoying our pleasant facilities.

$35 per lesson
Group lessons are also available

Basic trail ride
1.5 hours
Trail rides in Costa Rica. jpg Ride out among the beautiful farms with lovely views then descend into a little town and then continue back to our farm.

 

 

$35





Feel free to contact us for more information about our equestrian day trips
vacations@establosanrafael.com

 



Meet the farmers day trip   3 hours total
* Barking Horse Farm
Costa Rican farmers. jpgTake a ride through the beautiful farm land of Puriscal with a stop at a working farm. Take a tour of the farm and see how sugar is made. This farm produces milk, eggs, honey and they also have chickens, pigs, oxen, and more. Meet the friendly family . Then have lunch at a nearby local restaurant.



Cattle herding day trip   3 hours total
* Barking Horse Farm
Costa Rican rural life. jpgHave fun herding cattle with a neighboring farmer.
You have been to the beaches, seen the volcano's and zip lined the rain forests. Now see the farms and meet the farmers.



Trapiche ride   4 hours
* Barking Horse Farm
Costa Rican traditions. jpg Ride to a panoramic view point and then tour a traditional sugar mill called a Trapiche. On the way home stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. 4 hours of riding, including stops it takes all day.



Puente fiero   5 hour ride
* Barking Horse Farm
Costa Rican rivers. jpg A guided horseback ride to Puente Fiero at Rio Negro for a swim in the cool waters and enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the river.

 



Tabarcia de Mora   5 hour ride
* Barking Horse Farm
Towns of Costa Rica. jpg A Climb to a ridge with a 360 degree view, cross rivers as you descend into a valley to have lunch at a local restaurant in a quaint village. Take your horses over a suspension bridge on the way home.




* Please contact Barking Horse Farm for information about these day trips
barkinghorsefarm@gmail.com

 

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