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Dominican Republic Horseback Riding

Another amazing adventure!

The Dominican Republic horseback riding is currently a very popular activity among the visitors. There are many equestrian ranches in the country. The horseback riding tour is for everyone, from beginners to experts. The horseback riding seems to be considered to be an interesting activity by the people having a vacation in the area of Punta Cana.

Most resorts in the region have horseback riding excursions that include lessons with expert instructors particularly for the most novices. That doesn’t mean you cannot participate in the excursion if you are a more experienced rider. Riders of all levels are more than welcomed in the excursions; of course if you have never rode a horse in your life there are several things that you can do to have a more pleasant time.

Horseback Riding Tips

One of the most important things you need to know when enjoying the Dominican Republic horseback riding is to keep your feet down; when you are over a horse that can provide more stability especially if the horse get scared for any reason. Second your posture is also quite important. You need to keep your back straight with your head and shoulders up; that position makes you very stable and less likely to fall on the ground if the horse gets excited. If the horse is standing still without moving you can lean back a little; this can make the horse move forward; that position can also make the horse a bit uncomfortable so only do it when there is no other way to make him move. Pants are also quite important. Jeans are good for this type riding but shorts are not very advisable if you want to go in the Punta Cana horseback riding.

Horseback Riding Vacations in the Dominican Republic

Most of the rides will take you on a walk along the beaches contemplating the never ending ocean. There are other rides that will make you experience the tropical hills and forests. With most of the area covered you will feel the relaxation and peace of what a vacation is.

At the beginning of the ride a picture of you is taken and when the ride is over; you are offered a bottle of rum with your picture on it (for a small fee). The horses for these rides are in great shape as you would expect from this resorts. Some resorts offer horseback riding lessons for adults as well as children before going to the actual excursion to ensure the safety of the guests. In most cases protective gear like helmets is offered as well. The cost for this amazing activity is approximately $60.00 US dollars per hour. The distance covered by the tour can vary, but is something like 3km for the first hour. It is important for you to know that children will have a lot of fun with the Dominican Republic horseback riding as they love playing with ponies.

You may also have the alternative to ride in a special romantic ride in the Punta Cana resorts. This ride is for 2 people only and includes: an astonishing 2 hour ride through mountain trails and rivers full of fresh water, fishing, swimming in private pool, champagne, all you can eat buffet and more. This type of ride can be a bit pricey ($125 per person) but is well worth it for couples that want to do something really special in their vacation.