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What Not to Do on Your Horseback Riding Vacation


Here are common mistakes to avoid during your horseback riding vacation:

1. Not becoming fit for your ride. Check to see how many daily hours you will be riding and make sure you are fit for your ride. Nothing is worse than being sore at the end of the day and riding when you are tired is when accidents can happen.

2. Not checking the quality of lodging. Make sure that the lodging meets your expectations. Keep in mind that you will not find 5* resorts deep in the countryside so if you desire to ride along trails not frequented by tourists, be prepared to give up luxurious lodging.

3. Not be truthful about your riding ability. Your horse assignment will be based…

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 What Not to Do on Your Horseback Riding Vacation

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HiddenTrails.com

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SoCalEquine.com

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Tanque Verde Ranch

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