Question 1

Do you offer any shorter packages or day rides?

Accepted Answer

No, not at this time.

Question 2

How many hours are you in the saddle every day?

Accepted Answer

Four to five hours of riding with a break for lunch.

Question 3

What riding skills (skill level) do I need to participate in the Willamette Coast Ride?

Accepted Answer

This is a ride for experienced riders. We want Intermediate level riders. Riders need to be able to canter around the arena two times without stopping. Riders need to have an independent seat. Riders should have some experience riding in a group and have been riding for six years, riders should have some recent riding before coming.

Question 4

What kind of riders normally come on your trip?

Accepted Answer

We get English riders from all disciplines (Eventers, Hunter Jumpers, Dressage, Fox Hunters and Endurance and Trail Riders) that want to spend some time out of the arena and in nature. We also get riders that want to improve their knowledge and confidence riding out on the trail with us. We get groups of riders that all come together from their barn or from their foxhunt, we get girlfriends that come together and ride for the week (it is a great way to recharge your life at home!)

Question 5

Do people come on their own to do the ride?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a fair amount of single travelers that come on the ride and end up meeting other like minded riders to go on adventures with. We can pair women traveling on their own, together, in a twin room.

Question 6

Do you camp on the Willamette Coast Ride?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not. We do stay in lovely accommodations along the way.

Question 7

What is the group size?

Accepted Answer

We usually ride in a minimum group of four riders and maximum of eight riders with two guides.

Question 8

Can I bring my own horse on the ride?

Accepted Answer

No, sorry. That is part of the trip, to ride our fabulous horses (many of which are for sale)!

Question 9

Is the ride English?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is an English ride, led by an Irishman!

Question 10

Can Western riders come?

Accepted Answer

If the rider can ride English, then yes! Meaning in an English saddle, shorten up those stirrups, ride with two hands and be able to put the horse between your seat, leg and hand and not a western horse, an English horse with a trot and canter, not a jog and a lope.

Question 11

What kind of saddles do you use?

Accepted Answer

We use All Purpose English saddles. Most are Wintec saddles sizes 17” to 18.5” size seats.

Question 12

What is the best month to come and ride?

Accepted Answer

May and June are lovely months as it often isn’t too hot and it is still green in the valley and the beach towns are quiet. If you want to have the best chance of sunny beach days, usually July, August, September are great for that.

Question 13

What is the minimum age to be able to come on the ride?

Accepted Answer

Twelve years old.

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