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Sabine's Smiling Horses

1 km oeste del cementerio de Sta. Elena, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
506-2-645-6894
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour to day trips to specialty tours including a...... more » Owner description: Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour to day trips to specialty tours including a Full Moon Ride. Several multi-day treks are also on offer. Sabine's Smiling Horses is a true destination in Costa Rica. « less
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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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We did a two hour ride with our four young children. Sabine really looked after us and the kids had a great time. Beautiful views and very well-cared for horses. More

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Hoboken, NJ
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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Sabine's is by far the best horseback riding outfit in Monte Verde. It's located just a short walk from town and easy to find. She and her staff run a relaxed barn with horses that are well-cared for and fun to ride. The ride I did went up in the mountains and provided a specatucular view of the Penisula of... More

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Milano
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

We did a 2 hour ride (1 hour was not available) with 2 very placid, well behaved horses. I would have liked to have gone a bit faster but my horse didn't want to, anyway for most of the trip we were going up and down very steep slopes. The views when you get to the top are incredible. At... More

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toronto
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

My husband and I took a beautiful ride with a guide (nice young man) way up to the top of the mountain. The views were spectacular and the horses well behaved... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

Jimmy was an excellent guide. Pleasant way to spend the late afternoon. More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012
1
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I recently visited Monteverde with 8 friends for my 30th birthday. We just wanted to see everything. Horseback riding this is the place. The horses are well taken care of and really friendly and great to ride. The ride is spectacular and takes you to a beautiful overlook over the Nicoya peninsula and also to an amazing tucked away waterfall.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

We really enjoyed our horseback ride. My daughter and I chose the 2.5-hour ride, and it was just the two of us with Sue as our guide. Sabine, who runs this low-key operation, is very friendly, and the horses seem well cared for and happy. The ride took us past forests, coffee plantations, and amazing viewpoints. Sue pointed out interesting... More

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USA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011
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person found this review helpful

We walked to Sabine's stable from town. It was not hard to find and there were good signs. Sabine was very nice and helped us get oriented before the ride. We got some great pictures and had a wonderful time on the ride itself. Be aware of how long a ride you are booking. We selected three hours and it... More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

Love that she loves her horses and takes very good care of them! Sabine relocated from Germany many years ago, she was very friendly and helpful Met us in town so we could follow her to her stable! More

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Carmel, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

Well behaved horses, beautiful views, Sabine is very warm and welcoming as well as responsible with her info about riding. More

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