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Horseback Mexico's riding tours are based 15 km. east of Oaxaca city. The...
Horseback Mexico's riding tours are based 15 km. east of Oaxaca city. The owners personally guide & offer half-day, full-day,overnight & multi-day guided riding adventures. Ride through rare cacti forest and trek ancient mountain trails to breathtaking vistas. Picnic in the back country or relax over lunch at our ecologically built ranch. Decades of experience. Knowledgeable, English / Spanish speaking guides. Calm but fit horses for all levels of riders. Instruction available. Rates include transport from our city office. Join our new Ruins to Hacienda Ride along ancient trails, lots of birds and big cacti!
I spent two wonderful days with Mary-Jane and her horses. The ranch itself is set in beautiful grounds with very comfortable lodgings. I particularly enjoyed the food, delicious... read more
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I spent two wonderful days with Mary-Jane and her horses. The ranch itself is set in beautiful grounds with very comfortable lodgings. I particularly enjoyed the food, delicious local recipes with ingredients from the surrounding area. Mary Jane knows her horses inside and out, many of them having been born and raised on the ranch . She is able to...
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Thank Anne C
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I love the ride across the valley to Dainzu. The fertile farmlands are a testimony to sustainable agriculture and to preserving their traditional methods - horse drawn carts and yoked plow oxen.
You were a natural on horseback. It was a pleasure riding with you and hope you will come back!
Thanks for taking the time to write this review.
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Mary Jane was a delightful host. She gave complete and excellent instruction prior to our ride. The horses were well cared for and calm, the scenery was breath-taking and the dogs made the experience all the more fun. The four adults in our group all raved about the trip. My daughter (16) had a great time on her first trail...
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Thank EdAkaLalo
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Funny you should mention the dogs. I was just, yesterday, discussing the role that Noche and Sasha have with the horses. They are definitely a part of the horses' society, in fact we have noticed that when one of the young horses is being ridden as lead horse by the guide and we come upon something new and therefore a...
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My 8-year-old daughter and I took the full-day ride. It was stunningly beautiful. Mary Jane did a great job familiarizing us with the botany of the area and pointing out the incredible biodiversity. Definitely recommended!
Thank Meagan N
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I really enjoy taking families riding. I learned to ride when my son was seven and for the last 17 years we have enjoyed riding as a way of exploring the world and as a competitive sport together. I hope you and your daughter will, too, enjoy many years of riding together.
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We were four adults and one 16 year old young woman. The ranch is in a lovely little pueblo about 30 minutes outside of Oaxaca Centro. It's beautifully rustic with adobe buildings surrounded by huge Organ Cactus. Mary Jane gave us a warm welcome and got us up and on the horses safely with a brief lesson on how to...
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Thank joanieharmon
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It is an especially good feeling when Oaxacan residents come out to ride. Thank you and don't wait so long before coming again. There is a network of trails we keep trimmed so you can ride the Discover Oaxaca Half Day Ride several or more times and not experience the same route twice.
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Wonderful experience. First time to ride a horse, and it's such a beautiful place to be in. I was nervous in the beginning up and down the trail. Mary Jane was an awesome guider and made me relaxed and enjoy the trip so much.
Thank Jun S
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It is easier for the novice rider to relax after receiving a little basic instruction. Also when riders go out knowing how to let the horse do its job, the horse it much, much more likely to march down the trails cheerfully. It's important to me that my horses enjoy their work and do it willingly.
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The horses are well cared for, the scenery was breath-taking and the little dogs were a delight. My kids (13 and 17) had a great time on their first horseback riding experience. A bit more practice and instruction would have been helpful for me before we headed out on the narrow winding trails.
Thank AlvesBoston
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In fact, Horseback Mexico has often been praised for, indeed, giving a brief instruction demo on trail riding before actually heading out. We offer helmets and half chaps to protect the legs. People are coming out for a guided trail ride not an equitation class. Considering all the superlatives you assigned to the experience: "well-cared for horses, breath-taking scenery, delightful...
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Our family took the two day back country ride with Mary Jane. We are a mom, dad, and two teen daughters and all novice riders. Mary Jane is an excellent instructor. Her horses are easy to ride and well-trained and in excellent shape. We went through a remote mountain pass. WOW. What an experience. We traveled up 5,000 feet, seeing...
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Thank mexicovacation2010
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It was a pleasure! People like you, who are looking for adventure off the beaten track, allow me to have this wonderful job. Thank you. Come back; me or my son Gabriel can give you some practical trail ride instruction and we can move out at a faster pace next time.
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Healthy, well cared for horses and a beautiful natural setting for a trail ride just 30 minutes from Oaxaca center. Mary Jane did a great job of matching horses to riders so that my husband and I (who have only ridden horses a few times) could have a fun outing while our daughter, who does ride, was able to learn...
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Thank Wendy G
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It was a delight to see your daughter schooling so nicely the young mare Niza. Come back and ride again.
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my first horse riding experience was great and unforgettable! Mary Jane is an amazing guide, Torre is well-trained and wonderful! Thanks both of them bringing me to the stunning landscape with unique view of cactus and agave! Definitely I will be back :)
Thank Zeny666
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So glad you enjoyed your first ride so much. Torrid Elegance is an amazing mare and you were her last rider before she has her foal in early February. The vet wants her to just walk about freely but no more riders for a couple of months. He said that she is a very, very healthy 20 yr. old mare....
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Fantastic location, beautiful horses, truly welcoming, hospitable and experienced guide. Highly recommend for anyone with no riding experience to advanced riders.
Thank JanesPN
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So glad you enjoyed your ride. We love our work, and feel privileged to spend our time on horseback in beautiful Oaxaca with interesting people from around the world.
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