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Trail Rides
Our
intimate trail rides are set against 400 acres of scenic trails
meandering through oak studded hills, with panoramic views of
the Carmel Valley countryside. Pony and trail rides are $30 and
up. For reservations, please call (831) 659-6054 |
The Lil’ Buckaroo
A
half-hour gentle, guided pony ride for children in Holman Ranch
lakeside area.
Ages 6 – 8. |
The Hopalong
Cassidy
Approximately a
one-hour ride through beautiful canyons, oak-studded hills and
around our vineyards, with panoramic views of the Carmel Valley
countryside. All riding levels welcome! Ages 8 & up. |
The Gene Autry
Approximately a two-hour ride along secluded trails, overlooking
the Holman Ranch vineyards, with spectacular views of the Carmel
Valley. All riding levels welcome! Ages 10 & up. |
Pastures of Heaven Picnic Ride
(Weekends Only)
Departing at 11:00am, this ride is approximately three hours.
Ride through historic Holman Ranch to breathtaking views
overlooking both the Carmel Valley and the Salinas Valley.
Picnic lunch included. Ages 10 & up. |
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Lessons
Individual lessons
taught Western or English Style. All lessons begin with grooming
the horse so the student can bond with his mount. You will
learn how to saddle and “tack up” the horse. Once on board, the
lessons progress to working in the round pen or ring.
English riders will learn to walk, trot and canter. We put an
emphasis on the hunt seat position. You will learn to post and
develop an independent, balanced seat. English lessons progress
to low level dressage, demonstrating bending, figures,
transitions, extensions, preparation for jumping and cavaletti
work.
Western riders will have lessons in the ring or on the trail. As
the rider advances, more emphasis is put upon control, bending,
leg movement, etc… Beginner riders progress through walk, trot,
lope, halt, go and turns. Advanced riders can be trained in
Western Pleasure, equitation, trail, showmanship and timed
events. |
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Training
Holman Ranch is proud to offer services of local trainers who
function on the national level. Dick Widger's Waterford Farm is
stabled at the Ranch. Widger trains hunters, jumpers and offers
equestrian lessons. Ray Berta holds regular Western clinics and
stables training horses at the Ranch. Ellen Eckstein conducts
monthly dressage clinics.
Our in house teachers work with clients to further their goals
in all disciplines. We provide schooling, English and Western,
which includes starting over fences, beginner to advanced flat
work, conditioning, and ground work. Please call (831) 659-6054
for prices and details.
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Boarding
Please contact The Stables at (831) 659-6054 or
horses@holmanranch.com,
for specific boarding information. |
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