Family Friendly Horseback Riding Vacations
There is no better way to appreciate the great outdoors than with horseback riding vacations. Families and couples alike will be amazed at Mother’s Nature’s beauty when seen from horseback. It’s your choice: go as a couple or take the whole family.
Before signing up for an extended horseback vacation however, you may want to experience a shorter version. It will help you enormously to break in your rear end slowly, as being saddle sore is one side effect of spending long days in a saddle. It’s also a good idea to learn to ride on gentle horses first — leave the stallions for those more experienced. As soon as you feel confident in your riding skills and you’ve hardened your muscles a bit, it will be time to sign up for that long riding vacation.
If you are looking for a holiday that your entire family can enjoy, spending a week or two on a dude ranch might be right up your alley. It is definitely something that the whole family has to agree on though. It could end up being a less than pleasant trip if not everyone is on board. Once the decision is made, then it is time to get geared up for the festivities.
A fun order of business is choosing the appropriate attire. From buckles to boots, you definitely have to look the part. No city slicker outfits will do. Rugged jeans, plaid shirts, and big belt buckles are the order of the day. Forget those Gucci loafers. Trade them in for a pair of cowboy boots instead. You will definitely want to invest in a cowboy hat. Whatever you do, do not forget your sunscreen.
With just a little bit of planning, you and your family can have a wonderful horseback riding vacation. Giddy up partner, the fillies are ready for the trail.
For over nine decades the C Lazy U Guest Ranch in Granby, Colorado has been providing couples, families and groups with fantastic horseback riding vacations that include not only lots of trail riding time but other activities and amenities like fly fishing, mountain biking, trap shooting, swimming, rodeos, the luxurious Lazy You spa and upscale lodging.
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March 25 2011 05:33 am | Vacations