Transfer and Other Options:

Day 1: Check in at your inn in Mendocino. Overnight at MacCallum House or similar if unavailable.  If you arrive early enough on this day, we can also schedule the first 4 hr ride for you this afternoon from 2 to 6 pm (in lieu of riding on the departure day)
Day 2: Breakfast at 9 AM. Meet at the stables at 10 AM in Cleone. After an introduction of the horses, tack etc. we saddle up and go on a 4 hour guided ride. It is your choice - to the beach or into the forests. The afternoon is free for sightseeing, canoeing, or beach-combing, whatever your heart desires! Overnight.

Day 3: Breakfast at 9 AM. Meet at the stables at 10 AM in Cleone. We saddle up and go on a 4 hour guided ride along the on the ocean bluffs, with phenomenal views over the Pacific and across ranch-lands into the forests. The afternoon is free for exploring Mendocino and the coast. Optional canoeing is available close by. Overnight at MacCallum House or similar if unavailable.

The climate of the Mendocino Coast is moderate. Summers are warm and winters are mild, but can be wet. Average annual rainfall is approximately 40 inches with the majority falling between November and April.The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 7.32 Inches. Temperatures range from an average of 35 F degrees minimum in January to an average of 76 F degrees in September/October. Humidity is moderate to high year round. Prevailing winds are west to southwest at 11 mph average.

• Travel documents and Voucher
• Flight tickets
• Passport

RIDING GEAR

• Riding Breeches or Jeans with half chaps
• Riding boots with  heels or riding sneakers with heels
• Riding helmet (you may borrow a non-approved helmet form the ranch)
• Riding gloves
• Light wind jacket (this is to keep you dry incase it is foggy on the beach!)

PERSONAL CLOTHING

• Jacket or sweater for cool evenings
• Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Underwear and socks
• Pyjama
• Bag for dirty clothes
• Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes
• Swimsuit for the hot tub
• Bandanna

PROTECTIVE RIDING HELMETS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL RIDERS (can be rented locally)!!!

Please note that when you do not wear a helmet our partner will take extra precautions and slow down the ride in respect for the risk you are taking - so if you want to keep the pace fast, protect yourself!

All Riders will sign a detailed release of liability waiver before riding!

The package includes comfortable and cozy accommodations at a first class Mendocino B&B. Depending on availability you will be staying at the MacCullum House or similar B&B. You will need your rental /own car during the week to get from/to accommodation/stables each day (about 20 minute drive).
A full breakfast is provided in the morning. We can supply a gourmet lunch for you for $28 pp or you can bring your own. Let the guide know at the start of your day ride that you would like to stop at a nice spot for a lunch break.
The Lodging has few rooms with 2 beds. Most have a Queen or King size bed only. If you need 2 beds - please let us know at time of reservation.

MacCullum House

Restaurant:
Everything about the MacCallum House Restaurant and Grey Whale Bar & Café is warm and inviting, from the sunny wrap-around porch to the convivial bar and romantic firelit dining rooms. Combining the town's charm, history, local life and flavors into one tasty package, the "Mac" is a great starting point for getting to know Mendocino. An exceptional staff makes you feel as if you've been invited over to dinner by friends.
In the restaurant dinners are served in the former library, graced by two riverstone fireplaces, candles and garden flowers on the tables or, informally, in the sunporch café.
There is an outstanding wine list with some of the best bottles in the country.
The restaurant has been written up in several professional restaurant business publications for this work and also for placing names of purveyors directly on the menu selections.

A few of the most noteworthy services:

• All-inclusive gourmet breakfast served throughout the morning featuring nine organic entrée choices, daily, freshly-squeezed juice, and organic coffee
  Breakfast: Hours: 8:00 - 10:00 am Monday - Friday • 8:00 - 11:00 am Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
• Food & Wine On The House - For each room two $7 dining credits are available every evening in the Grey Whale Bar & Café or the Dining Room. Enjoy towards dinner, desserts or for a house specialty cocktail or glass of premium local wine. 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
• Mini Bar: a selection of hand-picked sweet and savory artisanal treats and organic juice
• Concierge services
• Luxurious Telegraph Hill robes provided in every room
• In-room massage & spa services
• Dramatic ocean views from many rooms and throughout the properties
• Nationally acclaimed restaurant and full bar in main house
• In-house limousine service and wine tours
• Complimentary wireless Internet access on the Main Property, MacCallum Suites, Mendocino Village Inn and Vacation Rentals
  All rooms include in-room high speed Internet access
  Complimentary computers with high-speed Internet access and printers are available in the sitting room on the second floor of the MacCallum House, lobby of Mendocino Village Inn and also in the dining room of the MacCallum Suites
• All rooms have their own personal hair dryer, iron, ironing board, alarm clock, coffeemaker, and refrigerator
• All rooms have cable and a TV/DVD-CD player. We have an extensive DVD library available for your convenience. There is a $4 charge for DVD rentals.
• Relax under the stars in our secluded 6-person community hot tub open to all guests as well as private outdoor hot tubs in rooms 8, 9, 10, 11, 17, 23, 25, 26, and 33    Romantic setting with riverstone fireplaces and woodstoves stocked with real wood
• Pets allowed in specified rooms. Please see our Pets Page for more details
• Complimentary passes to the Redwood Health Club
• Short walk to ocean, galleries and shops of Mendocino (park your car and relax)
• Children are welcome
• Enjoy our local artists’ gallery
• Picnic backpacks and day hike packs available for that intimate picnic on the beach or in the forest
• Gourmet gift baskets available for special occasions
• Bikes available for rent on premises
• Croquet is available on the main lawn
• VIP pass to the Mendocino Wine Company tasting room in Mendocino Village entitling you to 20% off all merchandise and a generous tasting
  Free gift and 10% off L’Occitane products at renowned Mendocino boutique Sallie Mac
  
  Other Activities:
  Biking, Canoeing, Whale watching, ocean fishing are available locally.

Mendocino

Discover Mendocino County, where Pacific coastal villages, the great redwood forest and America’s Greenest Wine Region™ beckon you to escape to a slower pace. Come sit by the fire, savor a delicious Mendocino vintage, stare up into a mighty Redwood tree or watch migrating whales from the porch of one of our unique inns. Mendocino County is just a couple hours north of San Francisco where you’ll feel so far away from it all.
Mendocino County embodies the very best that California and Mother Nature has to offer. Come sit by the fire, savor a delicious Mendocino vintage, stare up into a mighty redwood tree or watch migrating whales from the porch of your inn. Serenity and wilderness plus indulgence and enjoyment – all await you.
Mendocino County knows how to celebrate. Our festivals include celebrations of our signature local foods such as crab, salmon, abalone and mushrooms and many wonderful events that feature our wines and locally brewed beers.
The winter holidays are a magical time in Mendocino County, with annual traditions that stretch back generations and delight young and old alike. Other annual events celebrate whales, music, art, film, vintage locomotives and California’s oldest continuous rodeo.
No matter the time of year, there is always a unique, fun and unforgettable experience to be had in Mendocino County!
For Canoe and Kayak rentals, check  http://www.adventurerents.com/ 
or call 1-888-881-4386

Tack:		English, Western some Australian
Horses:		Russian Orloff, Arab, Quarter Horse and Arabian, Appaloosa
Pace:		Moderate with long trots and nice canters groups will be split in 2 groups dep on experience level. | Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop |
Level:		(2 to 4 out of 5)    All riding levels
Age:		Min 6
Weight:		Max 275 lbs
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 8 riders

Canter along deserted ocean beaches, ride the bluffs while the Pacific crashes against rocks far below, and meander on mossy trails through the magnificent Redwood forest on this distinctive vacation on Northern California's rugged Mendocino Coast. This is an area of great beauty, rich in wildlife, where time flows at it's own pace; the ghosts of Russian, Spanish and English adventurers tenaciously cling to this isolated part of the world. Lari Shea, winner of dozens of endurance events, including the prestigious Tevis Cup 100 Mile Endurance race, breeds Akhal-Teke, Russian Orlov crosses, and Arabians, many of whom have excelled in dressage and jumping, as well as on competitive endurance trails. Her Appaloosa and Quarter horses round out the stable of wonderfully well-trained horses, for both English and Western style enthusiasts. You won't believe the quality of the horses!

INLCUDED: 4 riding days with 4 hours of riding. One riding day can be substituted for a full day guided wine tour (if available).

NOTE: Clients should plan to arrive about 15 minutes prior to their riding start time of 10 AM, so that the ride can depart on time.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.