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Redwood Coast Ride
California
USA
Join us for a fabulous week along the northern coast of California, where the magic lies in the spectacular scenery, the crashing of the waves of the Pacific Ocean, the towering ancient redwoods, the vast cattle ranches. Here we find magic in the tranquility and majesty of this incredible place in which we are privileged to live and ride. Let us share the magic with you.
This is an area of great natural beauty, rich in wildlife and where time flows with the relaxed pace of the west coast and small town lifestyle. The ghosts of Russian, Spanish and English adventurers tenaciously cling to this isolated haven where you can canter along its deserted ocean beaches, ride the rugged bluffs with the great Pacific crashing against the rocks far below, and meander on mossy trails through the magnificent Redwood forests of Northern California's rugged Mendocino Coast. Your hosts have a line-up of wonderfully well-trained horses, for both English and Western style enthusiasts. The quality of the horses is exceptional, and so are the beautiful trails you will discover together. This is a riding vacation suitable for many types and levels of riders. When appropriate, the group can be divided to allow guests to ride at a faster or slower pace for portions of the trail. Redwood Coast Ride trails cover many miles on deserted beaches, through a working cattle ranch, through giant, ancient redwood forests and up into the coastal mountain range. Your lodging will be located in one of several wonderful hotels in either Fort Bragg or Mendocino.
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Progressive Ride (no camping)
Family Vacation
Suitable for riders over 210 lbs
Endurance Ride
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Meeting:
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Riding Center (Fort Bragg) at 2 PM
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Airport:
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Transfer:
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--
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Riders:
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Min
1 riders
Max
6 riders
(per riding group)
Max Capacity
24
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
Travel Stories
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Rates and Dates for 2019
Rates include*:
6 nights accommodation at a hotel, breakfast, lunch on all-day rides, 6 riding days (4 full days of 6-7 hours and 2 half days of 2-3 hours).
| A | 2019 | 6 day Ride, AP | 7d / 6n | $3200 |
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Transfer and Other Charges:
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2019
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Transfers are not available - best to rent a car and drive to Mendocino
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$0
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2019
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Single supplement
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$300
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The Options
Fly into Santa Rosa and rent a car - 2.5 hr drive.
From Santa Rosa there is a local bus that connects with Fort Bragg (near Mendocino) - but not very good schedules, therefore making extra overnights necessary.
Fly into San Francisco and rent a car - 3.5 hr drive
It is a very easy and scenic drive and can easily combined with a side trip to Napa or Sonoma Valley.
Tour Dates for 2019
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| A |
2019
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05/01
- 10/31
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7d / 6n
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6 day Ride, AP
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Reserve
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Start Monday at 2PM and finish after breakfast Sunday morning.
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Rates do not include:
Lunches on half day rides, dinners, gratuities, airport transfers.
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
You will ride and explore a different area and trail each day. There will be several mornings where you load the horses into a trailer and transfer to the riding area (ex. Redwood Forest).
Day 1
Arrive at the ranch at 2:00pm for orientation and to meet your horse. We will take a ride down to the beach to make sure that your horse and tack are a great fit for you.
Check in at your Hotel.
Day 2
Breakfast at your hotel. Arrive at the ranch at 9:30am. We will be riding at Simcha Ranch with a picnic lunch there and the afternoon will be riding along Ten Mile Beach.
Day 3
Breakfast at your hotel. Arrive at the ranch at 9:30am. We will be riding through parts of the Parker Family Forest. We will have a picnic lunch along the way.
Day 4
Breakfast at your hotel. Arrive at the ranch at 9:30am. Our ride will take us on a short ride to Mackerricher State Park and the beach. Guests will have lunch on their own and spend the afternoon exploring Fort Bragg and Mendocino, which offer great restaurants, shopping, and a variety of outdoor activities.
Day 5
Breakfast at your hotel. Arrive at the ranch at 9:30am. We will spend the morning riding in the Parker Family Forest. The afternoon will be along Ten Mile Beach. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch along the way.
Day 6
Breakfast at your hotel. Arrive at the ranch at 9:30am. We will spend the day riding at the Newport Ranch in the AM. The afternoon will be a choice of the Pacific Ridge Trail or Ten Mile Beach. Picnic lunch along the trail.
Day 7
Breakfast at your hotel. Departure after breakfast.
Meeting:
Riding Center (Fort Bragg) at 2 PM
Airport:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Train station:
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Transfer:
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Distance:
314 km / 195 miles
The Options
Fly into Santa Rosa and rent a car - 2.5 hr drive.
From Santa Rosa there is a local bus that connects with Fort Bragg (near Mendocino) - but not very good schedules, therefore making extra overnights necessary.
Fly into San Francisco and rent a car - 3.5 hr drive
It is a very easy and scenic drive and can easily combined with a side trip to Napa or Sonoma Valley.
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Tack:
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English, Western
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Horses:
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Russian Orloff, Arab, Quarter Horse and Arabian, Draft Crosses
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Pace:
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Moderate with long trots and nice canters
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
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5
out of 5) Good Novice to Advanced
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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1 riders
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Max
6 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
24
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Horses
Our group of well-trained horses allows us to match riders with the perfect companion for their trip. You will not believe the quality of the horses!
So we can best match you with a suitable horse, please provide your height and weight and send a detailed description of your riding experience and preferences.
Pace
Riding groups split up so that riders can opt for more or less trotting and cantering.
Weight Restrictions
We have horses who are able to carry heavy riders. In deciding whether or not we can safely accommodate a rider, we consider height and riding experience as well as weight. We also have to consider the availability of a suitable horse at the time of the requested ride. We work with prospective riders and try to make a safe and enjoyable ride happen. As a general guideline, those under 6’ tall should weigh less than 200 pounds, and those over 6’ tall should weigh less than 240 pounds.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
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. more
Fort Bragg area
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Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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56
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57
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58
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60
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62
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65
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67
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67
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67
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64
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59
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55
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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41
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42
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43
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43
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46
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49
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50
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51
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50
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47
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44
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41
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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19
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19
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18
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15
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13
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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5
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6
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6
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6
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8
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9
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10
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10
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10
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9
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7
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5
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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12
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11
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11
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7
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4
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1
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0
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0
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1
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5
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10
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13
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
The climate of the Mendocino Coast is moderate. Summers are warm and winters are mild and wet.
Average annual rainfall is approximately 40 inches with the majority falling between November and April. Although rain is rare during summer months, anything is possible. Humidity is moderate to high year round.
Riding clothes should be comfortable. Bring extra layers as the weather can vary daily. Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Personal items can be purchased at one of our several pharmacies/ grocery stores.
The Ranch can provide you with a saddle or cantle bag as well as a riding helmet. Please let us know if you would like borrow any of these items.
All riders will have to sign a detailed release of liability waiver before riding.
| This list is only a guideline for you |
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!) |
| Riding boots + Minichaps |
| Riding helmet (MANDATORY) |
| Riding gloves |
| Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection |
| Rain coat |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
| Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
| Jeans |
| Shorts |
| Underwear and socks |
| Pyjama |
| Bag for dirty clothes |
| Light wind jacket (this is to keep you dry in case it is foggy on the beach!) |
| Comfortable shoes/sneakers |
| Swimsuit |
| Bandana |
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Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent at the same location.
Description
You will be staying at one of our partnered hotels in Fort Bragg or Medocino. All locations provide private rooms with ensuite bath.
Beachcomber Motel (Fort Bragg)
This motel offers fantastic views of the coast. The comfortable and spacious bedrooms feature a Queen or King bed, a fireplace, a safe, a microwave, refrigerator, DVD, TV and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Surf and Sand Lodge (Fort Bragg)
This 30-bedrooms local Inn features its own private beach access. Each room has a private balcony, satellite TV, fridge, microwave and private bathroom with hair dryer and free toiletries.
Wi-Fi is available at this property in all areas, free of charge.
Mendocino Hotel (Mendocino)
This unique hotel is housed in a historic building located on Mendocino’s main street. This accommodation features 51 Victorian style rooms, outfitted with a phone, Wi-Fi internet access, and almost always a private bathroom. There is a garden with fireplaces, where you can relax in the evenings, while watching the ocean.
Room Occupancy
The single supplement fee applies if we are unable to find another rider to share.
Triple occupancy might be possible based on availability. Please inquire.
Meals
Breakfast is included and provided at the hotel each morning.
Lunch is provided for the full day rides. For lunch, we will have sandwiches as well as other take along items: apples, granola bars etc...
Dinners are on your own. Mendocino and Fort Bragg have many wonderful restaurants. Suitable for all tastes, budgets and dietary needs.
Dietary Restrictions
We can accommodate special dietary requests for lunches, with prior notice.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
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Tack:
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English, Western
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Horses:
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Russian Orloff, Arab, Quarter Horse and Arabian, Draft Crosses
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Pace:
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Moderate with long trots and nice canters
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
5
out of 5) Good Novice to Advanced
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
240 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
1 riders
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Max
6 riders
(per riding group)
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Max Capacity
24
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Horses
Our group of well-trained horses allows us to match riders with the perfect companion for their trip. You will not believe the quality of the horses!
So we can best match you with a suitable horse, please provide your height and weight and send a detailed description of your riding experience and preferences.
Pace
Riding groups split up so that riders can opt for more or less trotting and cantering.
Weight Restrictions
We have horses who are able to carry heavy riders. In deciding whether or not we can safely accommodate a rider, we consider height and riding experience as well as weight. We also have to consider the availability of a suitable horse at the time of the requested ride. We work with prospective riders and try to make a safe and enjoyable ride happen. As a general guideline, those under 6’ tall should weigh less than 200 pounds, and those over 6’ tall should weigh less than 240 pounds.
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.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No/2 |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
N/A |
| Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Redwood Coast Ride
Tour Code:
IRCA01
7 days /
6 nights
~$3,200.00
Dates :
May to Oct, custom dates available
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained | A | Beginner
 | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
| D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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