Horseback riding vacation in Monteverde Costa Rica
Read some comments of our guest book below
Stefan Loose 2008 - NEW guide book from Germany: Sabine's Smiling Horses (Tel: 2645 6894, 8385-2424, www...), Vollmond- und Sonnenuntergangstouren, Touren zu Wasserfaellen..., fuer Anfaenger und Sattelfeste auf gesunden Pferden. Sabine kennt die Gegend wie ihre Satteltasche.
Best choice in Lonely Planet Costa Rica 2008: Sabine's Smiling Horses (Tel: 2645 6894, 8385-2424, www...), ...This outfitter has been recommended by readers year after year.
Recommended by Rough Guide 2004 to Costa Rica : ...In Santa Elena ..., who has several healthy, well-cared for horses and who knows the stunning countryside around Santa Elena well - you can stop at several look-out points with panoramic views out to the Pacific and the Nicoya Peninsula....
also Lonely Planet 2005 to Central America : Sabine's smiling horses...., run by Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour day trips to specialty tours including a Full Moon Ride... Several multi-day treks are also on offer... This outfitter has been highly recommended by readers.
The Tico Times Exploring Costa Rica 2008: ...well-trained, cared for horses.
Sabine, thank you for this wonderful ride, I have got bruises
everywhere and my muscles because I haven’t been on a horse for so long
but that doesn’t matter.
I loved the environment.
Monke, 18.02.2001
Thank you for a wonderful ride! I am very stiff today, but it
was definitely worth it.
What a beautiful place to ride! Very nice, happy horses!
Laura
Sabine, vielen Dank fuer den
herrlichen Ausritt. Selbst wenn die blauen Flecken und der Muskelkater
verschwunden sind, werde ich diesen Ritt in Erinnerung behalten.
Sabine
Wanneer je hel nevelwound wilt
bekyken en door de bomen zweven ga dan naar Sky-Trek. Als je echler een leuke en
actieve tyd wilt hebben, ga dan een paar vur met
Sabine te ryden.
De paarden zyn goed en zy kan je
ook wel tips geven om je ryden te
verbeteren.
Gerad
For you Sabina, now we write a little story in English, we
had a great ride with you! You are very kind and treat the hoses very well (that
is very important for you and us). We hope that you have a life with a lot of
love, beautiful horses.
With love Corina and Brenda
Dear Sabina, a wonderful ride! Today was close to perfect,
your horses, your guiding ability: the terram. I m…
recommend a ride with Sabina. I am a novice, intermediate rider and after three
hours today I felt right out of the US-w…,
where I live.
We, my companion riders Brenda and Corina from Holland,
gently rode and galloped through some great countryside today. The farmers
trails, past bananas, farms, ranches and some great little villages.
Delightful Geraldo the no longer novice rider. 18.02.2001
Dear Sabine, it was a pleasure knowing you. The beautiful
horse ride… the beautiful site. Thank you for making Oliver love horses and
riding.
It was nice having supper and getting to know you.
I hope that we get in touch and write. Je t’embrasse toi et
ton petit bedon.
Josee Marchion
Fisicamente he tenido dolores en mi cuerpo, pero como este es
increible pero satisfactorio a la vez. Sentir su fuerza entre mis piernas, ver
sus gestos, es un animal sor prendente de gran vigor y fuerza.
Sabine, asi son los lazos que un en el gran sentimiento que
florese dentro de uno por algo, alguien pr tus caballos, basto solamente ver tu
ahora hay una gran luc que ilumina todo tu ser,
tu hijo(a). Que suerte Andrea, 11.05.2001
Traeume werden wahr! Nach acht
Jahren Reitpause bekommt mein Hintern endlich mal weider einen Pferderuecken zu
spueren. Naja, fuer meinen Hintern war es vielleicht nicht ganz so toll...
Dafuer war es aber fuer mich ein wunderschoenes Erlebnis. Tolles Pferd, toller
Ritt...einfach schoen. Irgendwie schwer, in Worte zu fassen.
Tausend Dank, noch viele sonnige
Zeiten in Santa Elena und alles Liebe
Verena
Mein Hintern schmerzt ganz schoen
aber es wars absolut wert!! Meinen ersten Pferderitt werde ich nie vergessen. Du
machst das echt gut.
Muchas gracias
Jacqueline
Sabine, we had a great time on the horses. Even little Niels
had a ball, although he won’t remember much of it when he grows up but we’ll
show him the pictures. I have blisters on my hands and my muscles are sore, but
it was worth it.
It was wonderful riding with our whole family in the
countryside. Mel, 9 years, Liselotte, 8 years, never rode before and were
trotting and galloping as if they were professionals. The baby was riding in
front of Marvin our other guide who was so gentle with him that he fell asleep.
Niels is two years old and also experienced and giggled whenever the horse
snorted.
Sabine was wonderful. Staying at the Pension Santa Elena was
“what can I say” groovy.
Jan, Charlotte, Mel, Liselotte and Niels van Londen,
12.03.2001
This was a lot of fun, horses are fun to ride. It’s fun to
have the liberty to drive them. My butt s swollen but is was worth the ride.
Thanks a lot Sabine, 6.04.2001
It was really nice riding the horse and to see the beautiful
view. And it was also interesting meeting sabine, you are passionate with horse
and you can give that passion to others…thanks.
What a beautiful day!
Isabelle Schank and Marc Rondeau, Montreal Canada
Muchas gracias y buena suerte.
Alex, 7.04.2001
Full moon story. Sabine, you threw an amazing full moon
party. Your horses were fabulous. Oh no, my bus is here… Would love to write
more about the smiling horses + … but have to
go. Thanks for a truly memorable event.
Michele and Jessica, 7.04.2001
Valiente was his name, a beautiful and powerful white horse.
I will never forget this power when I start to run on him. I just remember when
my knees hurt and bump into Cheyenne but it was a great promenade with the best
sweet woman “Sabine” who has a lot of patience and really loves her
beautiful horses.
We had a lot of fun even if Valiente control me more than
control him. At the end we stop on a mountain between full moon and sunset that
was wonderful.
Thanks for this afternoon and I keep a souvenir on my knees
and for sure make me travel in first class.
All the best
Barbara and Olivier, France, (Barbara did horse jumping
competition), 5.05.2001
Even if he was a little afraid in the beginning, Cheyenne and
I rapidly became friend. For three hours it was a very friendly fight between he
and I to get the control of the ride. Because he loves it, he tried to run when
the other horses were running but was also ok when I asked him to do what I
wanted. The highlight was when Cheyenne lost his iron shoe while galloping. The
iron shoe flight t…, in the air and hurt (very
lightly) my knee and made a hole in my pant.
Anyway it was a very pleasant ride that I will remember.
Thanks Sabine.
Olivier, France, 5.05.2001
Wow! That was such a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.
I am so happy that I was able to see Monteverde and
surrounding towns from horseback. It was absolutely beautiful. I love
<Cheyenne, he is such a spirited horse. He has amazing power in his strong
legs. I was so happy to experience the countryside. I loved Cheyenne’s lope
and the spirited personality. I had so much fun, I am sad that I have to leave.
I loved the trail ride, the best I ever had!! Thank you so much for letting us
ride your horses. They are truly beautiful. I had an awesome time. Good luck and
I hope your horse feels better.
Thanks again
Marilyn, USA Michigan (Marilyn is a trail guide in the
states), 15.05.2001
In a world overpowered by corruption and self h…
it is hard to find a spirit as pure and free as Apaches. It is hard to
confront a real person who is not driven by money or greed. I am glad that such
a place and such people exist., here in Santa Elena.
Today you have helped me to grow and remember the simple
child that I once was. By riding Apache I felt a connection and rebirth of my
native American ancestors and spirit.
Christina, US-Wisconsin (Christina is doing horseback
jumping), 15.05.2001
This was a perfect way of spending four hours in beautiful
scenery u… seeing Lake Arenal and the Pacific
on a horseback. Nice to try a horse that is well taking care of and being in
such great company as Sabine is. Thank you very much.
Anders, Denmark 21.05.2001
Sabine, thank you for a beautiful ride. Although it was n…
and it was a really good experience. It seems that I’ll do part of my
trip on a horse. I thank you for showing me this wonderful world. I am happy
that I met you, Sabine. Best wishes.
Eli Zilberman, Israel 23.05.2001
Der Ausrtitt war wunderschoen.
Ich werde niemals Apache vergessen; weil ich Apache lieb hab. Es war
wunderschoen, wie du uns durch Costa Rica gefuehrt hast. Ich werde dich und
Shack (Jack) niemals vergessen. Ich freu mich, wenn ich wieder zu dir komme. Ich
komm vielleicht in 3 bis 4 Jahren wieder.
Deine Lena (und Jan und Marion),
Germany
Danke.
Fuer deine weitere Pferdezukunft
wuensch ich dir viel Glueck und Erfolg!
Und wuensche dir und deinen
Pferden, dass die Reitgaeste deine liebevolle Arbeit und die der Pferde zu
schaetzen wissen bzw. erkennen.
Deine Marion (und Jan und Lena),
Germany 13.05.2001
The horse ride was great. We went to the forest and went to
Marvin’s house to drink a cup of tea and to see his horses and his other pets
as well. The weather was good it was only a little windy and rainy. Marvin was a
very good guide. He knew a lot about the surroundings here. We saw one Tucan and
a lot of other birds. Sabine takes very good care of her horses, I can see that.
They looked very well. It was the second time for my husband (horse riding) and
he did some galloping as well. He rode very good.
Lydia
Though it was only second time on a horse. I felt very
confident with the horse. The galloping was exiting. My legs hurt a lot now but
it is worth the pain. This was not the last time on a horse. I will do that more
often.
Marcel, Netherlands 24.06.2001
Today a friend and I went with Sabine and her smiling horses
on a four hour trail ride. It was worth every penny to see properly cared for
animals and some amazing countryside. The ride was tailored to our skill level
and we were given plenty of time to “lead the way”. The views from the
ridgeline were very pretty and we were able to get very far away from the busy,
dusty roads. We even saw some sort
of giant r… like animal. The horse were very
willing and Sabine is a great guide.
Go if you have the chance and you will definitely enjoy it.
Hilary Garrison, North Carolina 2.07.2001
It was a great trip, I was the friend (of Hilary
Garrison),Sabine trusted us so much with her horses. She has wonderful horses
and do not have broken spirits like most tourism horses. Great time! Thanks!
June Ginther, USA Ohio 2.07.2001
This is the second year I have brought students to study the
ecological and biodiversity in Costa Rica. Sabine’s horse trips offer a great
opportunity for my students and I to experience the “natural” Costa Rica,
away from the busy towns. Her horses are well mannered and she and her guides
are the perfect hosts. I highly recommend this tour even when you are not
experienced with horses. The views and natural beauty of the surroundings
countryside are breathtaking.
Gordon Massengill, North Carolina, Since Adventures 8.07.2001
Great time, great view, great horses, great time!! If you
don’t do it you are missing out one of the best times in Costa Rica. Yes, it
gave me a hard-on, you are stupid if you don’t do it!!
John and Ilhan, New Mexico, 2nd LT US Army ,
14.07.2001
Dear Sabine, I feel doubly gifted to have met you last year
as you were “conceiving” so much of what you have manifested now. And then
to return this year and see the reality of what you have created in your life
– love horse and that you are once more on the edge of creating new
possibilities, new dreams.
Thank you for sharing your time, your horses, your smiles,
your questions and your answers. I hope to see you again and when <I do I
know I will have even more beauty and happiness in your life.
Kelly 22.07.2001
Thanks so much for everything you’re offered! I really
loved your horses, they made me really happy and relaxed. The hotel and the
people were wonderful and I wish nothing but the best for you, the horses and
the baby. I hope when I come back (next year?!?) I’ll get to meet your
boy/girl?
Take care and good luck.
Lena D.
Liebe Sabine, wuerden doch so
gerne reiten… kaum Reitkenntnisse… kaum Sprachkenntnisse… kann das wohl
gut gehen…??
Jedoch:
Sabines vertrauenserweckende Vorbereitung
Sabines „smiling“ horses
individuell zugeteilte Pferde
Guide: Juaquin- nett und kompetent
wunderschoene Landschaft
ausgezeichnet organisiert
... ließen uns einen unvergeßlichen
Tag in Santa Elena erleben.
Danke
Edith, Christine, Sonja
(Austria), Jose (Holland) 31.07.2001
Dear Sabine, thank you so much for your kindness towards
myself and my family. We all loved our ride yesterday with Enrique. If it
wasn’t for you we wouldn’t have had as much fun as we did! His animals were
amazing, his two monkeys were so cute and they were climbing all over us.
I would also like to make a personal thank you for taking me
on the ride to drop your horses off at the other field only minutes after you
had met me! That has truly
been the highlight of my vacation so far. Say hi to Apache for me, he was very
fun to ride bare back.
Thank you again. Sincerely
Lauren Ratz
Cheyenne und ich sind Freunde
geworden! Und ein Kindheitstraum ging in Erfuellung! Im Westernsattel durch die
Highlands (wo auch immer), Freiheit spueren und genießen und einen warmen
Pferdekoerper unterm Hintern. Ein ganz schoener eindrucksvoller Ritt mit Sabines
Pferden, Phillie und Marvin hier oben in Costa Rica.
Lo mejor posible!
Endlich wieder das hoechste
Glueck der Erde!
Vielen Dank, keep up the good spirit.
1000 happy smiles
Stephanie, Muenchen-Germany, 19.11.2001
Ein wunderbarer Tag, ein
wunderschoener Ausritt, eine nette Begleitung “Phillie” und wunderschoene
Ausblicke ueber die Region Monteverde. Die Pferde voller Tatendrang, sie wollten
„rasen“! man sieht, daß sie gut gehalten werden.
Vielen Dank an Phillie, fuer die
ich ihre erste Tour war.
Pascale, Zuerich-Austria,
28.11.2001
As I had never been on a horse before, I was a bit
apprehensive about riding one for the first time. After ½
an hour of talking to Sabine all of my nerves were settled. She assured
me that the horses were well trained, friendly and caring- all of which were
absolutely true. I showed up a little early to meet my horse “Cheyenne”. He
was a little put off at first but quickly warmed up. Sabine could not join us
herself due to the recent birth of her child, in her stead she sent her very
able assistant Phillie.
The three hour ride was more than I could’ve imagined.
Cheyenne was responsive to my commands, the countryside views were spectacular,
making the ride feel more like 15 minutes than 3 hours. Although it was my first
time I was able to trot and gallop both of which were a thrill, due to the
guidance of Phillie.
If you are going to go horseback riding you must choose
Sabine. She is warm and caring as are her horses. You will be a bit sore the
next day but it’s a “good” sore, one that tells you’ve had a great
experience.
Sam Borek, USA-Florida 19.12.2001
Liebe Sabine, Phillie, Apache,
Cheyenne und das Porschepferd, es war wirklich mein aller aller schoenster
Ausritt und nicht nur eure Pferde sind smiling, sondern auch ich werde mein
Grinsen wahrscheinlich ein paar tage lang im Gesicht haben. Hach!
Auch fuer Robert, dem Anfaenger
auf dem Pferderuecken, war es ein echtes Erlebnis. Er hat sich wunderbar auf
Apache gehalten, auch als er einen schnelleren Gang eingelegt hat.
Vielen vielen Dank fuer diesen
wunderschoenen Tag.
Julie und Robert, London-England,
Silvestertag 2001
It was a spontaneous decision to go horseback riding on my
part but the guide, Marvin, had the perfect trail planned for us. We rode
Sabine’s wonderful horses through painfully beautiful tico country. We covered
areas very few visitors have the opportunity to enjoy. No other tourist in sight
made me almost feel I was in an “undiscovered” area. What a treat it was to
exchange greetings with the locals sitting in front of, leaving and coming to
their homes. We saw children smiling and playing and climbing trees. Despite my
inexperience of horses, Sirena, my horse, was amazing to ride. I almost felt off
but of my own stupidity but all else that followed was beautiful.
Breathtakingly beautiful! Amazingly free!
Debbie, New York-USA, 14.07.2001
Date:
Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:32:46 -0800
you adjusted her stirrups, and told everyone how much fun it
was.
all welcome to stay at our home. We would be overjoyed to have you
Date:
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 14:20:52 -0500
Sabine,
Thank you so much for the photos and above all, for everything you did to
make Clare's first solo horseriding experience such a great success. You
know I was quite nervous about it at first, but you made it so easy for
both of us, and she had a wonderful time. - Beth Fuget
"I love the horses - especially when they go fast!" - Clare Fuget, five years old, first-time rider
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Sabine: Please forgive my long delay in writing you but I've been meaning
to send you these comments for your guestbook, which I forgot to sign
before we left. How are you doing? How's Tara? I looked at your website the
other day and saw some more recent photos of her. She's getting big!
I also wanted to tell you that someone recently told me about a stable just
outside of Managua which is supposed to be good - I remember you asked
about that. I haven't had a chance to see it yet, but will let you know
when I do.
I'm not sure when we'll be able to come again but I hope it won't be too long.
abrazos,
Beth
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