CUSTOM
HORSEBACK RIDING Not a trail ride, all levels catered to. Open
range riding on 11,000 acre working cattle ranch on Kohala Mountain.
Choices include: Quarter Horses, Arabians, Thoroughbred Crosses and
one great riding mule "Nui".
During a brief check
in period guests are encouraged to use ranch boots, chaps, jackets
and hats to create an authentic "Paniolo" feel. From there
it's to the lanai where the guests are introduced to their carefully
selected mounts. After a short presentation on rider safety and basic
horse handling, the Open Range Ranch Ride begins. Guest are allowed
to ride at their experience level and are encouraged, with wrangler
guidance, to trot and canter.
DIRECTIONS:
- From Hilo:
Hwy 19 to Waimea, at light turn right toward Kawaihae at flashing
light go right to Hwy 250 about 12 miles just past the 13 mile marker
on left look for red sign and 2 red buildings.
- From Kona/Kohala:
Hwy 19 North Junction with Hwy 270 (Kawaihae Jct) turn right on Hwy
19 to Waimea, go up the hill about 7.8 miles. Left at flashing light
Hwy 250 about 12 miles look for 13 mile marker and for 2 red buildings
on the left.
TRAVEL TIME:
- 1 1/2 Hours from
Kona/Hualalae
- 1 Hour from Kohala
Resort/Mauna Lani Resort
- 45 Min. from Hapuna
Prince/Mauna Kea/Waimea Bed and Breakfast
MAX. WEIGHT 230
lbs. Must be at least 4' tall, Up to 14 Riders
PRIVATE RIDES are also available, ask for pricing. |
THREE
HOUR PICNIC RIDE - with
two hours in the saddle you have 1 hour to enjoy a picnic lunch of
deli style meat or vegetarian sandwich on healthy whole grain bread
served with chips, fruit, homemade desert and drink. Also available
for a private ride, call for pricing.
DAILY: 1:00pm |