Richochet Ranch offers riding vacations along California's Mendocino Coast, an area of Northern California known for its scenic beaches, redwood tress and warm weather. Ricochet Ranch vacations vary from day-long trail rides to week-long stays and are offered from July through October. In addition to the Equine Wine and Song Redwood Coast Riding Vacation, Summer Coastal Cool Off Days, Indian Summer Riding Vacation and Best of the Season Send Off Spectacular, weekend getaways and custom riding vacations are available. Each day features an exploratory trail ride along one of Mendocino County's beaches such as Ten Mile Beach or Seal Rock or through Mendocino's famous Redwood forest. Other activities include leisurely meals at local restaurants, nightly accommodations provided by local bed and breakfasts and in certain cases, such as the Equine Wine and Song Week vacation, tours of local vineyards.
Ricochet Ridge Ranch
24201 N. Highway 1
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707-964-7669
horse-vacation.com
Tuolumne Meadows Stables is one of three riding stables inside California's Yosemite National Park and the only stable to offer rides through Yosemite's High Sierra Camps. It is also the only stable to offer rides that last longer than a half day, with options that range from day-long, two-hour or four-hour rides as well as six- and four-day pack trips. These trips are available between June and September and visit the Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake and Vogelsang camps in Yosemite's high country. Trips include food, lodging and guidance. Each day consists of three to five hours in the saddle, leisurely meals and time for individual exploration.
Tuolumne Meadows Stables
P.O. Box 578
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
801-559-4884
yosemitepark.com
The Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company is located in the Ojai Valley, which is bordered by the Los Padres National forest and the Pacific Ocean in close proximity to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company is open year-round and offers several different trail rides along the Ventura River Valley as well as through the Los Padres National forest. Children's pony kids and customized trail ride packages for groups or special events also are available.
Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company
P.O. Box 1358
Ojai, CA 93024
805-890-9340
ojaitrailrides.com
