By Amy Kwalwasser (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 12:30 pm: |
Does anyone know anything about the horseback riding trail rides on Bonaire? I looked at The Riding Academy's site, but with children ages 7 and 12 (and three out of four of the family members essentially nonriders), not sure if a four-hour trip makes sense.
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By April (BonaireTalker - Post #89) on Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 5:43 pm: |
I would recommend that you email Marion. You should be able to find her email address on the Riding Academy's website. I had some questions about myself going on this ride and she was extremely helpful and wonderful to deal with. I am an adult with next to no horse riding experience, but really want to try this if I can fit into a group needing 1 more rider. Marion only does groups of 2-5 riders (no more, no less). I'll be on Bonaire May 3-10.
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By Amy Kwalwasser (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 6:53 pm: |
April,
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1207) on Monday, April 7, 2008 - 10:28 am: |
Last Sept. I took the trailride to Lac and had a great time.I am not an experienced ridder and did fine, wear sunscreen and a hat, bring a bathing suit or wear it. Marion is a friend of mine and she loves and cares for her horses with her heart. You will get to know that the moment you meet her.
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By Amy Kwalwasser (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 11:32 pm: |
Thanks, Lorraine.
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By mzfish (BonaireTalker - Post #79) on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 9:36 pm: |
Doesn't seem like helmets hold up to the heat very well, at least the ones my daughter had (ok, it was after a summer in LasVegas) actually melted and warped from the heat. Would the helmets 'nest' together in your suitcase if you brought some?
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By Amy Kwalwasser (BonaireTalker - Post #18) on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 10:34 pm: |
Thanks. Great idea about the nesting, but no can do.
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By Barry Baker (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #587) on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 1:03 am: |
Hey Lorraine that was in October and not September, I have the pics to prove it, and a rather funny video of you getting on the horse in the water with Sherry helping as Jim and are I drinking Amstels. Bribes can be sent to...Aquaman at (Address Redacted)
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1210) on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 7:43 am: |
Wish you and Sherry were on the island this time so we can take you up on it. It was so much fun ! I still laugh when I look at the pictures.
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By Jack Brewer (BonaireTalker - Post #47) on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 12:46 pm: |
When we were on Bonaire in March my dive buddy wanted to go riding on a non dive day . She called the academy to make arrangements and some how my size came up !!! I was over 200 lbs , no way could I go , I would break her horses !! I am admittedly 225 lbs w/ a few to lose but I am not that big , it must really limit her customer base !! We just laughed and went out to get something to eat !! My wife his about 110 lbs maybe they should average !
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By Jan Klos - ( Hamlet Bonaire #10) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #621) on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 1:30 pm: |
Most of Marions horses are under 15 hands. They are not the American quarter horse type, that can carry a significant amount of weight. Granted they could most likely carry 200 plus, but she prefers to keep the limit under 200, and there are plenty of customers that fall into that wieght bracket
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By Jack Brewer (BonaireTalker - Post #49) on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 9:07 pm: |
Do you think there is any correlation between this post and most of my other 47 have been about food ??
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By MzFish on Bonaire in May! (BonaireTalker - Post #85) on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 10:13 pm: |
As long as friekendel really doesn't contain horsemeat... I think you're ok.
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By Jan Klos - ( Hamlet Bonaire #10) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #622) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 6:48 am: |
LOL
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1212) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 7:46 am: |
As you can tell, Marion cares a great deal about her horses.
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By April (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #108) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 8:16 am: |
And that is exactly why I'm hoping to ride on one of her horses, because they are treated so well. I have so much respect for Marion and I haven't even met her yet. But just from emailing some questions to her, it is so easy to see that she really does care ... like Lorraine said, both for her horses and the riders.
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By Freddie (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10079) on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 9:54 am: |
{Jack, Pferdewurst is the best...}
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