By Horseback Riding in Cabarete
The North Coast of the Dominican Republic has the most diverse landscape, which is perfect for horseback riding enthusiasts. Cabarete is no exception so there are several routes services by local tour operators where visitors can have a eco-friendly experience riding on the beach, forest, mountains and rivers. Although providers do take customers directly, it is much better to use a tour operator as the experience is far more rewarding and well coordinated.
Rancho El Contento
For as long as we have known Ute, she`s involved with horses. Rancho El Contento (Happy Horse Ranch) is a small ranch located in Veragua, 15 minutes from Cabarete and prime land for horseback riding. The tour rides through the mountain landscape, rivers, farms, small Dominican villages and pristine land where only birds can be heard.
El Contento prides itself to have rescued many horses and keeps them very healthy, so they ask riders to be gentle to these fantastic animals. They are ready to take beginners as well as advanced riders, also children. This tour takes you away from the busy Cabarete and into a more quiet, eco friendly tour with scenic vistas and the fresh air of the outback.
Rancho El Contento
Tel.1-829-849-2017 (WhatsApp)
Veragua, Sabaneta de Yasica
Rancho Luisa & Tommy
Located also in Veragua, about a 15 minute drive from Cabarete, Rancho Luisa & Tommy provide a truly relaxing experience riding through the rural hillside farmland where traditional campo feeling is present in its rivers, mountains and nice DR people. The route also includes the beach, and the tour guide will keep a good pace with the visitors; visitors will get wet so bring sturdy shoes and clothing that can take all the action.
Rancho Luisa & Tommy
Tel. 809-986-1984 (WhatsApp)
Veragua, Sabaneta de Yasica
Sea Horse Ranch
The Equestrian Center at Sea Horse Ranch organizes tours along the beach, and is a higher end training center with specialists in riding, dressage and jumping for all levels of riders. They have a stable with Paso Finos, Tennessee Walkers, Quarter horses and thoroughbreds; also ponies for kids. It is the most advanced equestrian center in the North Coast. The tour rides take in the local woods, bridle paths and beaches near the Ranch Community.
Sea Horse Ranch
Tel.809-571-4462
Highway 5, Cabarete
Sea Horse Ranch is a high end Equestrian Center.
What to bring to the tour
If you book one of these horseback riding tours via a tour operator, they will explain what is needed in terms of clothing, shoes, etc and they also include snacks and drinks. You will get wet and feel the sun, so having UV protection, a cap or hat, and long pants will come in handy. Any shockproof cover for cameras or mobile phones should do the job, and think of a bathing suit in case you want to take a dip in the river or one the beaches along the path.
