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Ride reservations are non-refundable unless the ride is cancelled by Ricochet staff. If you are unable to keep your reservation, it can be rescheduled and will be held indefinitely, or you may transfer it to someone else for their use.
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We love first-time riders and beginners, and have horses perfect for inexperienced riders. Safety is always our first priority, so you will watch a short instructional video, get lots of help mounting and dismounting your horse, and interact with your guide on the trail. Our 1 hour beach rides are a wonderful introduction to riding, whether you go on a group ride or choose a private ride so that you have your guide to yourself.
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Closed shoes and long pants are necessities. We also recommend that you dress in layers so that you’ll be prepared for a chilly Pacific breeze or a cool shady spot in the forest.
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No. We have protective helmets for riders to use, although you’re free to bring your own riding or bicycle helmet if you like. Sunglasses are worth considering, and if you’d like to bring a water bottle that’s fine. For all-day rides, we encourage riders to use sunscreen and bring any important medicines, because they will be in remote areas for several hours at a time.
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Children 6 and older are welcome to ride with us. Children under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian to fill out and sign a waiver.
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We have horses who are able to carry heavy riders. In deciding whether or not we can safely accommodate a rider, we consider height and riding experience as well as weight. We also have to consider the availability of a suitable horse at the time of the requested ride. We work with prospective riders and try to make a safe and enjoyable ride happen. We ask for heights, weights, and riding experience of all riders at the time we take a reservation, and if we feel that there might be an issue we will reach out to the person making the reservation. As a general guideline, those under 6’ tall should weigh less than 200 pounds, and those over 6’ tall should weigh less than 240 pounds.
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It depends. Our 1 hour group trail rides are walking rides, so you should not expect to be able to trot and canter. If trotting and cantering are important to you, we encourage you to plan a 3 or 4 hour private ride. On a private ride, you will be riding on you own with a Ricochet guide. If trail conditions permit, and if our guide believes you can do so safely, you’ll be able to trot and canter on the beach, on trails through cattle ranches, or in the redwoods.
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Sorry. No
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Our guides appreciate tips, which can be given directly to the guide or charged to your credit card along with your ride fees. Of course, tips are not required and we hope our guests will offer a tip only if they feel their guide has earned one.
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Usually not. We don’t have room at our facility to board guests’ horses, and our insurance does not cover riders who are not on our horses.
