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marieo452
We had a great time. Bernard was really knowledgeable about the local plants and history. You get a combination of some trail riding and riding along the beach. Be careful though, they use small English riding saddles with little to hang on to. My wife's horse started galloping with no input from her and she slipped off the horse into the water. Only minor injuries, but could have been much worse. She's an experienced rider, but the saddle and total surprise at the horse galloping threw her off. Samantha drove her car to us on the way back and offered to take my wife back in her car, but she was a trooper and decided to remain on the ride.
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jstils
My daughter & I have horses in the uk , we decided to have an afternoon from sitting on the beach so we booked a trip to horse riding.So glad we did, we both had a fantastic afternoon with our guide telling us lots of information about Barbados and reciting us poetry...Bernard was fabulous (our guide) The horses were well looked after and clearly loved. Galloping on the beach in the sea in the sun TOTALLY AMAZING! I would like to point out one thing truly state your level of experience to get the best from your tour! This tour would be for novice to experience riders.. And is great value for money.
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rebeccao795
A truly beautiful experience. One to remember. you get to see the island in another light!! A real highlight of our trip..
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PokeyandGumbyTravel
First...Pay a few extra dollars to have Bernard pick you up. He has a wealth of information about the island and culture which he will share with you throughout your adventure. This is not JUST horse riding, this is a tour of some more rural areas of the island. Bernard was a delight. We were all "fitted" for our horses and rode through beautiful settings and onto the beach. Bernard is a poet and you will love hearing his prose. Ask for his "Television" poem. I really think it should be published. After returning, we were offered a cup of punch and waited while horses were put back in their stables. Bernard drove us back a different route. He was more than happy to stop at a local pub for fish/beer if we wanted. We didn't stop but it was kind of him to offer. Very very much "Island Time" w/ this trip. Loved it.
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GrahamkingLondon
Wow what an experience, Bernard – a poet and a man of nature – took us out for a couple of hours, riding through fields, forests and on the beach whilst he cited his poetry and taught us about the medicinal properties of many of the plants and introduced us to some new fruits (to us) directly from the trees, a lovely guy and a wonderful experience. If you can ride, tell him so clearly before you go to make sure you're on the right horse.
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BrianHoban
Revisited ocean echo, organised by sandy lane hotel, collected from reception by Bernard - 30 min drive up through the hills across to east side of island. Stables look a little ramshackle but Bernard , Samantha & gang couldn't be friendlier. Horses all in good shape and well turned out. Ride was neatly 2 hours up and down through small scale Barbados rain forest - water fall and down to beach. Stunning- followed by a freshly picked cocoanut . Whole experience not to be missed.
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Archie51
Thank you Samantha and my mount, the aptly named, 'Star'. Simply wonderful ride through some of the most beautiful countryside and coastline of Barbados. Lovely horses and Samantha a great guide. Not to be forgotten. Regards. Jonathan.
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AndyPlatts
We had the pleasure of a family visit to Ocean Echo stables during our visit to Barbados in early August 2014. From the moment we arrived we were all made to feel welcome and comfortable by Samantha and Bernard. The Bath beach riding tour was simply amazing and the staff at Ocean Echo were an absolute pleasure - thank you to all for such a pleasant experience, we look forward to visiting again
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robyne679
We spent a couple of hours taking a leisurely ride through the countryside and down onto the beach. My husband and I are beginners but my daughter is an experienced rider. So we split into two groups and while she cantered through the countryside we sauntered slowly. Learned so much about the area, plants and wildlife on our trip. My daughter had a wonderful canter along and in the beach which made her holiday. A really lovely family day out. Thanks to everyone at the stables for been so patient too!
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AnitaL343
The stables are run by lovely people, really friendly with lovely happy horses. We had a great 2 hour beach ride to bath beach - wonderful to be riding along the sand and shore. Amazing views from the start of the trek down to the beach and some lovely poetry along the way. We forgot our camera but Samantha is going to kindly email me some photos taken along the way. A great trip to in Barbados and a lovely way to take in the more rugged east coast/atlantic side of Barbados.