Greetings from Ricochet Ridge Ranch


Excitement is growing on the Mendocino Coast as we look forward to the Mendocino Magic 50 and 25 mile Endurance Rides to be held at Simcha, over the July 4th weekend. Many of you have ridden on Harvey's and my ranch, with views over the Pacific ocean to forever, and trails up into redwood forests and coastal mountains which will give contestants a real challenge to complete all in one day. Cynthia Ariosta, a familiar face at RRR for six years, and her partner Forrest Tancer are pulling out all the stops for a great weekend. They are expecting 100 horses and riders, and Ricochet Ridge Ranch is pleased to mention that some of our own equine athletic stars can be counted in that number. Look out for news of your favorite mounts: Zanzibar, Voltaire, Nitecap, Gamay, and, of course, the spunky Indiana Jones. Can you imagine that huge number of horses actually racing the same trails you rode with us? Exhilarating!

We have a great summer team ready to take folks on their next horseback adventure exploring our magnificent Redwood forests, riding through the surf on deserted Ten Mile Beach, and meandering through a vast cattle ranch with breath-taking views over the Pacific Ocean. Our super horses are fit and ready to take to the trails - either on an adventurous or easy-going trail, English or Western style.

We have recently hosted guests from Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province of China. Yang, Jianhong and Zhang, Guanghong (last names come first..) spent four days with their new best friends Nature's Ricochet, Nature's Maleka, and trailguide Elicia Kamberg checking out all that Ricochet Ridge Ranch and the Mendocino coast has to offer, joining the May Redwood Coast Riding Vacation for some of their rides and dinners. They left with many smiles, photographs, and promises to see us soon. We still have a few spaces on our Equine, Wine, and Song Week in July - check it out on our website.

This October, 4th - 10th, 2010, we have something a little different for our season finale Redwood Coast Riding Vacation. We are proud to be joined by physician and horse-rider, Dr. James Biskup and his exuberant wife, Geri. Cowboy Dr. Jim will be giving us all tips on how we can use riding to enhance our health, and maintain a youthful spring in our steps. You have heard the phrase "The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man"... Why not come learn how to apply this for yourself? Dr. Biskup is an "anti-aging" specialist, with many practical and exotic suggestions for how to enhance the quality of your longer, more vibrant life. It's bound to be a unique week.

We have many options available for those who can’t make it to one of our premier "Redwood Coast Riding Vacations" this year. Don’t worry – you can still join us for spectacular riding in our ruggedly beautiful surroundings. Take a look below to see what might tickle your fancy...


Special Getaway Giddy-Up Adventure: $955.00 (discounted from $1,245.00)

Single Occupancy: $222.00 additional

Includes:
  • Four nights double or triple occupancy lodging at Hill House Inn of Mendocino Continental breakfast each morning
  • 3 Hour Orientation and Beach Trailride
  • All day Forest Trailride with picnic lunch
  • Half Day Trailride through the Orca Cattle Ranch

(Labor Day and Thanksgiving Weekends: Additional $100.00 per person)



DO IT YOURSELF: Redwood Coast Riding Vacation
Save $700.00 Special!
$1,595.00 per person (instead of $2,295.00)

The exact same riding as on the six night, full-tilt boogie Redwood Coast Beach and Forest Riding Vacation (see website description), but you'll arrange your own evening meals, lunch one day, hot tubs spas and entertainment.

  • Lodging Monday through Saturday nights at the Hill House Inn of Mendocino (may begin other days by special arrangement)
  • Continental breakfasts six mornings
  • Orientation and beach trail ride on Monday
  • Trail rides on beaches Monday, Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday
  • Full all-day rides with lunch on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Trail ride overlooking Pacific ocean on Wednesday morning
  • Snacks and beverages, including beer and soda at the end of each ride
  • Wine with lunch 2 days
  • Fully guided, with choice of English, Western, or Australian tack
  • Exceptional horses, well trained for all experience levels
  • Prices do not include gratuities for trail guides
  • Double or triple occupancy: $375 additional for single occupancy

Lodging at a lovely B&B in the heart of Mendocino (or nearby) for four nights, you'll enjoy full country breakfasts every morning and join others for a Wine & Cheese happy hour every afternoon. Mid-mornings, you'll begin a 4 hour guided trailride, leaving afternoons free for sightseeing, kayaking, canoeing or beachcombing. Every day's ride is different, exploring deserted beaches, riding through vast cattle ranches overlooking the ocean, and roaming through forests of giant trees to mountaintop vistas.

Single room supplement $375
Superior Room Upgrade (per person dbl) $190
Discount for Sun to Thurs stays from Nov-June $50

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

Returning Redwood Coast Riding Vacation guests are welcome to 10% off on any of our scheduled RCRVs this season (that's $229.50 per person!), and special consideration on a custom riding vacation.

We can produce custom "Mendocino Magic Riding Vacations of any duration, from one or two days up to two weeks, with accommodations ranging upwards from $99.00 - 499.00 per night, with or without breakfast, including if you like the Mendo Wine Tour, and suggestions for ocean or river kayaking, golf, hiking trails, free wine tastings and many other local secrets.


RIDE FOR FREE!

And if none of the above entice you... RIDE FOR FREE! Bring 10 friends, and the 11th rides for free on ANY of our private or group trailrides. RIDE FOR 1/2 PRICE! Bring 5 friends and the 6th person rides for 1/2 price on any private trail ride. Ask around at your stables... surely lots of your riding buddies have always wanted to ride in Mendocino and are just waiting for you to get the ball rolling!


Y'all come!

Happy trails,


Lari


"What unites us all is a love of the out-of-doors, a spirit of adventure,
and a passion for horses!"

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Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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