点评:This was my first time riding a horse for longer than 15 minutes, so I was definitely stepping outside my comfort zone! The experience was scheduled as one hour through the Cabo desert followed by one hour along the beach.
First, let me say the horse was beautiful and clearly a good horse. However, I wish more time had been taken before the ride to properly fit me in the saddle. The stirrups were much too short, and I was uncomfortable almost immediately. Adjustments were eventually made along the way through the desert, but by then I was already struggling.
It was HOT, and navigating the desert meant getting slapped in the face by tree branches and brush while my horse seemed perfectly happy stopping to snack on whatever greenery he could find!
As a completely inexperienced rider, I was understandably apprehensive. I was told countless times to relax and reminded that I was in control. The problem? My horse seemed to take his direction from the other horses. When one decided to pick up the pace, I found myself bouncing around in the saddle like a rodeo contestant who hadn’t signed up for the event! 😂 In the moment, it wasn’t quite so comical, but looking back, I’m sure I would have been laughing right alongside anyone watching me.
I paid for the full two-hour experience but made it through only the first hour before tapping out. My husband continued with the group and later assured me I made the right decision. Apparently, the route to the beach involved crossing a main road and navigating an area that required the horses to hop over something. Oh yes, that might have been WAY beyond my comfort level!
In hindsight, I probably would have skipped the desert portion and headed straight to the beach. The beach ride may have been the highlight I was hoping for.
On the positive side, the photographs were AMAZING! I’m glad I stepped outside my comfort zone and conquered at least half the adventure. And those ice-cold Modelos I enjoyed while waiting for the rest of the group to return? They tasted exceptionally good! 🍻
Would I do it again? Maybe with a little more saddle preparation, properly adjusted stirrups, and a horse that understands my definition of a leisurely ride!
I wish I could have relaxed. I wish I could have convinced my horse that I was in control. Most of all, I hope he had as much fun as I eventually did looking back on the experience.
I’m pretty sure he went back to the stable and told all his buddies he “NEIGHVER” wants to see that crazy lady again! 🐴😂He
翻译:这是我第一次骑马超过15分钟,所以绝对算是挑战了我的舒适区!这次体验安排为:先在卡波圣卢卡斯的沙漠中骑行一小时,接着再沿着海滩骑行一小时。
首先,这匹马真的很漂亮,显然也是一匹好马。不过,我希望在骑行前能花更多时间来帮我调整好马鞍的位置。马镫实在太短了,我几乎立刻就觉得不舒服了。虽然在穿越沙漠的过程中我们最终做了一些调整,但那时我已经开始吃力不堪了。
天气极其炎热,在沙漠中行进时,树枝和灌木不断打在我的脸上;而我的马却似乎乐在其中,不停地停下来啃食它能找到的任何绿色植物!
作为一个毫无骑术经验的骑手,我心生畏惧也是情有可原。有人无数次告诫我要放松心态,还提醒我说一切都在我的掌控之中。问题出在哪儿呢?我的马似乎是跟着其他马的节奏来行动的。每当有一匹马开始加速,我就会像没报名参加牛仔竞技比赛的选手一样,在马鞍上颠来颠去!😂 当时可没觉得有多好笑,但现在回想起来,我肯定也会和围观的人一起捧腹大笑吧。
我花钱体验了整整两小时的骑马项目,但实际上只坚持了一个小时就坚持不下去了。我的丈夫继续跟着团队前行,后来还向我保证说我做了正确的决定。据说,前往海滩的路线需要穿过一条主干道,还得经过一段需要马儿跳过障碍物的地带。哦,那绝对超出了我能承受的限度!
事后想来,我或许应该跳过沙漠段,直接前往海滩。那次海滩骑行可能正是我所期待的精彩时刻。
不过值得欣慰的是,拍出来的照片简直棒极了!我很高兴自己走出了舒适区,至少完成了这次冒险的一半。而在等待其余队友归来时,我喝的那些冰镇Modelo啤酒呢?味道简直绝了!🍻
还会再试一次吗?也许吧,不过得先做一些骑马前的准备,把马镫调整到合适的长度,再选一匹能理解我“悠闲骑行”理念的马!
真希望能放松一下啊。真希望能让我的马明白,一切都在我的掌控之中。最重要的是……希望他也能像我后来回想起这段经历时那样开心。
我敢肯定他回到马厩后,一定跟所有伙伴们说:他“绝对”不想再见到那个疯女人了!🐴😂