点评:As an experienced rider and British girl I’ve forever had the dream of visiting an American ranch to experience not only the western riding style but their approach and culture in general. Despite not having anyone to join me I booked the trip just a month before and went solo! I’d done smaller solo trips before but nothing so far away from home. Anxieties began to loom a few days before setting off but Ron was very prompt on email responding to any questions I had, which really helped.
Once I arrived I was made to feel comfortable straight away, the other guests I met were very friendly and the staff really approachable from the off set. Loads of lovely ranch dogs to keep you company as well. My accommodation was fantastic, clean and on cowboy theme also which I loved!
Whilst there we rode multiple times per day (faster paced rides too for those capable), had an amazing day trip out to Tombstone and the Benson rodeo, visited a local winery and ate delicious varied food at every meal.
Whilst there I was lucky enough to have a hands on role helping out where I could / wanted to. I felt bonded to the horses and greatly appreciated how well they were being looked after by Ron, Trina, Renee and the rest of the team.
I was there for just under a week and had the opportunity to ride 4 geldings and 1 mare. The ponies/horses sizes, strengths and personalities are of such variation there really is the opportunity for every kind of rider to feel catered for.
The Arizona sunsets/sunrises and landscapes are beyond enchanting. The pictures attached do not do it justice at all!
翻译:作为一名经验丰富的骑手和英国女孩,我一直梦想着去美国牧场体验一番,不仅想感受西部骑术,更想了解他们的生活方式和文化。尽管没有旅伴,我还是在出发前一个月订好了行程,独自一人踏上了旅程!我之前也进行过一些短途的单人旅行,但从未远行过。出发前几天,我开始有些焦虑,但罗恩非常及时地回复了我的邮件,解答了我所有的问题,这真的帮了我很大的忙。
抵达牧场后,我立刻感到宾至如归。遇到的其他客人都很友善,工作人员也从一开始就非常热情。还有很多可爱的牧场犬陪伴着我。我的住宿条件非常棒,干净整洁,而且是牛仔主题的,我很喜欢!
在那里,我们每天骑马好几次(也为体能好的人安排了速度更快的骑行),还去了汤姆斯通和本森牛仔竞技表演,参观了一家当地的酒庄,每餐都享用了美味多样的佳肴。
在那里,我很幸运地有机会亲身参与一些力所能及的帮助工作。我和马儿们建立了深厚的感情,非常感谢Ron、Trina、Renee和其他团队成员对它们的悉心照料。
我在那里待了将近一周,有机会骑了4匹骟马和1匹母马。这些马匹的体型、力量和性格各不相同,真正能满足各种骑手的需求。
亚利桑那州的日落日出和风景美得令人窒息。照片根本无法展现它的魅力!