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Sabine's Smiling Horses

1 km oeste del cementerio de Sta. Elena, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
506-2645-6894
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Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour to day trips to specialty tours including a... more » Owner description: Sabine who speaks English, French, Spanish and German and offers a variety of treks, from $ 15 US per hour to day trips to specialty tours including a Full Moon Ride. Several multi-day treks are also on offer. Sabine's Smiling Horses is a true destination in Costa Rica. « less
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Barbados
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I spent a couple of hours out on horseback and really enjoyed it. I've only ever been on horses 2 or 3 times and that was about 10 years ago. Someone booked all our excursions before we arrived in Costa Rica so I wasn't too sure when I heard about going on a horse. It was no problem for me,... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We took a 3 hour sunset ride with Sabine's horses and it was awesome, although our bums were a bit sore after since we are not used to riding :) The guide who came with us, couldn't speak english but was there to make sure we went the right way and to help if we needed. The first stop was... More

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Moncton, NB
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3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Horses are well cared for and the trail ride was not boring. We did lots of trotting & loping. And the views are amazing.

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

The owners are very friendly and the guide did a great job. Horses were very energetic and the hike to the waterfall, though a bit treacherous, was fun and well worth it. Nice little swimming hole.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We had a lovely two hour trail ride through the mountains on beautiful clean horses. We had beautiful views as well. The guide who went with us did not really guide us, that is talk to us or show us anything from a nature perspective--he was there to make sure we rode safely.

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

Sabina's horses are well cared for by her family and a few other people. Her guides provide safety and adventure for visitors. Whether you are an experienced rider or relatively new, you cannot beat this locally owned, locally loved place.

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Holzkirchen, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Hello, What a great experience. It was our first ride on a horse and it was perfect. We followed the recommendation for the 3h ride which includes a short walk to a wonderful waterfall. It was really excellent. The guide did a perfect job and the horses where exact what you need as an absolute beginner. We can only recommend... More

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Carp, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

While staying at Hidden Canopy, the hostess Jenn suggested going on a horseback ride at Sabine's. My wife is an experienced rider while I am a beginner. We were out for about 2 hours. My horse was well behaved and had a nice gait (I am still learning to post, so the gait is important to the well-being of my... More

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Monteverde, Costa Rica
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12 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

You only have to take a look at the beautiful horses and ponies at Sabine's Smiling horses in order to see why it's by far the best stables in the area. Add to this the welcoming smiles of Sabine and Guy and you are in for a treat and will leave with memories that will keep you smiling for years... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

We took the 3 hour ride, accompanied by a friendly guide, as well as Tico, the german shepherd. The views were the most spectacular yet, and the horses were very well trained. A perfect ride!

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