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Sabine's Smiling Horses


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 21 attractions in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Traveller 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 » 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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Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
Address: 1 km oeste del cementerio de Sta. Elena Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde
Costa Rica
Tel: 506-2-645-6894
Fax: 506-2-645-7894

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29 Dec 2009

The 13 horses are beautiful and healthy, Sabine is extremely welcoming and helpful, and the views on the tours are spectacular. A perfect way to see Monteverde, whether you are spending an extended period of time here or just passing through. Whether you are a "horse person" or have no experience at all, you will love these trail rides. Sabine's... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Francisco, Ca
28 Dec 2009

Sabine's operation has the most well cared for horses I've ever seen, much less ridden, in a trail riding operation. So many times I've wanted to trail ride, but could not bring myself to patronize establishments that did not care for their animals. NOT HERE!! Healthy, friendly, happy, safe horses. No biters. No kicking. No bucking. No sores. Well shod.... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York
22 Dec 2009

Sabine's horseback riding was absolutely fantastic! The horses were very well trained, we had a great guide, and we saw stunning views that you simply can't see just by walking around. It was around 3 hours in the afternoon, 2 hours or so on the horses and another hour hiking down to a gorgeous secluded waterfall and back up again.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
27 Oct 2009

There are many horse outfitters in Monteverde. I chose Sabine b/c of the positive reviews about her in Lonely Planet. I believe I made the right choice. I had never been on a horse trek before, so needless to say, I have no experience. Sabine accepted my appointment with very short notice. Upon arrival, I was assigned to Luna Azul.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
21 Sep 2009

I took my daughter (13 at the time) to Costa Rica, primarily to ride at Sabine's ranch. It was by far the best riding experience I have ever had. Sabine and her guides will keep you safe, but of course you must always ride at your level -- some of her horses are more than willing to really kick it... more

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1 km oeste del cementerio de Sta. Elena, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Tel: 506-2-645-6894 Fax: 506-2-645-7894