ShoreTrips says...

We never get lost! Nonetheless, when faced with complicated directions to this stable, we chose the easy way--to follow the owner. The ride alone should be a tour, as we passed through areas of Mexican daily commerce and beautiful neighborhoods that we had never seen before.

The best part, however, was the ranch itself--a gorgeous hacienda designed by the owner and nestled by the river on one side. A few feet away sat an extensive stable, surrounded by flowers. It was a lovely scene.

When you ride at this stable, you'll feel like a guest--and it's a comfortable feeling.

When you arrive, you'll be helped on to one of our beautiful quarterhorses. All of them have names that fit their character and charm, and these horses are charming! They all wear Mexican saddles, which have a large saddlehorn, "large enough to rest your beer on" (just kidding--no drinking and driving!)

The trail begins by crossing over the Pitillal River at the foothills of jungle-covered mountains. As you wind your way behind your guide, you'll catch a glimpse of a little corner of rural Puerto Vallarta often hidden from the view of the traveler. Some say it has been the same for the last 80 years. You'll pass through villages, meet some of the people, and see their rustic homes.

Your ride continues upstream, where, after a rest for about 20 minutes, you'll climb higher to a lookout spot on a mountain top. In total, you'll be crossing the river four times!

Many of the horses at this stable have been used in television shows and, in some cases, arrived at the ranch after their movie star stint. Almost all of them could tell you the real deal about "Conan the Adventurer"--if they could talk!