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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Even a one-and-a-half-hour experience became a memorable moment. 1時間半の体験でも思い出になりました

Reviewed by: トマト

I opted for a one-and-a-half-hour experience, which was enjoyable and included a gallop. They provided thorough explanations about horseback riding and handling the horses in a way that was easy for children to understand. All the horses were well-trained and followed a set route, so my husband, who was experiencing this for the first time, seemed to have no worries. My 8-year-old daughter also had a great time and said she would like to do it again if we come back to Hawaii. We rode through the grasslands and made our way towards the sea, enjoying the refreshing breeze. I gave a small tip in cash to the guide who took such good care of us that day. Other participants also tipped, but the other Japanese family did not.

1時間半の体験にしましたが、十分に楽しめる内容だし、ギャロップもさせてくれました。子どもでもわかりやすいように丁寧に乗馬や馬の扱いについて、説明してくれます。どの馬もよく調教されて、決まったルートを回るので、初めて体験する夫でも不安はなかったようです。8歳の娘も楽しかったと喜んで、またハワイに来たら体験したいそうです。草原の中を通り、海の方まで回るので、風もあり気持ち良かったです。一生懸命に世話してくれたガイドさんには心ばかりのチップを当日現金で払いました。他の参加者も払ってたが、他の日本人の家族は払ってなかった。

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/10

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

My first horseback riding experience! 初めての乗馬!

Reviewed by: がっちゃんのママ

We participated as a family of four with our 9-year-old and 11-year-old elementary school children! It was everyone's first time riding horses, so we were quite nervous, but we were able to enjoy a relaxing horseback ride on well-behaved horses without any major troubles.

The instructions were mainly in English, so the kids participated with almost no understanding, asking, "What are they saying?" But it was manageable. There was a Japanese explanation at the reception that outlined the basic rules, so those who are not confident in English might feel a bit more at ease after reading it. Additionally, if the horses don’t listen, the staff members accompanying us quickly help to correct the situation, which is reassuring.

They also take photos of each group along the way (don’t forget to bring your own camera or smartphone!). The 1.5-hour ride was quite fulfilling. The beautiful scenery of the vast grounds made it a great memory. I recommend this activity as a way to experience the great nature of the Big Island of Hawaii.

9歳、11歳の小学生と夫婦の4人で参加しました!
全員乗馬は初めて!なのでかなりドキドキでしたが、特にトラブルもなく、お利口な馬に乗ってゆったりと乗馬を楽しむことができました。
説明は基本英語なので子供達は「何て言ってるの?」とほぼ理解なしで参加してますが、何とかなります。受付のところに日本語の説明文があり、基本的なルールが書いてあるので、英語苦手な人は一読しておくとちょっと安心かなと。ただ、馬が言うことを聞かなくてもサポートで同行してくれるお姉さんたちがすぐ軌道修正してくれるので安心です。途中グループごとに写真も撮ってくれます(自分のカメラかスマホを持っていくのを忘れずに!)
1.5時間でかなり乗りごたえがありました。広大な敷地の景色の良さもあっていい思い出になりました、ハワイ島の大自然を感じられるアクティビティとしてオススメです。

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
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Posted on: 2024/08/12
Activity Date: 2024/08/09

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Kohala Coast Horseback Riding コハラコースト乗馬

Reviewed by: AT

It was drizzling at first, but later it cleared up and the scenery was amazing. Since it was an English guide, I couldn't really understand what was being said, but the horses were smart, so I managed to get by by watching them. Thank you very much.

最初霧雨だったけど、後から晴れて景色も最高でした。英語ガイドなので、ほぼ何を言っているのかわからないけど、馬が賢いので見よう見まねで何とかなりました。ありがとうございました。

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Packages: 2.5時間プラン
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Posted on: 2024/08/05
Activity Date: 2024/08/03

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Wonderful experience

Reviewed by: cj

The Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour was amazing. It is a must do and the pictures are a treasure. Our guide was great, took picture that we downloaded and twas very informative.

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Packages: Standard Package
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Posted on: 2024/08/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Great tour.. highly recommend

Reviewed by: Tyler W

We Embarked on a magical family stargazing tour in Hawaii! Marvel at the breathtaking night sky, where countless stars twinkle above. We Learned about constellations and celestial wonders from knowledgeable guides. We Created unforgettable memories together as we connected with the universe and each other under the enchanting Hawaiian night. A must-experience adventure! Awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome
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Packages: Standard Package
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Posted on: 2024/07/31
Activity Date: 2024/07/29

Big Island Kona Sport Fishing Boat Charter from Honokohau Harbor - Bite Me 3

Great day

Reviewed by: Kara

We got some great catches and had fun together on our honeymoon doing a thing we both love! Glad we got to fish Hawaii!

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Packages: 4-hour Morning Shared Fishing Trip
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/21
Activity Date: 2024/06/29

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

All in One!

Reviewed by: Kara

This day may be long, but you get to see all the island and find spots you want to go back and see more! The stargazing was unreal!!

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Packages: Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/21
Activity Date: 2024/06/26

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Informative and fun for the family

Reviewed by: Dave A

Great little ATV tour of a working fruit farm, the kids loved fishing in the ponds and the views of the coastline were gorgeous.
Guides were informative and made everyone comfortable.
Well worth the visit!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/20
Activity Date: 2024/06/24

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Absolutely worth it!

Reviewed by: Yuan

An absolutely amazing experience!!! Our guide Anderson was very nice and energetic, helped us took great photos. The stargazing is a wonderful experience, making me curious about the dark sky.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/15
Activity Date: 2024/07/01

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Fantastic experience with Kohala Coast

Reviewed by: Todd Farrand

My daughters and.I did a UTV tour and enjoyed it thoroughly. The staff was super knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The property was beautiful and the tour was so much fun. Highly recommended.

We took a few well timed breaks for photos at particularly beautiful spots and they had water and a few snacks for us. The staff really stood out as the best part.

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Packages: Three Riders Package (1 Driver + 2 Passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/13
Activity Date: 2024/06/18

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun time! ATV & Waterfall experience

Reviewed by: D Rock

Had a fantastic time on the tour. Great guides! ATV part had beautiful views, drove through mud stopped and saw the waterfall for pictures. Walked down to the falls to swim, jumped in the water from the small cliff, the water was a perfect. Had snacks at the falls.

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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/06/15

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Hawaii ATV in big island

Reviewed by: Melanie

It was soooo much fun. Definitely we want to do it again. The tour guys were amazing too. They are so nice and polite and professional.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/05
Activity Date: 2024/07/03

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Casey

We came for an adventure and left with an experience we’ll remember forever. Not only was the UTV experience so fun but we learned so many ancient Hawaiian stories, history, and culture from our tour guides who were all Hawaiian natives. The type of stuff you can’t google or find in books, but real life knowledge passed down from their ancestors that we were lucky enough to hear about. The UTVing was awesome and we saw the 7 valleys, beautiful views, and stopped at a small private waterfall, and collected some wild guava along the way which was delicious, but if you want a real Hawaiian experience it’s the people who work for the UTV tour that make the 2+ hours something you’ll remember forever. Truly amazing

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
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Posted on: 2024/07/04
Activity Date: 2024/07/02

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Do this! Even if you're not into tours...

Reviewed by: Geoff & Elisabeth

Sunset from the summit! This is a $ splurge, at least for us, but between the quirky Hawaiian history and mythology lesson plus solid science and general kind authenticity of our guide Addison; the "you'll never see a sunset quite like this one" moment; a humbling and breathtaking view looking out at the galaxy; and the luxury of being a passenger rather than a driver, with convenient pick-up and drop-off...totally worth it. Thanks for the highlight!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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Posted on: 2024/07/04
Activity Date: 2024/07/02

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Phil

Francis was a really fun guide and took care of us really well, making sure we were all doing okay with the high elevation. Sunset was gorgeous, seeing the moon through an 80x telescope was really cool, watching the stars come out was great. If you have a choice, go during a new moon, we had about 70% moon and it created a lot of light pollution in the sky. The other guide (Tom?) was really good at pointing out all the main constellations, even naming some of them in various different languages since we had a mixed ethnic group. Very knowledgeable. Phenomenal, phenomenal tour.

  • Sunset above the clouds at 13,800 feet elevation

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Posted on: 2024/06/18
Activity Date: 2024/06/16

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING UTV EXPERIENCE!

Reviewed by: Laura and Toni

Was a great afternoon driving through the trails to the waterfall! We hit every MUD hole there was along the way! Then stopped for a snack, took some pics of how Muddy we were then walked down to the waterfall and jumped in the refreshing water! The guides we Absolutely amazing, told us all about the history of the land and waterfall. Shared with us other places to stop and see on our trek back across the island, VERY FRIENDLY and all did and absolute amazing job making our day AMAZING! We definitely recommend this excursion for anyone, they won't disappoint!!

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Aloha Laura and Toni,
Thank you for your great review and for choosing Umauma. Glad you had a great time and enjoyed the mud.
Mahalo!

  • Amazing guides!

  • Beautiful view!

  • Great Adventure!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/05/10

Elite Volcano Hiking Tour - Explore Kilauea’s Most Recent Eruption & Lava Flows

Amazing Experience!

Reviewed by: Jody

This was such an amazing experience that I hardly know where to begin.

I can't say enough about Jen, who was our guide. From the moment we met her at 7:30 am (she was early to pick up near our residence) until she dropped us back home ~12 hours later, she made the trip such a positive experience. She was very personable and easy for my husband and I to chat with us as we made the ~1.5 hr drive to pick up the rest of the passengers in Hilo.

She was constantly pointing out areas of interest and sharing background information and context so that we could fully appreciate the sights of the Volcano park.

The 3 mile hike was great, and it was so interesting to spend time on the caldera floor, although I will admit that the trek back up truly tested my stamina!

All in all, an amazing day!

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Packages: Elite Volcano Hike from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/11
Activity Date: 2024/05/18

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Umauma Falls UTV Fun!

Reviewed by: Kirk

This tour was fun. Stupid fun. Like crazy, muddy, stupid fun! 10 out of 10 would recommend. We had a beautiful day with juuust enough rain to keep the mud nice and soft and sticky with a few big, slick puddles to splash through. Can't recommend this experience enough!

Bring clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Really, really dirty. And wet. You get the opportunity to hike down to a gorgeous, waterfall-fed pool for some swimming.

The guides were friendly and fun and we had a blast. The property is stunning and there are showers available for after the ride; bring a change of dry, clean clothes!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/27

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Excellent riding experience

Reviewed by: Liliya

We loved the friendly staff and their expertise they explained everything well that we all had fun safe riding time. Would definitely come back next time for a longer tour. If you are planning this ahead of time, grab a warm hat. It gets cold and misty and very windy. But they do have extra jackets and cowboy hats and even boots to use for the ride.

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Packages: 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/05/31
Activity Date: 2024/05/29

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Unbelievable!

Reviewed by: Geoff Turner

Wow! Not only did we get to see the scenery as advertised, but it was also way more beautiful in real life than in the pictures. And not having been on an ATV before, it was very fun and exciting. We were taken on a pretty high-speed adventure right up the slopes of Mauna Kea. Seems like we gained about 1500 feet though it was hard to tell for sure. In addition to the views, we say a few tame cows and a heard of wild pigs! Our shuttle driver and tour guides, Isaiah, Jericho, Sam and Henry were really helpful, and Jericho was especially entertaining! They were all full of knowledge of the ancient Hawaiians that first landed on the Big Island, and had great stories about their heritage, and also Jericho had a great since of humor. He had us laughing the whole time! We would definitely take a trip with them again some time!

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/13
Activity Date: 2024/05/07

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great time, even in the rain

Reviewed by: BP

Alisha and Chloe were great. This was a lot of fun despite the rain. Be prepared to get muddy though.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
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Posted on: 2024/05/12
Activity Date: 2024/05/10

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Pricey- and kinda lame

Reviewed by: Kate

The atv was basically a track on a large piece of property- nice view but guess we had expected a ride to woods to a waterfall. The waterfall view is best from the gift shop but it was fun to swim in their river. Didn’t feel like we were really out in nature.
My husband wanted to go faster on the atv- but it was fine for me as a newbie and more cautious person. The guides were very nice. It was overall ok- but very pricey for the experience we thought.
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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
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Posted on: 2024/05/01
Activity Date: 2024/04/29

ハワイ島 UTVツアー 山から海へと続くハマクア地区のドライブコースとハワイ固有の動植物の生息地を巡る<午前・午後/英語ガイド>

The thrilling buggy drive and the malasadas on the way back were absolutely delicious. スリル満点のバギードライブ、帰り道のマラサダがとってもデリシャス

Reviewed by: ジェフ

About 60 km from the hotel in Waikoloa, after passing Honokaa and driving for a while, we arrived at the ranch, which took about an hour. We hopped into a two-person buggy and started our adventure. First, we drove through the mountain course, encountering ducks, cows, and horses for an hour. After returning to the office, we took a break and enjoyed freshly picked pineapple to recharge, then spent the second hour on the coastal course. We could switch drivers at any time, which added to the thrill. On the way back, we were satisfied after eating the famous Malasada at Tex Drive In.

ワイコロアのホテルから約60km、ホノカア過ぎてしばらく行くと牧場に到着、約1時間のドライブでした。2人のりバギーに乗り込みスタート。まずは山岳コースでアヒル、牛、馬と出会い、1時間ドライブ。事務所に戻り休憩、取り立てパイナップルを食べて鋭気を養い、後半は海岸コースを1時間。ドライバーの交代は随時可能でスリル満点でした。帰りはテックス・ドライブインで名物のマラザダを食べて満足しました。

  • 海側ドライブでの素晴らしい景色

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Posted on: 2024/04/27
Activity Date: 2024/04/20

Umauma Falls Hilo Zipline Tours on the Big Island - 9 Lines with Optional Waterfall Swim & Lunch

Awesome

Reviewed by: Kara

the waterfall swim after really sealed the deal, our family had a great time!

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Thank you for your "Awesome" review!

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Packages: 9-Line Zipline Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/25
Activity Date: 2024/02/20

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great Excursion

Reviewed by: Kara

be prepared to get extra dirty, however this is the cost of extreme fun!!

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Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your review. So glad you had a great time. The level of dirty does depend on the weather. It's hilarious to see how much the guests love the mud. lol
Mahalo!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/25
Activity Date: 2024/02/05

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

AMAZING experience!!

Reviewed by: Kelly Michaelson

We had the most AMAZING time ziplining!! It was a little rainy/misty but that didn't take away from the experience at all! The crew was informative, funny and put our safety as their number one priority.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
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Posted on: 2024/04/01
Activity Date: 2024/03/15

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Highlight of our annual visit

Reviewed by: P Mitchell

We have family in Hilo so visit Big Island annually. Over the years, we have seen most of the "tourist" sites so we now spend most of our time going on hikes and hanging out with the family. This trip, our main event was the Hawaii ATV Ride Tour and we four had a blast. We all rode in the same vehicle and two of us took turns driving. It was a lot more exciting than it looks on the website, the paths are rutted and bumpy and great fun. The guides were also great fun and provided, for us, just the right amount of local history and character.

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Packages: Four Riders Package (1 Driver + 3 Passengers)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/03/25
Activity Date: 2024/03/18

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Great fun!

Reviewed by: Farkingo

Great experience, highly recommend. Host are very gracious and very friendly.

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Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
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Posted on: 2024/03/25
Activity Date: 2024/03/01

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Horseback riding with children 子供との乗馬

Reviewed by: むーちゃん

I participated because it said that horseback riding can be experienced from the age of 8. Even children can enjoy horseback riding, and they are very happy. Thank you! A cute dog also welcomes you! ❤️

8歳から乗馬が体験できると言う事で参加しました。子供でも楽しく乗馬が体験できて、大喜びです。ありがとうございましたかわいい犬もお出迎えしてくれますよ❤️

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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

My first serious horseback riding experience came with some anxiety. 不安もありながらの初めての本格的な乗馬

Reviewed by: のりこ

I participated alone, but I was able to enjoy the experience of encouraging Boe (the horse's name) to graze and giving a little kick to speed up, all while feeling a sense of tension until the end. I was very happy to have this dream-like first experience of riding a horse through the great outdoors in my mid-60s.

1人での参加でしたが、草を喰むBoe(馬の名前)を促すことや腹を蹴っての少しの早足も緊張感と共に最後まで楽しく体験できました。60代半ばで大自然の中を馬に乗って闊歩するという憧れのような初体験ができたことがとても嬉しかったです。

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