Pattaya Equestrian Retreat

If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy horseback riding and relax amidst nature while immersing in various activities with your family, this getaway 80 miles Southeast of Bangkok is for you. The resort, the only one of its kind in Asia, is especially built for true horse-lovers as well as non horse-lovers alike. Its fully equipped facilities cater to the different needs of all your family members. Located on 1,500 Acres of tropical garden land, the colorful Mediterranean-style resort, established in 1999, featuring luxurious rooms, extensive leisure and sports activities for both children and adults.
It is no surprise that trail rides starting from the resort are stunning. The riding terrains consist of sandy flats, beautiful lakes, ridges, hills and fields. Stunning viewpoints will surprise the most experienced traveler of the Eastern Seaboard. We encounter the most beautiful spots on the rolling hillsides of Pattaya. Crossing lakes, pineapple fields, the Mabprachan reservoir, rubber plantations and picturesque villages will make these trails rides an experience hard to forget. The most beautiful valley of the Eastern Sea Board features lots of cultural attractions such as the Kao Poh Thong temples, Pagodas, Buddha and traditional colonial villages. Our trails are developed to cater to all needs; special are the sunset and sunrise trails that are simply stunning because of the magnificent viewpoints. Every trail features a different aspect of the surrounding valley. Experienced travel guides, whom communicate well in English, host our trail riders. A fixed itinerary is usually made once you arrive; we tailor to the your needs.

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2007/08 Rates include deluxe room accommodations, all meals (from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on last day), 6 trail rides (2 hrs each)  and 6 private instruction sessions, unlimited beach trips at your convenience.
8 days/ 7 nights  $ 1,295     Single + $345
... based on THB 37100 / 10150
Third person in same room: $1,095  (31150)
Non rider rate sharing with rider: $595  (16700)
-- rates are subject to 7% tax and 10% gratuities
Open:  All Year - rates valid until Oct 1 '08
Meeting:  Pattaya
Airport:    Bangkok
Transfer:  $245 return - for up to 3 people
                       ... based on THB 7500
Level:       Novice to advanced
Horses:     Lusitano, Lipizzaners, Arab, Appaloosa, Australian Stock Horse, Royal Alter Reals, English Thoroughbred, Dutch Warm blood, Trakehner, Falabella and the sturdy Thai pony. On most of the trails the Appaloosa, Australian Stock Horse, Thai pony and (some) Lusitanos are being used.
Tack:         English
Pace:         all paces
Check in 2 PM  Check Out 12 noon

Notes:   The private instruction sessions are about 50 minutes each.
Additional private dressage lessons on highly trained Lusitanos are available at ~$85 per session. Polo and Golf opportunities are just minutes away. The resort is on the East Coast of Thailand bordering the Siam Country Golf Club. The resort’s shuttle buses run on a regular schedule to Pattaya city center and Pattaya beaches, which are just 20 minutes away.
You can windsurf, water-ski, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, sail or take trips to offshore coral islands. Pattaya's main fun beach is at Jomtien, which runs for a distance of about five kilometers. Among the other superb sites to be visited are the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya Park Tower, Hotel & Water Park, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and other interesting places.
General Info Pattaya

Horseback Riding
The equestrian facilities have experienced riding instructors and quality horses for all riding levels, starting from beginners up to advanced riders. You can choose from instructions in dressage, jumping and classical riding. There are a variety of trails for a nice hack into the countryside as well. The Olympic size ring is built in the most unique style with white sand surface and an excellent sound system for
classical riding.

Accommodations
The Resort & Country Club having 172 rooms, is a boutique style hotel. The ranch itself covers about 125 acres and the estate including the ranch covers more than 1,300 acres of land.
Lodging details

Sightseeing Options (not included)

WANASIN FARM 

You can experience Thai countryside atmosphere here in Pattaya from the floating market in a picturesque rustic setting which will bring you back to the past of Thailand when waterways used to be the main channel of trade, transportation and civilization. The traditional Thai house museum features antique pieces, and other handicrafts while the boat museum shows various kinds of Thai boats, some are still in use but some have now disappeared from the rivers and canals of Thailand. Here, you can also observe the peaceful and simple life of Thai farmers that is deeply related to the rice field. Have fun with traditional Thai folk dance and games which you can be part of the show. While you are here, don’t forget to enjoy tasting various kinds of authentic Thai foods from Wanasin restaurant or from the riverboats along the canal.

NONG NOOCH TROPICAL GARDEN

Heading east, 15 min from the center of Pattaya, near Bang Saray is Nong Nooch for those who want to take in a cultural show. Located at km marker 163, on 1300 rai of rolling hills and valleys, and coconut plantations, three shows are scheduled daily. Some prefer to visit the village on their own. The village is 3 km off the main highway on a private road. The morning show at Nong Nooch begins at 10:15 and the afternoon at 15:00 and 15:45. Elephants go through the same acts you see at the Funny Elephant plus Thai classical dances. A private man-made lake for rowing and other highlight. There is a miniature open zoo and aviary, where you can see monkeys pick coconuts at the command of their trainers. Browse through an orchid farm. Two restaurants, one Thai and the other Western serve food and beverages.

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Beach at Jomtien

  Hotel Reservations in Pattaya

• Classic Riding Arena (60 x 25 Mt.)
•  Traditional Riding Arena (40 x 25 Mt.)
•  Olympic Riding Arena (125 x 25 Mt.)
• 3 Circular Sand Arenas for lunging horses
• Outdoor Sand Arena (75 x 55 Mt.)
• 4 Paddocks 1,500 acres
• 200 Stables & Boarding facilities
• ‘Horsepital’ with X-ray and Ultra-sound equipment
• the 3 covered riding arenas: One, measuring 60 meters by 25 meters, is also used for our weekly spectacle “Dances with Horses”, as it is equipped with an excellent light and sound system. Another measures 40 meters by 25 meters and the third arena measures 125 meters by 25 meters, big enough for training at show jumping.

• Riding Classes: Featuring the Art of Classical Riding, Dressage & Jumping.
• Also available, Leisure Riding all year round.
• The Riding Academy accepts ALL levels of riders.
• Grass-covered field for free riding and there is a series of natural hedges that the horse can jump without hurting their legs.
• Outdoors Trail riding adventure
• 24-hours Veterinarian survey
• In-house Laboratory

The horses
120 Purebreds of Lusitano, Lipizzaner, Arab, Appaloosa, Australian Stock Horse, Royal Alter Reals, English Thoroughbred, Dutch Warm blood, Trakehner, Falabella and the sturdy Thai pony.

They have been bred from the finest bloodstock available, imported from Europe, the US and Australia over the last 25 years by the owning family.  The Lusitano stud is the only one in Asia. The school has two full time veterinarians, to ensure the horses are in the best possible condition.