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Your Belize Horseback Riding Vacation at Banana Bank is the Unique Adventure Experience you've been looking for!
Home to the finest Equestrian Center in Belize, Banana Bank will give you something different. If you've ridden over mountains, prairies and parklands we know your expectations are high. Can the tropics show you anything you haven't already seen?
ABSOLUTELY!
You awaken to the shimmering ethereal glow of dawn materializing through the tropical haze. Horses are roaming freely and grazing in green pastures surrounded by palms. The day is young and a sudden rush of excitement fills the air. It's time to ride!
Banana Bank is big, beautiful and boisterous. Miles of jungle and riverside trails are awaiting you. There are opportunities to experience horsemanship in a variety of ways, from setting your own itinerary to participating in structured lessons.
The well kept horses, quiet river, lush pastures, gentle breeze, ancient trees laden with bromeliads, flocks of parrots, flaming sunsets, delicious meals, friendly people, and exotic surroundings will speak peace into your soul.
Activities -
We will offer our guests an opportunity to participate in a hands on experience of interacting with horses. In the arena and round pen, communication between horse and rider begins to meld. Making it easy to do the right thing and difficult to do the wrong thing. These concepts, as presented by John Lyons and Pat Parelli, two of the most popular horse clinicians in the United States, are the basis for horsemanship at Banana Bank. Key words are communication, trust and discipline.
A variety of activities include barrel racing, gymkhana events, overnight rides, Saturday to Saturday itineraries that may be flexible. While we mostly ride western, we also have two sets of English saddles and tack for your use. There are miles of jungle trails often times under the forest canopy.
Horses -
About 100 head (we had 8 colts this spring) of well-kept, mixed breeds, predominately quarter horses. This combination provides sturdy but agile mounts necessary to negotiate river terrain and jungle trails. We whisper train our horse here at Banana Bank.
Stable -
35' x 60' with classic clerestory roof design, 24 stalls, 12 on each side of a central 10' tiled corridor that features cedar paneling, brass lamps and other appointments making it truly distinctive.
Equipment -
35 Western saddles with accessories to make the riding experience safe and comfortable. Equipment is well cared for, clean and attractive. If you feel comfortable riding your own saddle, bring it with you.
Round Pen -
A four rail state of the art 60' diameter enclosure that not only gives the rider a circular confined space to hone riding skills but commits the horse to the will of the handler in a gentle but firm situation of control. We welcome guests to use the round pen with our horses.
Arena -
A beautiful two rail 200' x 100' enclosure to safely put the horse through the paces of walking, trotting, cantering or galloping. This arena is sufficiently large to allow action but keeps rider and instructor in charge.
Club House -
The old original ranch headquarters, with a long, fascinating colonial history from the mahogany logging days, was the Carr family pioneer home some 20 years ago. The clubhouse is slated for renovation.
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