Golden Bay Horse Riding
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Before we came here there, few bad reviews about this place, for one it did not put us off and wanted to judge it for ourselves and we are glad we did. I myself especially understand some people put bad reviews on horse riding places for the stupidest things or their lack of knowledge on horses and the lack of understanding that the place is also a business. I just wish people would be respectful for their business, don't book things then not show up and don't cancel last minute it's wasting their time and spaces that other people could have be, respectful. Mario and his staff were very professional, well organised, and very welcoming. Made sure we got there okay and directed us when we were a bit lost trying to find it. they offered us all water on a hot day, which was very kind. The horse's are very well looked after, healthy and very well trained, very sensible, sane and safe. Stables are very clean and spotless. Mario was very informative on the surroundings on the hack and made sure my non-riding family and everyone was safe on the ride. People where given horses that where suitable to their weight, size and knowledge as well. Would highly recommend this little horse riding place and is a must do if you are in Malta. The family enjoyed their ride and I very much enjoyed my ride on Whiskey who is a very handsome,sweet horse, with a beautiful perfect pace to him very obedient and forward going, thank you for trusting him with me. Thank you, Mario, and the rest of the staff for a beautiful ride out through some lovely scenery and a lovely end to our holiday! 💯🐴
Darth EquestrianDarth Equestrian
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To make an appointment at Golden Bay horse riding you need to call, and I recommend doing this early as they book up quickly. I initially wanted the 90 minute sunset horse riding, but it was already fully booked, and the next available date was September 19, which was unfortunately, the day I was leaving. Fortunately, I was able to book the regularly one hour horse riding session. I had this on Monday at 3:30 PM. The staff there is very friendly and eager to help. Since I had never ridden before, the horse I was on had to be held by the man who worked there and was on his own horse. The horse I rode was genuinely a sweetheart. For an hour of horse riding, i found €30 to be very affordable. I would definitely do this again if I visit Malta in the future. The ride was truly fantastic and the view during the ride was amazing. This experience definitely deserves five stars and is a must do if you’re in Malta!
Nadia LazaarNadia Lazaar
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My 11 year old daughter, myself and my sister in law were complete beginners, expecting a pleasant first experience riding horses. Unfortunately it was quite the opposite, firstly, we were given no guidance on how to ride. Secondly we were put in a group of 4, guided by the owner, however the proximity was such that all three of us have ended up with bruises (some quite severe), and pain that is worsening as the day progresses, directly caused by the horses squeezing and rubbing against our legs. Despite highlighting, and on numerous occasions shrieking with pain, the owner dismissed our concerns and made us feel as though we were at fault. If he cannot control and maintain distance then either employ more guides, or not accept so many beginners... money should not be put above safety! I have attached pictures of my 11 year old legs, and my bruises are much worse. I would not recommend this place for beginners at all... it has ruined the last few days of our holiday.
Aarti ShoriAarti Shori
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We had a fantastic time with the guys at Golden Bay Horse Riding. They were very helpful and friendly. In our group, there were a lot of new riders, but they still looked after them with great care. They picked out suitable horses, and if you were nervous on the horse, they would lead you themselves so you didn't have any worries. The trip itself over the Golden Bay was fabulous, and there are plenty of wonderful photo opportunities. 30 euro for the day ride is also a very reasonable price for what you get! If booking, I would contact Mario on WhatsApp on +356 9985 6862. We only booked the day before kind of last minute, but he fit us in, and he was very helpful. Overall, if you are an experienced rider or not, I would highly recommend this activity if you are in the Golden Bay area!
Jack MorrisseyJack Morrissey
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Me and my partner booked in the sunset ride - it’s best to whatsapp or call Mario to get a quicker response. Although the day we booked was cloudy, the experience was still worth while. Mario spent time with us seeing which individual would suit which horse best. There was about 10-12 people in our group. My partner had never been on a horse before so we kept close to an instructor and felt safe the whole time. They gave us advice throughout on how to ride the horse. More experienced riders lead the group etc. Mario told us the story of how he started the business, and our horses names and ages - they are all retired racehorses. It was great to see the ruins and scenery - overall, we would recommend this experience :)
Kerri SparroweKerri Sparrowe
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O koně je zde zřejmě velmi dobře postaráno a vzhledem k místním podmínkám (žádné travnaté plochy, pastviny, či něco podobného, co známe z ČR) a nedostatku vody, koně vypadali výborně! Už od pohledu klidní, vychovaní a personál se k nim choval laskavě. Při naší vyjíždce se sešla na místě velmi nesourodá skupina, úplní začátečníci, nejezdci, dva-tři lidé, kteří už očividně na koni někdy seděli a já 😂... Jakožto jezdec se zkušenostmi, jsem byla ihned vybrána do čela skupiny (překvapení 😲) na koně jménem Whisky s upozorněním- dodržovat rozestupy (ok, pro mě známá věc, po cestě jsem zjistila proč 😅... )... Ostatním byli přiděleni koně, dle odhadu majitele... Asi už ví a zná... Přítel coby člověk, na loňském hřbetě párkrát.,dostal fajn koníka, slušňáka😊. Úplné nejezdce si majitel a personál vzal na lonže a po, pro mě umorném usazování-vysazování dotyčných (trvající přes půl hodiny).... GOU! Celá tato nesourodá skupina, se mnou v čele, ovládaná pokřiky majitele zezadu, vyrazila.... K mému zděšení přímo na silnici, do plného provozu 😱. Nutno podotknout, že KONĚ byli úžasní, poslušní, nehnuli ani brvou, když jsme jeli přes silnici a auta nás míjeli. Přítel se svým koníkem, byl kdesi za námi, já k němu nemohla, už kvůli disciplíně (což je ok), tak i kvůli mému koni, který nesnesl blízko sebe jiného. Takže pro mě další mínus, už to tady někdo zmiňoval... Vyjížďku jsme si chtěli užít spolu!! Celý tento lot jsem vedla po stezce, kterou koník perfektně znal, krokem, občas jsem čekala na skupinu... Vše ale v klidu a v pohodě. Opět nutno vyzdvihnout... Koně!! Tudíž i majitele. Koně naprosto vychovaní, poslušní! To že jsme nikde nezastavili, ani na krásném místě s výhledem na záliv a tudíž se nedali pořídit žádné fotografie ( kdo je nechce, že???), mě velmi mrzelo a bylo to velké zklamání. Stejnou cestou zpět, už jsem na silnici byla v klidu 😅. Koně cestu velmi dobře znají (jet jinam, stejně není kam). Závěrem... Chcete se svézt? Ano. Pro někoho komu stačí, procházka s výhledem. Ano. Pro někoho, kdo si to chce užít se vším všudy, asi hledejte jinde. Toto není žádné hanění , či pomluvy, jen realita.
Lylien AlexLylien Alex
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Mellieħa, Malta
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+356 9985 6862
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goldenbayhorseriding.com
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