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Esperanza Riding Company

Area: Lower Shore

group of people riding horses on Virginia's Eastern Shore

About

Welcome to the Eastern Shore!

Let's hit the trails and show you just how beautiful the Eastern Shore of Virginia really is! Our gaited Paso Fino horses are known as "the smoothest riding horses in the world" and we swear there is no better way to see ANYWHERE!

Join us on our historic farm, Eyreville Plantation, that lies at the top of Cherrystone Creek. We're located just 15 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and 10 minutes from lovely Cape Charles. We have an abundance of nature and history to share with everyone!

Trail Riding on Paso Fino Horses

Our well-trained Paso Fino geldings have a pep in their step that you'll find refreshing yet reassuring; making them great fun for novice and advanced riders alike. On our trail rides we'll take you on winding wooded paths, along farm roads, over dams that create our fresh water ponds and best of all, miles of shoreline trails. Often times we see whitetail deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles, and plenty of shorebirds (our favorite being the Blue Heron).

The pace of the ride can vary slightly, dependent upon the skill level of the riders. However, do keep in mind that our purpose is to take-in the scenery, so we’ll maintain a brisk walk for the majority of our ride. When appropriate, we certainly take the opportunity to move it up a notch, to the energetic paso corto (the speed equivalent of a trot that is a very smooth gait, specific to this breed of horse).

Features:

Outdoor Adventure, Land, Horseback Riding

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