"We  invite you to join us at Casagua Horse Tours and Painted Pony Ranch, our beautiful, fifty acre, family-owned horse ranch, just minutes from Costa Rica's famous Pacific Gold Coast beaches. Whether you stay at the Painted Pony Ranch or on the beach, you will experience a taste of Guanacaste's traditional horse culture, learn about Natural Horsemanship, and enjoy riding our comfortable Spanish criollo horses. We are not just a 'nose to tail' ride, but a ranch that caters to riders who care about the quality, care, and treatment of horses. Our goal is to provide an unforgettable cultural and equestrian experience to our clients and friends." Kay and Esteban.
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Casagua Horses is know for their high quality, well trained horses and offers a variety of day tours from two hours to half days. Let us design a tour for your interests or choose from one of our most popular tours.
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Natural History Day Tour - Guanacaste's dry tropical forest is one of most endangered ecosystems in the world. Your professional guides, Kay and Esteban, will introduce you to the unique plants and animals of the region as well as the colorful culture of the Guanacastecos. Kay is a Ph.D. in Biology and Ecology originally from Michigan and Esteban, her husband, a Zootecnista born in Guanacaste. The two hour early morning or late afternoon tours leisurely travel back roads and small towns surrounding the finca.
Fiestas - From the end of November to the end of July is Fiesta Time Costa Rica. Every weekend traditional small town fiestas feature bull riding, traditional foods and dance. Horses abound, from Guanacaste cowboys to residents and visitors riding a variety of Costa Rica horse breeds. Costa Rican pasos offer a smooth highstepping ride. Excellent horses available for all riding abilities. Your horse will be waiting for you at the fiesta.
Topes - Sundays from 50-500 horse enthusiasts meet for the colorful Topes or horse parades and fiestas. Anyone can join in the festivities as a band leads the high stepping horses through town to the fiesta. After the parade, riders and their guests are treated to a reception with traditional food, drinks and music. Later riders join the fiesta to watch the bulls on horseback or can ride through the surrounding countryside. Half day rentals by arrangement, all ages and riding levels welcome, a real Costa Rican cultural experience.
Cantina Tour - Our most popular ride, the Cantina Tour, is a real Guanacaste cultural experience. We find out of the way places with good 'bocas', cold drinks and low prices for our rest stops. Ride the beautiful oxcart trails and visit small towns with a flavor of the old west. See howler monkeys and learn about the natural and cultural history of Guanacaste. Riders return year after year to experience this adults only tour. Tours usually start about 3:30 in the afternoon and return about 6 with a beautiful ride home by moon or starlight. Family tours also available.
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Packages - We offer a variety of riding packages from 3 to 7 days and extensions to some of Costa Rica's most popular tourist destinations - Arenal Volcano, Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Tamarindo Beach, Playa Grande, Monkey Park and others. Riders and non riders alike will enjoy relaxing on the ranch or choosing activities including a variety of riding tours, lessons and training, canopy tours, surfing, sailing, fishing, and many more.
Equine Education - Learn to ride or just sharpen your riding skills. Private lessons are offered by internationally recognized instructors. Learn ground work to dressage on well trained horses. Traditional, high stepping Spanish style instruction is also available on the famed Costa Rican pasos. Casagua Horses offers a variety of clinics featuring experts in horse training, health and natural horsemanship.
Weddings - We offer private parties and wedding packages including weddings on horseback, ranch weddings, pre wedding parties and receptions for large or small groups. Let us help you design your perfect day.
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The Painted Pony Guest Ranch at Casagua Horses is located minutes from some of Costa Rica's famous Pacific Gold Coast beaches, such as Tamarindo, Flamingo and Playa Grande, in the heart of Guanacaste's famous ranch country. Riders and non-riders alike will enjoy the relaxed environment on the 50 acre family-owned ranch, an oasis of tropical trees and dry forest flora and fauna. Wake to monkeys calling from the trees and horses nickering in the pastures. Ride the old Spanish trails, mountain trails, sandy beaches on comfortable, well cared for horses with expert bilingual guides. Experience a real 'Taste of Guanacaste' culture.
Casita Mandrina is a private suite with queen bed and queen futon, kitchenette, hot water, romantic star shower, DVD's, air conditioning. Sleeps 1-4, full ranch breakfast included, other meals by arrangement.
Casa Roble is a spacious, fully furnished, one bedroom ranch house with queen and single bed in the bedroom and sofa bed in the living room. Air conditioning, hot water and access to the splash pool. Sleeps 1-4, meals by arrangement.
Enjoy breakfast on the garden porch or poolside. Take a refreshing dip in the splash pool after your rides or under the moon and a million stars. Select from a variety of meal plans or cook 'at home'.
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Kay and Esteban have developed Finca Casagua into one of the finest horse ranches in the area, breeding and training their own stock. Located in an oasis of large Guanacaste trees, surrounded by green pastures, just minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, the ranch is centrally located to take advantage of Guanacaste’s famous tourists attractions.
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