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Jungle Tour on a Horse - Free Horseback Riding Lesson (Fantastic opportunity, especially for kids!)

Jungle Adventure Ride - Horse Back Ride through the Lush Jungle Trails. Suitable for all levels of riders. 2-3 hours. Longer Rides available on request.

Banana Bank is home to the finest Equestrian Center in Belize.
You are considering a vacation in Belize... You have ridden over mountains, prairies and parklands... Expectations are high... Can the tropics show you anything you haven't already seen?

You will awaken to the soft ethereal glow of dawn breaking through tropical mist. Palm fringed pastures, wherein dozens of horses graze, will prompt a rush of excitement and a desire to get on a horse and 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 -
Banana Bank offers 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.

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.

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