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Mar Vista Riding the coast: beaches, bluffs and trails by horse

Mar Vista

Riding the coast: beaches, bluffs and trails by horse

Mar Vista means sea view. This is a guide to seeing the coast from the back of a horse: what a beach ride is like, how trail rides work and how to plan a good one.

Surf rolling in below green coastal bluffs, seen from the air
Photo: Leyden Horsemanship

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Your First Beach Ride: What to Expect

Riding a horse along the edge of the ocean is on a lot of lists. Here is what the ride is actually like, what to wear and how to make it a good one, even if you have never ridden.