Standard of Access at Vonfidel Ranch
The Ranch confirms who may ride, which pathway applies and what conditions must align—before any itinerary is promised.
Riding Holiday and Trail Ride parties have an operational maximum of six riders. Horsemanship Training is a separate program limited to four. The maximum current body weight is 75 kg per rider.
01 / Purpose
The Ranch confirms access only after reviewing rider readiness, party composition, the available horses, dates and the suitable riding pathway.
Confirmation remains subject to conduct, horse condition, workload, terrain, weather and the professional judgment of the Ranch team.
02 / Governed access
The review covers party size, rider readiness, pathway eligibility, horse availability and rotation, dates, terrain and the conditions likely to affect the activity.
Riding Holiday and Trail Ride parties remain intentionally small, with a maximum of six riders. Horsemanship Training is limited to four. Residential booking parties are kept together rather than divided into separate riding groups. Trail Ride party composition is determined by the Ranch.
Signature Riding Holidays are reserved for intermediate riders and above who can control a horse independently at walk, trot and canter in open country. Beginner and novice riders enter through the Horsemanship Training Holiday pathway. Signature Riding Holidays and Trail Rides are adults only, with a minimum riding age of 18. The Horsemanship Training Holiday accepts riders from age 12 and is the pathway for younger riders and for families. Riders aged 12 to 17 on that pathway must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who may stay as a declared non-riding guest. Participation is at the Ranch’s discretion and is never automatic. For residential holidays, non-riding children younger than 12 may stay with their family when declared in the Riding Holiday Request.
The Ranch team monitors rotation, rest, workload, condition and readiness. It may change the horse allocation, route, pace, timing, duration—or the decision to ride.
03 / After you apply
The Ranch responds with the suitable pathway or follow-up questions. Options are discussed only where standards, horses, terrain, season, dates and availability can align. WhatsApp remains available for clarification.
Professional judgment
Good judgment sometimes means changing the plan.
Weather, terrain, horse condition, rider suitability and operational considerations may require adjustments. The standard protects the horse before it protects the itinerary.
05 / The agreement
By accepting access, guests agree to follow instructions, respect horses and staff, disclose relevant rider information, accept professional judgment and comply with route, pace, conduct and safety decisions.
Signature Riding Holidays
Multi-day riding shaped around the party, operating standards and the horses.
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