Rocking Z Ranch Stay
4 July 2026
The Riding
The Accommodation
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The main lodge area was welcoming and open 24/7 with tea, coffee and homemade biscuits always available - then there was the food - THE FOOD!!! - With Patty's breakfasts of bacon, eggs and pancakes and Maria's homemade soup and bread for lunch followed by 6 outstanding home-cooked dinners including homemade desserts every night, all of which we shared with other guests and the ranch staff it was like a very large home from home family tea (but better!). Noone went hungry!! They catered for several different allergies / intolerances within the group and Maria could not have been more kind or accommodating. The rooms were spacious and clean and only a 20 second walk from the lodge and the barn so everything was really close and easy to pop here and there between rides, meal times and other activities.
Before Your Holiday
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Everything I received was really good - loved the folder and luggage tags!
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Just a huge thank you! Researching this holiday on my own became a bit draining as it's more than just a beach holiday so opting to put my faith in a trusted agent who said 'we recommend Rocking Z' took away all my worries. The recommendation was absolutely spot on and I'm so pleased I had the help and support of Caron and In The Saddle who absolutely nailed my childhood dreams and sent me and my sister on the holiday of a lifetime!
Claire (this is their first In The Saddle holiday) The most amazing adventure that somehow far exceeded expectations! | I can't find the words to properly describe how utterly amazing our experience at Rocking Z was. The location, the people, the horses; all of it far exceeded expectations. There was a herd of 100 horses (with one born the morning we arrived!) all of which were known inside out by everyone at Rocking Z and were provided with 5* care. We were amazed at how they chose horses to suit each of us so well, some that intentionally looked after and gave confidence to riders, others that challenged our riding skills in a really positive way. Everything went at a pace we were comfortable with for our riding abilities. The trails were plentiful with breathtaking views and opportunities to 'lope' regularly if you wanted to and a couple of really good gallops on the all day ride which ordinarily would scare the life out of me but on an wide open track and finishing on a mountain top it was literally and metaphorically a being on top of the world moment! We had a go at barrel racing and on one day we got to be real cowboys and helped drive the herd of 60 cattle across the mountain and river to a holding pasture. Although I knew there would be more than just trail riding (although you could just trail ride if you wanted), I was absolutely blown away by the additional activities. Anna's knowledge of the workings of both horse and human bodies and the effect on riding is next level, I really enjoyed the bio-mechanics session she led. Equally Maria's 'Ride to My Focus' and Justi's 'Liberty training' were so interesting and we got to try these methods for ourselves with the RTMF being slightly emotional for several of us! (which sounds crazy but if you're horsey you'll get it!). I didn't expect to learn so much and in the words of Bridget who has worked on the ranch for 8 years, I've added some new tools to my horsey toolbox. Overall this really was the ultimate horse riding holiday.