Sunshine Stables

The 30-minute lesson started with me leading my horse, Shiny (a brown and white paint horse), to the corral letting her get to know me. After a few attempts to get onto her back I was instructed on how to hold the reins properly and how to control her. My instructor for the hour then led me and Shiny though a few different exercises of walking, stopping, turning and even trotting.

After that, it was decided we were ready. Shiny and I were led out onto the beach for a short trip down the shore. It was amazing. Although a bit windy and cold, the sky and ocean were blue, a beautiful winter’s day on the beach. My kind guide even stopped so she could take a few photos of me atop Shiny, with my phone of course.

If you are like me and it’s been a while since you’ve ridden a horse, or are a true beginner, I suggest you do the beginner’s lesson with the mini trail ride. Don’t feel left out if you have more experience with horses because Sunshine Stables offers 60, 90 and 120-minute trail rides as well. Or if you are looking for more than a trail ride there are package deals with lessons and trail rides giving you 3-6 months to use them depending on what you choose.

Whether you are a Chiba local just like me who has been wanting to give Sunshine Stables a try, a Tokyo-area local looking for a seaside adventure, or just passing through and looking for that perfect experience, do it. I promise you won’t regret it.