Comments on: Hotel Cheval, Equestrian Lodging in Paso Robles, California

By: Horsing Around in Paso Robles, California Wine Country

Horsing Around in Paso Robles, California Wine Country — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:09:38 +0000

[...] Paso Robles is growing up. No longer the sleepy little town, Paso is known for its wine country and sophisticated dining. And while kids used to ride their horses into town, the only horse you’ll find cruising the streets of Paso Robles is Chester, a 2,000 pound Belgian draft horse. [...]

By: Joann

Joann — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:05:44 +0000

Sounds absolutely enchanting. My idea of a “fairy tale” location. I’m ready to pack my bags. Thanks for the info.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:06:41 +0000

Being a horse-loving “tom-boy” at heart, being in the city kind of ‘tenses’ me up.
To me, what could be more soothing than the ’smell’ of horses and leather. And
the calming effect of just petting a horse, and for some reason, especially a “big”
draft horse, well, it’s magical.

It’s wonderful to know, that even in a busy urban area, you could find a place that
encourages our ‘equine addiction’ without an obligation of hours on dusty trails
and sore, un-used muscle aches. I tend to use my vacation time as quickly as
I acrue it, so rarely would I have the ‘luxury’ of a whole week or two saved up
to spend 24/7 with some horsey pals, but to be able to just spend a nice, pampered weekend or even an evening, riding in a carriage, smelling the ‘horsey’
smells (you know..!) hearing the ‘creak’ of harness leather and big, steady
hoofbeats, well, that would be very relaxing to me!

I guess what I’m saying is, next time I’m anywhere near Central California, I’m
checking this place out! Look out Chester, here I come!