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C&M Stables

90241 Highway 101 · Florence, OR

Why you should go…

C&M Stables has offered guided horseback rides on the central Oregon coast since 1981, with about 50 horses at its ranch north of Florence. Guides lead riders through coastal forest and dunes and along the beach, with rides ranging from a corral option for young children to multi-hour beach and sunset rides. It is described as the only horseback riding stable on the central Oregon coast.

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  • #beach
  • #dunes
  • #outdoor
  • #family

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General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to C&M Stables, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Sightseeing
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