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| - This review is for one particular service they offer at Latta's Equestrian Center their sunset horseback ride and bonfire dinner.
This is an amazing all inclusive date if you are looking to surprise your significant other with something out of the ordinary in Charlotte. The price is up to $65 a person now and is only offered Friday or Saturday evenings around the warmer months of the year.
At first I was hesitant to spend that much for a night out in Charlotte, but honestly you are making some great memories and the steak they grilled up for me was cooked perfect, extremely tasty, and about twice the size cut of meat you would get from an overpriced dinner downtown.
No experience riding is necessary, they will ask you what you know when you arrive, and since we knew nothing they put us on some of the older calmer horses. The horseback ride was very relaxing that is if you can get over the giant wedgie and discomfort down below that comes with horseback riding. You get use to it after awhile and begin to lose yourself in thoughts on the ride. I found myself talking to my horse a lot, but that was probably from fear of being thrown off. The leader of the pack winds you all over the grounds of Latta Plantation by their lakes and trails and eventually everyone literally rides off into the sunset.
When you arrive back to the stables they have a giant bonfire going and some of the locals there have grilled up an amazing feast. When you book your date you mention whether you want chicken or steak and when you see the size of the offerings your money feels well spent. You get all the classic stuff with your meal corn on the cob, baked beans, baked potato, buttered bread, and of course a giant cut of meat. They offer sodas, water, and sweet tea for drinks.
Definitely worth booking if you want to impress someone on a first date in Charlotte, or if you are just an adventurous couple looking for something other than the typical dinner and a movie.
Check out their site for booking information:
http://www.lattaequestriancenter.com/Sunset-Rides.html
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