点评:First and foremost, call, don't e-mail. They won't read your e-mails regarding special needs and accommodations.
I will start with the ranch is conveniently located, horses look cared for, and the actual ranch staff was lovely, thoughtful, and patient. This review is mostly about Jessica, a trail guide with a surly disposition and a terrible bedside manner for children experiencing something new.
My eldest daughter was turning 9, and the height of the horses made her reluctant and afraid to ride. I figured with their age allowances they were used to children being nervous. The ranch owner? was helpful in guiding her to eventually ride with me. Jessica, our guide, stood by rolling her eyes and acting bored and fed up with the process. I should have canceled the ride then, but my daughter had relaxed enough to continue the ride.
Jessica was awful. She barked orders and spent the entire 1 mile out shaming everyone for something different, speaking harshly. I respect that although I am experienced I am not above pointers or lessons, but being scolded for almost an hour straight was frustrating and exhausting.
Once we reached the trail, I requested we turn around for Aurora's comfort and wellbeing. Jessica proceeded to laugh loudly at my daughter for her concerns and told us that "never" had anyone requested to turn around. I reminded Jessica both of my children on the ride were special needs and we had been assured that it was no problem and that the horses work well with children of all abilities.
She proceeded to tell me that I should have been more clear about my children's needs, loudly and aggressively, in front of my children. This was deeply embarrassing and unprofessional. Jessica is just out there to ride horses; do not expect any empathy, care, or joy on your ride with her.
I would not recommend this ranch unless you can confirm Jessica will not be your guide.
翻译:首先,请务必打电话,不要发邮件。他们不会阅读您关于特殊需求和住宿安排的邮件。
首先,我要说的是,牧场位置便利,马匹看起来也得到了很好的照顾,而且牧场的工作人员非常友善、体贴、耐心。这篇评论主要是关于杰西卡的,她是一位脾气暴躁、态度恶劣的向导,对那些体验新事物的孩子们非常不友好。
我的大女儿快9岁了,马匹的身高让她不敢骑马。我想,考虑到牧场允许不同年龄段的孩子骑马,他们应该已经习惯了孩子们紧张不安。牧场老板很热心地引导她最终和我一起骑马。而我们的向导杰西卡却站在一旁,翻着白眼,一副百无聊赖、对整个过程感到厌烦的样子。我当时就应该取消这次骑行,但我的女儿已经放松下来,继续骑了下去。
杰西卡太糟糕了。她颐指气使,在整整一英里的路程中,她都在责备每个人与众不同的地方,说话也很刻薄。我尊重她的意见,虽然我经验丰富,但并非不需要指导或教训,但被她连续训斥近一个小时实在令人沮丧和疲惫。
到达步道后,我为了奥罗拉的舒适和健康,请求我们掉头返回。杰西卡却大声嘲笑我女儿的担忧,并说“从来没有”人要求过掉头。我提醒杰西卡,我的两个孩子都是特殊儿童,我们之前被告知这没问题,马匹对所有能力的孩子都很友好。
她当着孩子的面,大声且咄咄逼人地告诉我,我应该更清楚地说明我孩子的特殊需求。这让我感到非常尴尬和不专业。杰西卡只是来骑马的;不要指望在她那里得到任何同情、关心或快乐。
除非你能确定杰西卡不会是你的向导,否则我不会推荐这家牧场。