Apart from the botanical gardens, the delicious homemade chocolates and several sightseeing spots, no visit to Ooty can be complete without a horse ride. Horseback riding is accessible at the Ooty Lake as well as numerous different spots around the city. For those who have never attempted it – horse riding is a special encounter. The sensation of the breeze in your face as your horse gallops through the path will cause you to remember your youth fantasy about being cowpoke/young lady. These horses are solid and all around prepared. The instructor will always be close by and will also show you the basic concepts before you get on your horse. You will figure out how to make your horse walk, stop and even turn.