Horses and humans have worked together for centuries, transporting goods, fording rivers, and sharing the blame for the fall of Troy. Bond with the noblest of creatures with today's Groupon to Los Angeles Horseback Riding. Choose between the following options:

• For $70, you get a 60-minute Friday-morning horseback ride with a lunch for two or coffee and donuts (a $170 value).
For $90, you get a 90-minute Friday afternoon ride for two (a $190 value).

All horseback rides are weather pending.

Los Angeles Horseback Riding guides equestrians through a 1,000-acre space, showing off striking views on the Santa Monica Mountain Backbone Trail. Romantic riding duos and equestrian odd couples amble along atop majestic, eager steeds, enjoying the morning sun streaming over the western mountains or taking in the multihued glory of the day's slow death. At the summit of each one-hour or 90-minute ride, guests can survey 80-mile panoramic views, allowing them to trace a rainbow from its celestial origin to its end in a bank vault. Post-horse, nourishment awaits guests, with morning donuts and coffee or organic lunch fare.

Los Angeles Horseback riding requires riders to wear long pants and tennis shoes during their excursions, insisting that guests resist the temptation to wear cowboy pumps. Read a full list of policies online or call with inquiries.