Guided trail rides in California

Wyatt was wonderful as our guide on a superb horseback trail through the quiet and beautifully scenic backtrails of Agoura Hills.

Nelly our guide was fantastic, the horses were beautiful and wonderfully trained and we absolutely loved the ride through the Paramount Ranch.

If you are looking for a great trail ride with beautiful horses and even more amazing tour guides then look no further!

The scenery was beautiful and our guide even pointed out a few cool things along the way.

I was excited to do a trail ride with Alicia, the owner of NorCal Trail rides, and my experience with Alicia and her staff exceeded my expectations.

Our guide had incredible knowledge of the areas history including ancient history and you could see he is very in tune with the surrounding nature.

I especially appreciated the option to lease one of Gillian’s horses for the guided trail rides, which added an extra layer of adventure.

There were no guided tours to see what future plans were in place, but everything seemed well laid out.

Our guide was amazing she was very knowledgeable about the horses and provided suggestions to my daughter who is interested in taking lessons.

I loved going on the hour trail ride up to the bluffs where you can see the ocean, and the ride through livestock that live on the property.

Our guide, Cheyenne, was very kind, knowledgeable about the individual horses, trails, and general horseback riding, and fun!

Our guide was knowledgeable and beyond friendly and truly cares for the horses and the environment.

The property/salmon creek trail is beautiful and has tons of wildlife which our guide pointed out and allowed us to take pictures of.

The horses are beautiful and well trained, the terrain very woodsy and shaded, and our guide, Riley, was a remarkable escort, making us feel relaxed and well supported.

It’s always been a dream of mine to learn how to horseback ride and own my own horse.

The scenery was stunning, the horses skilled at navigating the terrain and our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and entertained our girls.

During our vacation, the only unpleasant experience was your manager, who made us not want to go on the trail ride.

We had our guide with us the whole time, he was very nice and knowledgeable of horses and shared stories with us along our ride.

It is so nice To go enjoy the great outdoors, horseback ride, have evening fun and entertainment.

They were already booked for the trail rides on the day we would be passing through Cambria, but they still had space on the vehicle tour.

It was a crisp but beautiful day in Campo as Cindy - our guide - gave us the rundown of what to expect.

We did not have time to go on a trail ride this time but we will definitely go back for one.

I had been planning a surprise engagement for my now-fiancée and wanted to propose during a horseback ride along the beach, something neither of us had ever done before.

Great place to horseback ride.

Matt is a great trail guide and wrangler.

I recently took a horseback ride on one of Starflower Stables horses, Chip.

Today we had our 1st experience horseback riding w/ our guide Kelsey who was so AWESOME❣️She made sure we felt comfortable & answered all our crazy questions.

My friend and I had little to no experience but our guide Tina was super knowledgeable and took the time to teach us the basics of horse riding.

The wrangler staff is knowledgeable and patient.

Though they should do trail rides

It was my wife's first time riding a horse and my first time in many years and our guide, Trinity, gave us clear and helpful instruction and helped us to feel comfortable.

We took a guided trail ride with Kim, and had a great time.

Our trail guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and pointed out many plants and their uses, as well as black bear markings in the trees.

When we were finished, Joe, who i had spoken with earlier, heard how well I did from Mindy offered to take me out the next day with Mindy Madison and himself on a guided tour.

I spent the most wonderful afternoon with two girlfriends horse riding with James as our guide.

If you want to connect with the beautiful surrounding area, take a couple hours, skip the wine tour and treat yourself to a horseback ride.

Very friendly trail guides and horses.

We had THE BEST time, our wrangler Gaven Was just 5 star, I have a 8 boy and 10 girl they only did lead line and today road all by themselves and Gaven was so good with them!

Wendell was our guide and he was great - very knowledgeable and made our first time rider (me) feel confident from the beginning.

This was my first time riding at this place , our guide was Marina and she was really fun and explained everything really well!

I booked a trail ride for 2 as first-time riders, and the entire process, including booking with Christy and the actual experience itself was very welcoming.

My husband and I went on an evening trail ride this past Saturday and were blessed to have the owner, Helen Owen, be our guide.

The ranch was big enough that we did 2 trail rides and went different trails.

The trail guides are very nice and friendly.

We went on a trail ride close to the ranch with Skyler, great conversation (and singing), and they go the extra mile by giving you a quick lesson before going out.

Our guide (young lady, in her last semester of college, I can’t remember her name) was super knowledgeable about the gold mines and the tour was so fun!

My wife and I had an amazing trail ride with the crew over at rancho el agave , everyone was super friendly and made us feel comfortable right from the start.

Excellent service I reserved the day before got there horses Ready our guide girl was more than excellent really nice and polite over all good service thanks

I will return for a guided ride.

I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable horseback ride in Los Angeles!

Being able to horseback ride in Los Angeles is such a gift.

This was our first time horseback riding ever and it was truly amazing our guide Katie was unbelievable.

We had a wonderful private horseback ride with Jalyn at Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard followed by a lovely wine tasting.

The trail guide Laurel is the best she is super welcoming and easily explains everything so you feel so comfortable along the ride.

The most magical horseback ride through a gorgeous meadow and down to the ocean!

Our guide, Adrienne was very knowledgeable and lots of fun and good conversation!

Chaparral Ranch is a great place to get a lesson and/or go on a horseback ride.

The trail guide was great, taking my sons reins & being very patient with him.

Wonderful trail ride with the most amazing views.

I have also been a trail guide at horse ranches in the past.

Whether you’re a horse lover or want to experience the coastline from horseback, this was absolutely the best guided trail ride experience I’ve ever been on.

Outside of lessons, there is an option to do trail rides through the open space areas.

We had Soraya as our guide and she was excellent, she has patience and is knowledgeable about horses and many years of experience with them.

Our guide and horses were fabulous.

It was a beautiful morning for a horseback ride.

Went on a trail ride and it was great!

Beautiful Ranch with lessons, horse camp and guided trail rides.

Good for trail rides with/out your horse.

Scott our guide was a really nice guy who shared lots of wonderful stories with us, and he did a wonderful job managing the horses.

They have so much knowledge, greeted us properly, made sure we had fun, guided us through the trail ride with lots of talks and laughs.

Our guide, was super helpful and shared interesting tidbits about what we were seeing on the trail.

Our guide, Brad, proved to be an exceptional rancher with an undeniable talent for understanding and communicating with horses.

I board my horse here and have also enjoyed several trail rides—and both experiences have been absolutely outstanding.

Went on a trail ride and it felt like a bunch of buddies on a ride, you really feel like you are on your own horse.

Horses are well taken care of, very easy to ride, and trail guides are experienced and personable.

Our guide Hailey was knowledgeable, attentive, and kept the ride fun and comfortable for everyone in our group, from first-timers to more experienced riders.

I went on a trail ride, my first ever, and I'm looking forward to going back to this place for another!

I highly recommend booking a trail ride a this facility.

Shad our guide was friendly and entertained us with tidbits about the trail as well as the horses we rode.

The trail guide, Susan, is a very charming person who is knowledgeable about the area, and whose equine expertise know no bounds.

Self guided tours (sign in first) the staff are outstanding!

Alex got us setup with boots and helmets than introduced us to Charlotte our guide.

Our guide, Eduardo, was incredible and patient even though neither of us had previous riding experience (and he’s loaded with great jokes and awesome photo opportunities).

We had a wonderful mother/daughter trail ride with Ernesto as our guide, who kept us entertained with his fun facts and humor!

We went there for a guided tour of the facility and to get information about what types of riding programs there were.

The wranglers clearly care deeply about them, are incredibly knowledgeable, and do a great job teaching riders of all experience levels.

Went on a trail ride with the sweetest group of guides who were very friendly and professional and patient.

We just had an INCREDIBLE horseback ride on the beach with the Monterey Bay Equestrian Center!

Our guide and assistants did a great job training us on the horses, and answering any questions with an in-depth response.

We were accompanied by our trail guide, Ricky, who was very informative, kind, & welcoming!

I would highly recommend this ranch and experience to anyone in/visiting the area looking for a beautiful trail ride, a great wrangler, and some awesome horses.

Our guide, Alia, and other staff members were knowledgeable and helpful, sharing interesting facts about the ranch and its initiatives.

My husband and I had an amazing time on our horseback ride to the beach with Yasmin.

We went on a guided trail ride and our instructor was Hannah.

It was a wonderful surprise and all around an amazing experience that I couldn't recommend more to any one looking for a beautiful trail ride with a fun guide and great horses!

But the highlight of our trip was the sunset horseback ride at Work Family Ranch!

My experience dates back to the 1980's,was a trail guide, my absolutely best memory of Las Trampas!

We did a trail ride around Avocado lake.

We want to go back ,if we go back we want to request Olivia to be our guide again.

My friend and I went on a trail ride with the sweetest most gentle horses and then when we were done we had wine and cheese!

We had an incredible day, our guide Lynn was great.

If you’re looking for a place to take lessons, board your horse, or even just go on a trail ride, I couldn’t recommend this place more.

It was a very pleasant experience, the horses are well trained, my horse name is Sindance and he made me feel comfortable, the scenery and our guide was very good

Nellie (our guide/ the owner) was so sweet and explained everything perfectly, making my boyfriend and I feel highly comfortable of the horses.

They were absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend a trail ride with these amazing people.

I went to her with no prior knowledge of horses or riding other than trail guided rides.

Our guide, Cole, was knowledgeable, well-spoken, and patient with us first timers.

I loved taking out trail rides in Griffith Park.

My husband surprised me with a Valentine’s Day horseback ride at Los Angeles Horseback Riding, and it turned out to be one of the most unforgettable experiences we’ve ever had.

Our guide was fantastic – knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time.

The next day we had breakfast and headed out on our horseback ride up the Boulder Creek Trail.

Our guide Lissa took the time to learn about our riding experience and to find out what we wanted from our ride.

specially because garin regional park is right next to the ranch and I can go on trail rides almost every day .

Our guide Lynette and her side kick Rhonda were wonderful and knowledgeable guides.

Everyone was super friendly and informative and our trail guide, Maddy knew what she was doing and assisted me, a novice, very well.

Adolfo, our guide was fantastic!

And both of my children have enjoyed trail rides and camps with them.

We had an absolute blast and our guide Calinda (I hope I got that right) was amazing!

She organized the private horseback ride, professional photos and private dinner which was nothing short of magical and the horses (Forest and Jack) were so calm and fun to ride.