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    3.8 (226 reviews)

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    Kelly W.

    We came today, Saturday 8/16 at 12 pm so our children could ride a pony & pet some goats. The parking lot was completely dead but we just figured maybe it was too hot. It says online that they're opened so we didn't bother to call because it's a Saturday & obviously a tourist/kids attraction so why wouldn't they be opened? We walked past the petting zoo & were greeted by a woman that said they weren't open today because it was just her & that we can walk around & look but not touch any of the animals. Our children were super disappointed so we asked if we could at least pet a horse because we saw a video online of a woman who posted herself petting horses here. The owner drove up & said absolutely not & that we were wrong & there was no way a video like that was online because they don't allow ANYONE to pet their horses. She was so rude about it & told us if that video existed then it had to be a staff member of hers because there was just no way a random person could pet her horse. 0/10 customer service, we definitely won't be coming back ever again. Just because the owner was so rude about it, here are screenshots of a RANDOM woman on a trip with her friends petting the horses IN FRONT of an employee as the employee is feeding the horses by hands. You can obviously see them speak at some point during the video too, so it's not like the employee wasn't aware. Also included is a screenshot of the same video of another hand reaching out to pet the horse. Not sure why our party in particular weren't allowed to pet their horses.

    Raegan N.

    Very enjoyable. When I first made my reservations on the phone, the gal Kelly was talking so fast and just seemed very curt and rude so I was a little put off from the start but went ahead with my ride today. Jared was our trail guide and he was just lovely. Fabulous! Couldn't have asked for a better trail guide! Some places I ride, they let me run the horses, this place did not. They are very very strict. I wasn't even allowed to mount my horse from the ground. I understand they're just taking care of their horses and doing their job but they could relax a little. Maybe have a separate group ride option for experienced riders where we can enjoy running the horses a bit? I'm thankful they did not make me wear a helmet. Being over 18 and all he he. The trail he took us on was very nice. We saw beautiful views of the mountains and pine trees & the terrain was not flat so that was a bit more exciting. My horse's name was Moss and he was just adorable. Very agreeable. Got a picture of him sticking his tongue out lol. They don't allow you to use your phone on the ride, which is ridiculous. Beautiful views to be captured. The guide does stop at a clearing to take photos with your phone, but they really should allow the adults to use their phones freely. They've got a lot of goats and a cute big pig, some steer and chickens in their petting zoo. The ride was only $65 for the hour which is very doable. I left Jared a $20 tip. He was worth it. Kelly seemed a lot nicer at the end of the ride. That was refreshing. They seem to take very good care of their horses. All in all I recommend this facility.

    From right to left... Amigo, Trevor, Maverick, Tripoli, Moss
    Jay G.

    Headed up to Big Bear for the Thanksgiving break and the kids wanted to try horseback riding. Hit up Baldwin Stables and despite it being a busy weekend for them we were able to grab a spot. Kelly helped with the reservation and she was great, I forgot my guides name but we connected right away. Turns out he used to live in Pomona too down the street from us. Nice little ride thru some trails. Nothing crazy, just enough to get the experience. I recommend it. Put your big boy/girl pants on and hit the most cowboy thing to do in Big Bear

    Nick C.

    This was our first time ever to experience horseback riding in the mountains. We absolutely loved it! Our horses were well trained and calm and had personalities of their own. Our guide Danielle was great! She was knowledgeable and experienced in all the equestrian stuff. Highly recommend this place!! Enjoy your ride

    Finally took the family horseback riding! All first timers, we have talked about it the last few trips to big Bear and decided to go for it this time. We did an hour ride in the evening (5pm) with Jared as our guide. Amanda picked the horses for everyone and all did extremely well on o. Wife was really nervous but the excellent staff and the horses helped to calm her nerves and resulted in an amazing experience. Jared was very patient and attentive, ensuring everyone was having a great time. Answered our many questions, took several photos at the peak of our ride and had a lot of background info on all our horses. Many thanks to the staff and the horses (Dunn, Toby, Maverick, Trevor and Moss) for an unforgettable experience. Will ride with them again on our next vacation.

    Our family with horses: Amigo, Maverick, Stella, Triple E
    Katrina P.

    Our family thoroughly enjoyed our horseback riding experience at Baldwin Lake Stables. Our sweet, attentive guides were Erin and Amanda - they were mindful of the paths we were taking and ensured all in our group were comfortable and enjoying the ride. They shared some info about the houses we passed by and brought us to an area with a beautiful view and took photos for us (like the one included in this review). James was the kind, funny gentleman who checked us in, cracked some jokes, made us feel welcome. We did a 2-hour ride and felt it was more than enough. We will definitely return!

    Our guide!
    Kristie G.

    We went here over the weekend for an hour trail ride. We had so much fun! The horses were great, our views were beautiful, and our guide was phenomenal! I wish I could remember his name, but he was so entertaining and friendly! I will make sure to book in advanced next time because I'd love to do a longer ride. It was a great experience and I can't wait to come back!

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    Veronica M.

    I went with my dad and did the one hour cash is 5$ cheaper. My horse was great just a bit slow because he was cautious sometimes and then fast at others. My dads horse was a little more on the tripping over things I think. A lot of peoples horses were scared over some neighbors dogs that was barking at the horses. The route was narrow but beautiful. My horse felt like a mountain goat sometimes. Great photos were taken over 20 I would say.

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    Jessica J.

    We had a great time riding horses!! We I went during off season, so it was just myself and my boyfriend and our guide- Max, who did a wonderful job! They pick your horse based on experience and personality. I will say the 1 hour ride is very simple, but we picked that option on purpose- if you're looking to get further into the forest and you've ridden before, definitely go for a longer ride! We'll definitely come back and ride next time we're in Big Bear!! A special thanks to Max, Branigan and Slinky!!

    Cindy Q.

    Cute little stable! They offer pony rides for $15, petting zoo for $5 which we did both for our toddler. He had a blast! We first did the petting zoo while we waited for them to prepare the pony ride. All the goats were friendly. There were a few chickens and 1 sweet piggy. I believe it was Dakota who assisted us with the pony ride. He was great and so kind. Please remember to tip the workers! It was a fun experience and our son didn't want it to end! We'll definitely be coming back.

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    Loved my horseback riding experience! The views are amazing! Great tour guide. Can't wait to visit again!

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    had a blast thank you . ride was great, just the right amount of adventure for a romantic weekend getaway. we'll be back !

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    Great place, had a great trail ride, people running it are friendly, highly recommend! Also, some iPhone apps show it closed but it's not.

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    Ask the Community - Baldwin Lake Stables

    Are you guys still in business? I keep calling the number on your website and it says it's disconnected.

    It's a land line so sometimes it acts up. Yes still open. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

    Phone is not Going through, is this place still in business?

    Yup! Not sure what's up with the phone, it didn't go through for us either. They told us that they don't really answer before 10-11 and I'm guessing service might be spotty if they're out riding. Still around though!

    Is it still $50 for an hour?

    $65

    What are their current pricing? Visiting soon and would like to know how much a standard ride for an adult would be. Their website doesn't seem to have price lists. Thanks in advance.

    $50 for 1 hour. Not sure about the longer rides.

    How much is it to ride the horses?

    $55 per person per hour. $50 if you pay cash. Reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Call (909) 585-6482 with everyone's heights and weights, that want to ride, along with a… Read more

    Is there a weight limit to ride? If so, what is it? Men/Women?

    Yes there is a weight limit to ride the horses and the ponies. It's a height to weight ratio for the horse. You need to be at least 7 years old and 4 feet tall to ride the horses. For the pony rides it's a 70 lb Max..

    What are the prices?

    $55 per person per hour. $50 if you pay cash. Reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Call (909) 585-6482 with everyone's heights and weights, that want to ride, along with a… Read more

    We went by today Friday 4/6/2018 but they were closed. Is there a posted schedule that can help visitors know if they should show up. We tried calling but there was just a recording. Maybe there is a better contact number?

    If weather is bad they won't be open. You can always call… Read more

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