Just went for a trail ride a Valle Vista and had a great time! Despite there being a mix-up with…read moreour booking the staff were very nice and helpful and got us riding in a pretty short amount of time. It was my kids first time and the staff were so great with my nervous 7 year old, the ponies the kids rode were super gentle and the horses we adults rode were lovely as well. We will definitely ride there again!

do not go here it's not worth your time and dignity! lunar was one of the best horses. terry…read morecardin didnt and still doesn't care about horses cuz if he did, he would have seen all the time that amazing women put into the horse and proper care. she cared when people like you terry cardin, didnt care. do not be in a business if you dont have the heart for the job man. terry you murder innocent animals that have no reason to be put down. you put horses in small stalls because you do not have the proper space. thats not lunars or the riders fault at all. terry thats your fault for not putting your money in the right place for the business. stop buying more horse if you cant handle or keep up. do not go here it's not worth your time and dignity!

I love riding here! Meghan is an awesome teacher - she is very accomodating and offers great deals…read morefor people who are wanting to ride, including the ability to clean paddocks for riding and lesson priveledges.

My daughter and I have been to a few different trail rides and this was by far my favorite…read more Depending on the group and your skill level they have different rides. We started off with the 90 min ride in a group and plan on scheduling the 2 hour private ride for later this summer. Elizabeth was very friendly. I really appreciated how we got there, quickly signed up, got equipment and we were off after a introduction. She rode ahead and was always there to answer any questions but my daughter and I were close enough to comfortably talk the entire time. I highly recommend this place, it was both mine and my daughters favorite.

Had the best time on our honeymoon trail ride this morning! We did the two hour ride and the views…read morewere incredible. Our horses were very sweet and took good care of us especially on the rocky terrain. They were very surefooted and even though my husband is a very beginner rider he was able to feel confident and relaxed throughout the ride. Our trail guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She even let us do some trotting since she knew I had experience. It was definitely worth the price and I would highly recommend to anyone whether you've ridden before or not at all! 2 hours felt like just the right amount of time. They also offer a military discount!

My 8 year old son and I had a great experience here. We booked a one-hour horseback ride, but we…read moreended up getting an hour and half because they told us there was a group of wedding guests (this place does weddings) that had taken over the intended route with a post-wedding picnic, and they wanted us to have a more secluded experience. They gave us two wranglers for just the two of us, and both were knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. It's worth noting that the prices here are better than the other horseback riding outfit I'm aware of on the island that runs rides in Moran State Park. They don't actually seem to get a lot of business, even on mid-summer weekends -- which means that if you go with them you may well get a private tour like we did (hope they stay in business though!).

We went for a 2 hour ride yesterday and the experience was so positive I'm compelled to post here…read more I highly recommend these folks. Most importantly the care and consideration for the animals is obvious - from the kind of shoes they wear to how they introduce you to the animal. The grounds were impeccabley kept and a sprawling private experience. And the guide was born on the islands with a wonderful local perspective. I'm confident you'll feel good about going riding here. They were a little more money but well worth it.

I was out for fun & beautiful country & so enjoyed the trail ride. I love love love equines…read more Equines can feel the heartbeat & intention of rider. I was calm my horse was calm. My only disappointment, I didn't hear or see a Sasquatch yet that's most likely a good thing. My horse & I probably would have Freaked Out. Sincerely a tourest

I couldn't in good faith give Horseshu a glowing review or recommend it to friends or family…read moredespite the fact that the owner was perfectly lovely to us and even extended a 5% discount on our beginner's forest ride. The resources and the good intentions are definitely there at Horseshu. That being said, I had a several expectations that were not met. I feel that a beginner's ride should include a quick 5-10 minute safety overview before riding, an explanation of what the ride will consist of (i.e. "We will ride around the arena for 5 minutes until you feel comfortable, then head out to the trail for one hour, then circle back to this arena."), some time getting to know the horses and being introduced to their names and personalities, time for photos in the woods, and a partially-narrated tour with information about local flora and fauna. None of these amenities expectations were met, much to my disappointment. Therefore, I feel that the ride was not a good value. Our guide was callous and resentful. He used curse words several times which for me was not a big deal, but if I had been visiting with my family (and/or children) it would have been distressing. It's possible I caught him on an off day. I had to ask for nearly everything including just getting the name of the horse I was riding.

Well, I have to say that I was scared to get on a horse. I was given the most gentle guy they…read morehad--the very sweet Dusty. I have to give a huge shout out to instructor and horse (and people) handler, Nola Butler, who was as patient with me as a person could be. I was able to circumambulate the "arena" with said horse. But when I got on the trail, a few spatial disabilities of mine kicked in (no pun intended), so it was clear I just needed to end my ride. So I got off Dusty as fast as we could get back. (And in the transfer, Dusty managed to grab four huge bushes in one swift movement and put them in his mouth all at once! Impressive!!! That said, he was super gentle and elegantly hoovered an offered ginormous carrot from my hand with delicacy and speed.) So, all told, I maybe spent 30 minutes on the horse, but that was enough time to be truly impressed with this operation and with Nola, who was fabulous. Her assistance and instructions were very clear (and worked!) The set-up is caring about safety. As stated before, Nola is a Goddess of Patience (and good humor...) If I could manage to keep myself on a horse comfortably, I would be very happy with this outfit. I think it was really top notch.

While staying at Wildwood Farm B&B this past September, where PNRA is located, I took three lessons…read morefrom two of their trainers - Robin for dressage and Nola for western and trail. They have at least ten lesson horses used for western and english disciplines, though their dressage school master has apparently gone to the great pasture in the sky. They offer trail rides on 30 acres of woods plus the lanes surrounding their large and well-maintained grassy turnouts and two covered arenas. The horses are in excellent condition and their hooves well maintained, which is something I always look for. They rotate their lesson horses so they aren't overused and as a result they aren't sour as some lesson horses can become. The operation is very safety conscious. I plan on taking lessons again while staying at the B&B. I would recommend this business especially for kids and beginner riders, though anyone who is flexible about their riding will have a great time.

I have boarded two expensive dressage horses at SVS over the course of 15-20 years. The place is…read moregreat. I've paid more elsewhere in the area for a lot less. Great mature boarders. Great owners who will give you the shirt off their back, but DO have high expectations of their employees, for the benefit of the horses and their owners. I know for a fact that some of the negative reviews were written by people that got fired (one of whom refused to leave the property after getting fired). They pay attention to every detail and are great people. Once they are made aware of issues, they fix them right away. My first choice for boarding in the area.

Do not bring your horse here. Totally run down facility, which I could overlook if the care of the…read morehorses was good. I brought 2 minis and within a week, there was a power drill left in their corral, wood railing down in their corral with 6 or so nails sticking up. The final straw was no water for the horses in the morning. None of the horses were watered and some had no water whatsoever. I moved them immediately. Apparently, there is a staffing problem, okay, however the owner should should check that the horses are cared for if she realizes there is a staffing issue. And the hay they feed is junk hay, looks awful. I brought my own hay as I would not feed my horses that crap! I was so upset that I subjected my babies to this care! Avoid at all costs!!