I shopped around for a few months and this was by far the best training and price I found. Jody is…read moreso knowledgable and a true trainer. She gives challenging exercises that are strength building and fun. She gives great directions for correcting and clearly has been doing this for a while. The school horses are very good too. I highly recommend this place and will say that you will get way more than your money's worth. I went to 3 places before I came to her, including Lake Oswego Hunt Club.

I'm so glad we found this place! (and Jessica! She's awesome. Honest, patient, understanding,…read moreknowledgeable...sweet and kind too)!

Recently did this 40-mile bike ride and it was a spectacular ride! A friend and I decided to ride…read moreon a gloomy + rainy day which ended up being worth it! It wasn't crowded at all and the views were still great. It was a full day, as we arrived around 10:30 am and were back in the car around 5:30 pm, so expect to take the whole day to enjoy this ride and to stop at the town of Vernonia. I love how this trail had multiple bike hubs and came in handy to put some air in my tires about 15 miles in. It was generally all family-friendly riding, with only a couple of hills where we did walk our bikes, but you can ride uphill if you are looking for an uphill challenge. But do note, that there were considerable amount of uneven spots/small potholes on the trail which my friend didn't remember on her last ride here so just be prepared for that. Luckily, most of them are marked! I will also agree with other reviews - about first 10 miles from Banks was a noticeable workout. We decided to grab some burgers in Vernonia and stretch our legs - which I totally suggest to do. We did see that a neighbor on our way to Vernonia had some free grapes and apples for us, which was such a sweet treat and extra fuel. I will suggest this to all my newbie and more advanced biker friends looking for a workout with a view!

This is a fine trail, but the reviews that mention great views must have never been anywhere with…read moretrees and forests. There are no overlooks or valley views, just forests and a few grass fields. We just completed another section on our e-bikes. We will end up making three visits to complete the trail. Parking at Banks is very limited. Parking in Vernonia is unlimited. Someone has been marking roots and bumps with paint and it was greatly appreciated on our bikes. Our first visit was on a hot sunny day and was not near as enjoyable as yesterday in a cool drizzle. Not real rain, just threats of it.

Hands down the best horseback riding experience ever! You can keep your beach rides, Jessica set us…read moreup to have a real lovely experience. Pushing the excitement level and challenge of what one would expect to the next level! Crossing the river and being deep in the Oregon's natural forested beauty, I cannot say enough good things about the ranch and the pride they take in their animals and the people that come to visit. Thank you very much for the opportunity to allow us to feel like we were real seasoned riders, and giving us time to connect with the horses and the nature that surrounds us. Cannot imagine how you could do it better? Family owned and operated for several generations, they have a wealth of knowledge about the land and its history.

Jessica was an amazing trail boss. We had a beautiful and peaceful ride. The mountains and creeks…read morewere so nice to ride thru. I definitely recommend this place for a fun ride.

I took my 6 yr old Granddaughter here for a lesson. Margo was very kind and totally explained…read moreeverything she needed her to do. She was taught to use two different brushes, how to clean the hooves with a brush, how to put the blanket on her horse, the saddle and the bit. She was careful to explain how yo walk around a horse and what yo do when approaching a horse from behind so as not to startle them. She got to guide the horse out to the wonderful indoor riding arena and she taught her the proper way to mount the horse and she got to ride also. It was a wonderful experience

My daughter went to summer camp here this summer and had a blast. She can't get enough of any…read moreanimals since but absolutely loved horseback riding. She also ended up sick and missing a good chunk of the week. They were very kind and offered to give her the make up days in another week this summer which we gladly accepted.

Majority of our family vacations consist of horseback riding. Even though we go a lot, we will…read morealways be comfortable beginners. We may not know a lot about horses but we certainly know what loved, well cared for and beautiful horses look like! These animals are beyond loved & stunning! Very small groups. Max are 4 people at a time (at this moment, possibly 5 but one is a new mama.) One person walked next to my son the entire time. They made me feel very safe and comfortable. Ride is approximately 40-45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time for beginners. I ended up buying a second package so we can go back at the end of our trip. I highly recommend Corbett Farm.

I went for my birthday in June with my partner and her friend. The animals were beautiful and well…read moremannered but it just wasn't the experience I expected. I'm used to going on horse rides where the leader rides in front of the group on their horse and the horses follow. The horses were physically walked by the staff and owner the entire trail and the lead rope wasn't even placed correctly so the horses couldn't take accurate direction we kept getting walked into bushes and low hanging trees. The owner kept yelling directions at staff. It was loud and obnoxious. You could tell the staff didn't appreciate it. Treated us like children. The helmets we used didn't seem sanitary or washed. For a birthday ride it was sub par.

Our first time visiting and was able to experience the Peppermint and Ponies events! The staff is…read moreamazing super understanding and works very well with children of all ages. My son is 3 years old so he's learning all things including patience and sharing! The staff was very compassionate with his meltdowns (he had 2 he wanted Santa's time)! They showed him basic interaction with the horses and goats! They had a perfect set up for crafts and made the mood great with music and Santa willing to interact with the kids! Highly recommend! Definitely visiting the ranch again for other events!

Such a wonderful barn! I have worked at many places and ranches/barns that I have visited, and the…read morevibe you feel here is different than anywhere else. The horses are eager to meet you and so well behaved, and the amenities offered are wonderful for the price! Indoor arena, outdoor arena, full-care board, lessons both English and western, heated wash rack, tack storage, amazing place.

I can't say enough about the experience Karen provided for my family. My 7 year old daughter was…read moreable to ride for her first time in an absolutely beautiful setting. My 8 month pregnant wife was happy and comfortable spectating and as a Dad I felt completely confident in the facility and the trainer. Pricing was very fair and she did a great job getting us the most out of our time. We will be back.

This is a wonderful place to learn to ride whether you are 6 or 60!…read moreThe stables are extreme;y clean and not smelly, the horses loved and well cared for. The large indoor arena is a plus for our rainy winters allowing one to ride all year. Lovely trails into the woods behind for trail rides. All you needs are met equipment wise. Karen provides individual lessons and hosts fun birthday parties the children enjoy. She is very knowledgeable, kind, skilled and encouraging in her instruction. I looked over several places and this by far is the BEST!

I took my 8 year old daughter to Fiddlestix for a Sunday afternoon trail ride (not the wine tour…read moreone). We are both novices and they put us on chill horses. We encountered chickens and kittens which my daughter loved. On the ride we came across monarch butterflies, beautiful views and wild cherries. The terrain was rolling hill like with several picture worthy viewpoints. The paths were a mix of gravel and grass. Sarah was a fantastic and easy going hostess. Denny was a wonderful guide, very patient with my daughter and made sure she was comfortable by teaching her some basics and working in the barn before setting out on the trail. We will go back!

AMAZING!!!! We are from hawaii and we ride wvery now and…read moreagain so we are beginners - intermediate riders. From start to finish. The car ride there was so nice. The place was easy to find. They had a nice sign out frount and clear signs where you can park. Everyone was very nice and friendly. The horses were very well behaved and easy to ride. This was our first ride here, but not our first time riding horses. I highly recommend them the vineyard ride is so relaxing :) i cant say one bad thing about our experience here!!! I cant wait to come back Pros Good prices!! Easy to find Well behaved easy to ride horses Clean Informative BEAUTIFUL vineyard ride Good distance FUN FUN FUN Cons YOU WONT WANT TO LEAVE!!!

Website says $5 credit card fee but I was charged an additional $5 PER RIDER…read more We paid for 1-hour ride. Once horses were saddled and guide gave instructions ride began at 3:25. We were back before 4:05. This was a 40min ride, only 2/3 of the time that we paid for.

Extremely rude and unpleasant owner. Avoid at all costs. The horses are great. But the trip was…read morecompletely ruined by that woman.

Love this place. The people are wonderful. The horses are happy, there's ample turnout, and the…read moretrainer is amazing.

I am new to the Portland area and am looking for a place to ride and eventually lease or board a…read morehorse. I stopped by Shadysprings to inquire as to lessons to start with and was treated rudely and dismissively as I do not currently own a horse and they only provide lessons for OWNERS. That may be so, but once I am an owner again (sold my horses when I moved) this will be the last place I would consider boarding.