Had the absolute best time on our last day in WV. If you're on the fence about booking with this group, this is your sign to go for it!!! We lucked out and had a private tour with Amber. She made sure we felt safe and comfortable, but got us started quickly so we could enjoy the day. Horses were a dream to ride - so sweet and easygoing and great for beginners. No sore butts here! We did 3 wineries and all were delicious and had beautiful idea. Amber was great company and chatted with us about wine, horses, and everything in between. Seriously so accommodating and lovely all around. Sarah was also amazing and called me multiple times before our reservation to make sure we still wanted to go out since rain was in the forecast. I am so so glad we did this, and plan to book again when we return! read more

A wonderful experience! Beautiful scenery, terrific guide, good wine and respectful horses. It could not have been more enjoyable. It was my 72 year old friend's idea and she hadn't been on a horse for over 30 years! She (and I) are ready to do it again with our husbands! Highly recommended! read more

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This was our second time riding with Equestrian Wine Tours. Sarah and Amber are top-notch when it comes to safety, making sure everyone is having a good time, and entertaining with a fount of information about the area and vineyards. The mounts are very well trained and cared for Tennessee Walkers (which have an amazing smooth gait). And the views are gorgeous! There was a change in the wineries from the first time, a few years ago and I prefer what they've done; You now visit 2 wineries and spend more time riding amongst the beautifully maintained vineyards with expansive vistas. Highly recommend!! read more

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We had the best time on this tour. They provided us with all the proper information prior to the day of. It was a pleasant and pretty drive from Portland. The price is definitely high, but it was worth every penny! We arrived at a stunning winery with a gorgeous view, Winter's Hill. Sarah, our guide, greeted us with a smile as she was preparing the horses. I was with my two parents in their 50s and my boyfriend. There was another couple in their late 40s who were there as well. We are all pretty novice riders. Sarah helped us with ease and made us feel very comfortable. She would let us know if we needed to make adjustments. The horses were all wonderful and great listeners. I wasn't nervous for a single minute the entire day. Sarah had some basic knowledge about the area and the wineries she shared along the way. The first winery we stopped at, White Rose, which serves 100% Pinot Noir. The place is ADORABLE. It's a beautiful wooden room and it's extremely intimate. It was only the 6 of us. She added an extra wine to the normal tasting menu. It was $20 for four tastings (including the bonus wine). These wines were fabulous. The woman helping us, Margot, was genius. She answered all of our questions with ease and was pleased to throw some knowledge our way. It was fabulous. We rode onto the second winery, Vista Hills. This was a different vibe completely. It was beautifully built on a hill with a gorgeous view. There was a Bob Marley record playing. They are a larger property. The man helping us was silly and knowledgable. He was witty and we had a lot of fun messing around with him. There was an adorable yellow lab running around as well. It was a family feel. I didn't enjoy the wine at this vineyard quite as much but it was still a great place. We got half price tastings for coming with the tour and he also added two bonus wines for us. Great value here! We rode the horses back to Winter's Hill and did our final wine tasting. Sarah was excited and willing to take our photo, the wines were delicious and we got to say goodbye to our dear horses. We had the best day and I would highly, highly recommend this to anyone! read more

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The day was rainy but it didn't matter, the ride and tour were both fantastic. We were wanting to try something different, escape the stress of the city for a few hours and drink some wine. The winery and vineyards on our trip were beautiful, and the service was phenomenal. Not to mention our guide was the nicest and so much fun. Thank you, we will be back soon! read more

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How do more people not know about this?!?!?!?!!?!?! We had mentioned it to 2-3 people before coming and no one had heard of it!!! My hubby and I took a ride on Monday (Memorial Day!) at 11am. We met with Ron, our tour guide, who was a legit cowboy from Colorado. He was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We got set up on our horses Charm and Rita. (both sweethearts!!! Watch out Rita likes to nibble along the trail!!!) They are able to take up to 10 people per tour but it turned out to be a private tour and ended up just being us two!!!! We took a short ride to our first winery; Vista Hills. They are known for their "treehouse" tasting room. Great wines, but this review isn't about the wine!!! After we took a long ride down to Durant. We wanted to go to Winters Hill but unfortunately it was closed for the holiday weekend. But alas they were able to accommodate and take us to Durant. Ron wanted to also take us to White Rose but we had already been there so it was nice they were able to change things on the spot for us. On the ride back from Durant, he taught us how to do a speedier walk. I don't remember the name, but its faster than a walk without the bounce of a trot. This was a blast to try while riding up a hill!!! It was such a great experience, so fun, and definitely the way to go visit some of the local wineries in the area!!! It's $150 per person for a 2.5hr tour. Worth every penny!!!!! read more

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What a FUN tour!! Cody was awesome ! We had a great group and now are all friends on Facebook. The wine was excellent and riding through the vineyards was amazing. Great wine, horses and people!! Definitely recommend this tour! read more

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This trip was the highlight of our trip. We went to White Rose Estate and Winter Hill. We liked the winners at both locations. The view at White Rose was amazing! Amber was a fantastic guide. read more

What a different way to visit a couple of tasting rooms I would probably have missed on our quick (3 days) visit to the Willamette Valley. We booked a Monday morning ride (11 am) and drove to Winter's Hill Estate winery where we met our guide Cody and our horses. My wife and I were the only people so it was like a private tour. We understood that on Tuesday they had a 13 person group scheduled. After the required safety session, we mounted and were on our way. Nice gentle gait, rode through some vineyards and visited the first tasting room, White Rose Estate. After sampling their wines, it was back on the horses and off to the next winery tasting room (Vista Hills). Process repeated. All too soon, we were back at Winter's Hill Estate where we gave our horses back to Cody and went inside for the final tasting. Amazing how fast 2+ hours passed by. read more

The short review: Do this, it's wonderful. The less-short review: I have maybe ridden a horse once before, if "ridden" can be allowed to mean that as an eight-year-old I was placed upon a horse which was then hand-led around a small square enclosure. And now here I was, sat on a horse, moving mostly at a gentle pace but occasionally at a canter or faster, going from winery to winery to drink wine. I was occasionally nervous, not fully trusting that my horse Buddy was as calm and well-trained as promised, but I just held on tight and reigned him in when he started going too fast, and it was easy and fun and I would recommend it to almost anyone. If the cost feels too high, I'd suggest considering skipping a fancy meal or two, and doing this instead. It's unique, the terrain is beautiful, the wines are great. (It's $150 for 2.5 hours and ~3 tasting rooms, tasting fees and tip not included.) A few notes: ** The guide ** Sarah, our guide, was AWESOME. She's a trick rider and gives these tours during wine season. (She's also a gluten-free chef: http://glutenfreecowgirl.com.) ** Consider going for longer than 2.5 hours ** Our ride lasted 2.5 hours and we fit in 3 tastings very comfortably. It was excellent and there was no rush at all, but if I were doing it again I'd probably opt for a longer ride, simply because it was so enjoyable. ** High quality wineries ** One worry I had was that a tour like this would take me to mediocre wineries, either because of kickbacks or simply because of convenience. Not the case here. The vineyards we went to were top notch. Two reasons I say so: 1) I had spoken to workers in an unaffiliated tasting room, who didn't know I was taking this tour, and they happened to mention all of the vineyards this tour took us to as ones that were exceptional and worth visiting. 2) Having spent a few days in wine country and seen a lot of estates and tasting rooms, I can affirm it--these plots of land and the views from their tasting rooms were swell. The wines were also as good as any I'd sampled. We visited White Rose, Vista Hills, and Winter's Hill. The exact vineyards you visit may be different, but it seems like all the ones in this area, convenient to the horses, are excellent. ** Horse-riding experience ** If you're at all worried, don't be. The horses mostly walk themselves. They literally follow one another so you almost don't have to steer. When you do, it's easy. You pull back gently to slow them down, or pull to the side to get the horse to walk to that side. If you have horse-riding experience and fear being bored, note the guide will let you, to a limited extent, go off to the side and go a little faster. read more

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Such an amazing way to tour Willamette Valley wineries! We booked a two person ride and were the only ones on the tour, so we were able to tailor it to more riding if we wanted - and it was the perfect weather so we did! We started at White Rose Winery, which had the best Pinor Noir I've ever tasted. Unreal. Looped through the vineyards (much to the pleasure of my horse who decided to start eating the leaves), went to a second winery with outdoor seating, and finished back at Winter Hill. Tastings were not included in the price but the last one was. Our guide was Cody, who was a blast to ride with and very knowledgeable about the area and the wineries we visited. Couldn't recommend it more! read more

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We spent an incredible day with SarahAnn and the horses. It was our first riding experience and we felt completely comfortable within minutes. The sceneries along our tour were spectacular and the vineyards we visited were amazing (White Rose and Vista Hill). Definitely a worthwhile tour and one we look forward to repeating on our next trip! read more

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Riding with Cody through the vineyards was a highlight of my two week vacation in Oregon. Surprisingly, I ended up being the only one on this particular tour. Cody was a fabulous conversationalist, immediately putting me at ease for being his only client. Among lots of different topics, we talked about the horses (of course!) and when I commented on how chill his horse was, Cody gave me an impromptu roping demonstration. Kalua never even flicked an ear when Cody was swinging the rope over Kalua's head!!! Besides my interactions with Cody, GiGi (my mount) and Kalua, this way of touring three wineries was a stand-out experience. The partnership with the winery staff was seamless, from the enthusiastic greetings given when Cody and I walked into the tasting rooms to the hitching posts set up on the winery properties. If you ever want a unique experience visiting wineries in the Willamette Valley, Equestrian Wine Tours needs to top your to-do-list! read more

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Absolutely incredible! Cody was our guide and he was amazing, polite and professional,and very knowledgeable about the vineyards as well! We went to 3 wineries that were all amazing! White Rose Estate, Vista Hills in their Treehouse Tasting Room, and Winters Hill! Each had a wonderful experience different from the last. I would highly recommend Equestrian Wine Tours and Cody as your guide! read more

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You would think for $400 a glass of wine would be included, but no, tasting is extra. No wine with you Equestrian Wine tour. Otherwise very scenic read more

We toured with Savannah and had an amazing experience. She was supportive, knowledgeable and kept things light for first timers. All of the wine tasting was fun, she was very personable and funny. We didn't feel rushed during our stop. Would highly recommend to anyone!! Can't beat the Beautiful scenery . read more

This is my first time taking a wine tour and it's amazing! My boyfriend surprised me with a weekend get away and I'll probably never forget about it. The tour guide was very patient with us since it was our first time, and it was just a blast and I learned so much about wine. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It's so much fun, I would recommend Ron! He's seriously the best read more

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This was a very nice tour, scenery-wise. I enjoyed feeling the Tennessee Walker "running walk," the wines, and the beauty. It would have been nice to have the guide (Ron, I think?) talk...about anything, really, but he was more horseman than tour guide unless asked a direct question. He was very nice, don't get me wrong, but I'm just used to hearing more about the scenery/horses/history/whatever. After two hours of silently walking through fields I was kind of bummed, especially after experiencing two beach rides the day before with engaging guides. He did take some great pictures, though. The horses were well fed and seemed happy, and the wines were excellent. read more

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Today I watched as this company unloaded their horses from the metal horse trailer and tether them to posts. At that time, it was 102 degrees and projected to get hotter. The horses had no shade and no water. After the leader saddled the horses and helped riders on, the horses had been there for approx 45 minutes. I called the company and left a message, pointing out that at 102 degrees with the temperature rising and projected to get up to 115, it was not safe for the horses, let alone the riders. But the riders had a choice. I then pointed this out to the leader of the group who stated that her boss had said it was fine. It was approximately 10:45 AM when the riders left. It was projected to last 2 1/2 hours. At 11:15 it was up to 104 degrees. 11:21 it was 106 degrees. 11:38 108 degrees. At 12:24 109 degrees. You decide for yourself the value system of a company that is willing to do this to their animals. read more

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Jake is amazing! Never rode on a horse before, but these guys were amazingly easy to lead. It was the best way to see the land, ride between vines, and visit some tasting rooms. A must do if you love seeing the sights, sipping wine, and enjoying life! read more

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Yesterday was my eighth time with this tour and it didn't disappoint. Sara is AMAZING and each one of our 10 group members are still raving about the experience. The horses are wonderfully trained and responsive, the setting is spectacular and the wineries are hospitable and tasty. Do yourself a favor and book this experience!!! read more

Great experience. Highly recommend it. Fun for couples and definitely a good group experience/event. Thanks Nessa!

I wish I could give 10 stars! Sarah Anne and Cody were amazing guides, the horses were all very well trained each with their own lovable personality. The views can't be beat and the winery stops are phenomenal. Highly, highly recommend read more

Our guides Sarah and Savannah were amazing. The views and countryside we traversed were spectacular. The wineries were great. It was such a unique experience and definitely worth the price. read more

I took my mom on a tour for her birthday and we had a great time riding and wine tasting. Nessa was our guide and gave great information about the region and state (I'm an Oregon native and learned a few things too!). We had a small group of 5 people, which kept this from feeling like most other trail riding experiences I've done in the past. The horses were all engaged and happy and even as a long-time rider I enjoyed the ride as much as anyone else. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a unique way to see the wine country and taste some of Oregon's best pinots! read more

This tour definitely did not disappoint. Sarah was awesome! We were a bit timid riding the horses at first, but she helped us fell comfortable with instruction and guidance throughout the tour. The horses were also well trained. We visited three wineries in 2.5 hours and were able to spend enough time at each to get the full experience. We would definitely do this again! read more

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Savannah was AMAZING!!! She was knowledgeable, kind, friendly, and SOO fun! I would recommend this to anyone. Thank you so much!!! read more

What an exceptional way to spend a day! Our guide- Landon, was a consummate professional and made my first riding experience feel safe and so fun! The tour itself was beautiful and we made two stops Vista Hills Vineyard & Winery and White Rose Estate. I highly recommend both! I've already recommended to friends and look forward to booking again! For a first time riding I highly recommend Chipper. read more

What a fun experience! Very little horse riding experience prior to this so good outing for beginners too. Had seen this tour on a wine tasting trip and lo and behold her we were. A little nervous sitting on Gracie at beginning. She knew it and did her best to keep me on my horse toes. Riding through vineyards in spectacular scenery. Tasted wine at white rose and winters hill. Didn't get to taste at vista hills (but did on own after). Great, beautiful wineries and delicious wines. Again, such a fun experience. Highly recommend it. Jess's was so knowledgeable and helpful! Thank you!!!! read more

This was a wonderful experience! I cannot recommendation the Equestrian Wine Tour enough. Sarah Ann was awesome. She is a well educated tour guide and was able to discuss not only the history of the horses and the trails, but also the wineries and wine. read more

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It's a great experience. It was a girls weekend with four of us, all experienced, and all horse owners. We all felt we got in as much as we could with the two hours provided. I would encourage others maybe to add more time to visit more wineries. We weren't rushed but we didn't linger longer than we needed to... Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. No wasted time. As experienced riders, we would have liked to gate on the horses. Horses very acceptable for beginner riders as well. Views are wonderful and it's nice to have the experience riding between the vines. read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!! From beginning to end! The horses were super sweet and very well trained, but more importantly very well loved and cared for! Our guide Cody, was fun, knowledgeable and a true gentleman. The wineries we visited were top notch. You have to have this experience. Even if you are not a rider, you will enjoy this special, magical moment!! read more

This was the best activity ever! Anyone who loves horses and wine should do this! Jake and Shirley were so very nice and easy to talk with. The horses are well trained, the wineries had great wine and the view of the Dundee Hills was breathtaking. I never expected to see Mount Hood from there! When in the area, we will definitely do this again! read more

One of a kind experience! Just returned from my second ride with Equestrian Wine Tours. Anyone interested should know that these folks will provide an amazing trip for you whether you have experience riding or not. The horses are wonderful - many are rescues which is even better! Our tour guide Sara is great - a true horse- and people-person. It was easy to see that when we rode into each winery, the other customers were green with envy - and all we could do was smile! read more

This was an amazing way to do a wine tour. My wife and I have previously done limo wine tours but this was something special. Sara was very knowledgeable of the different vineyards and allowed the perfect amount of time to elapse between riding and tasting back to riding again. She was very friendly and helpful and the horses were great. She even took pictures for my wife and myself throughout the tour to capture the experience. This is definitely something I would recommend and love to do it again!!! Thank you so much for an amazing time!!! read more

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WOW Run Run Run to this facility. Wonderful experience. Well organized. Excellent staff. Beautiful farm. Took the family for na 85th year old birthday. None of us wanted to leave. I would go again in a second. The website is quite accurate and the staff was responsive to all of my emails and phone calls. They were very accommodating, Aiding in the arrangements of this big event. read more

All I can say is we absolutely loved this adventure horseback riding among the vineyards wine tasting along the way. Staff were amazing! Horses we fun and ride at a nice pace. It was absolutely beautiful out. The wine was delicious! I bragged to everyone I knew and now they all want to go and can't believe how close it is to Portland. Loved it!!!! Five stars!!! read more

We were 9 women who had an amazing weekend in Willamette Valley. The highlight was the Equestrian wine tasting outing. What fun! Great horses and guides. We loved it! read more

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Cody was AMAZING!! Great with the guidance and a great guy! My wife and I had a phenomenal experience. Will definitely come back!

First of all, I can't believe how many people don't know about this tour! My husband and I were celebrating our 41st Anniversary in Willamette Valley Wine Country and decided that riding horses between vineyards would be interesting. And OH MY! What fun! And our guide, Sarah, was the sweetest most interesting person. She is a trick rider and gluten-free cookbook author. Her knowledge of horses, wine and the running of vineyards is pretty awesome. And we were the only two on our tour, which was extra special. The Tennessee Walking horses were sweet, easily handled even for an amateur and seemed to actually enjoy following one another. Walking through a vineyard on horseback seemed surreal to us. The scenery around us was breathtaking! The choice of wineries and tasting rooms was perfect. They were all different and unique. Do yourself a favor and book this tour if you want something a little outside the box. Oh! And if you think you may have a problem getting on and off the horses, don't worry! They have not only installed hitching posts at all the wineries but have a tall two-step stool for folks to use to get into the saddle if need be. read more

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