Christy is the kindest woman with an awesome team. There is no one more thoughtful with her animals than this beautiful soul. It is not about the business for her, it is about the animals and the joy of sharing her safe space. The trail ride was awesome and the perfect length for my friend and me. It was my friend's birthday, and she is more well versed in horseback riding than I am, and she also had high praise for the whole experience. I learned a lot! Christy really deserves the world, and I will be back because it was one of the best days we have had in a while. read more

Christine at Equine Xscape is an honest, easy to work with horse seller. I'm highly recommend contacting her with any of your horse purchasing needs. During the purchase process Christine is excellent with communication. She gives you details, explains things clearly, and makes purchasing a horse stress free and easy. I purchased a horse from her sight, unseen, a few years back. He was and still is everything she promised me! Throughout his journey to me, she checked in frequently, showing me she cared beyond just getting the money. In the current horse market, she is someone you can trust! read more

Christy and Rob were friendly and welcoming hosts. My wife and I took a one hour lesson and a three hour ride. The instruction was helpful and encouraging , the horses were wonderful, and the scenery was beautiful. What more could one ask for? Oh, yeah, we also had perfect weather. I look forward to visiting again for the sunset ride. My only recommendation is that you take a couple of 15 minute breaks from the horse if you are a newbie and are planning a four hour ride. Otherwise the muscle soreness is no joke. read more

These guys rock! Their horses are clearly loved, along with the other animals. I just saw Ashley N's review and I am wondering if she may have been at a different place? Keeping doing what you're doing! You guys are awesome! read more

Amazing experience! I love horses & did the 3 hr ride to spend as much time as I could with one & view some Ojai scenery. My butt wasn't thrilled but it was totally worth it! Rob is a great & patient instructor. Christy & Rob are so friendly & welcoming. Will definitely return. read more

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Rob and Christy are wonderful horse people. I used to work at the same ranch which is also very nice. The owner and his wife couldn't be bigger animal lovers; as they are constantly updating and redoing the ranch with animals comfort in mind Rob and Christy both work hard to provide outstanding training and care of their horses to ensure the anyone looking for a trail ride are in good safe hands. You could not hope to find a friendlier facility and business. read more

I can't recommend Rob and Christy enough. They can accommodate any kind of horse experience you need. I've been on spectacular trail rides with gorgeous views, and had lessons that have completely transformed my riding. The horse are well cared for and the rides are fantastic. This is the place! read more

Rob, Christie and Laurie (our wrangler) were amazing! We had contacted several of the other horseback riding outfits and no one of them were able to accommodate us. We ended up booking with Equine Xscape and it was a great decision and very easy to make a reservation. We did the hour long tour (we are intermediate riders) but had not been on horses for many years. The hour long ride was plenty of work for us but was made easier by the great horses and wrangler too. The horses listened well, were well taken care of and very easy to ride. This was a true horse riding ranch and we would absolutely go back. We recommend anyone looking for a fun day activity to check out this ranch before any of the others! FYI we went to the Deervalley barbecue for lunch and Los Padres Mountain for a waterfall hike after our ride. It made for a great day long adventure from Los Angeles! read more

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Must do Ojai experience! :) We are grateful to have had the opportunity to support Rob, Christy and all their wonderful (rescue) horses. On first contact, Christy's enthusiasm and sincerity made Equine Xscape the clear choice for an authentic horse experience. Then unlike commercialized trail rides, this was an intimate 2:1 experience through the dynamic terrain of a breathtaking nature preserve, and Rob's clear knowledge and care for these animals made us feel confident and connected the whole way. Until next time!! read more

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What a beautiful ride with experienced and kind guides! Rob, Christy and T were so wonderful! This was my first time riding and it was so comfortable, fun and easy! I felt like a pro by the end! The guides are great at showing you the ropes! Please do yourself a favor a book this! We hear the evening rides are beautiful! read more

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Been to the ranch recently for a trail ride with the family and I too had a terrible experience. Not with the ride itself but the facility. Broken down cars everywhere, chicken cages falling apart, horses that look like they aren't taken care of. I saw a few horses that looked so skinny that I sent a photo to my friend who works in animal care. Maybe they have too many animals and not enough resources to properly care for them? I'm not sure. I only saw our trail guide on site. Me and my kids are animal lovers, seeing animals treated this way was not a pleasant sight. There's lots of other places to trail ride up there in Ojai. I suggest finding another place, last thing you want is to be on a malnourished unhappy horse. read more

Christy and Rob were wonderful!! My friend and I were in Ojai over 4th of July weekend and wanted to go a horseback ride. I called ahead and booked a morning ride for beginners (since I have never been on a horse). Rob and Christy met us at the ranch location with their beautiful horses - Izzy, Bear and Gentleman Jonny Walker (my horse!). They went through all the safety rules with us and taught us how to lead our horses while on the trail, although reassured us both Bear and Jonny were very used to inexperienced riders and wouldn't need much input. And they were right! It was wonderful. We went on a nice hour long trail ride with Rob at the head, and he was a great guide, making us feel comfortable and in control at the same time. I loved riding Jonny and I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first time horseback riding. They offer different experience levels rides, as well as packages and lessons. I couldn't recommend them enough to anyone stopping by Ojai who wants to have a truly incredible time! read more

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My friend and I had a fantastic experience trail riding with Rob and T. They're great teachers! I can think of no better way to take in the beatific scenery of Ojai than on horseback. The horses were well-trained and easy to ride. Christy is organized and so sweet. She introduced us to her chickens and geese and showed us their property. 10/10 recommend. read more

Such an amazing experience. Rob and Christy are truly amazing people with so much care for their horses. They take the time to make you feel comfortable with the animal, and also for the animal to be comfortable with you. My horse wasn't the biggest fan of my 250lb frame at first, but we got along great after that : ) They let us ride to our level, which was so much fun. We took some tough trails to amazing lookouts with beautiful views of the surrounding area. Couldn't recommend them any higher. read more

This weekend I was lucky enough to find equine xscape! I had been looking for a place to take my 6 year old and 10 year old niece horseback riding and this was the perfect place! Christy was quick and easy to book with. I loved that they were the only ranch who offered a guide to walk with my daughter and niece to ensure their safety. Being able to walk on the trails made the ride much more special for the girls! Thank you Equine Xscape for the wonderful experience. We will be back :) read more

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Well, thanks to Equine Xscape my daughter had the best birthday party ever! They brought out two beautiful horses and let the kiddos ride them as well as groom and paint on the horses! It was a blast! She's had one riding lesson (bought a package as a birthday present!) and the lesson went so well! She learned how to groom a horse, put on a saddle, get comfortable on the horse and learn basic riding techniques which we will follow up on in future lessons. Rob is an incredible teacher. He's patient and informative, helped my daughter feel comfortable and taught her so much! We are looking forward to the next lesson! Thanks Equine Xscape! read more

Had a wonderful experience, Christy was amazing as well as our wrangler Robert great personality and is very knowledgeable when it comes to horses. We had a great experience I rode on Luke and he's a very gentle great horse. Would highly recommend this place. read more

Christy was great to find us an extra wrangler to accommodate our short visit to Ojai but still being able enjoy horse back riding. We did a sunset ride and the whole experience was perfect. Laura and Samantha were great guides. They shared with us a lot of their experience with the horses, and made sure that our two young kids were safe and enjoyed the rides. The trail we took and the pink moment at sunset were so beautiful that they were one of our best moments at Ojai. Highly recommend it and we hope we will come back again. read more

Called Christy the week of Valentine's Day weekend and we were so grateful she could accommodate us for a Saturday ride. We chose the hour ride and it was beautiful riding through the Ventura River Preserve. Boyfriend and I didn't have much experience with horses but our wrangler taught us all we needed to know and made sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone coming to Ojai! read more

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My wife and I visited Ojai recently and really wanted to go horseback riding. After some research I called Cynthia from Equine Escape. She was super nice, knowledgable and took good care of us. Rob was our wrangler and he was amazing! Not only did he teach us how to be comfortable on the horses, he educated us about the area and told us about his own experiences in the saddle. A real cowboy who loves what he does. The horses were gentle and the terrain was beautiful. We even hung out for a while after the ride and had pictures taken of us and the horses. A great experience that we will do again on our next visit. read more

Christy and Rob offer a great horseback riding experience. When visiting Ojai, this is a must do with Equine Xscape. The ride through the conservatory was beautiful, the horses gentle, and Rob, an experienced cowboy, ensured our experience was both safe and fun! read more

I absolutely loved my experience with Equine Xscape! Two of my girlfriends and I went on a trail ride for my birthday and had so much fun. The horses were sweet and gentle, and the staff was fun, knowledgable, and friendly. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you're looking for a fun little adventure, this is it! read more

Great riding experience. Beautiful trails through the heart of the Ojai nature Conservancy. They tailor the ride to your skill level. The horses are really sweet. They even have mules. If you have never ridden a mule you should try it. I give it my highest recommendation. read more