Did the beach ride today for my (hopefully someday) daughter in-laws birthday. Taylor was our guide and it couldn't have been any better. It was like we were riding with a long time friend. Very personable with great conversation. She made it very comfortable and the experience couldn't have been any better. The horses (Piper, Cheyenne) were amazing and easy to ride. I highly recommend booking with them. I can't wait to go back and do some of the other rides they offer. read more

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The beach ride with T as our guide was incredible! Awesome conversation along the ride and she has a fantastic relationship with the horses. The beach trail is gorgeous and is a perfect mix of terrain to enjoy an afternoon ride! Would absolutely recommend Chanslor / Five Brooks and T as a guide! read more

The horses are happy and healthy and look well-cared for. The staff is soooo nice and accommodating and professional. "Z" was our guide, expertly leading my 9 year old and me across beautiful terrain. "Z" is awesome if you can request her. We have gone twice now and the quality has been consistent. Highly recommended! read more

A great beach ride from the forest through the dunes. The horses were great. Even somteitting and galloping. Riley, our guide, was a terrific conversationalist, and took good care of us. Highly recommended. read more

We reserved the Beach Ride. It was a perfect way to destress and enjoy this gorgeous ride. Romero and Chloe were wonderful in showing us the way. Looking forward to another ride soon. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you! read more

Absolutely amazing! We had 5 kids and 5 mostly inexperienced adults on the beach ride. Two 6 year olds, 2, Two 8 year olds and one 9 year old. Chanslor provided 3 guides and one amazing beach ride. We could not have asked for a better day. The weather was beautiful for mid April spring day. I rode Daisy and she was an amazing partner. My 8 year old rode Boomerang. Every single horse was beautiful. I would recommend this ride and company to anyone who asks. Watch the weather, wear light layers and just enjoy the ride! read more

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This place was great and T definitely deserves a raise, but also the views from the beach trails were amazing

T was a Fantastic Guide. Very knowledgable and full of life! Thank you for the wonderful experience! K. Bagwill read more

Enjoyed our beach ride for my wife's 50th bday, out through the dunes was peaceful and relaxing. People were nice, and calmly got us beginner riders set up and comfortable. Seems like a quality place that cares for their horses. read more

We had the best experience with T as our tour guide! She was very welcoming, sweet, and funny and kept us entertained the entire time. She is very good with horses and definitely knows what she is doing. I would highly recommend this place as the views are amazing and the horses are very kind. read more

My party and I enjoyed horse back riding on the trail to the beach with T, she was amazing! We all had a great time and she was so informational, caring, and funny. I would definitely return and request her as a guide. :) read more

I booked an appointment for my wife to get her out of the house. The result was a very enjoyable outing that allowed us to relax. It was honestly fun. I work for the county as an animal control officer and I can tell you that not only do the staff give the utmost care to their horses, but they've also selected ones with the best temperament for the general public. This allows for a higher degree of safety (you wouldn't want a beginner trying to ride an equine with an attitude). The staff there are also extremely friendly and professional. No the rides are not cheap, but understand that equines require a great deal of care and that's where your money is going. read more

Five Brooks - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Our guide, Cheyenne, was amazing. It was a drizzly cold winter day. She took me, my 10 year old daughter and my friend visiting from out of state on a lovely beach ride. She even let us trot as much as we were comfortable. It was well worth the time and cost. The views were breathtaking and Cheyenne was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend! read more

We just did a dune ride with Ramiro! We had an absolute blast! Ramiro was very helpful and made the ride that much more enjoyable. We definitely recommend! read more

This is must go place! It's a been a while since I've been horseback riding... Took the hubby and my teenagers for this experience... They loved it too! Even my 16yr old had a big smile for ear to ear! We did the one hr ride Eagle View Ride. The view was incredible you can definitely see all of bodega bay. I had the opportunity to ride "Buddy". Gorgeous horse loved to catch up with the horse leading the group, but definitely listened to instructions, extremely smart beauty's ... very friendly owner and fabulous experience!! I thought the price was extremely reasonable too! I will definitely come back for a longer ride such as the salmon creek ride for an 1.5 hr ride! read more

Five Brooks - Buddy gorgeous creature! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Enjoyed the Salmon Creek ride Saturday, the weather was amazing and the ride was beautiful! Our guide JC was very informative and very familiar with the history of the property. I was lucky enough to ride the owners horse Piper, she was wonderful. I hope to visit and ride again and highly recommend Chanslor Ranch for a ride! read more

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Cannot say enough good things! My husband and I did the sunset/moonrise ride for our one year wedding anniversary and it was so amazing! Lauryn was our guide and she was so helpful and great, we happened to go on a really windy day so she tweaked the ride to fit the weather conditions and it was absolutely phenomenal. So much beautiful wildlife to see and felt so surreal seeing Bodega from the views they had to offer. The "light fare" they provided was a feast!! We actually skipped dinner altogether because the picnic they packed us had so many goodies. Charlie even gave us a wind proof area to enjoy the food and we are so thankful. We will definitely be recommending this place to all of our friends and family looking for an adventurous outing in bodega! read more

Renee took our 4 year old on a pony ride and my daughter loved it!! She was so patient with her. We will be back!

This was the least enthusiastic, hospitable experience I would have ever thought a horse back riding non adventure could be. The pony ride for a child is more exciting at Howarth Park then what this place has to offer. The driveway into the entrance to the ranch is longer than what the children's pony ride was! When I arrived I had reservations and they were completely unprepared, did not acknowledge my reservation nor the cc on file. The staff was far from friendly in assisting to create a memorable experience. The Restrooms for the customers were absolutely horrific. I even personally tried to fix the toilet and it was a lost disgusting cause. I am very disappointed and saddened about this experience. read more

Incredible experience with Taylor and team. They were so helpful and made our first time riding horses so easy. They tailored their approach to all skill levels. While it was a windy day and we were not able to bring the horses all the way to the beach, they still made riding on the dunes a great time. Would definitely recommend! read more

Terrible phone experience when trying to book and join our group - called, and left message as instructed - no call back - no ability to book as a single online. When I did get an answer - the male told me only 2 others were signed up - and asked if I still wanted to go... yea, I was good to go as I was joining others for that time - then he adds there are no horses to accommodate anyone over 6 ft & 200 lbs. if that was an issue - I am just - so I can't go? No. This is disappointing for sure - but I was surprised by the off putting attitude. Maybe he was having a bad day or they are spread thin on horses?? Would have made other group plans had I known. They may be more of a pony ride business. read more

Had an amazing time. So happy they are open again. Can't be any more safe and healthy to ride a horse in the beautiful nature. Also their beach ride was not available yet, the trails on the 400 acres ranch are mind blowing. We took the Salmon Creek Ride! Highly recommend this one. It Leads over the back hills towards the creek with breath taking views over the Sonoma coast. Horses and guides are amazing. Everything is set up to meet the social distance requirements. read more

Five Brooks - Julina and Frankie getting ready for the trail - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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We recently went here as a surprise for my daughter's 12th birthday. We had signed up for the beach trail ride and were not disappointed. All of the staff, ( and their adorable dogs ) were very friendly and made us feel welcome and at ease right off the bat. Our guide Jocelyn ( unsure of spelling ) was knowledgeable, funny and took us on a great ride by the ocean. Cross one off the bucket list! Highly recommend and am hoping to go again next time we are at the coast. read more

Five Brooks - Group photo on the beach - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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I had an absolute blast with "Jake" the horse. He was a very kind, and easy to ride horse. The staff are very friendly and kind especially Cheyenne our guide. She was respectful, easy to talk to and knowledgeable about horses overall. Cheyenne truly made the experience worth while. read more

Went on my first ever beach ride and it was amazing. something i've wanted to do almost my whole life and was not disappointed. all the girls were very nice and made you feel very comfortable. would 100% recommend booking with them if you plan on doing any rides. will definitely be booking a beach ride again. read more

Came here for an anniversary and had so much fun! Tria, our guide, was an absolute pleasure, and the rest of the staff were super nice and helpful. The salmon creek ride is BEAUTIFUL! We'll definitely be back with friends to do a group ride. read more

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We had a wonderful afternoon ride at Chanslor Stables. Our guide, Catalina, was exceptionally understanding and kind to one of the beginner riders in our group. The scenery was lovely and we enjoyed every minute of our trail ride and hope to go back soon. read more

Could not have imagined a better experience! I felt like the people at Chanslor Stables really value the experience they provide and work to make it a good one. We signed up for the 1 1/2 hours Beach Ride. What an unbelievably, ridiculously gorgeous ride! The pictures I posted with this review do not begin to do it justice. I would call this a must-do. Bright (sp?) was our guide. She had an easy-going confidence and led us on the most perfect ride. She was nicely in tune with what would make this ride the best experience for us. I really appreciated that. Our horses were Duke, Jake, and Grace; mine was Grace and I loved her! They each clearly had a personality, but were responsive to direction and were not willful. They were good, good horses. I was a little worried because the day before our ride was rainy and windy. Chanslor Stables was great about communicating and working with us as far as weather concerns. As it turned out, the weather worked beautifully in our favor. Thank you Chanslor Stables for making our day and giving us an experience to remember! read more

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Asked for the early morning ride along Salmon Creek. The view was unbelievable! Staff was so friendly and helpful. The horses were great to ride. They loved eating up the carrots I brought for treats. Will definitely go again! read more

Five Brooks - View from the top - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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We had a wonderful beach ride. The horses are we cared for and the staff is super nice. I highly recommend them. Will be back for other rides! read more

My husband and I stopped into the stable to check on horse back rides for our anniversary. Devon greeted us and was warm friendly and helpful, she even gave me a pair of new socks and boots to wear since I was wearing sandals. Our guide was a delightful woman named "Bright" which fit her personality perfectly. We were guided up the most magnificent Sonoma County Hills on our horses. The view of the ocean, Bodega Bay and Russian River from our vantage point was breathtaking. I can't wait to bring my grandchildren next time. The stable has so many ride options for different level riders. What a wonderful experience read more

Absolutely the most fantastic experience! We live about 45 minutes from Chanslor Ranch and have now been twice since our first visit. The people are very nice and the horses are very well cared for. An amazing opportunity to have a horseback ride so close to the Pacific Ocean and memories that will last forever. read more

Five Brooks - Awesome day - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

I took my 6 year old Godson for his first horse ride here and we had an incredible time. We were especially impressed with our knowledgable and friendly guide Bright. Bright did a great job getting us on and off the horses and helped us navigate the trail with ease. The views of Bodega Bay from the Eagle View trail were astounding. It was very windy during our visit and I am glad we brought some extra layers. A ride not to be missed! read more

Five Brooks - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

My mom and I went on this amazing 1 hour private ride with Sarah, our guide. I had been to Five Brooks in May and there I was told that they have sister ranch in Bodega Bay. I had a wonderful time, everyone was nice and accommodating even when we were a few minutes late. I can't wait to go back. read more

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AMAZING BEACH RIDE! I went on a guided beach ride with my daughter for her 26th birthday. The entire experience with Chanslor Stables was great. Taylor, our guide, is a true horse handler (she LOVES these beautiful creatures), was super informative and very authentic, as well as being an amazing human. The ride to the beach was spectacular and truly memorable! I rode Daisy, a big beautiful black horse, and my daughter rode Bailey. The horses that Taylor chose for us were perfectly matched to our horse-riding experience. We had a blast riding the horses which was enhanced by the stories and conversation with Taylor! I highly recommend Chanslor Stables as a place to make memories for a lifetime. read more

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We had a lovely time exploring Chanslor Ranch on horseback. Neither I or my partner had ridden horses in 10+ years so we were grateful that our guide Brett recapped the basics, took it slow, then let us trot a bit closer to the end. She also had lots of knowledge about the ranch and even took us on a few trails I didn't think were included in the package (we went on the 1 hr salmon creek ride). Great value for the cost and definitely a place I'd come to again for horseback riding! read more

This stable is absolutely the best around! From making the reservations with Devon to the the trail ride with Bright, Sarah and Annalise . I and my children had the time of their lives . We will definitely be back. Thank you all . read more

[[[AMAZING!!!]]] Do not even consider another option. We just finished our ride and it was the best experience in every way. We had previously booked with another stable and they would not accommodate our age range so we had to cxl and book with Chanslor at the last minute and it was the best thing that could've happened! The guides spoke with us at length upon arrival & customized our ride to give our family the best experience! THE KIDS LOVED IT! * Our 10yr old had been looking forward to "galloping", though he had no prior horse experience - his dreams came true and his giant smile will never be forgotten. * Our 6yr old started the ride in tears from nerves and Cheyenne walked on-foot by his side giving him confidence for half of the ride and she lead his horse from hers for the remainder of the ride! He was really looking forward to it and could have never accomplished what he did without the entire staff rallying behind him and getting him there. They didn't have to give the time and care that they did, but it was real and natural and came from the heart because they truly cared deeply about our little guy and our family memories created on the trail! Many stables give you their cut and dry, same as always, "follow the rules" trail ride and that's NOT what we got at Chanslor Stables. Our ride was personalized, perfect for us; it felt like we were visiting a friend that owns a horse ranch. We were welcomed and cared for from start to finish. * Aside from the amazing service : Their trails and views were incomparable. read more

Five Brooks - Cowboys! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

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Thank you so much Catalina !! It was an amazing tour. Will never forget this experience with mom and girlfriend. So nice to see another view of the beach! read more

Five Brooks - Beach your - Horseback Riding Near Me - Bodega Bay, California

Had another wonderful visit at Chanslor Stables with the pleasure of two private riding lessons with Devon. Her attention to detail, professionalism and clear instructions were fantastic. I will definitely take more lessons from her when I return. Also, Taylor has great tips for riding, as I listened in when she was getting ready to take a group out. I also heard her telling the riders stories about animals on the ranch- a rooster they recently rescued. She makes riders feel comfortable and at home. Loved seeing Lauren again who is always warm and welcoming and also eager to answer any questions you may have about the horses. My favorite place to go for retreat time in nature with wonderful people! read more

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