I had the opportunity to bring my eight year old daughter Riley with me from Santa Rosa for a birthday beach ride today. We were greeted promptly by 1 million smiling faces and hellos from all around the stables. We were quickly tended to by a young lady named Cheyenne, who my daughter grew fond of quickly. Cheyenne was very patient, knowledgeable, and fun. She answered 1000 questions from my little curious one and took about 1 million pictures of us along the way. She made a magic day even better than we anticipated it being. We will be bringing back our family and friends to this location in the very near future and hopefully for a long time. Thanks again Cheyenne, you made a world of difference in my daughters day. read more

Chandler Stables was amazing. Very organized, friendly and safe. We did the Salmon Creek ride and it was spectacular. The horses were well behaved and friendly, and the ride was a perfect 90 minute experience for us beginner riders. We even got some galloping in which was exhilarating. Highly recommend if you're in the Bodega Bay Area. read more

We had a great time on our ride. The horses were well loved and our guide Cheryl was lovely. Views from the Eagle View trail we're beautiful. read more

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Awesome experience for all of us! The girls on the ranch were so helpful and friendly (especially Tracy), who guided my daughter on her first horseback ride! Thank you, Tracy! They let us stick around while they boys were out on the longer ride and we were able to give the horses carrots, pet their dogs and explore the ranch. read more

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Highly recommend! Came here with a small group for a bachelorette party. Staff was very friendly and the Salmon Creek ride was beautiful. Would definitely return! read more

Great experience! Safe, entertaining, beautiful scenery and wonderful guides. Most of us were first time riders and the horses were amazing. We will definitely be back next year!!!! Highlight of the entire adventure was meeting Tina, the manager!!!!! She is the real deal!!! Tory Trisch, Davis, California read more

The staff was great especially Crystal our tour guide, she went out of her way to make you feel comfortable. The horse where very friendly and clean, we went on the Eagle tour about an hour was really fun and well worth the price, it was the besth orse back riding experience yet. We will go again! read more

Booked an hour ride on my vacation. Guides were knowledgeable, fun, and nice informative. I haven't ridden in 20 years and my partner was a first time rider. We were both paired with gentle horses who knew exactly what to do. The peak view was stunning and not to be missed. read more

Our afternoon ride was excellent in every way. We paid for a group beach ride and were pleasantly surprised. Devon and Ali led our ride, there were two in our group joined with another group of four. Since the experience/comfort levels were different, we were able to break away from the group with one guide for more adventure. The dunes are incredibly beautiful and riding on the beach was a very unique experience. We were lucky to have beautiful weather, only long sleeve shirts necessary, with sunshine. Would absolutely recommend this place. Great horses (Paulie was the best!), comforting and fun staff, and lovely ride. Thank you Chanslor team!! read more

OMG!! Beautiful weather, amazing beach scenery, gentle easy to ride horses and our guide was the best. Kaitlin was such a joy and made sure we were comfortable, safe and enjoying our experience. Thank you sweetie, you're a beautiful soul. read more

Wonderful horses and guides! I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Great for beginners through to experienced riders. Beautiful trails and views. read more

Trailered our horses to Bodega Bay and boarded them at Chanslor Stables this past October. The people we met there were amazing, and took great care of our horses when we weren't riding. They were very helpful about places to ride and trails to take around their property. They directed us to the equestrian area by Bodega Harbor and rode through the dunes to the Ocean. Can't say enough how great the people we met here were, and we will absolutely make this a regular trip. read more

Pinky was such an amazing guide and was so fun to talk to! I felt very comfortable riding and even running a little on the beach with my horse and her as my guide! 100/10 would recommend requesting her, I definitely will when I come back! read more

We had an incredible time on a private ride with Cheyenne! We took Henna and Grace out on the eagle view route and saw incredible views of Bodega Bay! One of us had experience riding and the other was relatively new and Cheyenne gave a great run down on how to guide the horses and told us about their personalities ahead of time! The horses were great and seemed very healthy and happy! We can't wait to ride again soon read more

We had a wonderful beach ride. The horses were beautiful and well cared for. Our guide Taylor was excellent, so personable and clearly cares about the horses. Thank you for an amazing memory. read more

What a wonderful time my Wife, Friends and I had. Cat was our guide with her helper (I forgot her name, Ashley?). We scheduled the group ride on the beach and we were not disappointed at all. We were greeted with a friendly smile and awesome attitude before we were told what horse we'd be riding. A quick drive down the road before we mounted our horses and away we went. The horses were very friendly and easy to ride with zero issues. Both guides were nice enough to take lots of pictures and share with us at the end of the ride, we really apricated that! Over all the experience was absolutely perfect and I would recommend Chanslor Stables to anyone looking for a life changing experience for any level of riding with friendly folks to guide the way. Hands down one of the best experiences I've ever had. read more

This is such an amazing little place. From the moment we walked into the office every was very warm and welcoming especially Princess Devon. Our tour guide Jocelyn was very friendly and knowledgeable. The riding trail we took was very beautiful and so were the horses. We'll defiantly be back again. read more

Was able to get reservations the same day. The experience for my 4 yr old daughter and whole family was wonderful. I highly recommend and can't wait to return and do this again! read more

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We had so much fun! It was the best experience because Sarah, our guide, let us trot. We even had an opportunity to lope! It was amazing. Sarah is very patient and knowledgeable. The horses are super sweet. We will definitely go again. read more

Friendly staff, spectacular views, fun rides. We got lucky and the weather was excellent, which gave us great views of the bay. The Bodega Bay weather doesn't always cooperate though. We also got lucky in booking a group ride and having the other couple cancel, which made it a private ride for us. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and had pointers on how each of the individual horses would behave. Everyone we talked to was great. They have several guided rides available that take in different views and offer different sorts of trail. There is probably a ride that'll fit your bill, and they are kid friendly. Say hi to Gabriel. He's friendly, fluffy, and adorable and loves the attention. read more

My daughter and I did the private ride and Sarah was our guide. The whole experience was wonderful. We had great horses, beautiful views - even saw some llamas roaming around. Sarah was so knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely ride there again. read more

This place is great the ride on the beach was awesome horses were great staff was great

Just awesome. Beautiful views, great trail and Bright (our guide) was fantastic. I'd love to go back if we visit San Fran again. We actually drove down from Napa, and it was worth it for the views of the ocean. read more

Highly recommend this place if you have no horseback riding experience! Excellent staff that was welcoming from the start. The guides were the best! Explained everything and took time with us. We did the 30 min ride and planning to come again soon for the beach ride. read more

Lauren showed our group of friends for my first ever horse back ride. We followed a sea side coastal trail- so dreamy! I rode Boomerang and he was very nice and chill. Thank you so much! read more

My friend and I did the beach ride today, and it was amazing! This is a great place to go for beginners, the staff make sure you are comfortable and confident! We will definitely be back! read more

Excellent ride, always challenging as an experienced rider to find a fun ride and stables that will accommodate. Chanslor did not disappoint! Our guide, Tasha was amazing, the horses were very well taken care of and the views were out of this world. Highly recommend! read more

We went out for a horseback group ride. The staff is really friendly. I would highly recommend the Chanslor Stables for a great experience. Beginner or advanced, you will have a wonderful time with amazing views! read more

We went on a beach ride that was led by a lady named Devon. She was such a great leader for our large group. She was patient and so kind. The horses all seem very healthy and happy. I would highly recommend this stable for any trail or beach rides. read more

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Fantastic! We had a beautiful ride along Salmon Creek. The land is amazing and the horses were all lovely and well cared for. The staff was very organized and super friendly. We all had fun. Special thanks to our wonderful guide, Laurynn. She has mad skills with the horses and we'd love to join her again for another ride soon. read more

I've been taking a series of lessons and rides, getting ready for a pack trip into the high Sierra. I'd never had lessons before and had been a bit nervous around horses . The experience at Chanslor has-been wonderful. Everyone - including the horses! - has-been kind, supportive, professional and wise. I have learned very much in a very short time. They have given me much confidence and the skills I need for my adventure into the mountains. read more

Luckily on our drive from our hotel to the beach we passed Chanslor Ranch. I called the next day and was able to schedule a ride for myself and my 2 children. Based on the help and information provided by the woman who answered the phone we decided on a 12pm 90 minute beach ride. Best decision ever. Anyal was our guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, kind and fun! We had the best time ever and definitely recommend Chanslor Stables and the Salmon Creek beach ride! read more

Three of us went on a beach ride with our guide Taylor yesterday, July 09, 2020 and it was such a wonderful experience. The experience was a positive one from the registration to the end of the ride. Taylor was an excellent guide who was friendly, experienced, and obviously loves her job as well as the beautiful horses on the ranch. I will definitely return! read more

What a great find! Right from the beginning the staff was super friendly, instructive, and knowledgable. The horses were all well cared for and well behaved. Our guide was Lauren and she was very kind, quick with a smile, and completely in control. I would highly recommend her to everyone. All of our horses were easily handled and fun to ride. Great time had by all! read more

Amazing experience with Chanslor Ranch! Devon was so so kind and helpful in planning the proposal and the day itself could not have gone better, with Joslyn leading the ride. Lots of trail rides don't let you go faster than a trot (understandable, they want to take care of you and their horses!), but Chanslor was good enough to have a chat with us beforehand to assess our riding abilities and let us have a wonderful canter along the beach! My Fiance proposed right on the beach and Devon snapped some lovely pictures of us and the horses and even brought props for us! The horses were beautiful, well looked after and very very well-natured. They were very light and responsive on the bit and didn't stop for grass or pull once!! My fiance had his first trot and canter on Piper and she took care of him marvellously. I was riding Jake and absolutely fell in love with his smooth canter, such a comfortable ride. Cannot believe how kind and patient everyone was. Unforgettable experience, made even better by the unforgettable horses and people at Chanslor Ranch read more

The team at Chanslor Stables were great - they set us up with E.T. and Paulie, and took us along a beautiful trail along the river. We can't remember the guide's name, but she had only been there a few months and was extremely friendly and made us feel like expert riders. Highly recommended! read more

I've been on two rides now at the Chanslor Stables and can't wait for more! Being a first time rider I was a little worried but my guide Bright was very helpful and paired me the perfect horse, Buddy. We had a lot of fun checking out the salmon creek trail and the views all around the ranch were beautiful. Couldn't ask for a more genuine horse riding experience and a professional environment. read more

I was in love with this place from the time we got out of the car! I planned a horseback for my husband & I as a surprise for our anniversary while staying in Napa, & this place did not disappoint! Out of all the things we did during our trip, & the fancy place we stayed at... this was the highlight for me & more my speed. I will never forget this experience & would love to come back for more rides. We only live about an hour and a half away so the trip is worth it. We were greeted by friendly staff, & our guides Anyel (sp?) & Bright (loved them both) were very friendly/down to earth. They made this experience enjoyable. AND my horse, Buddy! -- I will never forget him. He was so calm. When I come again I hope to get to ride with Buddy again. read more

We boarded our horses overnight at Chanslor Stables. The process was easy and they took great care of our horses. Devin was very helpful, telling us where to ride and even let us ride on the ranch which is incredibly beautiful! I would recommend this place if you're looking for a place to board your horses and ride, and if you're looking for a place to rent horses on a guided trip. There are great camping opportunities as well including a couple of teepees in a remote location along a creek. We will definitely be back to visit this jewel again! read more

Great horseback riding and amazing scenery!! The horses were great and well trained and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely recommend them. We did the 9am Salmon creek ride and it was gorgeous. The fog came in and out but still allowed plenty of sun to poke through and give beautiful views! It was the perfect touch to our weekend getaway. read more