Kid approved (7yo)…read more Heavenly Hooves is incredible, and Diana is absolutely amazing. She has so much patience, genuine kindness, and a real love for what she does. You can feel how much she cares from the moment you arrive. Her calm approach and deep understanding made the entire experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I can't recommend her enough -- truly a wonderful place and an even more wonderful person.

Diana is the best and her horses are well cared for and sweet. Apache was a perfect ambassador for…read morehorses everywhere. Along with Diana, Apache created a great introduction, to hopefully a lifetime of loving horses. The grandkids loved every minute of their Horse 101 time at Heavenly Hoofprints!

Amazing place, amazing staff, amazing facility, amazing horses, Amazing Trainers!! Highly…read morerecommend!

Don't pick trainers by Yelp...? If you're trying to sort through where to visit, this is a pretty…read morespecial place. The horses come first. We brought LSF a very beloved, not fancy pony that we had come to the end of the road with and had been trying to sell for a year. We were scared of him and he was increasingly reactive. LSF spent an incredible amount of time rebuilding his and our confidence. Suffice to say, the pony is loved and a delight and we hope we get to keep him forever. LSF takes care of horses like you would yourself if you knew how, and they teach you along the way. They've also built a lovely community. The tween kids convinced us to start our kids, and it's been great to be at a place that helps build character, in addition to being thoughtful about safety. Also it's such a beautiful spot. Basically heaven on earth. Come, because it's wonderful. Don't come, because we want to save stall space for more horses for us :)

I always wanted to do horseback riding in Tahoe! Finally, was able to today. I called ahead the day…read morebefore and was booked for the next day. There's plenty of parking available and in the office is where you'll sign some paperwork and pay. It was $60 for an hour ride. You're allowed to bring your phone and a Fanny pack. I was placed with a group, so we were a total of 5, including the guide. I know for next time to book for the two hour session. There's a bit of uphill and downhill on the trail. The trail is pretty worn in and I felt so comfortable on the horse I was on. I got placed with the horse named Blue. Genuinely loved the experience and found it so calming. I'd love to do it again whenever I'm in Tahoe again.

The whole experience was wonderful! Emily was our guide and she was so nice and engaged with us…read morethroughout the ride. We went with out two young kids who have never ridden before, but that was not an issue at all. They intentionally picked horses for each of us and we all felt very comfortable the whole ride with our horses. The trail was peaceful and such a beautiful ride. Definitely recommend this location for others.

The first time I rode with zephyr cove was probably a decade ago & i loved it so much. So i was…read moreexcited to share this experience with my husband. I surprised him with a hour long trail ride (something he's never gotten to do in Tahoe). We had a 12 ride & arrived about 15 min before, the woman in the office was so kind & welcoming. I believe her name is Louise (hope i got that right), our trail guide shared that her and her husband started Zephyr Cove Stables 40 years ago and her & her sons still run the operation. I thought that was so cool. We were promptly brought our horses to ride, i got Rocky & my husband rode Clyde :) Laya (hope I'm spelling that right) was our guide and she was so awesome, she was attentive to us and the other couple riding. Pointed out plants and shared information about their medicinal benefits. I love having good conversations with strangers, she really was a delight. The ride itself was seriously perfect. All of the horses were calm and well trained. The view throughout the whole ride was captivating. The hour passed so fast, when the ride was done the same man that made sure i mounted rocky safely was there to help me off. I can't say enough great things about Zephyr Cove Stables. It's a must experience while in Tahoe!

Loved loved loved my experience here at Zephry! Leia was an awesome and fun guide. She was also…read morekind enough to take pictures of me on my horse with a beautiful scenic view of the lake in the background. It was about $80 for 1 hour and well worth every penny! It was so fun, calm and full of laughs the whole time. I rode big red and he was definitely a gentle giant! They provide helmets for you or your little ones up front by the check in. Definitely keep in mind that you are riding at your own risk. Don't forget to tip your guide at the end of the tour :-)

This is a beautiful, welcoming facility with quality horses. My girlfriend and I are in town and…read morescheduled a lesson with Elizabeth. She was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and able to construct an enjoyable lesson for two riders with vastly different skill sets. Thanks, Maplewood Stables, and shout out to Pebbles the horse!

Went on Tuesday at about 3pm and looks like stable was open but the gate was closed. I checked Yelp…read morebefore going to this place and it clearly said open till 6pm. I drove 45 miles to go to this place but as I reached the stable the gates were closed and they were people out there and no one opened the gate I called several times and just to answering machine. I left and no one called me back. I waited outside for 30 minutes but no answer. My daughter was really upset and we left. If you are not open for business please DONT advertise as open. Keep your door and business closed. Waste of time .

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Piping Rock Horses! My sister and I both agreed it was…read morethe best horseback ride we've ever done. Our guide, Kiera, was fantastic -- knowledgeable, relaxed, encouraging, and clearly wonderful with both people and horses. The scenery was breathtaking, and the ride felt like a real adventure rather than just following a trail in a line. We crossed a beautiful river twice, rode through gorgeous mountain terrain, and truly got to experience the landscape. My horse, Buckwheat, was such a character and made the ride even more fun. We especially appreciated that the ride felt personal, peaceful, and authentic. You can tell the horses are well cared for and that the guides genuinely love what they do. Highly, highly recommend this experience if you're looking for a scenic and memorable ride in the Truckee/Tahoe area!

I am so impressed with everyone here. I'm very picky about who I take lessons from, and it matters…read moreto me how well the horses are cared for, the philosophy of the teachers, how welcoming and inclusive they area this place has it all. A huge shoutout to Maddie and especially Kiara, they are exceptional. Kiara is an amazing teacher and guide. She is knowledgeable, caring, engaging, and passionate about what she does! My daughter and I were honored to have her as our own private guide for our ride thru Prosser creek, and she was just the best in every way a guide would be. I had to book her the next day to give my daughter a riding lesson. I was able to see how adept Kiara is as an instructor as well. My daughter learned so much in one lesson. We will be taking more lessons here with Kiara!

It's a fun way to drive into VC. I've done it in my stock 4wd tacoma. Only one or two rough…read moresections. I would say moderate.

We decided to go to Virginia City on Saturday for the start of Hot August Nights. However, we chose…read moreto do it the hard way. We and another couple decided to take the jumbo grade trail from New Washoe City. The trail is managed by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management and there is a large OHV staging area with a vault toilet and off loading ramps. We did not know what to what to expect and had checked out videos on the internet but the rain and snow the past few years have had a large impact on many trails in the area. We have a lifted Jeep and they have a four person side by side, so we figured we would explore the trail and see if we could make it. The road is a mixture of fairly smooth dirt, areas of rocks as well as areas of small creek beds. We made it to Virginia city in about 90 minutes or so stopping along the way briefly. We will say that an all wheel drive vehicle or large 4 wheel drive truck we would not recommend! It was pretty rough going in the beginning where there are several trail washouts. Check out the videos for a visual. There are many off shoot trails in the area which we did not explore. Overall it was a great experience and we will be coming back!

Our family had SUCH an experience horse back riding with Camp Richardson Corral! From the moment we…read morearrived to make a reservation, the staff made us feel welcome and safe. The horses were all very calm, well-cared-for, and matched perfectly to each rider's comfort level and somehow personalities too!!! The trail itself was absolutely stunning, winding through peaceful forests with breathtaking views of the mountains. Jake, our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the group engaged with fun facts and stories about the area. He also answered all of our questions about the horses, and the trail more broadly. This was a perfect family activity -- relaxing, scenic, and full of natural beauty. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Tahoe, whether you're a first-timer or an experienced rider!

Booked the ride/tour last minute for our group of 3. Got…read morethere 1/2 hour early per request over the phone. Had 20 min on hands to hang out with the horses after paying and completing the paperwork. Tips: they do have a military discount so just ask. $5 off for service person. It's been over 20 years since I rode but the horse were well trained. The trail was nice but definitely dusty so make sure you wear sun glasses and get a bandana. They recommended it but I didn't think it was that bad. It was since I was the last one. My horse Mister was slow and occasionally deviant - likes to walk off the path and required guiding back onto path. But overall he was good. We all had lots of fun minus the dust. If you haven't ridden, I would suggest doing the 1 hr ride first because I was a little sore getting off. But next time I will do the 2 hrs ride to go to the meadows and fallen leaf lake.