This event happened about three years ago but I thought I would share my experience. I have quite a bit of experience riding horses, but I hadn't ridden in a while so I decided to go there for a lesson. At the beginning of the lesson the horse they gave me to ride was taken to the round pen to exercise out some of his energy, which I thought was kind of odd. Then I was told to get on the horse. As soon as I swung my leg over the saddle to mount the horse, he started bucking. I ended up behind the saddle sitting on the horse's rump struggling to stay seated but then finally went flying off. I was really surprised that I was given a horse like that because this was the first time I had ever been there. I tried to get on again and the horse tried to buck again. Someone grabbed his head and I was finally able to get on the horse. After that he was fine but I had some massive bruises the next day. I think Green Acres needs to have better trained horses. read more

Grateful that my soul sister and I get to share a magical experience during our horseback riding. The 2 staff, Haley and Ariana, were thorough with their instructions. Our horses, Angel and Sasha, were well behaved. We couldn't have asked for better horses. Would have rated this review 5 stars. Reason for 4, due to their last minute cancellation. They called us an hour before the appointment and the day of to cancel our reservation. read more

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First I'd like to mention that this review is for my first and last visit here at Green Acres Ranch. This place is not a ranch I'd bring or refer my friends or family members to visit. I found out about this place through Groupon and after carefully reviewing reviews about this place. My group and I found a great deal on trail rides at this place and I guess the saying you get what you pay for summarizes this place. I'd like to also add that I had never rode a horse before and made it a point to share this information to the staff not once but on multiple occasion's during our visit. Somehow I got paired up with a horse by the name of "Bartender" who was considered to be a 50/50 horse. I'm not sure what the thinking was behind pairing me up with this horse but I had quite a horrible and scary experience (see posted photos). The horse was pretty wild and raced me into stables to eat hay on multiple occasions (I had to duck quite a few times on whim). I think that the deal breaker for me was when the horse surprisingly decided to storm to a bush and rammed me into a tree and I was hanging about to fall off the horse. I left this place with a ripped pant, scrapes on my wrist and quite a few cuts and bruises on my legs. **A note to the owner of this place - Safety should be strictly enforced at this place and staff should not allow beginner riders to ride on any wild horses. read more

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My brother and I had such a great time! I was partnered up with Molly while my brother was partnered up with Sasha! Our ranch ride started at 9-10am and the heat was not as bad around that hour. Sounded like the two tour/ ride guides usually do about six riders each time. Tips are very important for the guides. I would recommend doing the 7am one of you live in the area. And if you got the winery voucher with your ranch ride, note that the winery doesn't open till 11am. _____________________________________________ The back story... we had a serious heat wave in CA about 2 weeks ago and it was crazy hot!!! Email: "Good afternoon, We regret to inform you but we will be experiencing a heatwave this weekend and we might have to cancel our afternoon ride. If you would like to reschedule your ride for another day or for earlier in the morning please give our office a call at 951-302-6045. Thank you, Shannon Ranch Ride Manager" After about multiple phone calls and two voice messages, brother was told that we would get a call back, which we never did! So we drove out there (about 45 minutes ride on the fwy) and trust me that I regretted that I didn't call ahead of time. The people in the office had no idea that the rides were cancelled, so we waited around for about 40 minutes to find out that the ranch ride wasn't going to happen. They compensated us with wine tasting vouchers to the winery about 1 mile down the street from them and rescheduled us for the following weekend. read more

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We had an amazing time here!!! My husband and I both grew up in the city so this was our first time at a real ranch. Everyone was really friendly, and they helped us feel at ease with the horses. I even learned how to tie a lose knot and how to brush my horse. When you get here, the ranch is huge but the directions are really clear about where to go and what to do. When you sign up for the ride they ask you questions about your experience with horses and use that to pair you with the best horse. For those who have none and have never been on a horse this is a great place to start. The staff are really knowledgeable about horses and are great at teaching you how to ride and control the horse. Also, the horses are highly trained for years and years so riding them is very easy and safe. The ranch itself is gorgeous with amazing views!! This was a great experience and I can't wait to do it again!! read more

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Wow was I looking forward to the group trail ride we booked! Coordinating things for a group can be a pickle sometimes. Needless to say, our group was excited for their trail ride this past weekends. Upon arriving we followed the signs as instructed in the directions they emailed us. We found the place quite easily. The parking area was fairly full but we got a spot. Little did we know there was an event going on, when we departed it was completely full and a bit difficult to maneuver out. Pricing: Our group purchased a Groupon so cost wise it was dirt cheap. Regardless of the Groupon the rates seemed reasonable. Location: A typical horse stable, the area was large but our group did not get to see much of it. We had a party of 6 for horseback riding and unfortunately one in our party had an unexpected ride she was not expecting. I understand things happen, but when we were informed the horse she was riding is usually 50/50 when it comes to allowing others (not employees) to ride him that leaves a lot to question. Why would you put someone on a horse that is 50/50? The answer we got was that due to the event the horses they usually use for trail rides were unavailable. For this alone, I cannot give more than three stars. Safety should always be priority. My friend left with a tear in her pant, scrape on face, hand, and good sized mark on her leg (may scar). She was a great sport about the situation day of but woke up with bruising and swelling the next day. I'd also like to mention due to the event going on the ride was shorter and the route usually taken could not be. The workers mentioned trail rides would be discontinued is January and I think that's a great idea. Safety should always be priority. I cannot recommend this place, and will not return. read more

The best ranch ever! The staff are sooo nice and the horses are the best! Please go to Green Acres!!!!

Ugh, I'm so sad our experience didn't go as we had hoped and planned. We had my daughter's 5th birthday party there and there were 5 riders, ranging from 2-5 years old (my daughter was the oldest). A few of the parents and riders, myself and my daughter included, have grown up and have always owned horses so we are aware of how things SHOULD be with safety. There are a few concerns myself and the other parents had. 1. The helmets that were used were WAY too big for most of the riders. Helmets were falling off their heads and chin straps had about 1-2 inches of room between strap and chin, so if the children did fall off then the helmet would serve zero purpose. My daughter is an XS in riding helmet size and it's unfortunate that they must not have helmet sizes to accommodate toddlers and small children. We asked the child who was leading my daughter to stop and tighten it all up because I felt very uncomfortable. 2. They didn't have any employees standing next to the children to quickly pull them off or catch them in case the horses spooked or took off. They only had children leading the full size horses. It made the parents uneasy because they were small toddlers and the ranch does not use saddles on the horses for birthday parties, just bareback pads. 3. One of the horses was so HOT, so forward, and so aggravated that they finally had another child stand next to the rider because everybody including the employees could sense that the grey Arabian was ready to jump out of his skin. After the riders got off, we watched this horse run circles around the employee as she was leading him to the tie racks and then as she was leading him back to his stall, we watched as he wanted to take off and again ran circles around the employee leading him. He was clearly NOT suitable for any child or beginning rider. He was way too spooky and way too dangerous for a toddler without a saddle and somebody next to her in case the Arabian took off. 4. I was told there would be hay bales out for extra seating. When I arrived to set up, they were not set out. I was asked if I wanted them and I said "yes!" But unfortunately they never brought any out. 5. The grey gelding used for painting was a very dead-proof wonderful horse BUT again I am so thankful that most of us were experienced with horses because we kept having to remind the kids to stay away from the back legs since the employees were not saying anything and did not go over any rules like that to them. 6. During the painting session, we had all mentioned the paint and whether it was washable or not. We all laughed because we couldn't imagine them using non-washable paint without warning us. Well, my daughter's handmade birthday dress is now extremely stained with paint that was clearly not washable. I'm not sure why they would have children finger paint a white horse without warning the parents that the paint is not washable. I thoroughly read through my contract and all of the instructions included in my contract. I even took a day to go tour the ranch and speak to them in person before booking the party. Never once was I told or warned about the paint not being washable. Because of the lack of safety during our experience, we opted out of feeding carrots to the horses. We were just unsure of how the safety with feeding would be approached. I believe there needs to be ONLY adults leading the horses, another adult standing next to the rider (especially when they are young toddlers) for safety, riding helmets that FIT with properly tightened chin straps, only kid-proof horses, and washable finger paint. The facility is very beautiful, it was such a professional experience when I booked, and I was very hopeful that the party would be just as professional but unfortunately there was too many irresponsible decisions and it lacked too much horsemanship safety. I'm hoping my review will help the ranch take a better approach to safety during birthday parties. My daughter had such a great time but I cannot currently recommend this ranch to anybody silly because of the safety aspect. The attached pictures are of my daughter's stained dress (washed same day as party), the Arabian that was not suitable for riding lessons/child's birthday party, the helmet my daughter was wearing that was extremely unsafe, and the last picture is of my daughter on her own horse with a safe fitting helmet on. read more

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I've always wanted to go horseback riding, so I did some research and came across Green Acres Ranch in Temecula. I think this is a great place to start off if you haven't been on a horse before. My group had two awesome guides, Stephanie and Alexis. They were very helpful and friendly. My horse's name was Leo, one of the bigger and taller horses, and super easy to ride. My friend got to ride Jackson, another beautiful horse who loves to eat everything. The trail was about 45 minutes, the first 15 minutes were spent getting to know your horse and feeling secure and comfortable on the saddle. Our instructors (guides) showed us how to steer our horses to go right and left. Toward the end of the trail, there was a really nice scenic spot where our guides were able to take some pictures of us riding on our horses. Once we got off of our horse, the staff gave us some nice, cold watermelon, it tasted so perfect and refreshing. I definitely recommend the Green Acres Ranch, so if you're in the area, come stop by! read more

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Green acres is the best ranch ever !!!!! All of the instructors are so sweet and knowledgeable. All of the horses there are amazing and sooooo cute and sweet My daughters instructor is Heidi and she is amazing .I highly recommend her and Caroline my other daughter's instructor. My kids have been going there for 4 and a half years now and absolutely love it no complaints!!!! read more

Green acres Ranch is very close to my friends house. So when I go out there I call and ask if I can volunteer for the day . They have this cool program called gate which is for special needs kids They have like about 150 horses there of all kinds. Everybody was super sweet and very friendly . If your Into anything horse this is a place for you ,something for everyone here. I love that they also have cows about six dogs running around turtles and some chicken ! It's just a real heavenly place to go. I'll be going back soon read more

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Great time going horse back riding for the first time. The instructors are super nice and help you out so much. Amazing horse will def come back read more

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First time horse riding. Brought my wife here for her birthday/mother's day present. The staff here are very down to earth, very welcoming and very attentive. Found a new love and appreciation for horses. Would definitely do again. read more

Beautiful well kept Ranch. Perfect place to start your children riding horses! My son started lessons with a wonderful instructor, named Keiley today and we couldn't be more excited for our next lesson! Kid friendly, kind, sweet, and patient staff. This Ranch is family owned and operated and makes you feel right at home. read more

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What a wonderful experience! My fiancée and I found this trail ride through Groupon and purchased the trail ride for two package. Booking was super easy and their expectations for you as a guest were super clear. Stephanie and Mikayla were our trail guides today and they were amazing. Stephanie is hilarious and Mikayla is really laid back. They did great job explaining the horse commands to us and the other people in the group. It was really nice learning about the ranch and all the activities that go on. I would definitely do this again or sign up for some lessons, especially with these two women as my guides. read more

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At first I thought the host was kinda of mean... but I realized she just had a strong personality. She was very firm when she talked but she had a reason, safety! She turned out to be really awesome and I would recommend anyone try this Ranch, especially first time riders. The hoses were beautiful, Brady was my horse he was friendly and listened really well. The trail was just right, not too long but not too short either. The wine tasting tickets was the cherry on top of this experience. read more

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My friend and I had a fantastic time on our horse back riding tour. Ariana was our tour guide and she was the best! Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the ranch- she made the tour so much fun! She took pictures of us at the photo op spot and even airdropped the photos after so we could practice safe sanitary procedures. She also had great hospitality after the ride & let us take pictures with our horses we rode. Definitely will be returning and requesting Ariana as our guide! read more

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Okay, I consider myself a very advanced rider. However, when I put my BF on my fancy, dressage sporthorse--it didn't end so well. So I thought to myself, how could I get my BF to enjoy the sport that I am so passionate about? Well, three words: wine and horses. So I booked a trail ride for two through Groupon. At first, I was scared that the ranch would be rude to me bc I purchased a Groupon, but they couldn't be sweeter. And it was so easy to book a ride too! And then the day came for our ride, and I was a little anxious. What if they're rude to me when they find out how much I ride? Or what if they give me a difficult horse? But from the start, the trail guides were sweet and talkative. (We tipped them $20 at the end.). And everyone at the ranch were super friendly. We booked a ride for 1PM, but you'll have to get there at 12:30. You'll want to wear long pants, closed toe shoes, and I brought my own helmet with a visor (bc trying to preserve the youthful skin if you know what I mean). But they had their own helmets, and you could waive riding in a helmet if you want. The horses were brushed and tacked up by the time we arrived, which was nice. They then went over the basics. They were good with the BF, which was a relief, and then we did a walk only trail ride. ... Okay, a little tangent when it comes to people who complain about not trotting during trail rides or for people who slow their horses down and then try to make them trot to catch up to the horses ... DON'T DO THAT. Here's the thing, most trail ride horses are retired horses that can only walk, and it can be painful (i.e., make them lame if a person is riding them at the trot). It's like making your 90yo grandma, with arthritis jog in the park instead of enjoying a nice leisurely walk. Just don't do that please. Book a lesson--with the right horse--and learn how to trot, canter properly until your heart's content. (I have many good recommendations for the Huntington Beach area.) Then when you fall in love with the sport, join the elite group of horse owners, and trot, canter, half-pass all you want. But leave trail riding horses alone. Please. Okay, rant over. The ride itself was nice. I've been riding all my life (sometimes multiple horses a day), so I didn't mind the brevity of it. I think if you don't ride a lot, you may think the ride was a bit short. But to that, I remind you how cheap the ride was through groupon ... I'm sure if you paid more, you could book a longer ride. At the end of the ride, we brought our horses carrots. DON'T FORGET THE CARROTS FOR THE HORSES! My BF really liked giving his horse carrots. He said his horse didn't shy away from him when he petted his head--like my horse does. (I had to remind him that my horse was not trail horse and worth more than our cars combined. LOL.) Another tip: bathroom was so clean! I used it change into a dress and wash up. After our ride, we went down the street to a winery. It was a great day! read more

Green Acres Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Temecula, California

Wow! Green Acres Ranch Inc's staff is amazing! They really take good care of you from the beginning to the end of your horseback riding. They also know how to match you well with a horse. The horse ride that me and my bf did took about 45 minutes around the ranch. We got to learn how to direct the horse to turn, to stop, and to go. I love the fact that they make sure to watch all of us just in case if our horse got distracted. The path that we went was very simple and easy for a beginner. The speed wasn't too fast. Just cruising along with our horses. We got to see the gorgeous areas of the ranch. Took some photo ops. Overall, super enjoyed our experience with horseback riding! Thanks Green Acres Ranch! read more

I saw a deal on Living Social and decided what the heck, let's try a trail ride and wine tasting. I'm very glad I did. Despite it being a long drive from Orange County, it turned out to be a lovely way to spend the afternoon. I booked my trail ride about a few weeks in advance for 1pm on a Saturday. When we arrived, we parked, wandered up and were directed towards an area where horses were hitched up to a railing. We signed our waivers, selected some helmets and proceeded to get our horse riding 101 lesson. On the ride, I realized a few things. 1- My horse was a jerk. I got a horse they put 7 year olds on, but my horse really wanted to get back and chill at the barn, so pretty much, no matter my direction, she was going to get there as quickly as possible and get back to ditch me. 2- Horses really will spook at anything. and 3- Even if the horses spook, you won't die. Good thing, too, because I wasn't looking forward to getting hurt that day. The area is really pretty and very dusty, so be prepared to inhale a fair amount of dirt from horses kicking it up along the way. After the ride, they give you tickets to the wineries and let you loose. We stopped at two of the wineries and really saw how you could make an entire day of it. Oh, and there's no cell service out there, so you have to wait until after you leave to instagram and facebook all your trail photos. I'm already looking forward to coming back and riding again. read more

My girlfriend bought us a trail ride on Groupon. The tour guides Julie and Laura were very friendly and great with the kids. My kids rode Molly and Spur, two older horses that were well behaved. My girlfriend had Chester who was kind of old too but well behaved and I had Bar Tender who was only 6 and had a little more character; he loved to nibble on the branches as we walked by them even as I tried to steer him clear of them. We had a great time and would love to go back again. read more

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We had a beautiful horseback ride through the ranch accompanied by wonderful guides. Just note that the ride is only through the ranch and doesn't go on any wine trails. Definitely great for beginner riders! read more

Discovered this ranch via a Groupon deal coupled with a tour of several wineries and had a fantastic time. I believe our guides were Lauren & Nicole but I am not 100% sure. Regardless, they were both very patient and diligent in making us comfortable during our ride. The countryside is beautiful but can get a little dusty / dry during the warmer months (we went in February and I had a sneezing fit for a portion of the trail) so if you are prone to having hay fever attacks or have sensitive allergies, be sure to take some Xyrtec / Allegra with you. If you love chaparral countryside, you will enjoy the landscape. Besides that, the horses are retired / older making them very docile and well trained. They are a beauty to look at and were quite enjoyable company. My horses name was Kevin and he was very good with following instructions =) Thanks for a wonderful experience and making our anniversary memorable! read more

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Very friendly staff. I rode Chester, he's a great horse. Had a great time. So much fun! read more

Green Acres Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Temecula, California

My best friend bought me a Groupon for this for my birthday. I had only been horseback riding two or three times before so I was really excited to go again. The absolutely loved the ranch, as soon as we arrived we were greeted by a sweet grey cat. The staff was super friendly (I forgot my instructors name, sorry!). It was me, my boyfriend, and two other people on the ride. Since my boyfriend and I had ridden before, we got the cheekier horses. Mine was named Sasha, she likes to pretend to be friendly with other horses and then yell at them, which I found amusing haha! The horses were like well-behaved toddlers in that they would get sidetracked easily, but can be put back on track with enough nudging. The ride wasn't super adventurous, just a trail around the property, but I really enjoyed it. I liked seeing all the hustle-and-bustle that goes on at the ranch. I recommend the early morning ride! read more

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Lauren & Nicole were the guides on my tour & they were excellent! Went to redeem a Groupon for horseback riding & wine tasting for 2 and was pleasantly pleased. Did the early morning ride @ 9am with a party of 6 (5 adults & 1 child). The ride was quiet & peaceful without any problems, issues, or accidents. Of course the trails are dusty, but the ride itself is quite scenic. You get to observe gorgeous views of the local vineyards for the duration of the ride while the horses mosey along slowly. This ranch houses quite a few horses so after the ride, you can walk around & see the other animals on the property. After a nice morning ride, be sure to indulge in some wine tasting at the local wineries. I had a great ride & can't wait to return! :-) read more

Green Acres Ranch - Horse Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Temecula, California

I purchased a trail ride and wine tasting package through a discount site. Everyone was VERY helpful. They even helped me by sending me the wine tasting coupons in advance since I was scheduled for a 4:00 PM ride and the wineries in the package would be closed afterward. The wineries themselves were also nice. As for my actual experience, the horses were great. This was only my second time ever on a horse. My first time was as a youth, and that horse continually nipped at me. This was completely different. The horses were cooperative and comfortable. The trail guides were great. We enjoyed some fun banter with "Montana" (I don't recall his real name). I definitely recommend Green Acres Ranch. One word of advice though, the place can be a little difficult to find. The signage is lacking, so know where you're going before you go. read more

My wife and I went to Green Acres Ranch this past Saturday. It was great! The two guides helping us were knowledgeable and funny. They made us feel comfortable and walked us through the process of what to expect. My wife has worked with horses in the past so she was fine but it had been a while since I was on a horse. We got there 30 minutes early which gave us time to sign the waiver and spend time getting to know the horses. The ride itself was relaxing and fun! The Groupon we used was a steal and inspired us to do this every couple of months. Definitely recommend Green Acres Ranch especially if it is your first time or been a while since you've been on a horse. BTW, although the 7am option sounds early, especially for a Saturday, it was actually perfect cause it was nice and cool and overcast which made riding very pleasant. Also, please tip your guides before you leave. They have to get up crazy early and do a lot to get the horses ready to ride. Especially if you used a Groupon, you already saved a decent chunk of change. Don't be cheap. read more

Went on a trail ride on Sunday, 11am with a group of four + one instructor. Lauren was our instructor. She was very sweet. She told us there were usually 2 instructors but they were short staffed. I would have felt better with an instructor riding behind us (Lauren led the way), but after a few minutes, I wasn't so nervous anymore. First time riding a horse EVER. I rode Spur and my boyfriend rode Chester (who kept falling asleep while waiting.......funniest/cutest thing ever). It only took a few minutes for me not to feel so nervous anymore. The horses know what they are doing and it's a follow-the-leader ride. Spur mostly started without me having to give him the starting kick. He responded great when I pulled to slow down/stop or to veer left and right. It was extremely hot at 11, but it was bearable. We stopped midway and Lauren took some great photos for us. Would love to come back again in the future!! read more

My daughter (11) and I had the best time. It was her first time on a horse ever, and it was my first time in about 20 years.The instructors (Stephanie and Donna) were very knowledgeable and approachable. Stephanie welcomed us and got us all ready to ride. She was very helpful and made us feel very comfortable. Donna even took pictures of us and texted them to me. We are looking to book again and bring friends. Thank you, ladies! read more

Brady and Sasha were the horses that my girlfriend and I got to ride for our 5 year anniversary :) the horses were so sweet and the handlers were awesome as well! We made sure to go early in the morning before the sun got too brutal for us and the horses, and it was an awesome experience, as this was my first time on horseback. Definitely would love to ride on horses again, as it was a blast here at Green Acres.... also, Bill is my spirit animal, LOL! His glare had me cracking up all morning xD read more

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Best place for horseback riding lessons. We are so grateful for the staff and facilities especially during Covid.

My 11 year old daughter and I went for a 9:00 am trail ride guided by Alexis. She was so nice and made our ride so much fun. The ranch had so much to see including cows, goats, sheeps, roosters and chickens along with horses. Definitely will recommend to our family and friends. read more

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I was so happy with how well and fun our ride was. Adriana and Alex were so kind and informational. They truly knew their stuff and made it such a fun experience. The horses were beautiful and calm which eased our anxiety of riding. We did the trail ride and it was 100% worth it. Can not wait to go back and ride Jackson again read more

Green Acres Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Temecula, California

I came here because I was watching this show called Heartland and I became obsessed with horses lol so anyway I found a Groupon to this place for 2 ranch rides. We made reservations for 7 am which was perfect because it was during summer so it gets really hot in the day. The guides were great but I thought the ride was a bit short. I really enjoyed the ride though. I think I would do it again read more

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My husband and I found this deal on Groupon and it was awesome! The staff was amazing, it was my first time riding and they made me feel so comfortable riding. Thank you so much. read more

Green Acres Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Temecula, California

When I first stated riding there it was like the best thing that ever happened to me!! But now that I'm an experienced rider who rides with Katherine Rich Elzig it has still been the BEST!! I don't think I will EVER be leaving this place unless I have to go off to college,which won't happen for probably another decade. As I was saying I started out on a luge line but now I'm going to Youth Nationals of this year and I'm extremely excited to go with my horse Shak, I could never wish for a better horse than him. I love him he's the best thing the ever happened to me!! Also, his owner Kendra who has helped me out though my years of riding I'm so thankful for the both of them!! I'm thankful for Margret and the whole GA family that will be by my side forever and the family that I will love till the day I die!! So thank you all for keeping me going even when I felt like giving up. There is no other place I'd like to be than at Green Acres Ranch the best place of my life where I can be free and nobody will judge me for being a "horse girl" thanks to all of you!! read more

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I purchased a couple trail rides for my cousin's birthday and was extremely disappointed in Green Acres for these reasons: 1. Our trail ride was only about 40 minutes once we had to groom and tack our own horses. I didn't mind grooming our horses, but please don't deduct from our riding time. 2. The trail was a very unimpressive ride through their property. The property was nice, but certainly did not make for a "scenic" trail ride. It was very average. 3. We were not allowed to do anything but a very slow walk behind our guide. It was just myself and cousin on the trail and the two guides. I tried walking beside my cousin so we can chat and was immediately told to get in a single file line. Don't let the pictures posted fool you. Those were most likely pictures from the place they took photos... the prettiest part of the trail was along the fence line of their neighbor's property. 4. Growing up on a 70 plus arabian horse ranch, I understand that many riders say they're experienced who aren't. But it is very easy to determine within minutes if a rider is in fact experienced. My cousin and I have been riding since we were toddlers and have shown in just about every type of riding. A very slow, single file walk was not what we thought we signed up for. We weren't looking for anything crazy, but a little trot would have been nice. 5. This facility offers "wine tasting" vouchers, which can be misleading. The wine tasting is at another facility AFTER your ride, as they do not allow any drinking on the ride. Not complaining about this, but just clarifying as it's very misleading. After our ride we were asked by a couple women in the office how our experience was. I admitted that we were disappointed for the reasons I listed above. I told her that I called before booking the ride to mention we were experienced and if I had known it was a walk only, I would have not purchased. She very unapologetically replied that it said it was a walk only in the groupon. I checked again and did not. She also explained that their insurance doesn't allow anything but a walk. Maybe the insurance they purchased for trail rides only allows a walk, but find that hard to believe as they have a full training facility. My cousin and I had asked the guides if we could at least trot in the arena as part of our ride but we were denied (they certainly have riders trotting in the arena). I don't buy the insurance excuse, but if it is true, they should get a policy that covers more than a slow, single file walk if they're selling trail rides. There are better facilities in the area that not only allow you to ride along your friend (shocking), but offer wine tasting and more scenic trails. This was the worst trail experience I've had, and I've gone on hundreds over the years. read more

I'm on a horse! Wow, I always thought that even the basics of riding a horse would require a lot of instruction and practice; but within about 10 to 15 minutes I was up in the saddle and knew how to successfully guide my steed to proceed forward, go faster, slow down, and turn left or right. Our group had about 10 amateur riders for a relatively mellow 75 minute trail ride. We also had 3 experts who took the front, back and middle of our line. The pros at Green Acres (and extremely well trained horses) made the ride feel very controlled, which really allowed everyone to enjoy the experience. The ranch is located very close to several wineries, but I'd recommend saving the tastings for AFTER the ride! read more

If you are in Temecula on a getaway, I highly recommend taking a trail ride at Green Acres. My fiancé and I escaped to Temecula for a three day getaway and I had purchased a voucher for horseback riding and wine tasting ... not really knowing what to expect, but thinking it sounded fun. It was. Finding the ranch was not really difficult, you just have to pay attention so that you don't miss the sign. Someone else's review below makes it sound super easy to miss, but it isn't. We got there a little early because we were prepared for it to be difficult. But we wound up happy to be there a little early because it gave us a chance to look around. There were kids in a ring getting riding lessons, a pen of llamas (so weird and wonderful), a ring with two adorable young colts in it, and plenty of other things to look at. It's a working ranch with trainers training their horses to do a number of things from jumping, cattle wrangling, etc, so there was a lot going on all around. Our trail guides (Sarah & Nicole) were both fantastic--very friendly and informative. They took us on a beautiful ride that provided some incredibly gorgeous views of wine country. It was one of those experiences that just makes you breathe deeply and relax. At a certain point, they had us stop at a particularly gorgeous point overlooking the land and then gave everyone a chance to have their pictures taken. I thought that was a really thoughtful touch. My fiancé and I enjoyed ourselves immensely and consider this a highlight of our trip. We just happened to pick one of the hottest days on record--so even though we had a 9am trail ride, it was still insanely hot. We enjoyed it so much despite the heat, but I imagine the fall would be even better! A note for those (like myself) who don't "ride" often or at all ... be sure to bring something to tip your guides. I didn't and I was mortified. It's one of those things that is easy to just not consider if you don't do this sort of activity at all, but just like any service industry, tips are appreciated. I plan on sticking a little something in the mail for Sarah & Nicole--they went out of their way to give us a great ride. read more