Not an inexpensive way to spend a Saturday morning with family, but our guide Adam was amazing,…read morefunny and gentle with some novice riders, on a lovely ride through the more rustic side of Anderson River Park. Safety-conscious and the horses were great. Only complaint is now I want to get out more!

My family and I have been riding there several times. My granddaughters also took a couple lessons…read morethere. The horses are AWESOME and there are horses for literally EVERY skill level! It is quite obvious that she probably cares more about her horses than anything, and it shows in the cleanliness of the Property and the temperament of the horses. I can't WAIT to go riding again. It also helps that Alicia is very informative AND friendly!!!!

Casual, kind, instructive. Perfect for kids new to horse learning. A business that cares about…read morewhat they are doing, and treats animals and customers with kindness and respect.

From the owner: Welcome to California Haflingers…read more Dedicated to sharing and preserving this unique breed. The largest breeder of registered Haflinger horses on the west coast. Our goal is to teach safety, confidence and control when riding and interacting with a horse. Lessons are tailored to the rider's ability, starting with the very basics to advanced riding techniques. We have many horses available to match up to any level of rider's ability. First time riders learn how to master the basics and ride for fun and with confidence and even the most experienced riders can benefit from an objective observer.

My boyfriend and I had the BEST time at Serene Ranch! I'm so glad I had my very first riding…read moreexperience with Echo. She was so informative and gave the best vibes all around. We learned so much about horses and now have so much respect for them after our riding session. We were able to connect with our horses before we ride them and fell in love with them afterwards. 100% recommend checking out Serene Ranch!

From the owner: Come ride with us and / or stay at Serene Rachette Air BnB. Explore the beauty of Shasta on…read morehorseback. Weather a beginner or experienced rider, you're sure to have an experience of a lifetime. We incorporate life skills with horsemanship. Learn connection relationship. Buiild self esteem annd confidence. Learn to be a good leader and build trust. We have 6 gentle horses on the ranch. You are sure to connect with one for your ride. Echo is certified in equine assisted learning and therapy. Echo has a medical background, a psychology degree, and a social science degree that all help her to excel as a teacher. We teach on property to prepare you for a safe and fun riding experience. Come for lessons, trail rides, birthday parties, and horse therapy.

I bought my MIL & FIL a 45 minute horse back riding package and they absolutely loved it. Their…read moreguide was incredibly sweet and she gave them an extra 45 minutes to their trip, free of charge. They were so happy and they had such a blast, it was so sweet. They also went to the winery after and had dinner and they said it was amazing. I am so glad I stumbled across them on yelp.

This is our first experience taking riding lessons and it has been great so far! The owner is very…read morepersonable and great encouraging the kids. She has very reasonable prices and flexible scheduling. I highly recommend trying this if your looking to learn in a friendly & fun environment!

I requested a refund from Living Social which I did receive. After asking for the refund I…read morereceived emails back finally from Jacqulyn which needless to say were less than professional and in turn she informed me that she was asking Living Social to cancel my voucher and issue a refund. I definitely do not recommend this company!

Amazing place! Beautiful surroundings and excellent horse setup. Ruth is awesome. Took care of our…read morehorse and Pony so well they didn't want to leave LOL!!

Such a good time! Molly is clear, patient, kind, and great with kids. We did an hour ride which…read morewas enough for us. Wear jeans! I had on yoga pants and they kept riding up so my legs got scratched and there were lots of twigs, bushes and branches leg high. Molly took photos and airdropped them to me after. It was easy to find, fun and easy to arrange, and was a highlight of our trip!

I am currently taking lessons with Carolyn. She's super knowledgeable, kind, and very rewarding…read morewhen I am getting a lesson. She does not harp on you or make me feel like a bad rider... like some other trainers. My saddle didn't fit my gelI g so she lend us her awesome saddle that fits my gelding a lot better. My gelding is very green and has come along A LOT after only taking 4 lessons.

Carolyn Carroll is a very skilled trainer! I started riding with Carolyn as a beginner and she has…read morehelped me through the levels of dressage. Thanks to her I am now am riding Fourth Level! Her classical training has made this experience pleasurable for both horse and rider! I highly recommend her!

I spent the best summer of my life working as a wrangler/horse trainer at Coffee Creek Ranch and…read morewas also lucky enough to come back as a paying guest twice since! It is one of the only authentic guest ranches on the West Coast (I have worked at others since that claimed 5 stars and never once had as much fun as I did at CCR). The trails and mountains are beautiful, the horses well behaved and healthy, the food is AMAZING, and the cabins are adorable! I was even able to be there recently for the Thanksgiving holiday to reunite with or meet just about every member of the Hartman family! It was pretty incredible to get to enjoy the ranch and the gorgeous Trinity Alps in the winter for the first time too. I cannot even believe some of these scathing reviews I just read! I can understand frustration if you feel like your expectations weren't met in a situation where you paid money, but this particular experience was such an isolated one that it simply doesn't speak for the ranch/accommodations/etc. quality as a whole. Coffee Creek Ranch is a family-owned, family-friendly mountain resort where people go to get away from the chaos of their daily lives and spend a few days (at least) and try out some of the many unique activities offered.It's not a place to travel all the way too if you are going to rush or try to fit too much into only a few hours. In the entire time I worked there I don't remember seeing one guests leave dissatisfied - except perhaps if they didn't catch a fish, or over-slept for the Breakfast Ride, or ran out of time to do karaoke on their last night or something like that! I just reached out to Ruth again last week to schedule a romantic weekend getaway for myself and my boyfriend in May and I absolutely can't wait!!

Back in 1961, my husband and I came for a week, and I l learned to ride horseback for the first…read moretime with your very patient staff and horses. I still remember our breakfast rides in the beautiful surroundings. On a whim, I googled Coffee Creek Ranch and was delighted to see you are still there and delighting guests.

My fiancé (not a horse person) treated me (horse nut) to a horse filled pre-birthday day starting…read morewith the Wild Horse Sanctuary! We did the 3 hour private ride and it was worth every penny! We got to interact up close with the wild horses and loved it. Yes, as some have commented the horses you see on this aren't truly wild. (they have a wild side with the real wild horses) but these horses you interact with live just about as close to wild as you will get. As much as a horse lover as I am, I really didn't know much about the situation with the Wild Horses and the BLM. Our trail guide (I wish I could remember her name, blonde super bubbly super sweet!) started in with a tour of the ranch and history of the founder Dayton and how he came to establish the sanctuary. The views are spectacular especially the lookout over the Cheyenne River. We learned that that particular spot was very important to the Native Americans as the river runs east west north and south in that location. There are carvings made by the Native Americans that are so interesting to see on the tour as well! The horses are so well cared for and we loved seeing the interaction between the groups. We had horses right in the windows of the SUV. Even my non-horse crazy fiancé had a great time. The bets part of the whole tour had to be seeing our guide and hearing about Dayton and his assistant Susan and everyone else on the ranch. To be witness to a group of people with such passion and truly selflessly helping these horses was an amazing energy to be around. For an authentic tour of the Black Hills and to help our a great cause, don't miss this while in the Black Hills!

Would you like to renew your faith in humanity? Enjoy the site of happy, healthy animals living in…read morethe wild as they should be? Meet kind, generous and wonderful people who are doing exactly what they want in life? Rather than watch TV (again!) this weekend... Visit the Wild Horse Sanctuary! It's a short drive from Redding, Red Bluff, even Chico. There's a comfortable visitors' center, interesting guided tours, and of course, 5000 acres of wildland where contented horses, burros and donkeys live. These are rescue animals which would have been killed because they were no longer wanted. This is an environmentally sound, ethical non-profit organization that is good for horses, good for the planet, and good for visitors. You might even see a cute baby horse or two! Call ahead due to covid, etc.