We spent Valentine's Day at Cascade Trails in Joshua Tree from 2-4pm and it was truly the best…read moreexperience for both kids and adults. Being able to pet and feed the horses and other animals was such a special, hands-on experience - especially for my daughter and her cousin. The entire staff and volunteers during our time there were absolutely amazing! So kind, patient, and welcoming. You can genuinely tell how much they love and care for every single animal. The horses, the other animals, and even the sweet dogs roaming around were so well cared for and beyond loved. We forgot to bring carrots for the horses and grapes for the goats (don't forget that on your visit)!! It felt safe, personal, and so memorable. My daughter did not want to leave. Learned about the opportunity to camp with overnight stays. We will definitely be back. I'll be uploading more photos soon because this experience deserves to be shared!

I've been wanting to come here for sometime. Visited with my daughter and she was in awe with baby…read moregoats. We loved the horses too. We got to see a baby foal of six days. We got to feed the horses carrots. If you come bring grapes for the goats. They were booked solid for sunset ride. Next time for sure. If you want to ride make a reservation for sure. Great place and the horses are so beautiful. The sole purpose of this place serving as a horse sanctuary is just so amazing. I love it and will frequent it as I am a local.

We went on the California Scenic ride (3 hours) on March 15th. It was AMAZING! Highly…read morerecommended! The staff was great! The horses were awesome and so well cared for! We had Rolly, Forest and Hagrid (He was a Clydesdale and it was like riding a luxury SUV LOL!) The experience surpassed by expectations by a ton!!

I proposed to my now fiancé at Knob Hill Ranch and all of the wonderful staff there made the whole…read moreevening an unforgettable experience for us both. From Madeline's excitement from our very first phone call months before, she handled every detail and answered all of my questions with enthusiasm and excitement for our special day. She organized the private horseback ride (2.5 Short Loop), professional photos and private dinner which was nothing short of magical and the horses (Forest and Jack) were so calm and fun to ride. Maddie was an incredible guide for my first time riding and made the whole experience relaxed and filled with laughs. She positioned us perfectly at sunset for me to propose and was so patient while we soaked up the moment. The private dinner afterward was incredibly special with music playing, candles, and champagne - super romantic! The chef curated an amazing meal that was entirely gluten free by request. We ended the night enjoying the company of the other ranch hands around the fire with their dogs as they all shared in the excitement for us that made the evening end feeling like we were celebrating with old friends. We can't thank everyone enough for making it a memorable start to the next chapter of our lives!

I saw Delissa's posting on Facebook, offering monthly training sessions and one-time 2 hour…read moresessions. i thought this would be a great reward for my IHSS worker for the services she has provided me and for her sister, who's birthday was Feb 28. We arrived to find beautiful horses, were given a thorough tour, information about the horses and why Delissa does what she does. Both girls were first time riders, and the instruction given was precise, spot on, and both enjoyed their time IMMENSELY!!! Delissa is knowledgeable, caring, kind, and a "Horse-woman" at heart.

It's hard not to enjoy your trip to Whispering Sands. The horses are so unique with personality and…read moreDelissa does such an amazing job of rehabilitating and taking care of them. If you're looking for a perfect spot to ride horses at sunset, attend an equine therapy session, or just going to lend a hand as a volunteer, you'll leave the ranch feeling so much joy.

We had a wonderful time at Coyote Ridge Stables. The horses were calm and well mannered, and the…read moremules were a highlight with their quirky, funny personalities. April and Gomer had so much character, and Tanner the horse gave us a smooth, enjoyable ride on the trail. The ride was relaxed with snack stops where the animals enjoyed the green grass in the high desert. We also had two dog companions, one leading and one bringing up the back, which made us feel well protected the entire time. We learned about local plants along the way, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend for a fun, thoughtful, and memorable ride.

The horses were very well behaved and Sue was very nice. She made the atmosphere feel very…read morewelcoming, it was honestly like riding with a friend.

awful customer service, on the morning of they pulled out saying " unable to organise" this being…read moreafter multiple confirmations

Our horse back ride with Jacklyn was the highlight of our trip! She is extremely gifted at teaching…read morepeople with any level of riding experience how to feel comfortable on the ride. She is clear and direct on how to ride the horses in a way that puts you and them in a position of safety. Jacklyn noticed how comfortable I was on the ride and even let me lead on the way back which was wonderful. The views on our ride were absolutely breathtaking, and Jacklyn gave us a ton of information on the wildlife and nature in the area. It brings me a lot of gratitude knowing that supporting crazy horse ranch means supporting a horse rescue center. It is clear that she wants to give the horses under her possession the best possible lives. I already wish we could go back!

Such an amazing time. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to go horseback riding. Both…read moreowners were great and informative. This is a mustang sanctuary and they also have goats.

The horses were in excellent condition and their attitudes were spirited, well behaved, easy to…read morecontrol with the guidance of Sydney and Joe. Sydney was a wonderful guide who knew the terrain and history of the ranch. She was professional yet friendly and talkative easy to ask questions about horses as well as the ranch. Sunset ride was a perfect way to end the day and enjoy the outdoors. As a beginner rider, this was my best experience! Would go again and bring new friends.

Yes, we signed a waiver. We know the dangers of horseback riding in a desert, even though no one…read moreever expects something like this to happen to them, but everyone expects safety measures to be taken to keep paying customers safe. And I should clarify, the horses didn't buck us off, but did rear up and the guide and I fell off our respective horses. We didn't jump off, though. You have a lot of details wrong about the situation. We have the right to state to potential customers the potential dangers of them not being prepared for a situation like we went through, and the dangers of safety precautions not being taken. I told nothing but the truth. We hope the horses are well, we hope you are well, and you and other riders can be more prepared and be as safe as possible. We have moved on, we hope you can, too.

OMG! What an experience this was. First off.... the staff were amazing. So friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We were a little late but thank God they weren't upset.... At least they didn't show it . The price ($200 pp) was reasonable considering we rode the horses for an hour and a half. We went horseback riding through the Indian Canyon. Beautiful views around the palm trees. I even wanted to get off the horse and hike around LOL. They do ask for your height and weight when you fill out the agreement form. The guides will match you with a horse that is obviously suited for you. I was apparently matched with the grumpy one LOL. Still a cutie pie! I was definitely nervous since it was my first time riding a horse. Our guide was super sweet and very helpful so that helped ease my nervousness a bit and It turned out to be an amazing experience and I'll definitely do it again!

All of the horses were perfect and the guides very helpful and courteous…read more The oases that we rode through follow the Saint Andrea's fault and had running streams through them. A lot of the trail was narrow, rocky and up and down, so not boring at all. So even though this was a nose to trail ride, there was always something to look at and pay attention to. I wasn't bored at all.

Our has learned so much at Blue Barn Ranch! Kathi is extremely knowledgeable and truly loves dogs…read more The facility is beautiful, clean and functional. Every interaction we have had at Blue Barn Ranch has been positive and professional. My daughter and I have appreciated all of Kathi's encouragement and support!

Great place, if you're wealthy And have plenty of time to…read moreparticipate in their activities. It's a nice clean place with plenty of equipment to use and people to train or help you train animals you love !!!!!