We really enjoyed our trail ride here! I think the very few more negative reviews are a little overly critical. Yes there is only a port-a-potty and hand sanitizer/water jug situation for washing your hands but... it's a farm. I'm not sure what else is expected. The port-a-potty was in totally acceptable condition for what it was. We did wait quite a while to get on our horses and get going, but we got the treats for the horses (+$10) and really enjoyed just watching the work being done there and petting the dogs and cats and feeding the horses. For us, this waiting portion was a really enjoyable part of our time there! I think it's a matter of your perspective and what experience you're hoping to have. The guides were great with our 6 year old daughter, who wanted to ride her own horse but was nervous about having to control it. She got a very docile horse and the guide was very kind leading her the entire time. The trail was beautiful and the guides were very friendly and kind. They are no-nonsense in some ways but I think that's required! I didn't think I was going to convince our daughter to leave at the end, she was so attached to her horse and all the dogs running around. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend. read more

We had a great experience at Red Ridge Ranch! There wasn't enough snow for the sleigh ride so we did the wagon ride. It was beautiful and so much fun. The people there are very friendly. They have 23 dogs which our boys loved to play with. We had a good time talking to the owner about the history of the ranch. She is very knowledgeable on the area and gave us a lot of interesting information. It was our first time to Wisconsin so she gave us some places to visit. We visited a few of her suggestions and they made our Wisconsin experience even more fun. We are thankful for the hospitality. *My review originally showed four stars but that was a typo. I changed that once I realized it. This place definitely deserves five stars!! read more

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Best horseback riding around, hands down. They are consistently top notch - they care about the customer, and care very much about their horses - they match riders with horse's temperaments very well. We have gone for 10 years running now, and never had a less than stellar experience. read more

Took my daughter here to red ridge today for a ride. She had so much fun she hasn't stop talking about it all day. She never stopped talking about her guide Andy. The girl Sam that was there was very nice to her as well she helped her get on her horse and showed her what to do. The owner Cindy was there who checked us in was so nice to us. She even told us about treats we could buy for the horses bought three bags because my daughter loved feeding the horses. Even after the ride Cindy allowed my daughter to pet the other horses and told my daughter there names. She was wonderful with my daughter. I would give this place 5 stars. The staff , the owner and the guide they were all very professional and friendly with me and my daughter. We will definitely be back for more rides this summer. Check this place out for sure if you like to go horseback riding great people and fair prices to ride. read more

Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stables - My daughter on her horse - Horseback Riding Near Me - Mauston, Wisconsin

We signed up and paid online and arrived for the 10:00 time slot for a 1 hour ride and the staff members were not at all prepared. They didn't even start getting the horses saddled up until at least quarter after, and we didn't get onto the horses until 10:30am. Also a couple of the staff members were rather unfriendly and seemed inconvenienced by us being there, rather than welcoming or polite. Once we started riding however, our ride guide, Michelle I think was her name, was great. She was knowledgable and nice and led the rope lead horse for my 5 year old well. Make sure you stop at a gas station or store to use the bathroom before you go. All they have there is a port-a-potty that was so gross, wasn't well kept with the blue solution, was filled with flies, and there was no soap or hand sanitizer in the hand pump. Not well kept. Just a water cooler to rinse with. The helmets I don't believe are sanitized between each guest. While we had fun once we started riding, I felt rather uncomfortable by the unfriendliness and unpreparedness of the staff starting the experience for me and my two young children, and was seriously considering leaving during the time we awkwardly stood there waiting and feeling like we were somehow doing something wrong by being there.. Wasn't the absolute worst experience but could have been a lot better and more pleasant and welcoming. read more

The ranchers were very friendly and helpful, especially towards my 7 year old son, who was riding for the first time. The grounds are pretty and the horses were a great fit for our family. read more

We went for the one-hour ride and we all had fun, even our friend who had never been on a horse and was a bit apprehensive. Cindy found a very gentle horse for her to make sure her first ride was a positive experience. The woods were beautiful and you ride along the Lemonweir River for a bit, it was very pretty. read more

Horse Sleigh Rides & Wagon Rides in Wisconsin!! If you are planning a trip to Wisconsin & are looking for fun activities to do with the family or on a date...look no further than Red Ridge Ranch! Horse drawn wagon rides & sleigh rides in Wisconsin are available every season!! The winter rides are magical & full of beauty! The summer, spring, & fall seasons are full of colors & life! The horses are well-fed & loved by the staff. You even get to feed the horses their favorites treats! add this activity to your list of Things to Do in the USA! read more

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What a great place. Horses are well looked after and gentle. The ranch is beautiful and Cindy and her team are amazing.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience! We arrived right as they opened and it took some time to get a trail group settled and ready to ride. The owner pretty much blasts you with questions about your familiarity with horses, but she is spot on with matching a rider with the proper horse. In about 30 seconds, she knows exactly which of her over 100 horses to put each rider on. We were able to meet each horse going on the trail with us, not just the horse we were paired with. They also have some of the largest horses I've ever seen. This is one of the only stables I have been able to find that can accommodate a wide range of people. As a plus size person, it takes a plus size animal to carry me. I hadn't been riding in over 20 years, but it felt like I'd never quit. My son rode Flash- like the sloth from Zootopia. Very gentle horse, easy going for a first time rider, but liked to set his own speed. I was on Marty- like the zebra on Madagascar! He was a little frustrated with going at a slower pace, but behaved beautifully for this out of practice rider. Our trail guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. He made sure my son was comfortable in the saddle before we left for the trail and kept him close just in case he had trouble. We are already wanting to go back to ride again. read more

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Probably the best horse riding facility we have ever get been to! About a 2.5 drive each way and well worth it. Very friendly people that care about the horses and rescues they have. Honestly if you have a problem with anyone or anything here it's probably you! We cannot wait to return! read more

Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stables - Great horses, great people! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Mauston, Wisconsin

The horses are nice and our trail guide was great with my granddaughter but the horses condition (hooves, weight and health are in serious question...this includes the ponies and dogs). Hopefully some of the profits can go towards their health and wellbeing...they were super sweet and deserve it. read more

Perfect 1st time horseback experience. Nice trail, trained horses, comfortable tack, and supreme location.

Great time spent in The Dells. Nice folks. Fair prices. Beautiful ride through the woods. Staff was helpful and treated the horses like family. Helmets available for those who want them. Tame trail horses that basically follow each other down the path on a guided tour. Some nudging required at times but a good ride if you've never rode before. Ride was about 50 minutes to an hour. Lots of fun! read more

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Always wanted to do this and finally got the chance while I was by WI . Went to this place because they had good reviews and let me tell you that the service was good . Tip your guide read more

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We had a great time riding horses. The horses were gentle and easy to guide. Marty was saved from a slaughter house and my husband enjoyed riding him on the trail. My horse was Ramey. Great family fun, definitely worth the money. read more

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Great place, great people, great times. Our guide Samantha was awesome, thanks for taking us on the trail ride Sam!

We had an excellent ride on some beautiful well kept, gentle horses.We got to feed them and spend time with them, they werent rushed away after the ride! When we got back to our car it was dead! Called several places but no one could come out to us for hours. The owner came out to see if he could help. Gave us a jump and we were on our way! They were very friendly and helpful and we are sure to visit on our trip back next season! Thank you!! Asha read more

We were in town from STL with two teenagers, one who was very scared. The staff was very kind. I really wish we lived closer because we would absolutely be going back. Lovely trail ride, too!! read more

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Horse people tend to be nice people. That is my experience. But sometimes they can make you feel a little foolish when you get around their animals, even if they don't mean to do so. That was not the case at Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stables. Cindy and her crew made us feel welcome and right at home the instant we set foot on the ranch. We had the trail and our guide to ourselves and our horses were gentle, the trail beautiful and our guide knowledgeable. The price was very fair ($25/hour ride per person) and we were excited to hear about all the offerings throughout the year. I'm particularly interested in the camping trips they offer where they'll meet you at a camp site with horses. They don't do riding lessons or equine therapy because they focus so much on trail rides, camps and their other experiences. I appreciate a company that can narrow its focus so that it can really deliver on the services it does provide. That's what we found here. read more

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So much fun! Lots of cats, ducks and ponies to pet before the ride. Horses are great and so are the guides. They hand you the reigns and gave you help out a bit too, which is really cool. read more

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Recently, I and my little crew of minions, took a break from reality (somewhat) and headed for the Wisconsin Dells. It was a great change from seeing nothing but the inside of the house. This was our final night and we'd worn out the waterparks and go carts. My young cousin, 8 y/o, had never been on a horse before. This was her chance. Red Ridge is outside of the Dells, a 20 minute ride on the freeway. Once you get to the exit ramp, the Ranch is easy to find. I have ridden in competition for about 10 years but that was a long time ago. I was trained in the English style... here it was Western... but I quickly remembered what to do. It was great the way they chose animals that worked well together and fit the needs of the rider. I asked for a spunky horse, which I got. It would have been fun to take him off the trail and play around in a ring. The guide, I forget names, was knowledgeable and certainly put safety first. My little cousin was following him on a lead rope and he watched what she was doing, since she kept shifting to the left in the saddle. I was behind her and her mother behind me, so she had 6 eyes, not including the horses, in case something were to happen. Personally, I am very impressed by the teamwork they exhibited. The grounds are clean, parking is ample, and I must have remembered my riding days because it didn't smell bad. It was a nice, relaxing way to spend time and we all enjoyed it immensely. Just an FYI, there is a waiver that each member of your group must sign. It's not a big deal, just your standard contract. Thanks Everybody for giving us such a wonderful day! I think my little cousin is going to be taking riding lessons soon. read more

We were visiting from Florida and decided to go on a trail ride with our entire family. When we got there we were greeted by the owner who was super friendly and had a great sense of humor. The horses were gentle and friendly. Our guide was fantastic. She talked to us the whole time. We had so much fun and we will visit again when we come back. The best part was that it was a winter wonderland. We would definitely recommend red ridge ranch. read more

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Highly recommend for anyone wanting an amazing view of garden of the gods! Guides were amazing and knowledgeable!

We really loved our horseback riding experience at this ranch. We went on the advanced horseback riding trail. It allowed us to do more than just walk with the horses. We were able to have the horses run and canter. We really enjoyed it. My husband has only rode a horse a couple times in his life and it was mostly when he was younger. He felt very comfortable doing the advance ride even though he is at beginner level. The staff were all very friendly and the horses seem to be well taken care of. We decided to buy treats for the horses and the horses loved it. Definitely come visit this ranch as they have activities all year round and so much to do. read more

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$20/each for a pony ride that consists of you leading your own child on a regular sized horse, down a 20ft driveway covered in poop! Awful. Avoid this place!! Typically we go to Woodside Ranch down the road, and woodside is AMAZING, but they didnt have ponies out today. And my 2 yr old daughter wanted a pony ride. Red ridge was only open for reservations, so i made a reservation for a pony ride at 1130am. Cindy the owner stated she had a little bit bigger PONY available. I said thats fine. When we arrived Cindy was shoveling, me and my 2 kids standing there for over 5 min before she said are you here for the pony ride? I said yes. Meanwhile the entire time were standing there my daughter was freaking out because Cindy had her dogs running around, my daughter is scared of dogs. Another 5-10 min go by and she comes out with this regular sized horse! Not a pony at all! My daughter still screaming from the dogs being out, she told me here sign this waiver, i did. Said itll be $20. Paid for it. Took me awhile to get my daughter on this horse because she was scared of the dogs, and scared of how big the horse was. Cindy just look annoyed. Never offered to put the dogs away, or try and make my daughter feel better, she just stood there, not saying a word!! My daughter finally got on. Again, this was NOT a pony. It was a regular sized horse! Cindy then told my 8 year old son who is inexperienced with horses to grab the lead rope and just walk down to the gate. He did. Im on crutches from knee surgery so i cant help him.. And then Cindy goes back to shoveling!! We're standing by the gate like WTF?!! I thought Cindy was going to be leading this horse around with my daughter on it in a pasture! Not my 8 year old son doing her job, down a 20foot driveway that was covered in horse poop! Looking at her "pastures" they were a good 3 ft deep of poop! No grass! So i know why we weren't in a pasture now. So while waiting at the gate, watching Cindy just shoveling, im mad as hell! I cant lead this horse on crutches, my son doesnt know what hes doing, my daughter is only 2 and is scared on that big horse, so i told my son walk back down the driveway towards Cindy. The horse got excited seeing food the other horses were eating, the horse started walking faster, my son got scared and let go of the horse, so I had to grab my daughter off quickly before the horse took off with her on it. I dropped my crutches right in the driveway that was covered in poop while trying to grab my daughter. Hurt my knee more. Cindy just comes walking over, not saying a word as im picking my crutches up outta the poop. So I told my kids lets go! She didnt say are you okay? Do you want a refund? Nothing. She Just walked away after i said lets go. We were on the horse for about 5min. Not even. Absolutely ridiculous!! 20 dollars for what?! For my son to do your job, walking in poop, and you not care that my daughter was scared of your dogs, or of the regular sized horse you gave her that was supposed to be a pony?! Go to WOODSIDE RANCH DOWN THE ROAD!!! 100x better! Cleaner! Amazing staff! And they take care of their horses! read more

This was a nice family owned farm about half an hour from the dells. My girls and I went horseback riding in the Dells a couple years ago and had a great time and liked the scenery. So we thought we would try a new place to get a new view. It is not a commercialized experience here. My girls appreciated the farm atmosphere and took full advantage of petting the cats, dogs, ponies and anything else that came looking for attention. The staff made sure to size the correct horse to each person. Plan for the experience to take some extra time as the crew needs to saddle the horses and whatnot. We were there for about 2 hours for the 1 hour ride. The trail was dusty the day we went since hadn't rained all week. The trail goes through the woods and along the side of the field. No big cliffs or anything to worry about, but not as scenic as the dells ride. If you are nervous about drop-offs, this would be the place to go. read more

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That was my first-ever experience of horseback riding and I'm happy it was here. I was so afraid, because I did not know how cute and obedient these beautiful animals are. We got Bob and Tina, who seemed very friendly, as well as our giude Dakota. Next time I'm getting advanced ride and speeding up a little for sure, thank you guys a lot ! read more

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Best place to go, definitely worth the commute if further away. You can tell in seconds everyone loves what they do their. They even spent the time after to give directions and location of one of the items that caught my eye they had after our ride which was great as well, unrushed and even let you decide when to finish. Great farm, great experience, great family/staff. Thank you for the great experience! read more

We have gone 3 times on this trail ride. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable about each horse and you can tell they really care about them! read more

Friendly staff and great horses. Great for kids. One hour ride totally worth the money.

Today I took my granddaughter to the Ranch for her to go horseback riding for her first time. She was so excited. We had an Excellent tour guide who truly had a passion for what he does. His name was Zander. He made our experience enjoyable. I would recommend and definitely will be back for some of there activities. read more

What a great experience for our family ages 4 to 74. Cindy and her crew know their horses so well and matched us so very quickly. Our 6 year old started out crying and, tethered to our jovial guide Jacob, ended the experience so very proud of himself AND his 4 year old brother wants to be with the leader next time instead of riding double with his dad. Our 16 year old never been on a horse thought her's was the best of the bunch. When asked to hold two horses at the end of the ride she was fine. It took 4 people to get our oldest member into the saddle but everyone was both kind and helpful. Such a great day. read more

We visiting Red Ridge Ranch this past weekend. The staff was great, including our tour guide Dakota. My son was sick when we had our original appointment and they were so understanding about rescheduling. We had a great ride and will definitely be returning. read more

We had a wonderful time riding the horses here! Our tour guide was very informative and helpful. The trail ride was fun and the horses are so sweet and gentle. We weren't greeted when we arrived on the farm, which hello, it's basic customer service!! We stood around for 5-10 minutes before someone tended to us. While we were waiting for staff to saddle up the horses, the older lady (I think she's the owner) punted one of the barn kittens like a football to get it out of her way. Who the hell does that?? Especially in front of your guests!! I've been reading the other reviews and this lady seems to be the common issue for the negative reviews. Get it together, lady! read more

Great place close to the Dells. Will take care of you if you are a novice or experienced. Out on the trial with Andy today who is super friendly and knowledgeable. Very natural trails, not contrived. Great with/for kids too. read more

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0/10 would recommend this place to tourists visiting the Dells area. Upon arriving, the woman who appeared to run the place came up to my friend and I and pressured us into buying a bag of horse treats. This was ironic, as it appeared that some of the horses were very malnourished as their ribs were showing. We weren't given any information about riding horses other than to keep our hands on the steer. Thankfully, we'd ridden horses before, but there were younger children on our trail ride who hadn't and who received no instruction. Our trail guide was a young man who appeared to be about 15 years old. Child labor much??? He was perfectly friendly, but we wish he would've talked a bit more throughout the ride. After our ride, the same woman hounded us for our emails and told us to "leave a good review." Sus. Also, the older man working here gave off creepy vibes. Would not recommend. read more

Went there with two of my friends on our last day in Wisconsin and it was the most fun we'd had. Everyone was super nice and the scenery on the trail was just beautiful. If I ever go back I would come here again read more

We had a great experience with Jackie as our leader on a trail ride for two adults and one child. One adult had not ridden a horse in over 7 years and Jackie was very encouraging. Another in the group was taking her very first trail ride on her own as a 7-year-old! Jackie could not have been more professional and horses were very quiet and gentle. The trail was scenic and mostly flat with a nice view of the river . We highly recommend Red River to anyone and everyone who would like to connect with nature while horseback riding. read more

Been coming to Red Ridge for five years now. We consistently have a great time with the owners , staff and - of course - the wonderful horses! Highly recommend! read more