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    Ross Ranch

    4.7 (108 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fun times!
    Kate M.

    So much fun! Went on the beach ride near our Airbnb. Feel comfortable with my 10-year-old going on horses for the first time, they did great. The ride was beautiful, even though it was a little bit overcast and foggy. A very special and fun memory for our family. We still talk about Buddy, Rock, Pepper & Tank!!

    Tobi teaching us the ropes
    Tammy L.

    Been here twice & amazing both times. Tobi is a saint for her extended patience and accommodations. Such a rad experience to ride healthy horses on the beautiful vacant beaches.

    Amazing experience. The trail down was perfect. It wasn't just a simple flat trail, it made you actually ride a horse with some skill that our guide went over very clearly. 10 out of 10 will do it again when we return to the area. It was such a relaxing beautiful experience!! Molly and Buddy were our horses! Our guide knew so much about the horses that she could even predict where they would eat and or pee while on the tour.

    4/25/22 Ross Ranch, the Beach Ride
    Lee D.

    We are regular customers here, my daughter really enjoys horseback riding, especially on the beach and in the water. Quality/Quantity - Option of beach or mountain redwood forest ride. This is a slow relaxing 90 min ride/walk down a hill and on the beach. Tobi matches your riding ability with the proper horse. These horses are so experienced, I usually just sit and let the horse do the riding, LOL. Helmets (free) available if wanted. Private beach, short ride back and forth from the beach. Today was high tide, so we spent some time in the water, which made my daughter so happy. She also picked the horse (Caddy) that likes the water. BTW Caddy likes to be the last of the herd. My horse Hemy dislikes water... But I am easy going. Oh, and Hemy also likes to be in the back, next time I will pick an alpha horse like Tank, who you are not allowed to pass on the ocean side. :) Atmosphere - Open 7 days a week by appointment. 10 am, noon and 2 pm ride times. Service - Tobi is very professional and patient. Price - $60 per person, but 5/1/22 it goes up to $70. Accepts credit and debit cards. Owner Suggestion - Tobi Ross, the owner, is GREAT. She has 14 horses.

    Beach ride
    Megan B.

    What a fun experience!! We were visiting Mendocino from Sacramento for the weekend in January and even in the midst of rainy season this was an awesome adventure. Rain was expected all weekend but Tobi and the horses were ready for a rain ride if we were! She provided helmets which was expected, but she also had gloves for us to wear since it was rainy and chilly. So nice and thoughtful. Bundled up, we rode down a switch back trail on our horses to the beach. We crossed multiple little streams, and the horses loved the water! They were all very well behaved and easy/comfortable to ride. Highly recommend, great ride!

    Nicole P.

    Tobi was an Amazing guide. Her horses were well maintained, well mannered & I felt safe the entire ride. She gives a great run down of the course or trail and even explains the horses tendencies. My horse, Hemi, liked to walk rigghhhttt on the ledge. Would recommend to anyone !

    The front gate.
    Jonathan A.

    I was up at Fort Bragg and looked for horse back riding places to take my wife for a quick day date and there was several different ones that showed up on my maps (iPhone) and this one was not only the cheapest but she had a great response time and very communicative (Tobi). Tobi is the owner and operator of the business and you can tell she loves her horses, her passion is horses. The views were amazing, pictures don't do it justice especially with a beautiful horse underneath you. The ride time was approximately an hour and a half, the price for the time was very well worth it. There are other places that were charging $135+ a horse for 1 hour. 10/10 would like to come back and bring my kids for this experience as well!

    Rumpy A.

    Beyond fantastic time. Super nice hosts and son's 1st time horseback riding - he is ready to do it again! Thanks for an awesome time, we will be back again!!

    Beach ride!
    Kaye W.

    5 stars for scenery, location, and care of the horses. 4 stars for the ride being in a crowded straight line at a slow walk which isn't the most fun for folks who ride regularly. Also because although Tobi and her daughter are great horsewomen, they were a bit prickly. When you arrive, they ask if you'd like a helmet (it is also a question you have to sign off on on the safety waiver)--Tobi made a condescending comment about the customers only choosing to wear helmets "because they see everyone else wearing one." No one should ever be judged for choosing to protect their skull while riding a 1000 lb animal, especially when they've never ridden before. This rubbed me the wrong way but can be forgiven as Tobi clearly cares about safety-- she took great care of the kiddos and newbies on the ride I was on, and there were a number of them, which I assume is why our ride was so slow and cautious. All that said, don't be afraid to ask for a helmet! The likelihood of anything happening on these seasoned, well-trained horses is very low, but still, just in case: you are not uncool if you value your brain. Be advised that there are some pretty steep hills/cliffs to climb up and down to get to/from the beach. If you're afraid of heights or nervous on horseback, this might be a little challenging but nothing too crazy. We enjoyed it! The beach ride was indeed GORGEOUS and my husband and I had a great time and would return. The weather was perfect. Heads up that Google Maps took us on some winding treacherous death rode to get there-- DO NOT TAKE MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD if you're coming from the south. I wish they did private rides because I'd love to go for a lope on this beach (if it's safe footing, of course). Really appreciate them taking pictures for everyone! Recommended.

    Tank and buddy!
    Channael H.

    Ross ranch was amazing at accommodating our last minute reservation! We went on their beach trail and even though the fog came in, we had a great time!!

    My whole heart family‍

    I've ridden with them twice and both times it was an amazing trip ... can't wait for my best adventure

    Amanda C.

    We had the most AMAZING time on our horseback ride on the beach. Tobi was so patient and sweet and very personable during our ride. The horses were calm and good for us beginning riders! We went on a rainy overcast day but everything was perfect. We can't wait to book with her again and do their trail ride.

    Going down the cliff to enter the beach
    Mariah S.

    Came up from the Bay Area for a quick spring break trip with my 7yo and we had the best time horseback riding. Tobi was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and all around kind. It was a great experience!

    It doesn't get more magical than this!

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    26 days ago

    This was such a wonderful horseback riding experience. My friend and I loved every moment of our ride.

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    It is a nice beach ride, but if you're a beginner, the hill climb up and down is steep. But not to bad.

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    1 year ago

    Super fun ride down to and along the beach at a reasonable price. Book it -- you won't be disappointed!

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    4 years ago

    A great ride on the beach ! The lady was super nice and absolutely knows what she is doing.

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    “Tobi is the owner and operator of the business and you can tell she loves her horses, her passion is horses.”

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