beyond wonderful! well cared for, energized horses are super fun to ride. the vineyard trails are a dream. we celebrated a fun ladies' birthday ride followed by lunch at Girl & the fig. doesn't get any better! read more

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AMAZING experience!!! The ride was beautiful and so fun! The team was incredibly sweet and shared so many fun facts throughout the way! And took so many pics too! We definitely had a time...The horses couldn't be cuter as well and Raven their dog is SO SWEET!!! would do it again 10000 times read more

5 stars = excellent service From m Sonoma Valley Trial Road. My family had purchased the ticket for us to try it and it was Amazing. The staff is friendly and friendly explained everything and also educated us on the natural habitat of the farm. The wine and company was excellent. We took their recommendations also to go and visit local shops and restaurants! The pictures were amazing. Both my wife and I had a great experience. We will recommend to friend and family! read more

This is by far my favorite experience in Sonoma / Napa. The people who run this business are so kind and patient. Both towards the customers and the horses! You can definitely tell that they treat the horses well and know them really well. They pair you with a horse that fits your skill level. I got to ride Jacques, the best horse!!! read more

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Michelle runs a quality operation and I won't ride on horses that are not well cared for because I respect them as intelligent animals of beauty and character. The horses were happy, groomed nicely and super well mannered, my horse was like being in auto pilot as he knew exactly what to do so I could enjoy the visual elements of the ride and pay attention to the tour talk of the oldest winery in CA at Bartholomew in Sonoma, right next to Buena Vista winery vineyards and along serene creek side trails that opened up to the vibrant mustard flowers meadows. They have different trail ride options from beginner to intermediate experience level of horse riders . The tour I chose included 2 bottles of delicious cab that you pick up by name at the tasting room on a hillside that overlooks the valley and wooded hills. I really enjoyed my horse and galloped some, he interacted well with all the other horses, of which it was a small group of 3 riders and a tour lead. Very interesting location for a relaxing ride from bat boxes to vineyard history, it was a memorable ride. The quality of the saddles and horses is high, with some horses being former show horses, race horses and all in great health. I will be back for a longer ride for sure! Michelle adjusted my saddle expertly so my long legs were perfectly fit to the horse and saddle, so no cramping or aches could occur. Outstanding experience overall! read more

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What a great ride, touring the vineyard! Travis was an awesome guide. Throughly enjoyed learning about the vineyard and the wildlife! read more

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I came this past weekend with a group of 5 beginners. The whole team at Sonoma Valley Trail rides was friendly, welcoming, and patient. All 5 of us ended up having a great ride even though most of us had never been on horses before! read more

Phenomenal experience. Our guides were knowledgeable, entertaining and helpful. I had concerns about my lack of experience and I called the owner a day before and she answered all of my questions. We arrived early and our guides were there setting up and preparing. We received instructions on how to manage the horses and during the ride we received history of the park and vineyard. I highly recommended. Thank you read more

This was definitely the highlight of our trip! Michelle and her team were nothing short of absolutely amazing! The views and history are spectacular and the horses are incredibly sweet and so easy to ride for all. Don't miss out on this if you're in the area!!! read more

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Really nice location for a ride and hiking. Our horses were wonderful and our guide was very knowledgeable. Summertime is very warm in Sonoma so keep that in mind. read more

This place exceeded my expectations. Chris was out tour guide & she is AWESOME.!. Very patient & attentive. This was my first time riding a horse I was so nervous but she put my mind at ease. Wine tasting at Canihan Vineyard was a special treat as well.!. Highly recommend this place.!. Can't wait to go again.!. read more

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Had an awesome experience trail riding with Michelle this past weekend. We got such a beautiful day and really lucky on the weather. Michelle was warm, inclusive, outgoing, and told us all about the different sites on the land we were trail riding on. She took great photos and really great care of us as riders. I would highly highly recommend a trail ride with Sonoma Valley Trail Rides, and I hope to be back out there soon with the team! read more

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What a great way to spend the day in Sonoma! The views, the horses, and most especially our trail guides Michelle and Chris were wonderful! They cater to all levels of riders from beginner to advanced. And you get a bottle of wine at the end of the ride what more can you ask for? read more

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My first time riding and we had such a great time. From the moment we arrived, Travis and Michele were so awesome. They helped me choose the perfect horse, Archie, and helped me learn the basics before departing. Off we went through beautiful vineyards at a relaxing pace so we could enjoy all the sights. Can't wait to go back and ride again! Thanks for a wonderful birthday! I highly recommend this to everyone wanting to enjoy a beautiful ride! read more

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These are the best cared-for horses I've ever met in my 60+ long years on the planet. I can't recommend this group of wonderful horse people - and their hand-selected, beautiful horses - highly enough. 5 Stars plus! read more

What a lovely and relaxing experience! Tish and Michelle were so kind, engaging, and instructive and of course the horses were so sweet. I absolutely recommend if you're in the area and looking for a great horseback riding time through vineyards! read more

Such a wonderful equestrian experience. Really fun to be back in the saddle again. SVTR staff was friendly, knowledeable and professional. The setting was in a scenic area of Sonoma where the grapes were blooming and ready to be harvested. This is a must for anyone who desires a great riding experience with well trained horses. read more

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Thank you so much to everyone!!! We had a fabulous time. Our ride was not your regular trail ride. The horses were quite spirited and as a rider I loved this! I would've loved to ride a little faster but unfortunately most of the group was very very inexperienced. Every single person who worked with the horses said hello, engaged in conversation and made us feel welcome. They were a lovely bunch. I think this setting is my most favorite ride I've ever done it is STUNNING. Wine country in fall on a horse?? Perfection. Can't wait to visit again and hopefully let those horse read more

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A perfect day for a picnic, wine tasting, and a beautiful horseback ride through the park and vineyards. The horses were easy to ride for us 60+ adventure gals. The folks who were our guides were fantastic with their knowledge of the area & expertise with the horses. I highly recommend this wonderful experiences! read more

We had a great time riding with Michelle and Travis. As a couple who had not ridden horses in decades, Michelle and Travis showed us the ropes and we both felt comfortable on the horses. The scenery was beautiful and the conversation was great. They even sent us away with a host of pictures and videos on our phones. read more

Horseback riding & wine tasting, what's not to like? We has a great time with Sonoma Valley Trail Rides. We were well taken care of. Horses were matched with riders based on skill and experience. Instruction was good. The ride through the vineyard was lots of fun. Of course, the wine tasting was enjoyable! I don't know about the below reviewer's experience, but the website and email correspondence stated that appropriate footwear was required or you would need to rent boots. We wore low hikers and they were fine, others in our group rented boots with no complaint. It was a nice day and we're very happily we selected Sonoma Valley Trail Rides. We highly recommend. read more

My sister came to visit from the east coast. She was in Sonoma for business. She had one free day, Sunday. I found Sonoma valley trail rides via a google search. We planned to do a wine tasting after. Michelle from Sonoma valley trail rides texted me with a bunch of places to taste wine or vodka as well as places to eat. Anyway, the day of my sister and I pulled up. It was very easy to find. The place and the horses were clean and well taken care of. We rented cowgirl boots for $5 each. Michelle and the other guides were really great at giving us instructions during and throughout our ride. They were super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I swear they matched us perfectly to the perfect horse. The ride was breathtaking. Stunning views but not too much to manage so we could take in the views as well as enjoy riding the horse. We got to gallop if we wanted to or lazily follow the horse in front. So it felt more like a horse riding experience rather than just being lead by a rope. I would highly recommend Sonoma valley trail rides. read more

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Rode around the Bartholomew vineyards today with Tish and the other fine guides. They mounted me on a beautiful, unflappable Appaloosa gelding named Marcel. Such fine horses, well cared-for and sweet natured! Tack is kept in immaculate condition. We appreciated the historical information about the area and the attention to each rider. They also air-dropped enough evidentiary photos that I can look good on Facebook. Highly recommended. read more

Don't miss the opportunity to check this place out. Had a blast and was the best first horse riding experience every. Great people who run this outfit and can't say enough good things about them! read more

I had the opportunity to ride with some of the guides on a vineyard tour. Everyone was so welcoming and amazing. Horses are well cared for and obviously loved. Guides made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. read more

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Such a fun experience!! Decided to go horse back riding for my birthday and so glad i did. My sister and I were the only ones scheduled for the afternoon session so we got a personalized tour. Michelle and Gus accompanied us and were so kind and patient as it was our first time riding horses. There was so much to learn and the views were amazing. They also took great videos and pics of us while on the trail. All in all we had a great time and will definitely be back along with more friends. read more

I've ridden horses all over the world. I'm sure there are other places in California to ride. But I just want to come here forever. from the moment I met the staff until the second I left, I felt attended to and had one of the best horseback experiences of my life. I rode EZ, a stout, palomino quarter horse who snuffled me when I approached to mount. We rode through the vineyards, saw a Golden Eagle, and learned so much about the terrain and most importantly the cowboy lifestyle. Special kudos to Michelle, her clear love of horses and introducing guests to this world is paramount. read more

Since two of my favorite things are horses and wine, this Saturday riding with Michelle Rogers and Sonoma Valley Trail Rides was truly the most wonderful day!!! Imagine riding horseback riding through an historical estate winery and stunning park, through the vineyards. Afterward, a picnic with friends and fabulous wine! All this with proper safety measures and social distancing will make you forget its 2021. Michelle and her guides are awesome, knowledgeable, and very helpful - sharing tips and telling us all about our horses, their personalities, likes dislikes, and what to expect. Riding is a very personal experience and she helps riders of all levels be comfortable so they will enjoy the ride. There is a horse for every one and they will carefully recommend one for your level of experience. All the horses are great - but especially mine, his name is Skye. I can't wait to go back again!!! read more

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LOVED!!!! Cannot stress enough how kind everyone was and how amazing the horses were. They were happy and healthy and really into their work (the horses). :) Michelle made my sister feel super comfortable and matched us up with the perfect horses for our experience. We felt safe the entire time and the vineyard was so beautiful and not one bit boring! Don't google map Alta Vista though, make sure you put the address in that they tell you in your confirmation email. They were super accommodating and kind even after we were late (because of directions, sorry!!), but we were also the last ride of the day. :) read more

My friends and I had an amazing time! We were made to feel super comfortable on our horses, and the ride was amazing. Could not recommend more! read more

We had a nice trail ride with Michele at Sonoma Valley. They provided cowboy boots so no need to pack them and we rode in a winery. Nice breeze as it was hilly not completely flat and that gives you a nice view. Quick refresher lesson before the ride was helpful for our group. The place we rode was one of the sites in the wine movie " bottle shock" which was fun to learn. We had sandwiches and tasted some wine at a small local winery after to complete a very nice experience. I'd go back. Good horses and crew. read more

The owners were exceptionally polite and respectful. They explained everything about the horse and riding as well as the Winery in detail, in addition they took beautiful pictures of me and my husband during the ride. I would 10/10 recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing, warm and welcome experience. read more

Had a very good time with family. The team was very supportive, explained how to deal with horses in the beginning, and helped us throughout the ride. Horses were very friendly and well trained. Very good experience! read more

What an amazing experience! Getting to ride to parts of wine country that most people never see was truly magical! Michelle and Travis did such a great job balancing the fun for those of us who were beginners with the more advanced riders and it was a ton of fun! Highly recommend!!!! read more

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My friends and I had a wonderful time horse riding through Bartholomew Estate Winery yesterday with the Sonoma Valley Trail Rides team. The horses were beautiful and so sweet. My horse, Jack, clearly wanted to be the leading horse and he thoroughly enjoyed the lush green grass throughout the vineyard. The Sonoma Valley Trail Rides team were wonderful, patient and gave us a great tour. Highly recommend booking a ride with them! At the end, we each picked up a complimentary bottle of wine, which we can't wait to try. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable time! read more

I would give 100 stars if I could!! Truly amazing experience!!!! The horses were sweet and the tour guide was so knowledgeable about the wine estate and all the grapes!!! The owner was so nice and helpful! Easy to find great parking and the scenery breathtaking!! I can't wait to go back!!! Great for a girls day, family day or visiting guests dying to do something in the wine country!!! Give it a try you will NOT be disappointed!!!! Great great great experience!!!! read more

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Super attentive and supportive. A great place for first time riders, they make you feel so relaxed and wanting for more by the end of the ride. Each horse has a personality that makes the ride more entertaining. read more

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My adult daughter and I had a wonderful experience at Sonoma Valley Trail Rides. We signed up for a pair of private lessons with Michelle and Tish, and had a great time learning about how to prep a horse for riding, how to read the horse's disposition, and the basics of how to control the horse's speed and direction. They are patient, explain things clearly, and tailor their pace effectively to the student. Their love, enthusiasm and knowledge is much in evidence throughout. We both came away with understanding and confidence in our ability to handle the basics. And we look forward to further lessons and trail rides at this point. Very highly recommended! read more

Four of us went out for the day and had a fantastic time. I grew up riding horses but hadn't been on one in years. It was great having folks with so much experience to guide us through the process. The horses were as mellow as could be, I rode poncho (but I nicknamed him nacho) and we were instant buddies. You can tell these horses get a lot of love and carrots. I can't wait to have more friends come to town so we can go back out! read more

Highly highly recommend Trail rides at Garrods Farms in Saratoga...Not really worth the price...ranch hand who traveled with the group was authentically nice...you are also forced to rent boots but they never tell you this before you book... mine were fitted but a bit snug (the next size up was too big) and they cut off the circulation in my foot during the ruto the point where my foot went a bit numb so the ride was uncomfortable.. all of the trail rides I've participated in never made this requirement Btw when you require folks to rent boots when they have well fitted footwear used in every other trail ride yes you are forcing them.. you will not know until you are in the shoes for a while whether they fit well or not so your sarcastic response is not appreciated.. read more