Wow! We had an incredible experience with the Diamond P ranch. Everyone at the ranch was kind, patient and so much fun. We took our 2 daughters - 6 & 11 - on a 2 hour ride and it was so much fun. Trevor - our guide- kept them entertained and helped them negotiate the trail with ease. We highly recommend the Diamond P and specifically Trevor. We will definitely be back! Heather K read more

I'm leaving this review because I feel people should know about my experience at Diamond P Ranch. I told the young woman assisting us that I knew how to ride, although it had been awhile since I had been on a horse. Instead of simply offering guidance when needed, she repeatedly explained things to me that I already knew. At one point, while I was holding the reins, she abruptly yanked them back and said in a very rude tone, "That's not holding them tight!!!" I understand that safety is important when horseback riding, and I have no problem being corrected or given instructions when necessary. What bothered me was the disrespectful way I was spoken to and handled. I came to enjoy a horseback riding experience and expected to be treated courteously. The experience itself could have been enjoyable, but the way I was treated by this employee really took away from it. I hope Diamond P Ranch addresses how customers are spoken to, especially when they are simply trying to enjoy their experience. I will say that John was our guide and he was exceptional ! read more

Buyer Beware- the owner Jess is not compassionate or flexible. We contacted her letting her know we were on our way (2 hour drive) and caught in a Bison Jam in Yellowstone, she cancelled our ride despite telling me she could turn our tickets around easily to another family but refused to assist us in any way. It was all a "that's your problem" attitude. Very poor customer service!! read more

Visited the ranch today, met the new owners and they're amazing. So much care and attention into their horses. They do three trips a day and have over 90 horses. No horse goes out more than once a day. Absolutely recommend. *side note we did the last ride at 430 and we're able to watch the horse run out to pasture after, must see!!! read more

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OUTSTANDING!! We were staying in Big Sky, MT and drove to Diamond P Ranch and it was worth every minute of driving. I am kind of fearful of horses but didn't want to miss out on a great opportunity. Tyler was our tour guide and he was phenomenal and by the time I was done, I was ready to come back and do it all over again. Thank you Diamond P Ranch for an experience I (& my family) will never forget. read more

I booked an outing months prior and cancelled very soon after via email as the website said er could. I heard nothing further from the company until the day of where they sent me an email stating that we missed the appointment and were being charged the full amount. When I called the owner informed me she had not received any cancellation requests and had sent multiple confirmation emails which I never received. Long story short, I cancelled and they still charged me. Future customers beware. read more

We had an amazing experience. The staff were very attentive and enjoyed the breathtaking views.

Everytime I am in West Yellowstone, I visit the Diamond P Ranch. I always have a blast riding horses there. They are always warm and welcoming. Great place to check out if your travels include riding through the Gallatin National Forest. read more

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We had a reservation for a week for 6. We confirmed before we lost service to camping inside Yellowstone National Park. When we arrived they watched us put on our boots and apply sunscreen before approaching our group. As we approached, another pair was advised to go behind the barn to their awaiting horses. The young gal approached us by name and apologized for our cancelled reservation with "not enough horses". Feeling quite disappointed I feel the apology and promise to refund our deposit were not met with a solution for their error. I thought the business ethic was poor having watched us build excitement in the parking area for about 10 minutes before approaching (and not having a solution). I had to ask for a solution, another local trail ride and hope we could get in within our 2-hour time frame in West Yellowstone. Luckily we found a true "trail ride" versus the fire road ride The Diamond P Ranch gave us 10 years ago. It all worked out for us and LOVED our trail ride that day with another group but I would never hope that disappointment on anyone traveling through West Yellowstone to fulfill one goal of a trail ride. Business ethics include not just 2 emails but constant contact until connections and solutions to their error have been met. As we were leaving our trail ride we saw what would have been "our group" travel across the highway with a full team of horses. Although the young girl at Diamond P Ranch was empathic, I was disappointed in their business July 2025. read more

Please visit this awesome place if you are in West Yellowstone. These cowboys and cowgirls are the real deal! So knowledgeable, so friendly and they care so much for their horses!! read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

We loved this! When you arrive they have you sign in and then match you with a group and horse. They do a briefing and go over the basic commands and things to know. The trail is across the road- up into the Targhee National Forest. I was so impressed with the trail and how the horses navigated it. The trails were super challenging and the horses handled them with ease. We stopped a few times to look at wildlife, take pictures, and chat. Our guide was great- very knowledgeable and friendly. The trial was long! You definitely get your money's worth. The views are beautiful. It is very peaceful. For those worried about COVID- everyone is spaced out. They only allow one person from your group into the office to check in and keep everyone else outside. read more

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Went on the morning 3-hour ride with Cassie as our guide and it was a great ride!! We had a group of 6 ranging in age and riding experience and everyone raved about it after. Diamond P takes great care of the horses! Highly recommend!! read more

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Fabulous!!! Very patient with kids going for their first ride. Gorgeous views and horses!! I would highly recommend!

5 stars all the way. This place was so fun and friendly - all sorts of staff kept checking in with us and saying hi, both before and after ride. And the attention to detail in getting you assigned a horse is a hoot. Alana was terrific and our group of 8 had a blast. Thank you to everyone at the ranch that made our visit special. read more

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booked a reservation 30 days prior to our schedule ride. when we got there we were told there was recently a change of ownership and reservation systems and our family of 4 and 3 other groups weren't getting out 1:30 2 hour ride. the person who tried to explain the issue didn't seem to care most of us planned this for months and drove hours to get there. the story they gave really didn't make any sense. they also said they set aside extra horses to accommodate this issue but none of the families who were effected got to ride at 1:30. they wanted us to come back 2 days later. that was bad enough but we would have to pay again and hope to get the money back for the prior owner. again not really showing too much empath. i wouldnt go back if the ride was free.... read more

Our family of 3 had a great experience on our private 2 hour ride hosted by Alana. She lead us through the trails in the Gallatin national park hills and was very knowledgeable about the trails and even stopped to show us a huckleberry bush and let us sample a berry. One of the horses quickly grabbed a bite too. Alana was great and also a thumbs up to Julie who gave a quick ride lesson before we mounted up. The receptionist was super friendly who checked us in/out. We were very pleased to hear Alana said the owner genuinely loves his horses and treats all the animals and staff very well. We especially loved the dog who was checking everyone in and helped the ranch hand put a stop in both directions of highway traffic so we could ride to the other side of the highway. Thank you to everyone there for making our day great. read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Horses: Manny (left), Maui (center) & Billie (right) - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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We had a great time on our 3 hour ride with Diamond P Ranch. Our guide Olivia was great, along with all of the staff. I had even accidentally scheduled our ride for the wrong date & they switched if for us & made it work no problem. It was a very peaceful ride with beautiful views! read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

The Diamond P is by far the best trail riding location. (And we have been to many) The entire staff was extremely welcoming, the horses were incredible, and the trails were the coolest. I seriously can't say enough good things about this place! read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

The people that run this place are soooo nice. We didn't even book a ride (because our son is too small and doesn't reach the age limit)...but they let him ride a pony around the property for a few mins for free. Will definitely be back when he's old enough for the trail ride. Thank you guys so much! You made his whole trip! read more

We had the absolute best time on the ride we did here. Our guide Sarah was wonderful, the scenery was gorgeous and it was all around just a great experience. read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

Yippee ki Yea, what fun. We're California city slicker who live at the beach. We've ridden a little on the sand in the surf but are only slightly more advanced than novices. These folks have every detail worked out to keep all level of rider safe. We could easily get on and off the horses without assistance. Throwing that leg up and over the horn is part of the fun HOWEVER, you must accept assistance here for insurance reasons so HUSH UP, DO IT because the 3 hour ride through the glory of Montana is worth such a little thing. We signed a waiver to skip a helmet. Note, the helmets are disguised as cowboy hats and don't look silly at all. Those who chose helmets looked just as cool as everyone else. I'm long and lanky and admittedly not the leader on a horse. They matched me with long, lanky follower horse, Bailey. A perfect match. I'm not a good rider but Bailey was a good horse who made me feel pretty Annie Oakley cowgirl in up. The ranch took photos out on the ride. A lot of them. The whole bunch of your party was $30.00 on a flash drive. We didn't buy only because we'd been snapping away, which is allowed. I borrowed a little saddle bag for my light jacket, keys, and bottle of water. Leave everything else locked in your car. Friendly, fun, gorgeous, safe, professional (Hannah stopped twice to check our saddles) and groups were small. Smiles on every face. Price? Less than 1/2 what we pay in California. Loved. Gracious, you're in Montana. Spend a moment on a horse. I'm a writer, not a rider. If I can do this...so can you. Http:// kyleelizabethwood.com read more

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We have never been on a horseback ride like this! We couldn't believe that we got to go into the Gallatin National Forest for HOURS. It was beautiful and the trail was hilly and winding, which you don't often get with tourist-type horseback rides. We not only had fun riding, we got to just relax and enjoy being quiet in the woods together. Our guide was lovely and helpful, as were the staff at the stables and in the office and barn (photographer). We had my 8 and 9 year old niece and nephew with us, and the staff put them at ease and matched them (and us!) with great horses. Shout out to Virgil, who was a total pro even though it was only his third day, and to Charcoal and Pedro for making the kids' first horse ride such a joy for them. Staff gave a thorough group demo and also individual instructions once the kiddos were in the saddle. We could tell that their safety was paramount to the staff and it put all of us at ease. Hot tips: Bug spray, long sleeves, jeans (not leggings), a bandanna or scarf (dusty!), hat and sunglasses, water bottle, and cash to tip your guide. They are independent contractors and mostly college students trying to make money for school. Tip them! Professional photographs are included, but if you want to have prints/digital downloads, you must purchase the USB for a fee. It was $52 for our family of four (pricing based on group size). Our guide stopped midway and took pictures on our phones for us with the mountains in the background, too, so you can definitely still get a photo even without the professional shots. Our professional shots were GREAT though, so we purchased the USB. For 3 hours, the price was so reasonable and well worth it. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I booked a 3 hour trail ride while on our visit to Montana. We were so happy with the staff at this stable, as they were so nice. Buddy their golden retriever greeted us as we got out of our jeep and what a sweetie he was. Our guide Ethan was great and our horses were perfect. It was so quiet and peaceful trail riding through the forest. Virgil, (my horse) I miss you already! My husbands horse was Moose, what a sweetheart he was. We are planning to return next year and take the private 4 or 8 hour ride w/ lunch (probably the 8 hour one.) Thanks to all of you at Diamond P for a really fun day!!! read more

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I am so happy we decided to choose the Diamond P Ranch to explore the Gallatin Forest on horseback! We were beginner riders and were placed with horses that were sure footed and gentle. Kiddos had an unforgettable time. Professional photographers were present and offered a Zip drive of photos (for a fee) that will be our Christmas card photo! Our guides, Lisa and Annalise were very friendly and knowledgeable. The views were amazing! We highly recommend!! *Tip for beginner riders- do yoga or some stretching before! Our knees and hips were sore for a day after! read more

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Best place to ride horses in the area they have group rides and the rides go through a lot of scenic trails across the ride

I emailed to make reservations and it turned out that they weren't officially open for the season yet. Rex, the owner, graciously offered to let us come anyway, as they were on the ranch working anyway. We had a great time. The horses were mild mannered, the guides (Lindsey and Jarrod) were knowledgable and helpful, and the ranch dogs were so sweet. We had a fun, relaxing three hour ride through the national forest and up into the hills, and we learned the fascinating history of the Diamond P Ranch and the surrounding area. This place is professional, flexible, and a lot of fun. We will definitely be back! read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Riding Lefty, a mustang. - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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Our guide was knowledgeable about the area and friendly/easy to talk to. The ride was spectacular and gorgeous. If I'm back in the area, I would ride here again! read more

Cassie did a great job as our guide. She was very helpful and reassuring for our young granddaughter. The staff oriented us for the trail ride so we were confident and prepared for the ride. read more

My husband and I decided on the last day of a pretty amazing road-trip to add on a three-hour trail ride at Diamond P Ranch. Mind you neither of us had ever rode prior. This was by far the best thing we did on our 2-week vacation! Sincerest thanks! read more

Best part of our vacation. We had a group of 10 with 4 adults and 6 children. Diamond P sent 4 guides with us. We had a blast on the 3 hour ride. Book today without hesitation. read more

The Diamond P Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

The owner and guides were all exceptionally friendly and helpful. Went on a 3 hour ride; the scenery was gorgeous and the ride was very peaceful. Would absolutely recommend if you're in the area. read more

We were looking for scenic guided trail rides during our visit to Yellowstone and stumbled upon this place in a Google search; and we're glad we did. The reservation process is very simple and quick. We booked a 2 hour evening ride and from the moment we arrived at the ranch, we were treated with the utmost respect and met by a friendly and efficient staff. They did a really good job matching us with the horses-- they were all very gentle and easygoing and generally lovely to ride (I felt like I bonded with mine). The trail they have access to goes up through the hills and is absolutely stunning around sunset. Although the ride is slow, the staff does a good job of making it fun- our guide Casia was a dear and really funny! The guides are well trained and take really good care of the group; I never once felt threatened or in danger. The guides are also very good at taking pictures! I gave them my iPhone and they took some gorgeous shots of my group on the horses. We were worried that it was going to rain during our ride, but it didn't. My group had a blast and we would definitely love to come back! read more

The Diamond P Ranch - This was taken by our guide on the evening ride - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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After spending two days in Yellowstone National Park I surprised my husband for his birthday with a 3 hr horseback ride. Lindsay was our guide and she was very professional and explained everything about the Gallatin forest and our horses. I rode red deer and my husband rode Harriet it was a lot of fun and I highly recommend this to do horseback riding in the Gallatin this was my first time ever on a horse and I felt very comfortable and safe. All the ranch hands and everyone on the ranch was so kind and helpful this is a great way to spend the morning in the forest. Prices were reasonable. Many pics were taken. Lindsey was wonderful read more

We visited this ranch during our summer vacation in August 2017 after a recommendation from a friend who spent her entire childhood summers riding there. We're going back two generations and it still owned by the same family. We had an incredible experience. They seem to accommodate both experienced riders and first timers all in the same group. If you're ever vacationing in near Yellowstone and have a desire to go on a trail ride I highly recommend calling diamond P Ranch. They are super hosts! also, don't miss the opportunity to do their target shooting experience. My kids had a blast! read more

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Perfect for a horseback riding experience near Yellowstone, the wranglers are nice. The 2 hours felt more like 1 (very bittersweet). Keep in mind that the horse you'll ride on have been doing these trail rides its entire life, so much of the time it will be butt-to-face close to the horse in front of it. Definitely makes it safer though! read more

The Diamond P Ranch - His name is Scar! - Horseback Riding Near Me - West Yellowstone, Montana

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Booked a three hour trail ride for a group of 11 with ages ranging from 6 to 70. It was truly fantastic! All the horses were so gentle and friendly and took care of their inexperienced riders very well. Our guides (Lindsey and Cade) were AMAZING! They knew so much about the local flora/fauna and were happy to answer questions and share their knowledge so it was a great learning experience, too. And they were both just so good about working with the 6yo who was quite anxious/scared at the start of the ride, but happy as a clam and relaxed by the end, all because of the two guides who worked so hard to make her comfortable. The rides were very well done and organized so that no two groups would run into each other. All the horses seemed well cared for and quite loved by all the staff. Every guide/owner we talked to at the ranch was friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. Well worth the cost and time! Only a few minutes east of West Yellowstone with access to the beautiful national forest trails. read more

What a fabulous experience! We had 7 people in our group, ages 14-75, and everyone had a marvelous time on our 2 hour ride. The owners and employees are friendly and fun to work with. They made sure everyone in our group was comfortable and answered any and all questions with a smile. The scenery was absolutely breath-taking, and we can't wait to go back. read more

We had a great day of riding at the Diamond P ranch. The guides were friendly and helpful, the horses were beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking. Even a rain/hail storm couldn't stop us from having a great day. Highly recommend! read more

We had a 4 hour ride today that was spectacular. Everyone is nice professional and provide great education and points of interest. Rex has a top notch ranch. Our guide Alana was great! read more

We had an afternoon ride with Jaci and it was awesome!! She was a very good guide and made everyone very comfortable! We wouldn't hesitate to go on another trip at the Diamond P Ranch! read more