Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton, CA 93427

"Wow what fun! Such a very good bunch of horses and guides. I'm sore from head to toe all done by followed all instructions and received a full body workout with a very nice horse!"

"Had a wonderful 75 minute ride along the river. The staff were very professional and matched us perfectly with their horses. Definitely coming back again!"

"I purchased a 90-minute trail ride and it was an absolute pleasure. Check-in was easy, and my horse was ready and waiting for me. We had a wonderful ride, including getting to ride through a creek! My guide (Liz) was knowledgeable about the area and even caught a king snake to show me. Since it was just the two of us and I'm a more seasoned rider, we were able to chose a slightly different path and it was a great experience. Highly recommend!"

"Paid for the 1 hr rivertrail horseback ride in the Santa Ynez Valley.. I want to publicize my story because it is worth sharing my experience with other families, especially if it helps someone else. We unfortunately did not last the full hour, as my horse in particular was a bit startled, due to an event nearby. He sprinted across the valley, after only about 10 minutes into the trail. I'm very fortunate I held on, and walked away with only a minor cut on my finger, from how tightly I was gripping onto the reigns. We never got to see the river, despite me changing horses and giving it a second go. The second time, all the horses felt uneasy, so we turned back and left. Moral of the story, guys: 1) expect the unexpected! The positives: the horses themselves are beautiful, and you do get to feed them snacks at the end. I'd perhaps recommend only riding them within the closed gates, as I'd hate for my experience to happen to someone else. The staff was friendly, and welcoming. They provide helmets for all riders, and also have ponies for younger children. Overall, I loved getting to meet this place, and getting useful training on how to ride. This venue gave my family and I a memory I won't ever forget! Thank you to the staff for offering to reschedule me a second time. I will wait a bit longer before mounting a horse again, but if I were an experienced rider, I would definitely come back sooner."

"Santa Ynez Horseback riding is a wonderful and fun place. It's a great family outing or even for just the kids. Beautiful area, expert guides who encourage the fun and sense of adventure! We loved it!"