I always wanted to do horseback riding in Tahoe! Finally, was able to today. I called ahead the day…read morebefore and was booked for the next day. There's plenty of parking available and in the office is where you'll sign some paperwork and pay. It was $60 for an hour ride. You're allowed to bring your phone and a Fanny pack. I was placed with a group, so we were a total of 5, including the guide. I know for next time to book for the two hour session. There's a bit of uphill and downhill on the trail. The trail is pretty worn in and I felt so comfortable on the horse I was on. I got placed with the horse named Blue. Genuinely loved the experience and found it so calming. I'd love to do it again whenever I'm in Tahoe again.

The whole experience was wonderful! Emily was our guide and she was so nice and engaged with us…read morethroughout the ride. We went with out two young kids who have never ridden before, but that was not an issue at all. They intentionally picked horses for each of us and we all felt very comfortable the whole ride with our horses. The trail was peaceful and such a beautiful ride. Definitely recommend this location for others.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Piping Rock Horses! My sister and I both agreed it was…read morethe best horseback ride we've ever done. Our guide, Kiera, was fantastic -- knowledgeable, relaxed, encouraging, and clearly wonderful with both people and horses. The scenery was breathtaking, and the ride felt like a real adventure rather than just following a trail in a line. We crossed a beautiful river twice, rode through gorgeous mountain terrain, and truly got to experience the landscape. My horse, Buckwheat, was such a character and made the ride even more fun. We especially appreciated that the ride felt personal, peaceful, and authentic. You can tell the horses are well cared for and that the guides genuinely love what they do. Highly, highly recommend this experience if you're looking for a scenic and memorable ride in the Truckee/Tahoe area!

My husband and I went on a trail ride with Stephanie as our guide and it was AMAZING!! It was a…read moregorgeous day and Stephanie was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! The horses are happy and well cared for. Absolutely will come back again.

The first time I rode with zephyr cove was probably a decade ago & i loved it so much. So i was…read moreexcited to share this experience with my husband. I surprised him with a hour long trail ride (something he's never gotten to do in Tahoe). We had a 12 ride & arrived about 15 min before, the woman in the office was so kind & welcoming. I believe her name is Louise (hope i got that right), our trail guide shared that her and her husband started Zephyr Cove Stables 40 years ago and her & her sons still run the operation. I thought that was so cool. We were promptly brought our horses to ride, i got Rocky & my husband rode Clyde :) Laya (hope I'm spelling that right) was our guide and she was so awesome, she was attentive to us and the other couple riding. Pointed out plants and shared information about their medicinal benefits. I love having good conversations with strangers, she really was a delight. The ride itself was seriously perfect. All of the horses were calm and well trained. The view throughout the whole ride was captivating. The hour passed so fast, when the ride was done the same man that made sure i mounted rocky safely was there to help me off. I can't say enough great things about Zephyr Cove Stables. It's a must experience while in Tahoe!

DO NOT BOOK UNLESS YOURE LOOKING TO GET YELLED AND CUSSED AT WHILE RIDING…read more On Sunday 06/14/26, I booked a beginner ride at 2:30 pm for 50 minutes. There was a young girl (wearing a red "I heart coke" top and jeans) that was loading me up and only gave me a thirty second instruction on how to use the horses reigns, "left is left, right is right, and pull to stop." My horse and I were at the end of the line. We started our trail ride and my horse began to eat a plant along the way. Our wrangler (a woman with a purple-ish plaid western shirt, silver reflective sunglasses, and a beige cow boy hat with jeans named Leia) began to shout at me to pull the reigns when that happens, "great, now the horse is going to keep doing that because you let her" she shouted in an aggressive tone. I didn't pay much mind to it. Shortly after, my horse got too close to the one behind it and both horses briefly became uneasy and then relaxed. Leia charged at me with her horse towards the end of the line and began throwing "f" bombs, cursing at me, exclaiming I was not mindful of keeping a distance between the two horses. The one in front of me could have kicked and injured my horse as well as myself. I reminded her that this was a beginner trail and I was not aware that the horses needed to have space between, NO ONE had informed me that I needed to be mindful of this detail, we should've had this conversation BEFORE we got on the horses. Additionally, I reminded her that there is absolutely no reason to speak to me so condescendingly, and it's NEVER justifiable to cuss at a customer. She kept saying it's a safety issue, the person who loaded me should've told me, horses are like traffic and their need their space. All of this happened five minutes into the fifty minute trail ride and I was extremely uncomfortable, disrespected, and tense for the rest of the ride. It is also important to note that throughout the trail, Leia was constantly stopping and going, putting all the riders in a difficult position to maintain a distance and not agitate the horses. It was difficult to enjoy the ride or take photos/videos of the scenery. When we finally returned to the stables, Leia approached me and began to apologize for her behavior (all while I was still on the horse and all other riders were off). I asked her repeatedly, over and over, "I want to talk to your boss" and she replied EACH time "that's not necessary". I told her it was imperative that her boss's were made aware of her extremely inappropriate, beyond disrespectful, and appalling behavior but instead, began to say that her boss's wouldn't care to hear my grievances, she had a difficult day with other riders, has to work regardless of rain or shine, that I don't understand what it is like to work difficult hours, and continued to victimize herself and further justify her behavior. I told her I did not accept her apology and I still wanted to see her manager. Finally, I got off the horse. I was inclined to handle this directly with her management on property but as I was walking away, she commented, "I should've let you break your fucking leg". I spoke to an older woman at the front where we paid and signed our waivers. Here, I informed her of Leia's extreme behavior and suddenly Leia ran up to the window claiming that I was not following directions and put everyone's safety at risk. After she left, I reminded the woman at the front that I had already communicated to Leia that there were no specific instructions about maintaining a distance between horses nor what to do if they begin to eat the plants along the trail. Leia was upset I "didn't follow directions" but there were no directions given on what to do if and when those scenarios were to happen? This experience was extremely heartbreaking, it gutted my entire vacation, an unbelievable amount disrespect experienced from beginning to end. I think everyone who is considering riding with Zephyr Cove Stables should HIGHLY reconsider. I look forward to speaking with management about her disgusting comments and behavior.

Kid approved (7yo)…read more Heavenly Hooves is incredible, and Diana is absolutely amazing. She has so much patience, genuine kindness, and a real love for what she does. You can feel how much she cares from the moment you arrive. Her calm approach and deep understanding made the entire experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I can't recommend her enough -- truly a wonderful place and an even more wonderful person.

Diana is the best and her horses are well cared for and sweet. Apache was a perfect ambassador for…read morehorses everywhere. Along with Diana, Apache created a great introduction, to hopefully a lifetime of loving horses. The grandkids loved every minute of their Horse 101 time at Heavenly Hoofprints!

A family-owned business with beautiful, well-trained horses and gorgeous trails right in the fun…read morelittle town of Graeagle California! Could not be any better than this! Make sure to bring the whole family for this unforgettable experience!

Our family had SUCH an experience horse back riding with Camp Richardson Corral! From the moment we…read morearrived to make a reservation, the staff made us feel welcome and safe. The horses were all very calm, well-cared-for, and matched perfectly to each rider's comfort level and somehow personalities too!!! The trail itself was absolutely stunning, winding through peaceful forests with breathtaking views of the mountains. Jake, our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the group engaged with fun facts and stories about the area. He also answered all of our questions about the horses, and the trail more broadly. This was a perfect family activity -- relaxing, scenic, and full of natural beauty. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Tahoe, whether you're a first-timer or an experienced rider!

Booked the ride/tour last minute for our group of 3. Got…read morethere 1/2 hour early per request over the phone. Had 20 min on hands to hang out with the horses after paying and completing the paperwork. Tips: they do have a military discount so just ask. $5 off for service person. It's been over 20 years since I rode but the horse were well trained. The trail was nice but definitely dusty so make sure you wear sun glasses and get a bandana. They recommended it but I didn't think it was that bad. It was since I was the last one. My horse Mister was slow and occasionally deviant - likes to walk off the path and required guiding back onto path. But overall he was good. We all had lots of fun minus the dust. If you haven't ridden, I would suggest doing the 1 hr ride first because I was a little sore getting off. But next time I will do the 2 hrs ride to go to the meadows and fallen leaf lake.

Two hours out in nature on a horse with my family and the best trail guide = perfect fall day…read more Thank you, Craig! We enjoyed every minute.

Amazing experience so much fun amazing helpful guides. We got to see alpine lakes that would be…read moredifficult to hike to. Bring a bathing suit we didn't know but you are allowed to swim in the lake if you want.

It was so beautiful, so much fun the horses were so beautiful you can tell everyone takes good care…read moreof the horses. Marina was very attentive explained the process well made the whole experience wonderful and she took plenty of pictures thought out the ride and airdropped them after. I Definitely would go again, highly recommend this.

What an amazing experience! Couldn't have asked for better weather or a better guide. Mariana (I…read morehope I got her name right and apologize if I didn't) was an awesome guide. She knew all the horses personally and could read them like a book. She also took pictures of us along the way and air dropped them to us at the end of our trip which was a huge plus. The place was easy to find, plenty of parking, and the instructions for riding you receive ahead of time (as long as you follow them) are perfect. I do recommend a hat or sunscreen. The trail ride is beautiful, the lake even more so. This experience was an anniversary gift to my wife because she loves horses and grew up with them and this was the perfect gift. I rode on Hercules and my wife on Rango, the cute inseparable duo. Hercules had me laughing throughout the ride and definitely has a mind of his own and a stomach as much as I tried to keep him from snacking along the way. I highly recommend the trail ride, we had a blast and will definitely be doing it again in the future. Cheers!

Personalized and perfect. That's the quick way to sum up our experience with Saluti Horse…read moreAdventures. My wife and I were staying at the "Tiny House" on the estate of Saluti Cellars in Somerset. Feeling adventurous on our 18th anniversary, we booked a two-hour "River Run" with Saluti Horse Adventures. This was my wife's FIRST time on horse, and she was very nervous, but owners David and Brenda was exceedingly friendly and accommodating to this. Among their countless well-trained horses, they personally selected the best possible horse, "Blackjack," for my wife, and by the end of the ride my wife was hugging and snuggling with Blackjack as if they'd been old friends for years. The ride itself was easy and and very scenic, and David told adventurous stories throughout. In the middle of the ride, at the river, we got off our horses and watered them, and the ride back took us near the beautiful Saluti vineyard. We wholeheartedly recommend Saluti Horse Adventures, and we can't wait to book another ride with them soon!

This place is a dream! Brenda and David treat you like family when you are there. The horses are…read morejust adorable, and the trail is gorgeous!