Let's say first, our guide Douglas was fabulous. Educational, friendly and fun conversation. Really like that they bring the horses out into stalls so people not riding can interact with them. They keep the horses in the pastures at the resort. It's baby season, really enjoyed seeing them out running around. There were 4 of us. We had the ride all to ourselves. Very safe and easy going horses. We did the 1 1/2 hr ride. 10 years ago we rode thru open field. This time our ride was on a trail. Which was not scenic. I didn't mind the $150 feet. After all it was my 60th birthday. Couldn't ask for a better day. read more

Black Butte Stables - Me and Jericho. Getting ready. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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What a fun experience! We went for an hour trial ride for my friends birthday. The location is very easy to find. Fill out a quick waver then they tell you about the horse and basic skills. It was honestly so easy and peaceful. The horses all follow each other and are trained so well. The trail was beautiful and no one else was out there. Definitely do a morning ride if during the summer as it can get quite warm. Would highly recommend for a group or family outing if you are visiting Sisters. read more

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Great ride! They have a whole range of rides to choose from. Horses are well cared for. I had a 2-hour ride with my guide Liza. She was awesome...very knowledgeable about the area and very friendly. Everyone at the stables was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this activity. read more

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Horses are very easy to ride and well behaved. The trails through the forest are very pretty and we even got to see 30 + elk. Highly recommend this business to anyone interested in horse back riding. read more

Black Butte Stables is awesome! Their horses are very hardy and well-trained. They are super solid. Went on a 1.5hr ride with our two little girls, age 11. My girls are experienced riders. They rode on Blue Smoke and Spike, they were both excellent horses. They did not spook or try to snack, they kept a safe steady pace the whole way. Our wrangler, Gabby, was amazing! She was very accommodating, she helped my daughter remove her jacket when it got warm, and helped my other daughter unmount to use the restroom. The ride was very calm and relaxing with beautiful scenery, we were able to see deer and other wildlife. I highly recommend Black Butte Stables! My daughter wants to make sure I write down that "BLUE SMOKE IS THE BEST!!" read more

We went horseback riding here and had a blast! It was well worth the money. We came up on a herd of elk that were resting in the forest. Our guide was so nice and had lots of experience. I would highly recommend Black Butte Stables! read more

We had the best time. We knew from being in sunriver what to expect, but it was so much better. Horses are not for little kids. They are scary for grown adults, so definitely for young kids. We waited for our kids to be 11 before we put them on. We had such a wonderful experience! We saw coyotes, elk and deer. The guides were so nice and gave awesome facts. We will definitely be doing it again!! read more

Black Butte Stables - Black butte!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

This place is an absolute must if you're looking for perfect views of the sisters mountains. Awesome guides that are well experienced and horses that are well trained and easy to ride for all ages. Our family was very impressed and would definitely go back again. A+++ read more

Great selection of horses and trail options. Cody did a fantastic job leading our excursion. We had plenty of times galloping and just mirandering through the forest. read more

I sent a group of young friends on a ride with the crew at BBS, and they had a FANTASTIC time. Beautiful scenery, friendly horses, and knowledgeable, polite staff, made for the trip of a lifetime. Lots of fantastic picture opportunities. Whether staying at Black Butte Ranch, or just passing by, please do yourself a favor and stop in for a ride with BBS. They have short 1 or 2 hour trips, to longer 1/2 day (with lunch included) outings. I saw a group of 16 leave for a 1/2 day, and thought how great it would be for a corportate retreat type thing. The price (+ tip if you're so inclined ) was very reasonable. I'll definitely be back. read more

We had a great time on our two hour horseback ride. We saw amazing meadows and wildlife. We were able to trot and had two water crossings. Our guide Alyssa was very friendly and you could tell she loved her job. Perfect ride for all levels. Horse were calm and steady. read more

Black Butte Stables - Skunk and Roper - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Sisters, Oregon

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I don't know what to think about this place. The stables were nice and the people were very, very nice. I thought the price was reasonable as well. However towards the end of the ride my wife's horse just laid down in the middle of the trail with her on top. She came down with the horse pretty hard and landed on her shoulder. Her shoulder was nearly separated and she requires therapy for three months and is in a great deal of long term pain. They directed us to St. Charles Health care in Sisters, OR about 20 minutes away. St. Charles was very rude and sent us to the hospital another 45 minutes away. So perhaps the behavior of the horse was just a random event and Black Butte Stables deserves no culpability. On the other hand, we had a terrible experience there. read more

I would not recommend this place for any families that have children who have not been on a horse before. They knew it was my ten year old's first time on a horse, encouraged us to come, yet when we got there, the staff did a 30 second or less instruction, put him on the horse, and that was that. When he started to get scared (before the ride started, but while atop the horse), they were not helpful or encouraging at all. I was on another horse on the other side of the area, and they would not allow me to get off of my horse OR take my horse over to where he was. Thankfully, another mom, who was close to him, helped reassure him. Meanwhile, the two guides were oblivious, seemed quite rushed, not concerned really with ANYONE's experience, including several other first time riders who were there. Eventually, one of the guides went over to my crying son and simply announced very loudly "This is not gonna happen" to the other guide and got him off the horse. No reassurance. No "You got this buddy." Nothing. They were very robotic. We got off the horses and left, my son visually upset. Nobody offered a refund of our $110 and nobody followed up. I was so discouraged as we love Black Butte Ranch and go there often as we live in Sisters. read more

Though the scenery is awesome, I can tell you that they are more into keeping their schedule than the comfort and the experience of their customers. My family of 4 booked a 1.5 hour ride for $65 per person. The owner CODY complained because two small girls weren't ready at the scheduled time and complained numerous times to my family about the two little girls. Also, CODY assigns the horses to the riders, no problems there but I am a 250 pound male and was saddled in a kids saddle. So for the duration of this ride I had the horn of the saddle constantly stabbing me in the stomach. The guide apologized and went onto explain how when one horse passes they take the saddle and stick it onto another horse. Well that is all well and good but make sure "the shoe fits before wearing it". In this case CODY is not in tuned to the customer but of that of the all mighty $ sign! Look elsewhere when horse back riding! read more