My husband surprised me with our first-ever horseback riding experience here last week, and I genuinely could not have imagined a better introduction. From the moment we arrived, everything felt calm and welcoming. Our guide, Sienna, was incredibly thorough in walking us through the basics and made sure we felt comfortable before heading out. As total beginners, safety was my biggest concern; but she has such a steady, reassuring energy that we felt confident the entire ride. The trail itself was breathtaking. Rolling Malibu mountains, wide open skies, and those views that make you stop mid-sentence. Sienna even paused at the most scenic spots to help us take photos, which I really appreciated. The horses had different personalities, I got a very calm horse and my husband's horse kept stopping along the way to snack on the bushes :) It was funny but I'm glad Sienna chose an easier one for me. Overall the whole experience felt thoughtfully run from start to finish. Small tip: You'll lose cell reception on the drive in and out of the mountains, so make sure you have your next destination's address saved or mapped ahead of time. If you're considering trying horseback riding, especially for the first time, this is such a special place to do it. We're already planning our return! read more

This horseback riding experience was actually a surprise from my boyfriend, so until the very last moment I had no idea we were going riding. Overall it was a really interesting and memorable experience, especially because of the beautiful nature and the whole atmosphere. The only downsides for me were the trails themselves in some areas they were very narrow, which made me a little nervous at times. Sometimes the horses were walking very close to bushes and plants, and my legs were getting scratched a bit, which was uncomfortable. Also, my saddle was attached unevenly, so I was sitting in a pretty awkward position for more than half of the ride. Eventually the instructor noticed it and explained how to adjust it properly, which definitely helped, but I do wish it had been checked earlier. Other than that though, it was still a very unique experience and I'm glad we did it read more

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WOW!! Absolutely fell in love with this place -- and Laurel, my trail guide, was a total gem. I drove 2 hours and every bit of traffic was worth it. Laurel was so knowledgeable, patient, and honestly made the whole experience unforgettable. Not to mention.. she understood the assignment. She took such great pictures ! read more

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FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE AND RIDE!! Isabella was our guide (she is the first picture) let me just say AMAZING!! my daughter is a novice and so were the other 2 in our group of 4. Being an equestrian I appreciated the way she explained everything to us all. I LOVE that you can sign a waiver to not have to wear a helmet!! Isabella is extremely sweet and informative, she made the ride SO much fun. When we come back for a sunset ride, I will be making sure we come on a day she is working. YES!! she is that GREAT!! The trail is a fun ride, surrounded by beautiful flowers and gorgeous views!! The horses were well taken care of and enjoyed their job!! NOT your typical rental "trail" horse, that wants to get back ASAP!! I rode Bismarck and my daughter Ace! they were delightful. We got to tip them in carrots which was fun. Isabella took TONS of pictures for us!! did i say how sweet and calm she is?! made everything perfect. I HIGHLY recommend High Horse Malibu!! see you again soon!! ps be sure to tip your guide after your ride they deserve it!! read more

We had such an amazing time riding with Laurel! The horses were well behaved but not just plodding along without thinking, it definitely actually felt like an experience where you were actively riding the horse which was so great. The views were insane and we got a lot of great pictures of our group without needing to worry about having our phones out while trying to ride (we of course did have time to stop and take pictures at the big view point ). Overall this was a safe, relaxing, and fun experience from a place that clearly really cares about and knows its horses, which at the end of the day is the most important thing. read more

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We drove 2 1/2 hours to celebrate a very special birthday on horseback and arrived within the period allotted. The gate was locked and there was no one to talk to or text until 45 minutes after service was supposed to start (only a single text, not even a callback) I had even contacted them & left a voicemail an hour & 30 mins before service to confirm our arrival, etc. We did not get to ride. I've never felt such a blatant disregard for customer service or human consideration in an atmosphere that was meant to be fun. The day is ruined and this is NOT a business that cares. Service was at 9. By the time I even thought to take pictures for timestamp, it was 9:13 but had arrived prior to that trying to figure out how to get in the already locked gate. Would not recommend. read more

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This was an amazing ride experience, we booked for my friend's birthday and got to ride with Laurel, who was absolutely amazing!!! Highly recommend the sunset 6pm time slot as the views are stunninngggg at that time. The horses listen well and was overall a comfortable and very enjoyable experience, will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Beautiful scenery. Healthy horses. Charming guide. My eight-year-old granddaughters loved it.

Laurel and Anna are both fantastic! I have been riding with them weekly for quite awhile now, and they are both highly gifted instructors. They are not only very experienced equestrians, they are also patient, kind, very knowledgeable, and have an uncanny sense of the subtle needs of each of their students based not only on experience but on what is happening for their students on any given day. I have been riding for awhile now, and have had several instructors in the past with varying teaching skills. I feel so thankful that I've finally found these two wonderful young women whose expertise and sensitivity guide me in my riding journey. I also really appreciate that they encourage me to do ground work! And the ranch is truly a piece of heaven! Thank you Lauren and Anna for providing my highlight of the week literally week after week, and thanks, of course, to the wonderful horses too! read more

It's been a while since I've been on a horse, so I was a bit anxious about the ride. However, Laurel (and the horses) put me at ease, and we had a great ride! I highly recommend this trail ride! read more

Long ago I had a very bad experience with horses and for many years refused to ever be near one, then my sister surprised me with this wonderful experience that changed my whole view on horses, the instructor was very friendly and helpful and made me feel like I was in great hands with my horse, the hike was so enjoyable and the views were amazingly spectacular, I will definitely be coming back again with the whole family, feeling safe and comfortable throughout the ride, this was definitely something I will be talking about to friends and family for a long time read more

My boyfriend and I went to High Horse for our 2 year anniversary. Nick and Shayna helped us out with a quick horse riding lesson & guided us and the horses through the entire walk. Nick was capturing photos of us along the way so it was especially nice to not worry about taking pictures the entire time and really soak in the views. The horses were also super friendly and cute! Our horses were Hank and Firewater. Overall, it was an enjoyable and smooth experience. It was our first time horse riding so we had some initial reservations but everything went well and I would highly recommend their business! Please make sure to bring cash for tip. They have Venmo available as well. read more

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My wife and I were in Malibu for our anniversary. We were looking for things to do before we went and stumbled across this sunset horseback riding experience through our Air B&B host. The experience is located up in the hills but the directions to get there were very thorough. Nick and Shayna were very professional, patient, and insightful! The experience wouldn't have been near as good if we didn't have amazing guides! I was a little nervous going into it since I had never ridden a horse before. Shayna and Nick go over everything with you to make you feel more comfortable before you ride. Plus they are right there between everyone to make sure things run smoothly. You ride through some hills and valleys that offer amazing views! There are a couple of great spots where you will stop and have photo opportunities. We had an amazing time. The two other people in our group came from Singapore and said this was the one of the most fun experiences they had ever had. Would 100% do it again and will now looking for horseback riding experiences more often! read more

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Such a great first experience and the instructors are so kind! The path was steeper than anticipated but it was still so much fun!

Anna was our wonderful guide and took very good care of us. She was highly knowledgeable, patient, and a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend! read more

We had a very good day in high horse Malibu It was very good companionship with Isabella and it was very good trail with the horses. Very very good at thank you very much to Isabella for friendship for communication so I recommend everybody to enjoy the day in high horse Malibu read more

Best day ever! Thank you High Horse for such an amazing time. Went on the private tour with my boyfriend and left a fiancée! Thank you for being such a big part of our big day. Couldn't have been with better guides and the photos from our ride were great. We can't wait to come back already. The horses are very taken care of and well trained. 10/10 for High Horse! read more

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We had a fantastic experience this past Sunday. Auriana (sure I'm mispelling her name) was wonderful. Beautiful ride. Lovely kind guide. Highly recommend. read more

Was absolutely fantastic!! I had booked this for my husband and daughter for both of their birthdays and was spectacular

Wonderful experience. Beautiful scenery and amazing guide. Winding trails with amazing flora and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean high in the Malibu Canyons. You can see LA but you are worlds away. Heaven. read more

Fantastic experience! Shayna and Nick are amazing guides and caring animal lovers. So beautiful.