We met Jennifer in town and made arrangements to go out to Winterberry Way a few days later…read more Jennifer has a few ponies for riding, bunnies for petting, chickens for chasing and hunting for their eggs. It was perfect for my city-slicker kiddos looking for a slice of the country life! After some introductions and basic safety information, Jennifer had our 3 daughters up and going on the horses quickly and adjusted instruction appropriately. We ride Western, although Jennifer has a background in English, too. The girls loved the trails and the independence and self-satisfaction that comes from learning a new skill and doing things for yourself. I stayed close the first day, taking pictures and making sure they were attentive to her direction. The next day I brought my book and hung out on the bench looking out at the trees and listening to the chickens cluck. I highly recommend getting out there for a ride or having her teach your children. Jennifer is friendly and approachable, but firm and directive when needed to keep everyone safe as they learn proper horsemanship.

We're visiting from California and my boys had a blast! Jennifer was super knowledgeable and…read moreensured the kids learned the basics and that they had fun. She tailored each ride to my boys and their comfort level. My 8 year old enjoyed himself and learned a lot! She got my 3 year old to loosen up and in no time he felt brave enough to ride and didn't want to get off. They all enjoyed the various animals and at the end she even let my 10 month old hop on for a short and safe distance and he LOVED it! Seeing all my boys light up and immerse themselves with the animals brought us such joy! Jennifer is awesome and we will certainly be coming back!!

Absolutely amazing. Warm family vibe, beautiful area. Janice and Rollie go above and beyond as…read morewell as the amazing staff. If you love horses and country living, this is the place for you. I can't recommend it enough, and my husband and I will definitely be returning. A great place to unwind and relax and meet new friends both human and the 4 legged kind. Western Pleasure Guest Ranch is sure to catch your heart and relax your soul.

Here's the deal-i-o. you are, thankfully, going deep into north Idaho forests...away from towns,…read morecities, traffic, noise and distractions. You will be arriving at peace, comfort, true hospitality from the 4 generations of family and staff that work at their ranch every day--365days a year. You will eat amazing, freshly prepared meals each day. The views are incredible. Many friendly and BIG horses [72 as of this review] will warmly greet you. The cabins are the bomb. The lodge is sooo western. Great entertainment at night around warm, crackling fires. Sit in the rocking chairs on the deck with your beverage. Listen to the wind in the pines. Take a wagon or sleigh ride. Tell Rollie and Janice 'Hi' from us. Their place is the antidote to your cell phone. We're coming back.....soon. Karl n Dawn

We booked pretty last minute for a half-day guided tour of the CDL River. Our guide, Elijah did all…read morethe work for us. Quite an interesting fellow with lots of stories to share. He'll ensure your safety and gives plenty of opportunities for you to take a dive into the river. And if you really want he'll let you paddle as well. We encountered a bull moose, a cow and her calf which was pretty cool. Elijah also brought his German Shepard, Annie along for the ride too. She was the highlight. Such a beautiful, gentle, and intelligent dog.

Stole my money. I pre-paid for a horseback ride, but it ended up raining that day. Due to traffic…read morecaused by the rain we ran late and since it was heavily raining we wanted to reschedule. We spoke to both the horse people and the owner of CDA adventures about getting a "rain check" and rescheduling. Both CDA Adventures and the horse people denied us. They wouldn't reschedule, refund nor partial refund. They gave no solutions, they just took our money. This was the supposed to be the first of many adventures we planned with CDA Adventures. But now we won't have any. Instead we've now removed "the middleman" and will be scheduling with these "adventure" companies directly.

Life- Changing! Camp Spalding has absolutely transformed my life. Starting from the 5th grade on, I…read moreattended camp at least once each summer. The counselors are genuinely interested in each camper and invest in your life. Some of my best friends to this day are the ones I met my first few years at camp. The lake is beautiful and the food is great. Younger kids are kept active with awesome activities and games, while the older campers are given a more relaxed schedule to build incredible relationships with one another. The place this camp has brought me in my faith is INDESCRIBABLE! I cannot say enough.

Five Star Resort meets Old fashioned Camp Experience. There are so many stellar qualities about…read moreCamp Spalding: Cream of the crop staff, quality programs and experiences, superb speakers, gourmet food (seriously) and beautiful lodging and accommodations. This camp is an absolute *MUST* -- we send all of our kids there each summer, as well as attend the Family Camp as an entire family. This place has become a very special "home" to each one of us, and it is a part of each of our stories. I thank God for CAMP SPALDING!

I can't recommend Jessie enough. The original party ponies that we booked six months prior…read morecancelled on us the day before my daughters birthday. Jessie came through for us and exceeded all of our expectations. First of all her ponies are stunning! We went with a unicorn theme and they were perfect. And Jessie is a dream to work with and makes sure all of the kids are happy and your day goes smoothly. She has since become a friend and helped consult with us when getting our first pony of our own. Wether you are looking to add some magic to your parties with ponies or buying one of your own from her excellent breeding program Pony Go Round is the best.

The most honest and respectful people I know it was very hard to find a pony that was smart and…read moretrustworthy for my little girl but this is 100% the place to get your little one a Companion!

Best place ever to volunteer. Not just because everyone is so nice and kind, but they really know…read morehow to manage volunteers. I have such a good time helping here.