I went on a trail ride with Laura along with my cousin and two friends on March 27, 2026. We range…read morein age from mid 50s to mid 70s. I had not been on a horse in 45 years. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. It was also a miraculous gift to my 73-year-old friend Lisa. She has been completely blind since an auto accident on the way to a horse show in 1969. She was only 16 years old and in training for the 1972 Olympics in dressage. This ride was her first since that day. Laura is incredibly compassionate and an absolute expert with horses. She is exceptionally safety conscious. She set Lisa up with a gentle horse named Mama, and at Lisa's request, Laura led mama from a few horse lengths away. The experience was amazing and Laura made it possible. I cannot recommend her and Trails of 49 highly enough. Laura is also a great historian. My mother's family has been in Calaveras County since the 1850s. While I live 300 miles away now, it's good to know that the history, horses, and land is so well cared for by such an exceptional person. I was born in Calaveras County and will be buried there, and I'm glad Laura is taking care of it in the meantime!

Such a great horseback riding experience! First off,…read moredefinitely use Google Maps to get here--Apple Maps took us to the wrong spot. The entrance is a bit tucked away off a driveway and dirt road, and depending on the signage, it might not be super obvious. But if you follow Google Maps, you should be fine! We did the 1.5-hour ride and it was totally worth it. You cover a lot of ground, and the property is massive--it really feels like you're out in nature. Even though everything was pretty dry and golden this time of year, it was still beautiful. We saw cows, open fields, and got to take in the peaceful surroundings. Laura was an amazing guide and host--so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. She matched us with the right horses for our level and even took pictures for us during the ride, which was such a nice bonus. Also, shoutout to them for providing water--it was super hot and I was not prepared for that sun! Definitely wear sunscreen if you're going during the summer months. All in all, a really memorable experience and I'd absolutely recommend it. Great for beginners or anyone just looking to unplug and do something special outdoors.

This was an amazing experience! Our guide was great. Explained everything up front. He was very…read morepersonable. He seemed to pair the perfect horse for me and my son. Breathtaking views. We drove an hour to get there, and I would do it again with no hesitation

There were several horseback riding options much closer to us than Dreamor Ranch. This ranch is…read moreabout an hour and a half from us but we knew it was 100% worth traveling a bit further to reach. Their reputation for being incredibly friendly, responsive and laid back was the main draw. They're so great at tailoring the experience to who is going to be riding. I brought along my 10-year-old daughter and they had the perfect size horse prepared for her (Lucky!) and the child sized stirrups, saddle, and helmet. Billy was so helpful, friendly and fun. The trail itself is so gorgeous and beginner friendly. It was a long ride and we actually got a little sore toward the end, toward the 2 hour mark, but absolutely worth getting so much time to ride and enjoy! We will 100% be back!

A nice working ranch that also is a party venue. Had a nice wedding service in front of the big…read morebarn and then a great reception and party afterwords. The Bride and Groom had a day they will remember forever.

hello, i Want to get my daughters horseback riding lessons but I called the office and emailed and…read morehave not gotten a response it's been 3 weeks.

We had a SPECTACULAR visit today, and were blown away at what an excellent job Kaylee did with our…read more3 year old. I would recommend this place to anyone after our experience today. Sometimes in life you meet someone that is doing the perfect job for them, and that's the vibe we got from Kaylee, she was so personable and handled our visit so well. Thank you to Denali for assisting her and making it a smooth process from start to finish. Until next time :)

Great place to board. I've been here for almost 4 years now. The staff is professional and…read morefriendly. Their knowledge is impeccable as are their values toward boarders and visitors alike.

I attend their firewalks every chance I get. The ladies that run the place are both amazing…read moreladies. I can't wait for the next time I can firewalk with them.

Sometimes in life exactly the right situation shows up when it is needed. That is how I feel about…read moreThe Cowgirl Up Ranch and the kind teaching of Marybeth and Esther. I found them on google traveled from Santa Barbara and attended a weekend retreat where I met a variety of women all ready to learn and have fun! I surprised myself with some of my feats! I only wish they were closer but I would love to attend another retreat soon!

If I could give this place 6 stars, I absolutely would! Michelle, Tessa, and Hillary were…read moreincredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something fun and memorable to do. The horses are clearly well cared for, and the staff takes the time to provide practice and training before heading out on the trail, which made the ride enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. The trail ride itself was amazing, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Thank you all so much for such a wonderful day. I can't wait to come back!

This is our 4th time coming here. It's so pretty and the guides are super friendly. We felt safe…read moreand watched over and they always would comment if someone was sitting funny on their horse. Yes, you are sore, but totally expected u less you ride all the time.

I can't rave about this place and Cheryl enough! I am from out of town, and instantly felt at home…read more Cheryl was an incredible instructor and her horses were wonderful! I haven't been able to ride for the past year, but Cheryl made it possible for me to get back in the saddle! If you're looking for a comforting, friendly, professional environment, this is the place to go!

My daughter loved her experience at this day camp. We did the "horse and more" two day camp. She…read morecame home so excited and filled with new information and joyful experiences from the day! She told me how very kind and fun Mrs. Brown (owner and lead teacher) was! It was obvious that the camp was well organized and executed (and as an elementary teacher, I can spot a well run children's event from a mile away)! We will definitely be returning. Thank you for opening your home, Cheryl!

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.