If you plan to ride horses while in Bend, by all means book a ride with Wilderness Horse…read moreAdventures. The horses are so well trained, easy to ride along with great staff. And...you can't beat the view in the state park. Spectacular ride through the woods and along the river. Breathtaking!

Booked the one hour ride from the ranch and it was everything I'd hoped for. As first time riders…read moremy partner & I were not sure what to expect but our guide was awesome! We encountered many deer, & a coyote on our ride. Our horses Maverick, & Tye were the sweetest companions. So grateful for the experience we are definitely coming back! Thank you for the memorable afternoon. - Mallory

The front desk area is nice with free coffee. Easy check in unless you belong to a time share…read more Then they want you to sign up for their "5" minute presentation until you arrive then you are told it's an hour. don't tell untruths people. Very disrespectful. The restaurant is small but nice with a great fireplace and hidden room. The bartender Is amazing. She makes a great drink . We were disappointed in the Store. No water, only dangerous energy drinks and a few odds and ends. Why would you not carry water? The 1 bedroom suites have a nicely set up kitchen, living room with a fireplace and nice balcony. The bedroom is large, however the lighting is inadequate, only over the night stands. There is very little space between the bed & wall and something clicks all night. The washroom ares is good although could use a bit of a larger counter space and a hook for toiletry bags. The bathroom/ restroom is crowded. There again is very little space between the toilet and door. Kudos, to housekeeping. The room was spotless with plenty of towels, washcloths, paper towels etc. thank you for doing a wonderful job most don't take into consideration.

My family bought into WorldMark over two decades ago and we loved it. Ever since Wyndham took over,…read moreit's been a steep decline and this one is no different. The rooms are dingy and have a lingering smell of... old. A little cigarette-y and a little moldy. There's dust over all the window sills and when we checked in, there was an old bandaid left on the floor of our room. Ew. The employees at the front desk are fine, the "concierge" is still just for trying to pressure you into an even more high pressure timeshare sales presentation (after our HORRIBLE experience with WorldMark/Wyndham San Diego - NEVER AGAIN), and the location is decent but don't even consider staying here unless they completely remodel all these old buildings and change ownership from Wyndham to literally anyone else. Groundskeeping staff is WONDERFUL though and really do the best they can with clearly limited support. Pool and lawn looks great!

The owners are so kind and the welfare of the horses are their first priority. It's a welcoming,…read moreand inclusive barn.

They can't be bothered to return phone calls or emails. I get it if you're busy, but this is no way…read moreto run a business. Don't waste your time with this place.

Diane's Riding Place offers a fantastic horseback riding experience for everyone. We took our four…read moregrandchildren to ride and learn to be cowboys and a cowgirl on the beautiful grounds and trails. Diane has the utmost patience with all of us beginner riders. The kids learned how to lead the horses and not let the horses lead them, not to be afraid of the horses, and to enjoy the trail rides. Diane is extremely knowledgeable and kind. Her horses are well cared for. She took fabulous photos for us while we were on the horses so we adults could enjoy ourselves and not worry about capturing the perfect photo. I highly recommend Diane's Riding Place.

We came to Diane's 5 years ago, with neither of our kids ever having been on horses..my daughter,…read morewho was only 5 at the time wanted desperately to ride a horse. My son, who was 3, was terrified. He was in love by the end of his first ride as was our daughter. Five years later and we made it back! This time for our daughter's tenth birthday celebration. And while they ALL loved it, my son especially, said that he absolutely loved it. We now have 3 kids wanting horseback riding lessons and 5 kids that LOVED their day. Once again WE ALL loved the experience and thank Diane so much for the incredible experience.

Great experience. We had a private trail ride where we weaved through trees and went along the…read moreriver. Our horses weren't "trail trained" horses which made the whole experience a little more fun as we actually had to direct them. If you want more than just a hun drum walk on a trail this is the place to go in sunriver!

I've been to this facility numerous times. This is what a professional equine operation should be…read more Thru and thru from the property, employees and the owner. This is the real deal. The stalls , turn outs , indoor and outdoor arenas are outstanding.

Beware of hidden fees, when booking it states there is a non refundable booking fee. Yet there is…read moreactually two fees. An additional hidden "drought surcharge" that is not shown on any disclaimer or your emailed invoice. You can only discover this fee on ONE page and you have to manually expand the taxes and fees after noticing that there should be no tax and that the fee amount is more than 5%. When we contacted customer service we were met with arrogance and disdain, and no customer service. We asked them to explain what the hidden surcharge was and they then told us to 'NEVER CONTACT THEM AGAIN'. ??? We have ridden here before and experienced the same general disdain in person. You get the feeling they don't want customers and the trail rides are the worst part of their jobs. I have ridden most of my life and done multiple guided rides across the US. Sunriver Trail Rides was the worst experience by far. Between the ride being shorter than the promised time and the hidden fees it is a money grab with no real passion or care. We recently booked at another ranch, and we will continue to use other ranches in the future even when staying in Sunriver.

Staff was unfriendly. While we were waiting for our kids to finish their ride, we casually walked…read morearound the property near the river and that's where we were confronted by a staff member asking us what we were doing. After I indicated that we were just waiting for our kids to return from their trail ride we were told we were on a private road and needed to wait in the parking lot... I'm glad my kids enjoyed their ride, but as a paying customer this left a bad taste in my mouth. Staff could have decided to be respectful towards my wife and I. Unfortunate. The picture below was right before we were asked to move ourselves to the parking lot.

I sent the following email to Brasda Ranch regarding my experience. I received NO response. Very…read moredisappointed in their lack of good customer service - especially since I had to pay the "gratuity" ($90) when I schedule our trail ride. Wed, Jul 23, 1:58PM "I'm reaching out to let you know what a disappointment my ride was on Sunday. I was partnered with Medicine Bow for the ride. I'm an experienced rider and own two horses myself. I didn't find out until after the ride that he is only four years old - which may explain his green behavior. I really don't find it enjoyable to constantly be pulling on a horse's mouth while they are trying to go their own way or getting too close to other horses. He's already got a hard mouth and I'm sure it's going to get worse. Putting experienced riders on this horse for an hour at a time is a poor excuse for proper training. I sincerely hope you do the right thing for this young horse before he's ruined.

We decided on Brasada Trails for our horseback riding this trip. We stayed in Bend and enjoyed the…read morelovely drive out to to Pilot Butte. Our trail master Piper and her amazing guide horse Pepper took us on a beautiful ride up to a lookout where we enjoyed the best cinnamon marshmallow s'mores and a little break. On our way back we got the same wonderful views, and we had an overall amazing time. Super relaxing, the horses were great, and Piper made the experience super fun. Will definitely be returning!

Long Hollow Ranch provides a taste of the Old West and appeals to visitors fondly remembering those…read moreold John Wayne westerns and life on the range. The majority of their business is focused on guests who are staying at the ranch (many from overseas) who want to go on longer trail rides or an old fashioned cattle drive a la City Slickers. Since we already have a home in the area, we didn't get to take advantage of their hospitality as guests. However, we did visit to enjoy a trail ride. My boys love to ride, but it has been quite difficult finding a trail ride that satisfies all of our needs. We've tried Diane's Riding Place, but they tend to be more instructional. The stables at the Seventh Mountain Resort were only OK. My goal was to get more of an 'authentic' trail ride with a little bit of fun. We were only partially successful. First off, making reservations wasn't terribly easy. After calling the main business line, I was given a second number to dial for the stables. Since the focus is on their ranch guests, they don't seem to be overly eager to take outside riders. Fortunately, some of those guests had another activity planned, so we were able to arrange a ride. It turned out to be semi-private and Katie was a wonderful guide. You will sign a brief liability waiver, and riders must wear jeans and boots. The boots requirement was a first, but fortunately they have plenty to borrow at no charge. Children are also required to wear helmets. The ranch covers 600 acres, so they took a gentle ride up through the hills to enjoy the view of the Three Sisters. It was a good ride, but low on the excitement factor. No cantering or galloping, just an easy mosey up and back. Unlike the prior reviewer, the ride lasted exactly 60 minutes, so no complaints there. It is really disappointing that there aren't more horseback riding options in the area. These hills are filled with ranches, but due to liability concerns, very few open their doors to the public. We still feel like we are searching to find that magical ride. http://www.lhranch.com/index.php

This place was EXACTLY what we were looking for on our way home from our family vacation. We…read morewanted somewhere quiet to lay our heads down, somewhere 'different' than the normal hotel scene, and a place that our kids would remember. The Long Hollow Ranch checked every one of those boxes. We stayed in the Homestead cabin, which had three beds upstairs, and one downstairs. The cabin had two strong window AC units, which were wonderful. The cabin had no TV, which was great, but did have a vintage stove that served as a table top for the in-room microwave. There's also a mini-fridge and a Keurig Coffee Maker. Beds were comfy, bathroom has hot water in the shower, and the decor was fantastic. The morning breakfast was signaled by a good old-fashioned dinner bell at the main house, which is beautiful. There were lots of hash browns, fruit, juice and more. They even offered to cook each of us an egg to order, which our son took advantage of. The breakfast was absolutely great. All in all, this place was well worth the price, which was already much lower than other places on our trip. They even let us dabble with our fly pole in their bass pond free of charge. They accommodated our late check in (10 PM) and even had the AC going when we arrived. Customer service was top notch. This is the definition of a 5 STAR property.

Our experience with Smith Rock Trail Rides was amazing. Brian was kind, fun, and attentive--an…read moreabsolutely amazing person to have lead these trail rides. He gave us great directions on how to ride and lead our horse, and stopped many times to take photos of our group. The views were GORGEOUS. Butterflies everywhere. They also have an adorable little puppy that made our time there extra sweet. I will definitely be coming back! Thank you!

This is an absolute must-do if you're thinking about visiting Smith Rock. My husband and I have…read morehiked Smith Rock before, but being able to see it on horseback is just a whole different experience. The trail itself gets you up close to the rock formations of Smith Rock. Let me tell you, the scenery, the canyons, and the gorge that you get to see are spectacular. I really like how this company only does one ride a day and keep the groups small, we had only 5 ppl in our group. It kept things less hectic and I felt safer knowing our guide was able to keep an eye on all of us. Our guide Brian was super helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure you were comfortable on your horse and was very thorough with his instructions on the basics in order to enjoy your ride. He also gets extra points for taking great photos! We got to ride Slim & Sunny. Both horses were really sweet and easy to ride. You could tell Brian and his wife Melanie take great care of their horses. They know them pretty well and match each rider to their horse. No matter your experience level, I think anyone will have a good time and smith rock trial rides makes sure of that :)

A truly special place. From non-verbal kiddos saying their first words on horseback to…read morephysical/mental/emotional healing that happens around these horses. Healing Reins offers a way to help anyone one wants it! The number of programs that are offered is truly remarkable. If you want to just check it out just stop in and someone will be happy to show you around. Also, there are lots of volunteer opportunities available! It's easy to get involved and become a part of the magic that happens here.

I am so impressed with the wide range of services that this program offers our community. As a…read morelicensed therapist, I appreciate that they offer several services that help people with depression, anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Not to mention having an excellent equine team that assists riders in physical & emotional recovery. The list goes on and on what they offer. Reach out to volunteer or enroll in services!