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 room is fine but the location is very off from downtown. If you are going rafting, this is the…read moreperfect spot. It is right to a raft place. It is a great location if you enjoy hiking. There is pond and trail behind the units. The trail along the river will take you to the Lava Trail head. It is under 2 miles to get there. Ofd thing about this place was, there were 4 doors to the 1 BR unit. That is super weird and the first for us. Do you keys may not work for some of the doors.

This is worse than my last review where someone chased me out the door threatening to tow my car…read moreaway. Only read if you are an owner or planning on staying at this resort. 7th Mountain Inn. Check-in around 5pm. Timeshare sales are behaving like street prostitutes in 3rd world countries without the boobs & legs factor. What's next, stand in front of your car so you can't move? After a cool personable guy gave me my room keys and fire log, I walked straight toward the door. Naturally, sales called my name, and not even pausing, I told them "no thank you I'm not interested", and walked out the door. I guess that's not good enough. A sales guy followed me out the door with a flashlight yelling that he was "security" and that I must immediately "stop walking away." By the time I got inside my car, locked the door with my wife and kid who had stayed safely inside, he shined his light through the passenger door window and yelled that he was going to freeze my account. :ROFLMAO: The light scared my 11-year old, and frightened my wife until I told her all this is a complete ruse. Should I call 911 the next time this happens? You can't make up pure comedy better than WM Timeshare sales, and I hope they read this. Ignore them completely. They take advantage of any pleasantries you may start with. You are the guest and if you say no, they should honor your no. Usually they will ignore it and ask more questions. Oh, and for the worthless reply that will follow, resort managers at any Worldmark have no control over sales. Sales rules, and it's always been that way.

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.

Oh my goodness, Diane's riding place was truly spectacular. Diane took our 3 year old on about a 30…read moreminute ride all around the property (not just around and around in a circle like most places) and our daughter LOVED it. Diane was so sweet and kind and this was a fantastic experience for us and our daughter! Highly recommend!

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.

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.

My daughters (8 and 11) and I enjoyed a short trail ride during our stay in Sunriver. Two of us…read morehad never rides before (I was the most nervous - go figure, lol!). We had a fabulous time. My daughters were in awe of the mostly young, female staff and their competent and confident handling of the horses. The ride went through a lovely wooded area and then had some riverside views at the end. The staff took pictures of us along the way which they texted to us at the end of the ride. We all were left feeling like we wanted to explore more of the cowgirl life!

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!