Will update my review after we receive our pictures. No response yet from management. Do not buy the photo package!!! We had an amazing time celebrating my fiancé's birthday. Lisa was awesome and even gave us some good suggestions to check out in old town (Gambling Cowboy and Augie's Ice Cream) definitely want to come back and ride Whistle and Duece read more

Words cannot express our appreciation to Dusty and his family for accommodating our group and for providing such a fun, enjoyable, relaxing and memorable experience!!! I HIGHLY recommend this trail ride venue for any one regardless of experience. We were given thorough instructions on how to ride our individual horses and we were led into beautiful scenery. I'm usually a little anxious around horses but I was completely at ease because I was given the necessary tools to set me up for success. We are so appreciative to the Lunde Family for making our outing nearly perfect in every way and we plan to visit again and share this experience with our friends and family. read more

Omg Lisa is an amazing guide and instructor. I've never ridden before. And I did pretty good. It was the best relaxing event ever. I truly enjoyed myself and have already made plans to go back soon. read more

This ranch is ran by a family that loves what they do. Everyone helped get us set up and they spent time with each rider going over how to ride and making sure we were comfortable. If you are a beginner or taking your kid for the first time I suggest coming here. The horses were all great and listened to the riders. The trail they take you on isn't hard and it's a beautiful area. read more

A group of friends and I went right before thanksgiving week and had an amazing time. Unfortunately, we purchased the wine and horseback riding package and never got the wine tasting. I emailed them shortly after but we were already back home and it wasn't possible for us to go back. I emailed them again telling them the issue and hoping to get some credit to go back if no refunds were possible. They never responded. I called a week later and Dusty answered and was súper friendly and said he would email me four tickets and send me the pics from our ride...I never got that email. I even checked my spam. I emailed him back sending a friendly reminder and I still haven't heard back. At this point I'm extremely disappointed and upset that this place did this to us. It's unfortunate because we really enjoyed our time there and were looking forward to going back. I will not be going back...if you go, only do the horseback riding and no wine tasting. read more

Sam was very good with the horses and the horses themselves were very well behaved. The route was definitely beautiful! My friends I enjoyed ourselves during the ride, and after the ride we enjoyed the wine tasting package that we purchased with the ride. So warm and welcoming. My only disappointment was not being able to take my own pictures and videos, but I understand the precautions. Overall I enjoyed the experience. read more

Such a great experience. Only critique is they should put a sweet ranch style sign above the entrance way, so it's easily found. Lisa our guide was awesome and made us feel very comfortable. The horses were great and such characters with their personalities. The ride through the trails was nice. We used Groupon to get a deal which also included a wine tasting voucher at a local winery. This place is an easy recommend. Great date idea. read more

We arrived a little early to be greeted by a locked gate. We got a text informing us to arrive in an hour to be told when we called that they are very specific on time and we were too early. So we waited no big deal. Our horses were nice but I thought we would be riding near vineyards not dead trees and shrubs. They made it sound like the wine package was on site. Not 11 miles down the road, so we ubered thinking we were going to enjoy ourselves. Started walking to the vineyard because our guide said it was a 3 minute ride and found ourselves walking along a dirt road with no cell service. Super sketchy. We ordered a picture package and I am super upset because I never received the photos. Even after emailing them asking about the pictures. I still have yet to even receive a response. We didn't even make it to the wine tasting because we were so over this trip. Huge scam. Spend your money on a better and more prominent horse back riding place. Would never recommend this place. Save your money. read more

We had the greatest time!! The owners were wonderful and told us all about the individual horses and their rescues. Our guide, Bobby was fantastic! Funny, sharp, kind, attentive. The horses were eager to go on the trail and vey responsive to commands. And the trail is gorgeous! It was the greatest day! I highly recommend this and if you can get Bobby...your day will be perfect! read more

We had a great ride ..Lisa and Sam our trail guides were great Highly recommend a visit! read more

We had a blast as first time horseback riders! Our trail guide was Lisa and she was so friendly and knowledgable and made our experience. Our horses were Duece and Ranger and they were also great. We loved their personalities. Overall great experience! Thank you Vin Hesten. read more

Had fun on the ride but still waiting on pictures! Also, the ride was less than an hour long. Our guide was very nice though. Her name was Lisa, sure hope we get the pictures as she promised. The winery that we went to afterwards was Masia de la Vinya Winery, really liked the people there, and the wine was good. Joined the wine club! read more

Amazing ride with Lisa. Made my wife and I first time on a horse a breeze and SUPER FUN!!

Perhaps our expectations were too high for this Travelzoo deal. Three of us went on the 2 hour wine tasting ride on a weekday. First or all as several other reviewers mentioned the porta potty was so disgusting we gagged. I think they should be able to afford a flushable one or at least have cleaned it out . Second, the communication with the stables was pretty minimal. We got a reminder the day before with no mention of what to bring other than what seemed to be most important to them , the gratuity. Third, it was a 94 degree day and NO water was provided before, during nor after the ride and not having mentioned it as something to bring in their email we were not prepared for this at all. I would think this would definitely be a liability for them. We had been riding before once or twice so a cursory instruction lasting one minute was given. No narration on the ride, no stops for picture taking, and basically we rode the same trail up and back. The proposed "group picture" to be included was taken by guide Vendala with her cell phone (which we also took our own) and emailed to us??? Come on, a little finessing here please. The winery was much better than I expected and we did purchase there but between no food since leaving the house at 8am to get there and no water ever we were pretty wiped out fast. I would not recommend this company nor would I rate them as the same quality most travelzoo vendors. Step it up.... easy to do with a few amenities... even spring for a box snack at the end which wouldn't cost that much more. read more

We had a great time! Lisa was our trail guide, and she was personable, interesting and knowledgeable about horses. The horses were very well trained, and good horses - you don't always find that combination. The ride could have been a little longer, but since we all hadn't ridden for years, maybe best to not be sore the next day! The winery afterwards was the icing on the cake. Perfect day for our Mom/Daughter and Birthday weekend. read more

Had a great time with Vin Hesten Trail Rides! I wish we booked a longer horseback ride session!

Just a beautiful ride. Lisa was so sweet and patient as our guide. Would recommend this to everyone. Beautiful horses too!

I had a wonderful experience with Vin Hesten Trail Rides. It's actually my 3rd time being on a horse and I was a little anxious about it. There was a group of us women who spent a weekend in the wine country for some birthday celebrations and this was a part of it. Dusty who is the owner, as well as his wife and daughter were so accommodating, friendly and reassuring of my inexperience. They made me feel less anxious and I actually had a fun time. The trails were beautiful! Only drawback- it was 102 degrees and I'm glad I had my wet cool cloth on my neck which absolutely prevented me from heat exhaustion. The entire experience is 5 star in my book! read more

The drive from LA was a bit long but well worth the trip. I took my girlfriend for a late bday as she has never ridden before. The trail ride was fun and easy, Lisa the trail guide was great and knew what she was doing. We had a great ride with another couple who we enjoyed the experience with. The wine tasting was charming and delightful. Overall great experience! recommended for couples trying to get a nice getaway for the day or weekend. read more

I went today and did the trail. I was a bit nervous but Dueces was great. The guide, Valinda, (I'm sorry if I got your name wrong) was great and very informative and helpful. I contacted the company by phone because I couldn't book online for a weekday, and Dusty easily made a time spot for us on a Wednesday. We had a great time and would recommend anyone who wants to ride a horse to go with them. read more

We went horse trail ridding with Vin Hesten Trail Rides on Fri Nov 6th. We had been considering a trail ride through a vineyard, but this worked out much better. We were taken on a trail ride through trees, and then out on a trail over a hill with views over the countryside. Jamie was our trail guide. She made us feel comfortable, was helpful, and fun to be with. We arrived with no horse riding experience. First we started with a short lesson and we were quickly able to walk, turn and stop our horse with confidence. It was amazing to be able to control a 1000lb animal. The trail ride was a great adventure. At all times we felt safe and in control of the horse. We had a great time. Jamie took some photos of us on our horses. These arrived by Email the same evening. Overall it was a wonderful experience. read more

What a great experience. We had a few first time riders in our group and Joey made them feel very comfortable with his positive vibe and by providing a one on one meet and greet with the horse and thorough instructions. It was a beautiful day for riding and the scenery on the property was very nice, felt like we out in the country far away from city life. Thank you to Vin Hesten Trail Rides my mom's birthday weekend kicked off on a high note! read more

Our guide was very nice. Her name was Lisa. Scenery is pretty. Horses were a little sassy since they hadn't been ridden in a couple days because of rain. The winery that we went to afterwards was Masia de la Vinya Winery. The staff at the winery was very nice and the pours were generous. Fun day. read more

Had a great time with our wine and horse ride combo. The horses were supper sweet and well behaved. The guide was great! She was super friendly and knew all about the horses. This was a slow walk only ride but I figured that just want you to be prepared. read more

First time riding and I couldn't imagine having a better experience! The horses were great...well kept...overall- treated well, as far as we could see. Our guide Vindella (spell check?) was amazing! My girlfriend had a bad experience riding horses in the past so there was some anxiety to work through and Vindella nailed it! She was super patient and calming...and it was very clear she knew her horses well enough to convince anyone they'd be safe. And of course you can't beat wine tasting afterwards...get the package!! read more

Would NEVER ever pay these guys in advance again - and frankly the other riders said it was okay but would not do it again with this company even before we ran into refund issues. We prepaid for five riders and only three were able to go. Gave proper notice and have called and emailed a half a dozen times regarding our refund for one full price rider (the other was discounted so we knew she would not get a refund). They were quick enough to respond when taking our money, but the owner has never once been "available to speak" or returned our phone calls. read more

My parents celebrated their birthday in Temecula. As a part of their gift, I decided to treat them to a horseback riding at Vin Hesten and I am so glad I did. From the moment we arrived until we left, Elizabeth made sure everything went smoothly. We were all feeling a little nervous at first but she made sure we were feeling confident with our horses before going out on our trail. She was very informative and fun to talk with while we were on the trail. I highly recommend having Elizabeth as your guide! read more

Horseback rides have been a traditional event for our anniversaries. So for this 25th anniversary, I wanted to select a memorable experience for my wife. We found out that the Vin Hesten owners are committed to providing a safe home for rescue horses and provide a truly unselfish service to the equine community. We also realized that our fees for the trail ride are used to stable, feed and care for these rescue horses. Lindsay, our guide, was outstanding. Her handling of the horses was truly impressive. She was so knowledgeable of each horse, their unique life story and special nature/personality. Also amazing was her attention to us and the horses especially when you realized how she was so much smaller when compared to these magnificent horses. She really provided us with confidence throughout the ride. Vin Hesten's trail ride was exceptional. If you are looking for a tranquil ride through scenic Temecula Valley and don't need to combine wine tasting with horseback riding (no frills - you can wine taste later), Vin Hesten is the best choice. And you will be doing some good for these rescue horses that might not have had a future. Truly memorable. Thanks read more

My Husband got me a horse trail ride for 90 mins at Vin Hesten, it was a nice ride with a wonderful guide and great horses, I wish it was through more of the wine country. One thing that was negative was that the winery coupons that was included in the package didn't even work for Saturday and Sunday which was misleading. read more

The trail wasn't bad, but overall service is fail. 1. I got the living socal vouches and try to make reservation on their website for three times, but nobody call back to confirm the booking until the third time that I almost request refund from living sol cal. 2. When I got on the horse, I told the staff that my right leg foot holder is too short not some comfortable and need some adjustment, she keep saying they looks even, when I came home and look at the picture, that wasn't even at all. 3. After we went home, the staff email me some pictures, the most horrible thing happened, that wasn't my picture, that was another couples. read more

My husband and I chose Vin Hesten to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and they did not disappoint. Joey and Bridget were knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The short riding lesson prior to the trail ride was just what was needed. And the horses were wonderful, each with their own character. We strongly recommend Vin Hesten for anyone who would like to ride a horse in the Temecula area. The wine tasting afterwards was a really nice touch too. Thank you Vin Hesten and Joey and Bridget. read more

Pros: very small group (2 - just us!) wow... Reasonable price Bridgett was entertaining Horses are rescues! Great for beginners 1:1 training Cons: No bathroom. Slow pace for experienced riders We rode Duce and Thomas - both great horses. read more

My husband and I had a great experience! There were six of us in our group, and Vendella was super friendly and very knowledgable. She made sure each rider was comfortable with their horse and answered any questions we had. She was simply delightful! We would do this again, and I have already told some friends they should do this. My only suggestion would be to place a sign where you pull in - it isn't clearly marked off of De Portold Rd., but that's an easy fix. read more

What an awesome little experience! Vendella was the absolute best!!! I'm glad we got a morning tour because we were lucky enough for it to be just my husband and I on the ride. A fabulous way to start our anniversary! read more

I had purchased a Living Social deal that was a combo of Horse Back Riding, followed by wine tasting. We LOVED the horseback riding. It was obvious that the horses were well cared for and treated very well. Vendella was a great guide, Ranger, my horse was awesome and overall we had a great time. Would highly recommend this trip!! read more

I came here for my anniversary with my husband and it was amazing! He had never rode a horse before so he was a little apprehensive, however as soon as we got there he was put to ease. Our guide Bridgett was awesome she was very attentative while also being very friendly. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to go horseback riding!! I cant wait until my next visit and I definitely can't wait to catch up with Bridgett, Red, and Duce!!!! read more

Such an amazing experience! They give you a couple mins of instructions and then you hear out onto the trail. Vendetta was so knowledgeable and sweet. We had 4 couples and unfortunately they only do 6 at a time so one of them just went ahead to the winery. My only complaint was the bathroom is horrible. It's a Porta potty so it's expected to be bad but it was really dirty so try to use the restroom before you go. Other then that great Eskridge and would go again! read more

Hello ya'll, My wife and I just came from a two hour ride. We enjoyed it very much and had a great time. The trail was better than imagined thru the Temecula hills. Our guide was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend it and will come back again. Thanks so much. read more

My boyfriend took me On Monday to ride a trail and it was very nice! As soon as we got there we were greeted by our guide, Trisha. She told us to wait for a bit while she got our horses ready. Throughout the whole time Trisha was very sweet and very knowledgeable about horses and how to ride them. She made the ride all the more pleasant. Later in the trail Trisha took photos of us and said they would email 6 photos of us, since we weren't allowed to take our phones. All in all the ride, the view and the people were great! Let's hope we get those photos soon so I can share my amazing experience! read more

We went on an early 8am trail ride and it was beautiful! It was so nice and relaxing and the family that does these trail rides are so nice!! I will definitely be coming back for another trail ride! read more