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Dara was an amazing guide, and she taught us a lot about riding. The views were breathtaking, and the weather was phenomenal!! I highly recommend Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding. Oh, and dogs!! Loved them all, Nana, Roger, and Milo were the best hangout buddies while drinking our wine. Very nice wine as well. Nana did the whole course with us, as if she was keeping an eye on us. We had a blast for my birthday and can't wait to go back.
I hadn't been on a horse since I was 7 or 8 years old, so when my roommate suggested horseback riding I was like uhhhh But I'm glad that she pushed me to do it again, because I ended up having a great time at Vino Vaqueros. Charlene was firm enough to know how to properly handle the horses, but laid back enough to where I felt I shouldn't be too worried about their behavior. The deal was pretty good; for $150 you get over an hour-long ride and a wine tasting afterward. The views are breathtaking and the stables and barn areas were really clean. Charlene made sure we felt comfortable with her removing her mask at a far enough distance from us, but for the first time in a while it felt normal to be maskless. The horse I rode, Nacho, was mostly pretty well behaved but did bite at one of the other horses a few times whenever he got next to him. He's a more experienced horse, so most people should be fine on him as long as they pay attention to how close the other horses are getting. I felt that the wine tasting was a bit rushed and there was probably a bit more to be said about each wine than was said, but alcohol is alcohol so I drank it and didn't complain. Charlene was also generous with pours and when we paid an extra $10 for an extra jar of wine, we felt it was well worth it. She also took some really cute pictures of us! In general, we felt the experience was worth it. My recommendations to you: -wear sunscreen if you have fair skin -wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty/dusty because they all will -remember that horses are huge and tall and that you won't fall off just by sitting on one -bring a packed lunch or charcuterie box AND WATER to enjoy during your post-ride wine tasting
Amazing experience. Booked this as a gift for my husband's birthday, as well as our anniversary. Our wrangler, Mary was just lovely and made it a wonderful ride. We loved and enjoyed the experience as it was a first for both my husband and myself riding. Would definitely do it again if we come back to the area.
My friend and I randomly decided to go horseback riding since we couldn't make the trip to Big Sur anymore and I'm glad we did. This was by far the highlight of our weekend in the santa ynez area. The people running the business are safe and made sure everything was sprayed down appropriately for us. They walked through how to communicate to the horse and it was really easy. We went on a 90 mins tour through the vineyard and a neighboring canyon area. It was really nice to take in the views. My horse was a little slow but really cute and friendly. The woman who owns the business is sweet. After you go through your tour they have a small cabana where they let you taste two wines and then choose which one you'd like a glass of. The rose is really good! I thought the experience was a little pricey but then again I've only been horseback riding one other time. Wish there was an option for 45 or 60 mins for a lower price. Thanks so much
We just experienced this, and we had a blast! It was everything we expected and more. Charlene, our guide, was great and patient with us first-timers. The trail was surreal and peaceful. It had just rained the day before, so the air was clear, the wind was calm, and the scenery was just perfect. My wife and I come up to the Santa Ynez Valley every December. This experience will be part of our regular routine from now on. Highly recommended!!!!
My daughter and I booked a ride for a Saturday morning, we received very detailed instructions and directions for how to arrive. We were greeted by the most friendly person (Charlene) as we approached. We proceeded on our ride through the beautiful hills and vineyards with Nana (the ranch dog) by our side. Charlene made sure to take amazing photos of my daughter and I as we rode so we didn't have to worry about it. We were happy to just be able to take it all in without grabbing our camera to document the beauty. At the end of our ride Charlene offered us each a glass of rosé and we relaxed in the shade and soaked up the view and great conversation. Highly recommend requesting Charlene if you book a ride!!!
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. To whomever said they aren't COVID friendly, that is absolutely false. Jaye and her team are incredibly professional, and the friendliest group of people. We have been doing weekly trail rides throughout the pandemic and never once felt that our safety was compromised. HIGHLY recommended!
We had so much fun! Amazing trails, beautiful horses and Andrew led the way!! He was awesome! I brought cheese and wine to finish off our experience and what a great time!THANK YOU
The perfect little experience on my weekend getaway. The horses are so well behaved and as a first time rider I felt so safe and cared for. Our guide made sure to pair us with an appropriate sized horse and made us comfortable in the saddle. The views are gorgeous, the location is relaxing, and it ends with a glass of wine! Truly a 10/10 experience. After all this California rain, the hills and valleys were so green. It felt like walking through a slice of heaven.
Had a great afternoon riding during our girls weekend getaway. Charlene was an excellent guide and my horse Chile was such a good boy. Definitely recommend would definitely come back
BEST TOUR EVERRRRR! Charlene was me and my fiancés tour guide and she killed it! The horses listened to every command we gave them, they were obedient as can be. The scenery's was unbelievable, Iv never seen a landscape like this property! If you've never been on a horse, you have no need to worry, that's for sure! We also got a complementary glass of wine at the end of the tour. Thanks for the experience Charlene!!!!!
Gravy, my horse, was a snack-a-holic. He kept trying to eat trees during the ride, but it was endearing. I was able to keep him off of most greenery, but every now and then he sneakily grabbed a leaf or two. We came by for a late ride, 4pm, on a Sunday afternoon. This ended up being amazing, because it wasn't as hot by that hour and we were able to see the sun set over the hills as we came back. The scenery was a little more brown than I anticipated, but it's the end of the summer and all the rain has died down. Cora, our guide, was lovely. She was super sweet and friendly. We both were able to chat her up during our time on the trail. All the horses were gentle and manageable, and they all seemed happy and well taken care of. The entire experience was a great end to our weekend away from home. At the end of the ride, we sat in the stables with glasses of wine to close out the evening, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I would do this again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun activity in the area.
An amazing experience for my birthday our tour guide Andrew was cool took pics with my phone to capture the day ! My husband and I had a wonderful experience ! I had a spicy horse loved it ! Finished up with some wine you gotta visit this place if you visit solvang or the surrounding areas and buy a cute hat to !
1 year ago
We had a really nice time at Vino Vaqueros. Our group did the 9am ride, which ended up being a great call as the weather was cool and comfortable, and it made the whole experience more enjoyable. Char was our guide, and she struck a good balance of keeping things relaxed while still making sure everyone felt comfortable, especially since a few people in our group hadn't been horseback riding before. I rode Boomer, who was steady and easy to ride, and we appreciated that they gave a simple safety overview before heading out. After the ride, we did a casual tasting of both a red and white wine and then chose a glass of our favorite to hang with. The setting was quiet and pretty, and it felt low-key in the best possible way. One of the dogs Nana even joined us for the ride. Overall, it was a calm, well-paced outing that felt thoughtfully run without being overly structured. read more
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Charlene M.
Thank you Alex! So happy I got to meet your group!
6 months ago
Had a lovely time on our trail ride! Some of the horses were a bit stubborn at times, but whatcha gonna do? Just added some amusement and laughs to the experience hahaha. Our two guides were great and one took plenty of pictures during the ride, which was really nice because we got to have those memories documented without worrying about having our phones out while on horseback. The trail itself was a beautiful view of the springtime flower blooms on the hills. I'd recommend bringing a hat or sunglasses because it can be a bit bright, and there's room for a water bottle in the saddle bags. read more
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much for the kind words we loved having you all. “Let’s…
7 months ago
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Charlene M.
Thank you for the kind words!
1 year ago
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Charlene M.
Hi Glenda! Can you please contact me directly at 8059440493 when you…
6 months ago
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We loved having you!
1 year ago
Dara was an amazing guide, and she taught us a lot about riding. The views were breathtaking, and the weather was phenomenal!! I highly recommend Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding. Oh, and dogs!! Loved them all, Nana, Roger, and Milo were the best hangout buddies while drinking our wine. Very nice wine as well. Nana did the whole course with us, as if she was keeping an eye on us. We had a blast for my birthday and can't wait to go back. read more
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much for riding with us!
1 year ago
11 months ago
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Thank you! Rex has been a great addition to our rides.
I hadn't been on a horse since I was 7 or 8 years old, so when my roommate suggested horseback riding I was like uhhhh But I'm glad that she pushed me to do it again, because I ended up having a great time at Vino Vaqueros. Charlene was firm enough to know how to properly handle the horses, but laid back enough to where I felt I shouldn't be too worried about their behavior. The deal was pretty good; for $150 you get over an hour-long ride and a wine tasting afterward. The views are breathtaking and the stables and barn areas were really clean. Charlene made sure we felt comfortable with her removing her mask at a far enough distance from us, but for the first time in a while it felt normal to be maskless. The horse I rode, Nacho, was mostly pretty well behaved but did bite at one of the other horses a few times whenever he got next to him. He's a more experienced horse, so most people should be fine on him as long as they pay attention to how close the other horses are getting. I felt that the wine tasting was a bit rushed and there was probably a bit more to be said about each wine than was said, but alcohol is alcohol so I drank it and didn't complain. Charlene was also generous with pours and when we paid an extra $10 for an extra jar of wine, we felt it was well worth it. She also took some really cute pictures of us! In general, we felt the experience was worth it. My recommendations to you: -wear sunscreen if you have fair skin -wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty/dusty because they all will -remember that horses are huge and tall and that you won't fall off just by sitting on one -bring a packed lunch or charcuterie box AND WATER to enjoy during your post-ride wine tasting read more
Amazing experience. Booked this as a gift for my husband's birthday, as well as our anniversary. Our wrangler, Mary was just lovely and made it a wonderful ride. We loved and enjoyed the experience as it was a first for both my husband and myself riding. Would definitely do it again if we come back to the area. read more
1 year ago
My friend and I randomly decided to go horseback riding since we couldn't make the trip to Big Sur anymore and I'm glad we did. This was by far the highlight of our weekend in the santa ynez area. The people running the business are safe and made sure everything was sprayed down appropriately for us. They walked through how to communicate to the horse and it was really easy. We went on a 90 mins tour through the vineyard and a neighboring canyon area. It was really nice to take in the views. My horse was a little slow but really cute and friendly. The woman who owns the business is sweet. After you go through your tour they have a small cabana where they let you taste two wines and then choose which one you'd like a glass of. The rose is really good! I thought the experience was a little pricey but then again I've only been horseback riding one other time. Wish there was an option for 45 or 60 mins for a lower price. Thanks so much read more
4 years ago
We just experienced this, and we had a blast! It was everything we expected and more. Charlene, our guide, was great and patient with us first-timers. The trail was surreal and peaceful. It had just rained the day before, so the air was clear, the wind was calm, and the scenery was just perfect. My wife and I come up to the Santa Ynez Valley every December. This experience will be part of our regular routine from now on. Highly recommended!!!! read more
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much for the kind words!! We can’t wait to see you next…
2 years ago
My daughter and I booked a ride for a Saturday morning, we received very detailed instructions and directions for how to arrive. We were greeted by the most friendly person (Charlene) as we approached. We proceeded on our ride through the beautiful hills and vineyards with Nana (the ranch dog) by our side. Charlene made sure to take amazing photos of my daughter and I as we rode so we didn't have to worry about it. We were happy to just be able to take it all in without grabbing our camera to document the beauty. At the end of our ride Charlene offered us each a glass of rosé and we relaxed in the shade and soaked up the view and great conversation. Highly recommend requesting Charlene if you book a ride!!! read more
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much for riding with us! Char (and Nana) are the best!
6 years ago
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. To whomever said they aren't COVID friendly, that is absolutely false. Jaye and her team are incredibly professional, and the friendliest group of people. We have been doing weekly trail rides throughout the pandemic and never once felt that our safety was compromised. HIGHLY recommended! read more
6 years ago
We had so much fun! Amazing trails, beautiful horses and Andrew led the way!! He was awesome! I brought cheese and wine to finish off our experience and what a great time!THANK YOU read more
3 years ago
The perfect little experience on my weekend getaway. The horses are so well behaved and as a first time rider I felt so safe and cared for. Our guide made sure to pair us with an appropriate sized horse and made us comfortable in the saddle. The views are gorgeous, the location is relaxing, and it ends with a glass of wine! Truly a 10/10 experience. After all this California rain, the hills and valleys were so green. It felt like walking through a slice of heaven. read more
4 years ago
Had a great afternoon riding during our girls weekend getaway. Charlene was an excellent guide and my horse Chile was such a good boy. Definitely recommend would definitely come back read more
5 years ago
BEST TOUR EVERRRRR! Charlene was me and my fiancés tour guide and she killed it! The horses listened to every command we gave them, they were obedient as can be. The scenery's was unbelievable, Iv never seen a landscape like this property! If you've never been on a horse, you have no need to worry, that's for sure! We also got a complementary glass of wine at the end of the tour. Thanks for the experience Charlene!!!!! read more
Gravy, my horse, was a snack-a-holic. He kept trying to eat trees during the ride, but it was endearing. I was able to keep him off of most greenery, but every now and then he sneakily grabbed a leaf or two. We came by for a late ride, 4pm, on a Sunday afternoon. This ended up being amazing, because it wasn't as hot by that hour and we were able to see the sun set over the hills as we came back. The scenery was a little more brown than I anticipated, but it's the end of the summer and all the rain has died down. Cora, our guide, was lovely. She was super sweet and friendly. We both were able to chat her up during our time on the trail. All the horses were gentle and manageable, and they all seemed happy and well taken care of. The entire experience was a great end to our weekend away from home. At the end of the ride, we sat in the stables with glasses of wine to close out the evening, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I would do this again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun activity in the area. read more
An amazing experience for my birthday our tour guide Andrew was cool took pics with my phone to capture the day ! My husband and I had a wonderful experience ! I had a spicy horse loved it ! Finished up with some wine you gotta visit this place if you visit solvang or the surrounding areas and buy a cute hat to ! read more
2 years ago
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again in the future.
5 years ago
Char gave us an amazing tour on our mini-moon! We loved the horseback riding and the wine was so great.. what a beautiful location to spend an evening in! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a fun two-hour experience. Try it closer to sunset! read more
5 years ago
Charlene was amazing we loved her to much. Couldn't have imagined a better first experience if i could! It is definitely a experience i will never forget and i will continue to talk about for years to come. Amazing views, amazing guide, and amazing wine... formula for the perfect experience! read more
6 years ago
What a great experience - Thank You Megan and Leonard.... they made this experience and amazing one. My wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and they made this experience an AMAZING one. Super helpful and careful as we are inexperienced and too the time to take our picture while we were out on the ridge. Thank you again Megan for your genuine hospitality and care. Wishing you and yours all the best! Kim & Tracy Ewing read more
5 years ago
This was AH MAZING! Charlene and Mary are the best, the property is beautiful, the horses were so fun. Highly recommend, we hung out after and had wine from the vineyard, this is a must! Book it today and be on time! read more
5 years ago
Y'all! This was the best bday gift ever 2/20/21. My husband took me and my parents on this amazing horseback ride. Charlene was a great guide. She helped me and my mom since we were a little nervous about riding. The views were spectacular! I highly recommend this place! read more
6 years ago
My Sister gifted me an amazing ride for my birthday. Charlene was our guide who was so wonderful. She's close to my age but was so warm, friendly and full of great stories. I got to ride Dude. Yes he wants to be in the lead, but the sweet boy listen to my body when I sat down he slowed right back down. I hardly had to use my reins on him at all. read more
6 years ago
Amazing experience! My bf and I came to celebrate our anniversary and the guide was so so sweet and kind. The views were breathtaking and the horses were well trained and calm. We really enjoyed the experience and the wine they provided was delicious. We will definitely be back and recommend this horseback riding to our friends and family. read more
6 years ago
Highly recommend this experience. Let loose and enjoy the open space in California wine country. Charlene was our guide and she rocks! All the staff was great. The horses were very mellow. Can't say enough positive things about this ride! read more
6 years ago
6 years ago
What an AMAZING DAY!!! Gentle horses with experienced riders that are fun, informative and personable!!! Through the hills and valleys and vineyards!!! Highly recommend! read more
6 years ago
We had a wonderful ride through the back country with great views of the Santa Ynez valley and surrounding mountains. Thanks to Andrew for being such a great guide. read more
4 years ago
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Charlene M.
Hi Candace! First I’d like to apologize for a less than stellar…
6 years ago
In December 2020 my husband and I went on the 90 minute trail ride, our guide was Charlene. She is professional and a great guide, as well as quite interesting and informative. The horses are well trained, the dog that walks with you is adorable and the wine was delicious, we bought two bottles. Thank you for the great experience. We felt safe and I don't believe there should be any concern about mask safety. The views were beautiful. We went at 1pm I'm thinking the sunset time frame is even more fantastic. read more
6 years ago
This place was incredible. Charlene was a amazing tour guide. Definitely recommend this place! read more
2 years ago
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Charlene M.
Thank you so much for riding with us!!
4 years ago
6 years ago
My husband and I went on a 90 minute ride yesterday and we had an amazing time. One of the owners, Jaye, was really great with communicating everything we might need to know before the ride. Andrew was our guide's name and he was really gracious, helpful, and informative about everything that had to do with the horses and the ride. He was really great about accommodating our requests, if we felt like talking he was great about answering questions. After the ride which was beautiful and very relaxing, the horses are beautiful and even tempered, we went to taste wine in the barn. I enjoyed them and picked the Sauvignon Blanc and my husband chose a red blend for his full glass. We met Jaye after the ride and she was really friendly and kind about making sure we had a nice time. I would 100% go back to do another ride there in the future. read more
5 years ago
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