Absolutely amazing experience! From the beginning to the very end every moment was an adventure I will cherish for years to come. Our tour guide Mark couldn't have been more kind, patient and helpful. He made excellent choices matching our group to their appropriate horse for riding. Based on our weight and height our horses were Chili, Boogie, and Izzy! Such sweet babies they were. Chili loved to snack on the vines, but was easily redirected to get back on track. If you're too nervous to take photos while on the trail, DON'T WORRY because MARK is sweet enough to do that for you! If you love wine, highly recommend to purchase the package with the wine tasting (to be enjoyed after your ride) because the wine from DANZA SOL WINERY was THE BEST WINE I had all weekend. Looking forward to returning to this beautiful ranch! read more

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5 stars all round. This horseback tour is amazing, not only do you get to ride horses through the vineyards you also get a voucher to go next door (Danza Sol winery) and sample 6 wines of your choice. The horseback tour is amazing. You arrive get your paperwork situated and they match you with your horse based off height. All the horses are just so kind. Our tour guy Mark was amazing, talked to us about the venue, the grapevine, took pictures throughout the tour and sent us all the pictures he took as well. Felt safe while riding with our tour guide. The horses do like to sneak in a few pecks off the vines and some more than others...lol but it's manageable. It doesnt look like your high up, but once you saddle up you realize the height, but the more you ride the more comfortable you get on your horse. I loved it. The weather was amazing. All the staff were friendly and professional. Had an over all great ride. We were celebrating my sister birthday and we couldn't have had a better experience and time with our horses and Mark our tour guy. The ride is pretty lengthy but its nice and you get what you pay for. Make sure to bring pants, closed toe shoes and sunglasses. After your ride you can give the horses some cookies, which they love and look forward to it. I enjoyed that part as well. There's only a port-a-potty on sight that I saw. So technically there is a restroom on sight, but we all know how stinky those are. So go before you arrive or the winery next door has restrooms that are much more ample. Definitely worth every penny. Would highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to enjoy and good time riding as well as some good wine afterwards. read more

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Diana was very communicative with me from the time we booked to the time of our ride. Her place is super cute with all kinds of collective figurines. Mac was our guide and she was wonderful! We rode Decca, Chili, Chico, and Squirrel. Wonderful horses! It was a wonderful sunset ride. Everyone there were super nice and helpful! read more

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My friends and I had an amazing time horseback riding! Our two tour guides were incredible friendly, patient, and so helpful, especially since some of us had never ridden a horse before. They made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire experience. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun and memorable outing with friends. We had such a great time and can't wait to come back! read more

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We had an amazing experience coming here to celebrate my birthday. The staff were so friendly and there was plenty of horse(so lots of variety of faster/slower to meet experiences). I had never riden before and they were great at on boarding and giving me an easy horse. We ended the day with the wine tasting at the Danza winery next-door. read more

Absolutely amazing. Mark and his team were so welcoming and friendly. Our family truly enjoyed every minute of the horse riding experience. Mark was truly so kind and helped us every step of the way. We were all beginners and never even been around horses, but Mark guided us so kindly and helped us so much. He truly is an awesome person and I highly recommend everyone going to Wine Country Trails for horse back riding. The views and the trail were so beautiful and the horses were so gentle and happy. Truly a special moment in our lives. read more

10 stars if I could!! My 12-year-old son and I were looking for something to do around wine country and upon entering this place we were greeted initially by Chrystina, with such welcoming hospitality as she guided us every step of the way from check-in to mounting our horses and beyond. Even the owner, Dianna, was there to check us in and gave us an overview of what type of experience we could expect-while also making us feel like we were family. All horses on this property are so well cared for and loved as it is apparent in the way the horses interact with all types of people. Our trail guide Mark was so personable and friendly the entire tour, taking photos along the ride, capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you wine country trails by horseback! We will absolutely be back again soon!!! read more

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We went here about a year and a half ago and they were spectacular so we went again! They were even better this time, Wine country trails by horseback is the best horseback place by far! We've went to all different places with our family and we all love this place so much! This was one of our family outings of the year and it was beyond beautiful and we felt so at home and welcomed! Our tour Guides were spectacular and so knowledgeable and patient! You could tell they take such good care of the horses as well! Our guides names were Elyn and Abby! I highly highly highly recommend requesting them when booking! Elyn was so sweet and knew the horses like the back of her hand and Abby was so sweet and had such a good heart! And let me tell you about how sweet natured the horses are! They were the kindest and cutest horses ever! They took such good care of us and we felt so calm and relaxed! They know there Job so well and they were absolutely stunning! We rode Scout, boogie, wic and Leroy! Our youngest who is 8 years old rode boogie and he took such good care of her! We weren't worried one bit, the guides and the horses were so professional and so sweet to our little girl! Also the horses we ride were absolutely awesome! And not to mention they let us give the horses treats at the end as well! They took it so gentle and we also got selfies with them too!! Then they gave us absolutely breath taking pictures and videos they took of us on the ride which we will cherish forever! We made sure we had some extra cash to tip our outstanding guides as well! I definitely recommend bringing some cash for them! With all this said we will definitely be back and it was the most fun we've had in do long! Such a family bonding time! Definitely definitely definitely book and ride with wine country trails by horseback! You will NOT be disappointed read more

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Negative stars. Called me to cancel when I was already on the way. Then, I agreed after some time to cancel because their reasoning was the heat. However, didn't want to refund me for no services provided. On top of that so much attitude, for someone trying to celebrate their birthday with them. Ruined it for us. And now she doesn't wanna refund me read more

What an incredible place to go horseback riding! When I called to make reservations, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Upon arrival, they greeted us warmly and guided us through the property. We had the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings and get a feel for the place. Once we embarked on our journey with the horses, they were incredibly kind and helpful. I highly recommend this place for a memorable horseback riding experience. The wine we enjoyed afterwards was so delicious and we got to see where the wines were grown!! read more

This was an AMAZING experience for my girlfriends and I as a small weekend girls trip. We are all first time riders and this team was amazing at making us feel comfortable and safe. Our leader Mark was so amazing and even helped tailor a horse for each one of us based off of our personalities which we thought was fun. Our horses were great (Jack, John wick, and Blue). The overall tour was so beautiful and so peaceful. Mark was very informative and such a fun time. We would definitely come back again because of their great service leaving a great first impression on all of us!!! read more

Absolutely the best experience in Temecula for horseback tours hands down. My fiancé and I booked a tour with three friends and it was amazing. Mark and paisley guided us through the property. From start to finish it exceeded our expectations. Diane was so client forward with booking and communication. Christina and her daughter were so thoughtful and down to earth it made us feel right at home. If you're thinking about a tour. Book with them. read more

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Great time with our wonderful tour guide, and we had so much fun with both horses Chili and Abby! An unfortunate day out in the best Temecula has to offer. read more

A few friends and I saw a flyer for horseback riding while wine tasting and decided to do it the next day. Diane was so kind in accommodating our time constraints and we got to book a ride the morning before we left town! The horses were beautiful and were well taken care of. Mark and Paisley took us around the vineyard, chatted about the horses, and took lots of wonderful photos and videos! 10/10 would recommend and will be back with friends! Thank you so much! read more

Fun friendly professional! Staff were excellent! We had 2 guides one was upfront with lots of info of the area and the other guide stayed at the back helping my grandson and his Mom 1st time riding they basically had a private lesson! Beautiful scenery and they take really good care of their beautiful horses! Good price too! read more

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Fun birthday activity in Temecula! Guides Kenny & Justin very friendly guys leading us along the trail. We did go through the vineyard but the path we were led through was around the vineyard too, like in the dirt as other reviews said. The horses would definitely try to eat the grapes if it was up and down through the vineyard! The amount of time on the horse was the full 90 mins. Definitely recommend the earliest tour time available to beat the heat. The only con was $135 for a weekend price is a lot, but overall was worth it for a birthday or special occasion. read more

10/10 across the board! My family and I had an amazing experience at Wine Country Trails. From the warm hospitality while booking with Dianna, to the professionalism we encountered upon arrival with Chrystina, to the perfectly coordinated horseback rides led by Paris and Eylin -- every single person made us feel safe and welcomed, especially with our varying levels of experience. Eylin did a fantastic job matching each of us with our own uniquely charismatic horse (she was definitely spot on!) The horses themselves were incredibly well-behaved, and Paris did an excellent job guiding us according to each of their quirky personalities as we rode along the trail. After the ride, Paris and Eylin turned into full-on photographers, capturing everyone's best side with an individual photoshoot -- they really went above and beyond! All in all, we had an unforgettable time, and we'll definitely be back. Thank you so much, ladies! read more

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Highly recommended! Dianna was amazing! I called last minute because I was canceled by another BS Ranch and my kid was heartbroken! Dianna was able to book my girls for a sunset ride that day and assured me that my daughter would be riding a horse after all. She really made our day and this was a highlight of our trip. Our guide Mackenzie was really great with my girls and they hit it off really well! They really enjoyed the ride, beautiful scenery, and an amazing sunset! We will definitely be back next time we're in Temecula. read more

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Had an amazing horseback riding experience. Our guide, Mark, was great and made the ride fun, safe, and enjoyable the whole time. The horses, Chilli and Wick, were wonderful and very well behaved. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this experience to anyone. read more

I loved it, my wife not so much. She drank too much wine prior to the ride. Recommend not doing that. Have fun.

My partner and I wanted to have a nice date so we decided to book with Wine Country Trails, and they exceeded our expectation! Everything went perfect from the time we arrived to the time we left, we felt welcomed the all the way through thanks to our guides who were so kind and patient with us, as we are beginners. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and we can't wait to come back again! Thank you! read more

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This was a great experience. The scenery was beautiful, the horses were well behaved and the staff was very friendly. The trail guides took many pictures of us that we will always treasure. read more

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Horrible!!!!!!! During our ride, we were accompanied by another couple and a guide. Throughout the tour, our guide was repeatedly contacted by the owner/manager, who insisted that we ride the horses through the vineyard so a drone could capture promotional footage. This was not only unsafe for us but also distressing for the horses, who began eating the vines. Our guide warned us that this was dangerous when we were half way through and eventually decided to turn back for the safety of the animals and riders. Despite her professional judgment, the owner continued to pressure her--yelling from a golf cart and calling her phone persistently to override her decision. This interaction was extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. When we returned to the regular trail, the owner/manager was waiting in a golf cart with her unleashed dog. As we approached, she abruptly started the engine, which startled all the horses. My boyfriend and I nearly fell off, and it was only thanks to our quick reflexes that we managed to safely regain control. The situation was worsened by the owner's yelling and her dog barking, which continued to agitate the already spooked horses. The remainder of the ride was distressing, and I felt anxious and unsafe the entire time. This experience was far from what was promised and promoted, and I strongly believe that continuing the ride under such conditions posed significant risks to both guests and animals. When we reached out through email for a refund we got no response at all. Not even an apology for what happened. read more

I loved this horse ride so much! It was a beautiful ride behind the vineyards. Our trail guides were sweet and funny and took so many pictures for us! The horses were beautiful and well taken care of. The wine tasting at the end was a nice cherry on top! read more

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Calm horses and wonderful guides. Lesha and Wyatt were so sweet and helpful. My husband, who has never been on a trail ride, loved it. The views were amazing. The wine tasting fun and tasty! read more

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Thank you for a wonderful afternoon! I have gone on trail rides before, but Wine Country Trails does it best. Our guides were amazing! We will definitely be recommending and returning when we are visiting Temecula! read more

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Lesha, Chloe, Wyatt, & Trisha are the most amazing guides EVER!!! They were so kind, funny, and hospitable. The ride was beautiful and the horses were so good! I'm definitely going to be recommending this place to everyone! Thank you all so much!! read more

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Let me start by saying the horses were so gentle and easily guided and really some of the best we have ridden. The guide was very sweet and funny! In a hurry since there was a rodeo happening and she needed to get her horse. She took some photos of us riding. But let's bring up the price for what we got- we paid $120 for an hour trail ride and we spend 50 minutes walking the horses in a line down a dirt road. 25 minutes down, up a small hill and back down for another 25 minutes. As cars, bikes and a motorcycle passed on this road. No wine country, no vineyards just houses and driveways. Totally not happy- and felt really mislead and disappointed. read more

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We had an absolutely amazing time. Our guide was full of information from around the area and fun to chat with. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Great experience today. This was my Xmas gift from the hubs and it was so relaxing and beautiful! I have a fear of animals so this was HUGE for me. Conquered it and would highly recommend doing this trail ride for a gift, day date or to assist with conquering fears of animals Our guide made it such a fluid event I forgot I was riding a horse. Thank you to her-Cynthia! She was great and chatted us up with laughs and stories. We were paired with a really sweet couple (5 of us total) it was all around a really great time. Scenery & weather couldn't have been better today check in was easy and everyone we interacted with was sweet. Our guide took pictures throughout our trail ride & provided to us before our departure. Added a few noun read more

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When California residents hear 'Temecula'; we instantly think of wineries and soft, rolling hills of vineyards. I mean, it isn't called "Southern California Wine Country" for nothing. Believe it or not, there are more ways to enjoy the vineyards than by just imbibing on wine. Did you know that you can ride horses through the fields of grapes? That's right! Horseback riding is one of my favorite activities in the world and I professionally trained horses before I grew into my current career of working with goats. Imagine my joy when I was surprised with horseback riding in Temecula for my 36th birthday (10/18/2020). That's how Wine Country Trails by Horseback entered my life. Wine Country Trails by Horseback is exactly as its name states - guests experience the picturesque Temecula vineyards in an epic way: on top of a horse. Wine Country Trails offers various packages in groups or private rides at sunset or at any time of day. This is literally the BEST choice of activity when in Temecula for a date, special occasion or heck: no reason at all! They do book up quickly so schedule your trip ahead of time online. Now, I'll be frank with you Yelpers: they aren't cheap but I promise it is worth it. For my birthday, my date arranged for a private afternoon ride with Wine Country Trails by Horseback. We arrived at 11am to their location next door to a winery with a trailer-like office and parking lot so it is quite straight forward; but equestrian lovers like myself will squeal with glee immediately at these beautiful creatures. We entered the trailer and were welcomed by Wine Country Trails staff. Everything was easy-peasy as they had our names and reservation ready. Be prepared to sign a few pages of paperwork (mostly for insurance purposes) which I literally didn't read and simply initialed. I could have just agreed to give Wine Country Trails my kidney- who knows! There was a little bit of a wait but eventually they were ready for us. As mentioned, my ride with Wine Country Trails was a private one but groups are welcome. I suggest a private ride which is more intimate and you don't have to ride alongside strangers. The great thing about Wine Country Trails is that they truly care about your experience and pair you with horses based on your expertise. For instance, due to my background, I got to ride their fastest ex- Santa Anita Race track horse! Thus, don't be afraid if you are a beginner or bringing your kids - they have horses for all levels. After a quick prep speech; my date and I were off with the guide to explore the vineyards. The ride is a leisurely one (or somewhat faster with my horse!) edging the vineyard farms and plots. The guide was excellent with a perfect ratio of educating riders with grape/vineyard/history facts while also letting you ride slightly ahead for an optimal memorable trek although I'm unsure if this is typical protocol or due to my horsemanship experience. The entire ride is in the open sun so wear your sunscreen and/or hat and of course denim pants are best. The ride itself is glorious! The quiet serene atmosphere on top of a horse is a double whammy of amazing-ness. Wine Country Trails guides also take photos of riders (although I should have asked for more) and is 90 minutes of pure bliss. I advise starting your day in Temecula at Wine Country Trails rather than attempting to ride horses tipsy on wine: don't be an idiot, you guys. You won't enjoy yourselves in that state and neither will Wine Country Trails staff or the horses. Upon return, I was able to snag more photos and also feed the horses some 'horse cookies' (basically, compressed hay biscuits). Wine Country Trails is super chill and lets you just hang out. I want to mention the snazzy aspect of Wine Country Trails: this company is female-owned and operated (just like my goat company!) AND their horses are all rescues! Whether saved from slaughter houses or the race track; these horses all have a new lease on life. How great is that?! Plus, the horses are healthy and happy. I am well-versed on equestrian illnesses and Wine Country Trails obviously takes tip-top shape of these babes (this is NOT the case with the horses available for riding in Griffith Park in Los Angeles). Not only is this company giving you one of the best days of your life but they are a noteworthy business behind the scenes, as well. It's 2020 so we have to address Covid: Wine Country Trails is outdoors, on top of a horse so it is literally social distancing to a - T. They don't require you to wear a mask being outside and more than 6 feet from the next rider so this is certainly a Covid-friendly experience. I also didn't have to wear a helmet but I think some do? Wine Country Trails by Horseback is a memorable vineyard experience and the company is certainly fine-tuned. Whether celebrating a birthday or just looking for something unique "to do" while in Temecula; take a ride aback a horse with Wine Country Trails. read more

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Great experience! Tour guides are super nice and horses are great. Will definitely be back !

Such a great experience! I purchased a Groupon for a couples ride with wine tasting. Called and set a date it was fast and easy. Arriving the horseback riding is to the left of the winery. I've never rode a horse before or even pet one so I was very nervous! Since I was a first time rider they put me on a horse named Squirrel that is used to nervous riders, and he was perfect for me! Our guide Kristen was OUTSTANDING. She made me feel extremely safe and held on to my horse and led him the entire ride, while on her own horse. It was fantastic, without her guidance I would of never been able to do it! Kristen was very knowledgeable about the winery and was such a friendly person to talk to. She took tons of great pictures as well. Without Kristen I would of never been able to get over my fear, she's an amazing tour guide and person all around. At the end of the tour (it is not required) but it is extremely appreciated if you tip your tour guide! Which we gladly did! Great experience for first time riders and experts! My boyfriend was very experienced and he had a blast on his stubborn, energetic, previous race horse named Leroy. Highly recommend! read more

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Booked this online and it was pretty easy. My review will also include things they can improve with customers I was there on Sunday,. the place is really nice, clean and all the ladies are super nice, Specially our guide lady, I wish I can remember her name she was the sweetes, she made sure we were safe and helped us a lot with he horses. Positive Things about this place - you dont have to wait they are good with their appoitments -the ladies will help you if is your first time hey give you the basic and they put you on a horse that is calm - Safey is first and you get a nice helmet - There is a cool place where you stop and our lady guide took a bunch of pictures and she did great with the photos. -The Scenery is Okay, nothing out of the ordinary but pleasent ** Shoutout to all the ladies tha work there ALL OF YOU ARE SUPER FRIENDLY AND NICE . THINGS THEY CAN IMPROVE TO HELP NEW CUSTOMERS: THEY DONT GIVE YOU ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE WINE TASTING - A little more information on what to do after you are done riding the horses and where to go for the wine tasting. we had no idea where to go or anything . I think moe information about the entire process will be hepful - WATER : At the end of the your tour I wish they will offer you a bottle of water because you will get thristy . Even if is a small little bottler I think it will be nice and customer will appreciate the gesture. I really think the water is something that is needed it after that long ride and the experience is not cheap , COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF WATER CAN HELP SPECIALLY ON A WARM DAY. - Also it will be helpful specially if you are new to any of this as you check in if the ladies inform you of how the wine tasting work that they wil give you information for the wine tasty. I remember asking the lady so this is it and she was yes that is it. I was confused since I paid for 2 people and 2 wine tasting 20 x 2 =$40.00 and I had no idea that it was on a different place, If they can provide a little more information by letting you know " after your ride you need to go here to get your wine tasting." we had no idea. - I never got my wine tasting because I had no idea it was at a different location. So more information will be helpful OVERALL WILL I RECOMMENT THIS PLACE TO ANYONE THAT WANTS TO EXPERIENCE HORSEBACK RIDING : ABSOLUTELY YES!!! , I saw how the horses are treated with love, and kindness, the ladies are experts and the horses are super calm. !! you are going to enjoy the experience . read more

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We loved our ride today! Our guide was Taylor and he was awesome! Knowledgeable, friendly and fun to hang with. The scenery was gorgeous. The horses were very well behaved and trained. My husband rode Chico who was a huge snacker but very sweet. Mine was Deca and she was a diva but well mannered. Cowboy was Taylor's horse and he was well behaved and learning to be a guest horse, so think of someone in training. Lol I would absolutely go back. I would love to do a sunset ride with them. read more

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Great ride through the vineyards. Our guide Haily was awesome. So were our horses, JJ, Patch, Sonoma & Blue. read more

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I surprised my husband with a morning trail ride and we had the best time! Everyone was really nice. Especially our trail guide Lindsey. She was so knowledgeable about the winery's on the tour and was really fun to talk to. I would definitely recommend this place and ask for her. The trail was beautiful as well. read more

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Man did we have a GREAT TIME horseback riding through the Vineyard! Came 2 years ago and it rained on us. They said we could come back another time. Would you believe they honored our horseback riding 2 years later?! I thought that was AWESOME! Patrick was a our AWESOME tour guide! Customer Service at its finnest Thanks again Patrick! We'll be back for that sunset ride read more

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Great ride with my girls and awesome guided ride by page. My horse was sweet and gentle. Very friendly staff.Awesome horses. Great view. Definitely recommend. We also enjoy the wine tasting afterwards. July weather hot so we did ride at 8am. read more

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Wine country trails is the best place ever!!!! All of the guides were so sweet and knowledgeable and so were the horses I rode. Abby and my sister, dad and mom rode blue ,Leroy, Chico . They were all so good to us .I highly recommend this place to everyone. If I could go every day I would! My guides Elyn and Kenny were amazing, I would definitely recommend them. Super fun! read more

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