I was very excited to find out that this ranch didn't have a weight limit for their horses. Being on the heavier side, I haven't been able to find a ranch that had horses big enough for me to ride. When we finally got there, the staff was very friendly to us. The horses were beautiful, and the day was... More

My 13 year old daughter and I decided to try a riding vacation over the Christmas break. A few years ago I read a story about Ricochet Ridge Ranch in the NY Times, and dreamed of going there some day. Well, our dream came true, and it was the very best vacation we ever had! My daughter has been riding... More

We did a one-day ride through the forest and later on the beach. Our horses for the day were very well trained and had plenty of spirit. Our guide, Vida, was great too and made sure that we were comfortable and well-prepared for the day's events. More

Vida was an awesome guide. So knowledgeable and did an amazing job. I can't wait to go back in the summer! More

I am from Indiana and have my own horses with miles of ridgetop trails to enjoy. I took my daugher for her 25th birthday from Berkeley to Mendicino just for this experience and was not disappointed! We were not looking for a nose-to-tail ride with riders of all experiences.When you book your ride with Ricochet, you are asked height, weight,... More

If you want a riding holiday, this is the one to do. Great horses, great guides, flexibility to do as much or as little as you liked. amazing scenery, meticulously organised right down to the little details such as flowers on the lunch buffet. I couldn't speak for the individual trips but the week holiday is very worth doing. More

I hadn't been on a horse since I was a kid so I was a liitle nervous. Our guide, Vida, was so wonderful. She was very attentive to everyone in the group and kept an eye on all the horses, telling us little things about all of their personaliites. She gave us quick tips about how to handle our horses... More

I actually took a day trip with Ricochet Ridge back in July of 2009 and somehow forgot to post a review! For whatever it's worth now, I thought I'd add to the list of positive responses I've seen here. The trip was well organized, the staff made sure that each person was given a horse that was appropriate to the... More

Ricochet Ridge Ranch was a great outfitter for horseback riding at the beach in the Mendocino Coast. The staff was attentive & helpful to beginning riders. The ride along the beach offered wonderful sights including sun bathing seals. The staff was cooperative in taking your pictures. It was a great activity for our family. After the ride, you can visit... More