I was in Ojai for a little R & R for my birthday. Melissa, the owner , took me out for a wonderful natural trail ride for an hour. She was full if interesting information regarding the beautiful Ojai Wildlife and Land Preserve that we rode through! I am an older woman and had not ridden for over 20 years,... more

My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Melissa White, owner of Western Trail Rides and her "boys" (her horses) in Ojai. We experienced a beautiful sunset ride through the natural trails of Ojai. It is definitely an ride we will never forget because the rides were very smooth and Melissa's company was great! I HIGHLY recommend doing this,... more

I do not recommend "Western Trail Rides" to anyone. The owner was not patient nor support to my beginner girlfriend who wanted to experience riding for her first time. In fact, I stopped and cancelled the ride because I couldn't stand watching and listening to her going off on my girl trying to get the horse to go. Again, I... more

Today I went on the most wonderful ride ever. Melissa ( the owner) and I rode for 3 hours. She helped me to refine some of my riding techniques. On the perfect 85 degree day, you couldn't have had it any better! The trip took us through riverbeds, creeks, and mountains. We even passed other horses along the way. When... more

My girlfriend and I went for a ride with Melissa from Western Trail Rides. I had never ridden a horse, and my girlfriend is a fairly experienced rider, so we couldn't have been more diverse in our backgrounds. Despite this difference though, Melissa made this experience fun for both of us. While I had attended college in the area, seeing... more

I have lived in Ojai for over 45 years and this was the first time that I had experienced the pristine Ojai Land Conservancy's trails. I took my 8 year old and Melissa gave us the most special twilight ride. We had a real adventure and left excited and relaxed. We are definitely going again. more

This is such a wonderful experience! My father booked us for a two-hour trail ride and the scenery was absolutely incredible. It was so relaxing. Melissa, the owner of the program, was such a delightful and engaging personality so her company was very much welcomed! She is sweet, insightful, and compassionate and will make you laugh! This is such an... more

Melissa booked my girlfriend and I for a 1-hr ride during March (neither of us had ever ridden a horse) and the experience could not have been more special. All three of her horses are so friendly and sweet (and have individual personalities all their own) and Melissa was an excellent teacher. She didn't hold back when she needed to... more

My bride & I went on a two hour ride w/ Melissa, the owner/operator which was at an easy pace which was fine for me since I have little experience on a horse. However for my bride who's more experinced & wanted to trot or gallop, she may have been a little bored. Melissa was very friendly & provided bottled... more