Rough Riders Ranch

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First off I'll start off by saying that Joe is a very nice guy. The place it self had a lot going on for my taste. There was a guy doing a hot tub rental which is fine, we all have to make money, it just lacked professionalism. The meeting spot was extremely unkempt and in sanitary. The trails however was very nice and once you start to tour the tour was very fun. I don't think it's a good place for beginners. Joe isn't that great at dealing with people with less experience and I think he should be more patient and careful. Unfortunately my boyfriend almost fell off a cliff with a horse, instead the horse fell on him. Don't worry he is okay. He got back on and enjoyed the rest of the ride but there should have been some caution with the cliff. Joe is also legally blind, so it's not that great in the event you need someone who needs to see well. The horses weren't very well groomed and weren't very well trained. I think it's a place with a lot of potential but even better for people with some experience.

Booking the actual time slot was easy and stress-free. That was about the only stress-free part of the day. Let me start off by first saying, Joe is legally blind. As someone who was slightly uncomfortable on the horse, I didn't feel comforted by the fact that he couldn't really see what was happening. He was very knowledgable about the horses and the land, but the trip was less than enjoyable due to the way he spoke to the riders. Whenever we did something wrong, which was a good amount since we were beginners, he would yell at us or speak in a condescending matter. I didn't feel warmed up enough coming out of the stable to approach the VERY rocky trail at the beginning, and asked to get off and not go on the trail. He denied my request and I was forced to ride the rest of the trail. It got better after a while, but I never felt entirely safe on my horse. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are a beginner. If you have some experience riding, you're better off.