My family and I had the best experience with this wonderful family with Oreo and the 3 kittens too! Cindy was so relaxed with our son that has never ridden before, Mike was right there for our son and the kids where great too. We will be going back again and again.. Thank you for a Wonderful day..We loved Cody, Willow and Heart they were a perfect match for our riding experience.. 2 big thumbs up.. The Mason famly 9/29/12
I just went to find the contact information for this place to make reservations for my family again this summer and was astonished to find a negative review. I have to share my experience from last spring to let people know that these guys are great!I took my son, a first time rider, there last spring. Everyone there was extremely patient and kind even though he needed a bit more attention than most riders would require. They made sure there was a helmet to fit him and that the saddle fit correctly. They gave him detailed instructions on how to stop, go and turn, and even walked him around a bit to make sure he was comfortable.The guides we had were wonderful. They gave instructions as needed to remind my son how to steer his horse. The instructions were short and to the point so my son understood exactly what to do without long drawn out explanations, but also kind, caring and for his benefit.Mike answered any questions we had about the area and the horses. I could plainly see that they love what they are doing, know and care for each horse and want to make sure each person has a great experience. They did not keep up a continuous stream of conversation, which was appreciated so we could just relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the area from time to time. Mike was constantly taking photos of us, the horses and the trails so that we could have pictures to remember our trip. I got a CD, that they made on site, and it has tons of great photos. My son asks to go back and ride “his horse” on a regular basis.Yes, the area is gorgeous and the horses are friendly and fun.. but it was the quality of service that we received from each person at Northwestern Lake Riding Stables that made our experience outstanding. They took time to make sure everyone was comfortable and safe. I can’t wait to go back again this year.. but my son is even more excited! We’re bringing even more carrots this time. This place was by far the highlight of our trip. Thanks for helping make such wonderful memories for our family!
We had a great time riding the trail at Northwestern Lake riding stables. It was one of the highlights of our family reunion.The family was great and took time to get to know us before taking us out to ride. They explained everything incredibly well and really knew the horses. They told us what to expect from our horse and how to handle them. We got the CD of pictures and it was well worth the money. We enjoyed every minute of our trip. We definitely recommend this riding stable to anyone hoping to have a good time.
We had a great family ride last week at NW stables. It is a little hard to find, but worth the trip. It is quality operation that is strong on safety, but also lets you ride
My daughter went on a trail ride this past summer with friends. She absolutely loved it.!!
The views were great and would have been even better if we saw mt. hood! Loved the horses; they all had such different personalities! unfortunately, you shouldn't expect too much interaction with the guides. they were considerate of my inexperience but didn't provide as much commentary/history of the area as I would have liked. Bring your own seat cushion if you want to avoid a $5 charge. Disclaimer: our ride was during the recent wildfires in Oregon so we didn't have a view of Mt. Hood and it was very smokey out.
Great, amazing, beautiful, well trianed horses.the time I had was amazing. The horse I rode was great. He has such a great personality. A perfect match and ride for me. Cindy, Mike and Brooke were great. I hope I can go back soon :-). Thank you so much. :-) Brooke. !!!!!!!!! :-)
Four of us visited the stables in early May of 2013, and signed up for the 2-hour Horse Camp ride. Three of us have some riding experience, one had essentially none. We were impressed from our arrival all the way through until we waved goodbye to our mounts. Don't be deterred by the location being a little off the beaten track. This destination is most definitely worth it! The team, Mike and Cindy, were both professional and fantastic to work with. Instructions and introductions to riding were perfect even for a first-time rider. Mike, our guide, is clearly an expert and knows his stuff. The horses we saw and rode were in excellent health. What's more, each had a personality and was interactive with its rider. This stands in stark contrast to some riding stables, where the horses do nothing more than walk in a line and ignore their riders. Tack seemed in good shape, and was all Western, but very well suited to the ride.The ride itself was fun and exhilarating. From the adventure trail, with water crossings, some steep rises, and some obstacles, to the high trails that lead to outstanding views of the Gorge and Mount Hood, we were amazed and impressed with the landscape.The horses were well-trained and in good shape. Climbing as we did can be tough on horses, but we found each of our mounts bore it very well.If you're looking for a very positive, fun, and exciting horseback adventure, you can't go wrong with this place!
We had an amazing ride today with Alyssa as our guide. The views are breathtaking and magical, horses are obidient and sweet, and Alyssa even pointed out a deer with a fawn as we walked right past them! The staff is very personable and informative, they went as far as looking up other attractions for us in the area. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone!
My husband I were the only people on our ride and we were treated like celebrities, haha! Mike and Cindy talked to us about our past experiences to make sure we got matched with the perfect horses for us, told us so much about all the horses, and made sure we knew how to do what we needed to do to ride safely. In all the rides I've ever been on (and it's been MANY) I have never had a guide stop throughout to make sure we were ok with what would be happening next in the ride (i.e. going faster, through some water, etc.) and it was something I really appreciated. It made me feel safe and that they truly cared about us. The views were gorge-ous ;), the horses were amazing and had a ton of personality, and Mike and Cindy were just the sweetest people ever. We can't wait to go back and ride again.