My wife and I took a morning horseback with Cody, a real life cowboy, as our guide and it was awesome! We were the only ones that signed up for this time, so it was just us and our guide. The scenery was beautiful and our guide was very knowledgeable and informative, not to mention funny. We would definitely do this again and recommend it to everyone, whether you are experienced or not.
Molly took my wife and I on a two hour ride - excellent guide, great/fresh horses, fun trails, moved out a lot, great views and great conversation throughout. My wife's the passionate rider, I just go along to enjoy everything. I highly recommend Stables at Koele and Molly - we had a lot in common with her and thoroughly enjoyed our time riding together. Thanks Molly for adding to our wonderful 30th anniversary trip to Maui and Lanai.Lynn Howard
First of all, I am totally befuddled by anyone who claims thatntherenis nothing to do in Lanai! Are they crazy ? We recently spent two weeks there and had a blast. Diving, hiking, golf, trap shooting.....and perhaps our highlight....riding horses in the "up country" at the Koele stables. Our guide Cody was super informative, knowledgeable, and personable. He and his family are residents and he is an accomplished former rodeo competitor, as well as hunter, guide, and all-around nice guy. You can tell immediately at check in that Molly, Cody, et al are pros. They have excellent equipment and horses, and run a top notch service. I wouldn't go to Lanai and NOT do this, and my wife and I aren't really even avid horse people. But when else are you going to be able to ride on scenic bluffs, and through cool forests, on one of the most beautiful islands on the planet? Do it. You'll be glad you did.
Quality. From equipment, to horses, and guides. Top notch equipment. The horses were athletic and responsive. The saddles were top of the line. Cody, the boss is a real cowboy who knows horses and runs a first class operation. My wife is an excellent rider and had a private ride which was challenging and great fun. The barn and stables were immaculate and authentic. The UTV excursion we took with a local gentle bear of a guy was incredibly informative and laid back.
I did a morning ride with Cody and a group of others during the Thanksgiving holiday. The weather, landscape, and views were nothing short of amazing. The horses were all very well behaved. The ride was just the perfect amount of time for me, as I hadn't been on a horse for many years. The staff at the Stables are all very friendly and patient. The horses appeared to be well cared for and were also very friendly. The view from the stables is amazing and I loved nothing more than seeing the horses in the field from the Lodge every day. This was a great experience, and one I'll definitely do again on my next visit to Lana'i. Highly recommended for riders of all ages and skill level.
We stayed at Manele Bay and went up the Koele to have lunch and let our little ones (ages 4 and 2 1/2) ride horses. We were worried they'd be too little, but thought we'd try anyway. Molly and the others at the Stables were so nice and accommodating! The staff there are not surfers posing as cowboys - they are the real deal. Very knowledgeable and professional Our girls each took a ride on Whitt, and they couldn't have had more fun. They still talk about it. The faucet in the restroom wasn't working, so the staff let us clean up in the employee "lounge". No worries. Most of us can stand a little inconvenience as long as we're treated well.Thank you!
No poser cowboys at these stables ! Just minutes from the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele, a stay in Lanai would be incomplete without a horseback excursion from Hawaii Western Adventures. Polite and Professional they took care of our group and were extremely accommodating and thoughtful. Be prepared for Red Dust and a jacket for higher elevations.
My wife and I decided to take a break from the beach, and go for a private ride at the Stables at Koele. Our guide Cody treated us to a first class experience. He made sure we were comfortable with our mount, and tailored the instruction to our level of experience. Seen some scenic country, a few deer, and received some local knowledge about the island. It's a great retreat, and very enjoyable experience.
Lanai is a beautiful island, and the best way to explore it is on horseback. We were fortunate to have a private trail ride with Sean--he's got a natural feel for horses and is extremely experienced and knowledgable about the terrain and the people and animals who live there. This is probably the best trail ride I've ever done (and I've done many). En route, we passed Molly and another trail group only once--the rest of the time, it almost felt like a private island retreat. The office is friendly and organized -- Sean and Molly and co run a clean, tight ship. Strong Recommend!
We enjoyed a 1 1/2 hour ride with Molly. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, views, welcoming/polite staff and our well behaved horses. Thank you Molly for making our trip such fun and to Wit who enjoyed the scenery with me!