baldwin lake stables

DK_KNIGHT42

If you want to go on an actual ride you need to go for at least two hours. From the stables it takes 30 min to get to the trails. The trails are in the nearby state park. The 3hr ride was perfect. I am experienced but my wife not so much but she still really enjoyed the ride. The rides takes you through some awesome views especially one point was breathtaking. Our guide was Christine and was very nice. Other staff not overly friendly but not many in California really are.

919md

I went on a one hour ride and it was pretty good. You get to ride for about 30 minutes in the forest (another 30 minutes on the road to get to/from the forest) with a stop for pictures. Our guide was friendly and helpful (they work for tips). They also have pony rides for kids. Will definitely come back on my next trip to Big Bear.

SDMama1

Experienced staff and well cared for horses made this a fun experience for both novice and experienced riders. We started out with a beautiful morning, but 30 minutes in to our ride the weather turned ugly and we were caught out on the trail with thunder, lightening and HAIL. The staff handled professionally with the group's safety as their primary concern. Trucks were sent out to retrieve us while our guides walked the horses back through the terrible weather. We were disappointed our ride was cut short, but we will definitely try again next time we are in Big Bear.

david740

the place looked like a rundown working ranch. it even had an outhouse (for show only -- there was a working restroom behind the office). be sure to make a reservation because they will not go out with horses except at their designated times. 3 riders arrived at the same time but were turned away because they were more than a hour early, ahead of the schedule. besides, the next designated tour was sold out. the pony rides were expensive ($10 for 4 circuits around the petting zoo). the petting zoo had only a few goats and chickens. but the kids, all in all, had a great time on the ponies and in the zoo.

mobberleymuts

We just turned up to the Ranch and were lucky, the wait was only 30 mins, we went on an hour hack with our guide. My husband and I are really novice riders, our daughter more experienced, all this is taken into account when selecting your horse.Very professional and safety concerned. You have the option of a saddle bag for water, camera, sun screen. The trek is comfortable and the horses know every inch of the trail so I felt comfortable. Half way through there is an opportunity for photos.Overall a great, fun experience. Very friendly and thoughtful owners.

dexter619

Finished off the weekend at these stables so the kids can have a pony ride. They loved that and the pony Pearl. Their pony guide was a really cool guy, talked to the kids alot and helped us take great photos of them. The petting zoo was a bonus. Great for very small kids, otherwise i think older kids might think it's a bit small. Good time.

175JohnK175

dropped off the 2 -10 year olds for an hour of horseback riding. Staff was friendly and the girls were off and back on time. They had a great time.

Lauren1710

I really enjoyed the trail ride through the valley. The staff were great and the horses well behaved. The only suggestion I would make would be perhaps have a trail ride for experienced riders because though I enjoyed the scenery my partner and I were itching for a lil more speed and challenge.

fallbrookgirl

The petting zoo was very small, about 6 goats and a few chickens. The pony ride was average, good for real little kids. The stable hand that helped my grandkids was exceptional though! William was very very good with them.

DVC1959

This is a great horseback riding tour for families, especially for beginners. The horses are gentle, the guides know the horses well and are very friendly. I would recommend this tour when visiting Big Bear.

Doxvette

Although, having little to no hours behind the wheel of a horse, the gals made it easy my gal and me, and thankfully the horses cooperated. Nice scenery and not too steep We opted for the helmets, being self employed and all.

julieshawn

I was at the Stables last Oct with two of my friends, we are gals over 50, I am a experienced rider my friends are vacation riders, we went out on the half day ride and had a wonderful time, our guide was wonderful and kept us safe. The horses were great and very well cared for, this place is clean and all the employes treated us with respect. I thought the price for the ride was VERY fair and gave our guide a well deserved tip! I would recommend Baldwin Stables and I would go back. One thing I noticed that this stable feeds their horses hay, not pellets, It is expensive to have hay brought up the mountain, this shows you how well taken care of these horse are

YarnMom

Nice guides on the ride. Saddle way way to small for my daughter and when I mentioned Before ride they said they could not change out saddle needless to say she was uncomfortable for the entire approx. 2 hr ride and sore. Not happy experience I had hoped she'd have especially considering cost of trip and tip for the 3 of us made it equal to a weeks pay for me. Will not do again but at least kids can say they got to ride.

CapuccinoSanClemente

This place was run down, they lied to my and my gf and then ended up taking our money and Never refunded us for changing our mind. The actual staff and even the Owner were impatient and especially rude.. Please beware, and stay away from this place, it's a rip off !

swkimmel

$40 per person 1hr ride. The ride was decent, the horses were good and the guides knew what they were doing. It just chaps me when a place puts big signs everywhere trying to put the burden on you to pay their employees. @ $160 for 4 people for a 1hr ride I would think they could find some extra in there to pay their help.