
S&D Horseback Riding
π Norco, CA
Guided horseback rides through Hidden Valley Wildlife Preserve and Santa Ana River trails. Minimum age 7 for riding; weekend petting zoos and pony rides available for younger children. Well-trained horses, draft options for larger riders.
We had our first ride with S&D yesterday, and it was an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Madison, was a lot of fun and made the entire ride enjoyable from start to finish. The scenery was absolutely picturesque, and we really appreciated the opportunity to slow down, connect, and spend quality time with the horses. Madison shared so much interesting information β not just about the trail, but about Norco and its history, which I hadnβt known before. She also took time to educate us on horse ownership and care, which made the experience even more meaningful. I was especially surprised to learn you can actually ride your horse through certain drive-throughs in the city, and that horses can often find their way home from memory β pretty amazing. Weβll definitely be back. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids 7 and older who want a genuine trail ride rather than a pony loop. Guides like Madison and Deanna are attentive with first-timers, adjusting pace and providing hands-on safety support throughout. Families with younger children can remains participate via weekend pony rides and the petting zoo.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Charles G
a month ago
βWe had our first ride with S&D yesterday, and it was an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Madison, was a lot of fun and made the entire ride enjoyable from start to finish. The scenery was absolutely picturesque, and we really appreciated the opportunity to slow down, connect, and spend quality time with the horses. Madison shared so much interesting information β not just about the trail, but about Norco and its history, which I hadnβt known before. She also took time to educate us on horse ownership and care, which made the experience even more meaningful. I was especially surprised to learn you can actually ride your horse through certain drive-throughs in the city, and that horses can often find their way home from memory β pretty amazing. Weβll definitely be back. Thank you for such a memorable experience!β
Kat Manzo
a month ago
βMy family and I booked a ride for my sonβs 17th birthday, and we had an excellent experience. The horses were well-trained and dependable, and our guide was outstanding. Madison was personable, knowledgeable, and very attentive throughout the ride. She answered all of our questions and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident. She truly made the experience memorable. We will definitely be back!β
Hailey Herbertz Apodaca
a month ago
βProfessional and personal staff. Beautiful sightseeing around the nature preserve. The horses are all well taken care of and maintained. Offer kids horse back riding for 7 years old and up. Weekend petting zoos and pony rides for younger kids. We came on Valentines Day and they treated everyone with a special Valentines Picnic at their property after the ride was over!β
Jamie Gauger
6 months ago
βAbsolutely amazing staff. Horses were clean and sweet and well behaved. Staff and horses were all REAL and authentic. Everybody had their own personalities. They werenβt closed off and pretentious like a few other places Iβve been for riding. Ebony is absolutely amazing! Went above and beyond when I requested a certain horse. We will be going back quite a bit.β
Reviews from Google
Overview
S&D Horseback Riding runs guided one-hour trail rides through Hidden Valley Wildlife Preserve and along the Santa Ana River. Guides are consistently praised for their knowledge of local history and horsemanship. The stable offers draft horses for larger riders, Valentine's Day picnic packages, and wagon rides for all ages. Weekend visits include petting zoos and pony rides for children under 7. Staff accommodates special requests for specific horses.



