Rainbow Ridge Ranch

We had such a great time ! Kathy loves her horses and it shows. We went on a nice trail and will definitely go again. 5 stars all around

Where do I begin? First and foremost....KATHY actually answered the phone when we called ! AND we did not call in the morning like regular folks...no we waited til it was almost 5:30 on a Saturday night !! She was so sweet and said please call me back and leave a VM so I can call you once I am done riding my horse ... can you believe it? What a sweet gal to still want to help us even though her work day had ended. And guess what ? She still called us back at 6:30 and we set up the ride for the following day at 1:00 pm !! From the moment we arrived all we saw were SMILES!! Smiles from the workers, the trail guides, the volunteers, everyone there was sincerely SO dang NICE !! If you want the best in Palmdale....with beautiful people and a great experience... you have got to go to Rainbow Ridge Ranch !

Kathy loves her horses as much as her customers! Terrain is beautiful and we have boarded our horses there for over a year.

Amazing place for a horseback riding! I wanted to take my boyfriend horseback riding for his birthday; I spent hours looking for a place and I ended up calling this place and I couldn't be happier with my choice! Kathy is so nice and friendly and once you there you see that she loves this horses and takes great care of them! Other ladies that were with us were just as great (unfortunately, I don't remember their names). Great people, great horses, great views! We have some experience riding horses, once they saw that we aren't new to it they let us gallop a little as well! Horses were so adorable!!! As you can guess, the whole experience was amazing!!! I definitely recommend this place and I'm sure we will be back soon! Thank you, Kathy, for being an amazing person you are and for an amazing day!

Cathy is amazing!!! She gave me a great trail ride with Cali I was extremely upset, I bought a horse, they resold it.. when I got to the ranch..I called Cathy and she gave my husband and I a great ride!! If I lived closer, I would absolutely board my horse at her place!! She has amazing horses, that she trained , as well as a team!!! If I lived closer, I'd be there after work hours. Finding the right fit for me!! Thx Cathy I love you ‍

I had an amazing time! This is a very affordable place for horseback riding. I highly recommend this ranch if you're looking for a great horseback riding experience. You can tell how much the horses are loved and you can tell they are treated with the utmost respect. True horse lovers run this ranch! I will definitely be coming back the next time I need to get away from my crazy city lifestyle. Depending on your experience they will let you walk, trot and/or canter the horses. The trails are beautiful and you rarely run into other people/horses. I personally cannot wait to come back to this ranch.

My daughter had a blast. Very friendly and the horse was great. They took her On a long trail ride. It was great scenery.

I took my husband here for his birthday so he could ride a horse for the first time and he absolutely loved it! Kathy and the other guides were incredibly kind and helpful. Kathy is a ray of sunshine! They guided us throughout the whole ride and gave a lot of input on how to ride safely and comfortably. We felt good and confident the whole way through. This ranch is a gem and we were so happy to have found it. Thank you so much!

Rainbow Ridge Ranch in Palmdale is a horse-lover's paradise! Located out on the edge of the Angeles National Forest, it's a drive but worth it. The hilly, sandy terrain, strewn with rocks and stands of dry desert trees and shrubs, is good for riding. It's open sky country, and on the breezy day we rode, under bright hot sun, we had the rolling hills of gold and ochre to ourselves. We: myself who loves horses, 10 years since my last ride at a rental stable along the coast (a disaster!). I was aboard Cody, a trim sure-footed Appaloosa Quarter gelding, what was he, 12 or 14 years old? His mostly white winter coat was coming on, thick and furry along his neck and withers.Kathy, the expert rider/ranch owner, on her calm 5-year old palomino gelding (forgot his name).Robin, Kathy's friend and horse trainer, on Sandy, a big sorrel mare with a long fast trot ("power trot" said Robin). Just the three of us, brilliant! That meant we were free to get out on our two hours. I'm comfortable on a horse and ready for anything. Maybe we could even canter.We did! We flew along some nice flat trails there in the desert. We walked up and down hills. Cody, though not a lead horse, was a goer, willing to fast trot and then canter with little urging.We rode single file, Kathy in front, Cody and I, then Robin on the big red. The smell of dry brush and summer-scorched earth, the hot sun, cool wind...awakened my senses. Cody reminded me of the special bond created between horse and rider. The horse guides you. When you ride, you get out of your head and into your body. Your horse helps you become a better human. If only for awhile. After the ride, we returned to the barns. Kathy directed me to the fridge drawer with the stash of carrots to feed to our horses. I watched as she hosed Cody off. He didn't like the water at first, then grinned as it splashed his face.I hung out. The horses now seemed familiar, friendly like pets. Out at one enclosure, Kathy's two other horses, a buckskin mare and her filly came over towards us when she called their names. A curious black Tennessee Walker stood along the fence, wanting to be petted, and another horse, a Morgan, coat like thick black velvet, walked over to investigate. I didn't want to leave.What makes a great stable? Calm, well-cared for horses, with trimmed feet and brushed coats, who enjoy the ride as much as we do. An owner who answers her own phone, asks detailed questions about your riding history and what sort of horse you like (smaller feet, agile, energetic, which was Cody!)Access to natural areas, where you can ride for miles.Facilities which are clean and well-marked, with rules spelled out.A sign that says "Kiss your horse if you liked your ride"!Thank you Cody and Kathy!

Wonderful horse riding ranch. Kathy knows horses inside and out- we have taken our 10 year old granddaughter for lessons for over a year - she is thriving , learning to ride. Wonderful experience. We have also been on many group trail rides with Kathy. Beautiful mountainside scenery. Well-trained horses. Huge recommendation for this horse riding ranch!