Point Reyes Arabian Adventures

Went with 4 friends for one of their birthday and it was a wonderful experience. All of our houses had their own personally and though we had some difficulties the we’re no really problems and we got some great stories and memories from it.
We were all really nervousabout going up in the hill and not starting on trails but it was Bratislava and the horses were very well trained.
We’re from the Bay Area so wet had to drive an hour bit it was WELL worth the drive. It winery so it was cold and VERY breezy at the top of the hills but the view made it all worth while. I would DEFINITELY go back.

My first time here with Suzie was amazing. She was really nice and friendly towards me and my group of friends. For people that are looking for a chill relaxing horse ride this is definitely the place to go. The horses were really well behaved, however there“s this little white horse name rabbit being a little bit lazy. Above all, all the horses were really gentle and nice. For an hour ride it was charged $ 50 each person. If you want a mini getaway with outdoor adventure this should definitely be one of your choices around the Bay. The vista point route that I got that day was really relaxing as well!

The horses are very well behaved and spirited! Suzie knows what she’s talking about… Listen to her direction and you can’t go wrong! Truly a life changing experience!

I brought the girlfriend here for her birthday and it was amazing! It was both of our first time on a horse and we were pretty impressed with how well trained the horses were.
She was riding Rabbit who was apparently trained enough that the gf didn’t even really need to use the reigns. When the group stopped, Rabbit stopped. When the group started moving, Rabbit started moving, too.
I was riding Summer. She had a mind of her own but was just as well-​trained as Rabbit. Only thing I had to do was to remind her to stop; she was a line-​cutter and wanted to decide where she should be in the line.
Susan was great. It really seemed like she knew what she was doing and was super patient with us first-​time riders and a child in the other group. She was good about giving us reminders throughout the ride so that we would be able to have more control over the horses and a more enjoyable ride. Also, we had missed our exit by a lot on the drive up which made us about 30 minutes late for our appointment but I had called to let Susan know and she was super cool about it and waited for us to arrive. However, she did have three other people that she was prepping to go on the ride, too. Nevertheless, it was very kind of her to assure us that we would be ok.
The scenery was great. Everything was super green and the sun was shining but it was still really cold and windy. Best birthday ever for the gf.

I was so excited to take my daughters and husband riding on New Year’s eve.
While waiting for Suzie to come back from her current ride we walked around and enjoyed the beauty of the area.
Myself and one of my daughters are experienced riders. I was the last to mount, but before I did I asked Suzie how many rides my horse had been on, because she had obviously been ridden hard. At 50ish degrees, she was soaked. I was first told. … well, you know. I said, no I don’t know. She said… Oh, just once.
Against my better judgement I mounted her and we started up the hill. On the way up, my horse was already bucking and/​or kicking. Suzie was pleasant and fun with my husband and youngest daughter. They are amateur riders and her focus was definitely on them. Multiple times I told Suzie my horse was pissed off, tired… and just did not want to be out. She blew it off as nothing. I also asked her to fix my stirrup as it was too long. It didn’t sink in until me and my daughter galloped up the hill while the others watched. Then she fixed it. After almost an hour of keeping my horse under control… most of the time, as she really did not want to be up there, I had to ride in the back of everyone, because I was told by Suzie my horse doesn’t like my husband’s horse and that she is very competitive. Fair enough… I get it, but what happened next was unacceptable.
While out front, Suzie decides rather quickly that she was going to run with my youngest and my husband and took off. My older daughters horse… gorgeous animal… began to prance around before she bolted up the hill. In all this commotion, my horse reared straight up. I brought her down when she thought we were at a rodeo and began her vengeance to get me off her back. I was able to stay on long enough to calm her down so that I could jump off. Unfortunately, she wasn’t done. After I got my leg over and began to push myself off and away from her, she decided to spin in a circle sending me sailing through the air… I don’t know how far, but I looked and felt like a rag doll.
I could not move. As I lay limp… Suzie approached me and asked if I was okay… to which I mumbled, no. She then proceeded to move me at which I began to scream in pain telling her not to move me.
I was appalled when she said, her horse had never behaved that way with anyone before. I guess it would be advisable to listen to your riders.
I did not want to upset my kids, so with everything I had in me, I got up and waddled down the hill.
My girls were pretty traumatized and I thought my husband was going to pass out.
Suzie did take off my portion of the bill and offered for me to come back for a 3 hour private ride with her.
The next day I received a call from Suzie and again she seemed shocked about her horses behavior. I reminded her that i questioned whether or not she should go out again and that I was telling her every time her horse was acting up. I’m torn on the negligence on both of our parts… as an experienced rider I knew the horse did not want to go out, but I trusted the owner. Suzie was very distracted by my daughter and my husband and I believe she felt confident that me and my older daughter were fine on our own.
After numerous MRI’s, xrays, PT, and countless doctor appointments, I have been off work since New Year’s eve with a torn piriformis muscle, severe contusions to both sides of my bottom, a lateral fracture of my sacrum and sciatic nerve damage on both sides.
My doctor has me off work until June.
I have no intention of suing… this review is to remind riders and Suzie to be attentive to all horse behavior. Don’t wait until something bad happens again.
Suzie…I’m really disappointed you did not even offer to split the cost of all my doctor bills. Yes… we ride at our own risk, but as the owner, you have the ultimate responsibility to know your horses well enough to make a judgement call regarding the safety of your guests regardless of experience levels. Me and my daughter were looking forward to the long ride. I guess we will have to look for someone more responsible.

I LOVE Suzie and her amazing horses! What a great birthday gift! In late January, it was wonderful to ride in a small group (Suzie, me, boyfriend, and two other gals) on a beautiful day with gorgeous views of Tomales Bay and the surrounding area. Keep in mind that these are Suzie’s personal horses — not your average rental horses. And another amazing thing is that ALL of her horses are RESCUES — bless her! 8-​) It’s clear that she loves these horses and has trained them well. I was lucky to get Wyatt, and at times I had to hold him back because he just wanted to go even faster. He was a fabulous gentle giant (originally a premarin foal — part draft horse) I was really RIDING, not a just a passenger on an under-​loved, under-​trained, and over-​worked typical rental horse (and this is important if you’re an experienced rider). Her horses and her care will facilitate beginners as well as those who’ve giddy-​upped before. Yeehaw — I’ll be back!

Came here with a group of 6 to go riding on Saturday 1÷11÷14. One woman (Suzy? English accent I think) ran the entire show from prepping the horses, getting each of us comfortable, and providing instruction and tips to all while on the ride. The views were incredible (especially for not having to do the leg work) and my horse (Chainsaw) was easy to work with (my first time riding and no issues). Even a little galloping! Although if anyone gets Rabbit it seems like he just wants to sleep. Great experience and only $ 50! I will be back.

Wonderful experience riding with hubbie and Susan. I love that it’s not nose to tail riding. You get a short lesson at the beginning of the ride with useful tips on how to communicate with your horse to make the ride more enjoyable. She takes each rider’s comfort level and experience into consideration and customizes the ride to your abilities. We even got to canter a few times! A much more personalized experience.

Rode with Suzie a couple years ago. Don’t let the bare bones website fool you — you will not be disappointed! I’m an experienced rider and this was an unforgettable ride. Suzie has a ranch in the hills, or can trailer horses directly to the trailhead on Point Reyes. Her Arabian gelding, Merlin, was a very comfortable ride. Brisk canters on the beach sand were exhilarating! She’s a knowledgeable horseperson and trains each of her horses. I’d recommend to any equestrian visiting the Bay Area, and I’d also trust her with beginners and children. Quite a ride! I’ll be back next time I’m in the area.

Just went for a two hour advanced ride on Susie’s Arabians — Codi and Merlin, and enjoyed the whole experience thoroughly. First time on this breed and really loved these powerful responsive horses. Susie also has quarter horses but we wanted to try out arabians. Top notched service and amazing well cared horses that clearly adore their owner. Great views on Whitehill open space and lots of canter and constant fast trotting throughout the rise. We will be back for more rides on your Arabians, thanks for a blast Susie! Highly recommended, A+++

Exceptional customer service, open minded options available to those seeking a custom or private riding experience and well trained rescue horses brought back to life. Facilities are lacking substaintially but if you can get past this its a great spot for a ride on horseback.

My husband and I visited Point Reyes Arabian Adventures November 11, 2012. We went on the 3:30PM ride with one other couple. Suzie (owner) led the group, while one of her helpers tagged along too. I have been riding since I could walk, and own horses. The woman of the other couple we were with was the same level of riding experience as I, while both of our husbands had only ridden 1 or 2 times before. They had 2 PERFECT horses for the guys, and put us 2 women on mounts that matched our skill level. I was able to gallop my awesome dun gelding 3 or 4 times, and man was he trained much better than I would have expected. Suzie CERTAINLY has horses that will match your level of experience. All riders were given the option to walk trot and canter. The horse that she put my husband on stepped up right into a rocking horse canter, none of that annoying trotting business in-​between. It sure changed his views on horses, and told me he wanted to go again, which is saying a lot!
The place is a very simple setup, situated on 100 acres. The horses have access to 80 acres of pasture while not being ridden, in fact while we were riding we came across a couple horses out there quite a bit.
The tack she has is all regularly cleaned and in good condition. She has english and western tack to choose from. I highly recommend this to others!

Not your usual trail ride!
I can’t believe that I hadn’t written anything until now but I was just reminiscing in my office about the amazing ride that I took in April. I cannot say enough good things about Susan, her two regulars who joined for a _​very_​long trail ride, the horses, and the entire experience.
The trail and views were spectacular, my beautiful Arabian (my favorite breed) was calm and a perfect listener but was also easy to push into a higher gear with a little squeeze. Susan and her company were friendly, welcoming, interesting, and I enjoyed some great conversations when the pace slowed. My only caution is to not overestimate your riding endurance because Susan is a machine and the Arabians love to move! The experience was exhausting but perfect for me as an intermediate rider. I will note that the extra sheepskin saddle padding was very welcome :)
Absolutely don’t hesitate to book a ride. Anytime that I’m in the area, I’ll be returning. And thanks Susan for a ride that I’ll always remember!

Don’t be turned off by the simple website — Suzie was amazing. I am an experienced rider and came to do a trail hour ride with my boyfriend who has never ridden before.
Suzie started him off with a lesson, answered all his questions/​concerns, and he was able to trot towards the end. He went from being a total skeptic to someone who would do it again in just an hour! I got to do some cantering, which was fun.
On top of that, the views on the trail were stunning, and it is clear that Suzie treats her horses very well. I would not hesitate to recommend her to both experienced and beginner riders.

Rode with Point Reyes Arabian Adventures today — a fantastic experience! I will definitely return, and I will highly recommend it to anyone interested in riding. When I arrived, I met a very friendly young woman grooming and prepping the horses. The horses looked bright, well cared for, and healthy.
Susan is very knowledgeable… obviously about riding and horsemanship — but also about the surrounding area. While leading our ride, she took time to point out wildlife, landmarks, geography, and more. The views were beautiful!
My friend had very limited riding experience — and Susan provided her with tips, and guidance. She had us all comfortably trotting halfway through our ride. Although I grew up riding, it’s been years — and I really feel like a raw beginner! I really enjoyed the «lesson» and all the beauty.
This is a great place — no matter what your riding experience. I will return, and hope you check it out, too! Cheers.

I had my first experience today riding with Suzy and I have to say it was the most wonderful experience ever. I started riding when I was 10 and had lessons but for the past off the horseback riding wagon for a while, only doing some trails here and there. My friend was visiting and was a beginner, had never ridden before. Suzy had us practice in the arena for a quite a bit which was nice because I hadn’t had any formal training in quite some time and was very patient with us. The horses were beautiful and very loved. One was following her voice! She is quite the horse whisperer. I highly recommend going on this specific trail because it caters to novices and experienced riders alike. Views are breath taking and the ranch has an old rustic feel to it. I will definitely be going back!

I just went riding for my birthday with Suzie and Peter. I had fun but I will admit I was a bit jealous of the other two riders there… my horse Rabbit was very sweet, but fell behind a bit… and I am not used to having to hold a switch while riding (the other two riders didn’t since their horses were more energetic) and so while trying to juggle the switch, horn and reigns (I also have small hands: P), I spent a lot more of the time trying to concentrate on holding onto everything than the actual views. Also since I was in back… riding with Suzie, I got most of the critiquing over the other riders. It was OK, but then she separated me from the other riders while they got to canter… which bummed me out a bit… it’s partly my fault from not being able to ride well while holding onto everythi. but I still kindof felt like the odd one out.
I used to ride a lot in the past, so I was really rusty but it was still pretty and the views were nice. I would like to ride more… but first I need to get over feeling a bit lame for not being able to participate with the other riders… maybe I’ll do better next time!!!

I am a horse owner and have ridden my whole life and competed in college. I have ridden with Susie on her horses on two occasions.
The first time I took two friends who also own and are experienced riders. Excellent ride including the beach. Because of our level of experience we were able to ride fast and were delighted to find the horses very responsive and forward. Not your typical trail horses.
The second time I brought a young girl with limited experience (summer camp). She was able to use a western saddle, and Susie was wonderful with her. I felt like she not only got a nice trail ride, but also a lesson as well. BTW, it rained all day but that didn’t stop any of us!
It is rare to find a facility where you can ride «rentals» and not find yourself walking nose to tail on horses that are barn sour or seem sad. Pt. Reyes Arabians are fresh, well behaved and well trained. A novice to advanced rider can go there and have an excellent experience!

Just came back from a wonderful time riding horses. Suzy loves what she does and it shows from how well behaved her horses are. This was our very first time riding horses and I must admit, I was pretty scared when we drove up. The horses are huge compared to watching them on TV. Haha We had the pleasure of riding Summer and Jig Saw. We rode out along the Bay and I was at awe with the views. The horses are very easy to ride, so easy it seems as if the horses were on Auto Pilot!
If you’re planning on trying to ride horses for the first time you must check out this place. Suzy had us up and riding in less than 5 minutes. Suzy is a wonderful teacher/​owner.

Thanks to Unilocal I found Suzie and her beautiful Arabians and Quarter horses. I booked a 2-​hour ride with friends for my birthday and Suzie did a fantastic job providing instruction and guidance to everyone — especially because some of my friends had never been on a horse.
Actually I need to give Suzie mad props in this area because one rider could not understand how to position themselves and she corrected them the entire 2-​hour ride in firm yet friendly manner. Considering I was ready to hit them with the switch I have to admire Suzie for her patience.
We went for a great ride at Point Reyes and I’m looking forward to going back again. Pics from our ride here:
peace, love, and good booze ~ chase