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Horseback Rides

The main goal of our business is to continue to offer you the most safe, fun rides and activities at reasonable prices and with plenty of Aloha spirit! Come and visit us for a meaningful paniolo escape: we are waiting to ride with you! The minimum age that we take is 3 years old. Weight limit per rider is 300 lbs.

(Oh yeah, our ranch is at about 3000 ft. elevation so you may want to bring a light jacket/sweatshirt and long pants… just in case!)

ALL RIDES need a 24 hour advanced reservation held w/ credit card. Please contact us!
24 HOUR CANCELLATION REQUIRED.

1 1/2 HOUR RIDE (known as Ranch Rides)
This great open range ride (no nose to trail riding here!) will cover approx. 4 miles of beautiful ranch lands with breathtaking backdrops of Waipi’o Valley and stunning views of majestic Mauna Kea. Mingle with range cattle, sheep, ranch horses and foals.No riding experience is necessary. We take first timers to the most experienced horseman. We take pride in providing the best ranch horses in Hawaii for your riding pleasure. $90 plus tax for adults – $80 plus tax for children 12 and under.

2 HOUR ADVANCED RIDE
Tailored specifically for horse owners and competitors, this ride allow more freedom in the open country with a smaller group. From 8 years to 270lbs. Experienced riders only. $135.00 per person plus HI state tax.

2 1/2 HOUR RANGE STATION RIDE
THIS RIDE IS AN ADVENTURE. Hey City slickers, Cowboy up!
Kick up your heels and whoop and holler as you move the herd of 100 Brahman crossbreds! On trained horses you will help drive cattle from one pasture through the Ranch. It’s a real cattle drive folks, challenge yourselves with the assistance of your wrangler. $175.00 per person plus HI state tax  (children cost the same as adults)

READ ARTICLES:
Ottsworld: Driving Cattle in the Driving Rain
Lonely Planet

Ranch rides: Daily at 9, 11, 1 and 3 pm. Seven days a week.
Advanced ride: Available any hour between 8 and 3pm. 2 person minimum.
Cattle drive: Not daily. requires a 4 person minimum.
RESERVATIONS – ALL RIDES need a 24 hour advanced reservation held w/ credit card. 24 HOUR CANCELLATION REQUIRED.

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