Willamette Coast Ride

I have taken several riding vacation. This ride is at the top of the list. I have ridden there three times and it keeps getting better. I am older and ride two to three times a week. That prepared me for the long days in the saddle. In 2019 I did a horse drive in Idaho again long days in the saddle the only downside was the food and the attitude of our hosts they were for the most part very stand offish. They included the tip in the price of the trip most of the staff was family so that rubbed me the wrong way The Willamette Coast ride had great food, caring hosts and the best English riding to be found on the West Coast. What impressed me the most was the attention paid to the safety of the guests. I have been on rides where wearing a helmet was the exception. For the most part you are riding with strangers who may not have the riding experience expected for these ride one unsafe rider can endanger the rest of the group. I have seen the hosts at the Willamette ride evaluate the riding skills of the people and match them with horses that will keep them safe and still preserve the fast pace of the ride. I am going again in Sept.

10 out of 10! Exceeded all expectations. Beautiful scenery, great staff and fantastic horses
Can't wait to go back!

Fun ride and good hosts. Remember to tip your host!

I'm just back from the Willamette Coast Ride and had a suburb time. The horses were wonderful; riding was challenging, fast and exhilarating; and the terrain covered was as diverse as it was stunning. The ride took us through wineries, woods, temperate rain forests, dunes, beaches, and grasslands, each as gorgeous as the next. We wound through a valley of ferns; did long, vigorous canters along the beach (shared with a few sea lions and pups), and traversed through thick, beautiful woods. Lindley, our guide, was terrific and well informed about he history and plant life of the area. The food was delicious, wine tastings fun and informative, and accommodations lovely. If you're a strong rider, put this experience on your bucket list!

Top horseman host this ride: a kind and practical team. Varied terrains and coastal beauty with days spent in the saddle.

We had a lot of fun! The best beach ride I have ever had ! The horses are very fit, well trained. I am very happy with Justin and Lindley’s hosting. Highly recommended.

My experiences with Justin and Lindley was horrible. At one point I was being attacked by ground bees and Lindley was screaming at me to get off the horse! I followed her instruction as I tumbled down the hill, she was complaining about me. There were numerous occasions in which they were unhappy. Overall, a miserable experience with unfriendly and impatient hosts.