Had a great early morning ride. You arrive and check in at a little shack in the parking lot, sign your forms, and step up to the wooden platform where they give you a quick rundown on handling your horse. Your horse is chosen based on the prospective rider, which is nice - I am curious how they select them though.
The horses look healthy and are well trained - our guides Fred, Kevin, and Little John were professional, friendly, and very attentive to all guests throughout the ride. My girlfriend and I have not ridden horses before, so for us, the trek was perfect - leisurely and scenic. I will recommend that you go early - we had the 8am tour and the heat was very bearable.