My family and I had a great time on this tour. The guides are there to help, whether you’re an experienced rider or a beginner. They are great with kids and adults who admit they are beginners! I will say that I am used to going on trail rides with horses that are very docile and basically just follow the horse in front of them. My “intermediate level” horse was a bit more challenging to manage than that. There is some amazing scenery on the tour; however, much of it is very exposed, so don’t forget your sunscreen.
Regarding comments about the road to the ranch: We met in an empty lot just off the main road, and then the entire group drove up to the ranch together. This reassured us that we were going the right way along the unpaved roads, although it did cause some delay. Our car was no worse for the wear. The ranch is interesting; they seem to be real animal lovers who rescue and/or keep sheep, cats, chickens, peacocks, pigs—-I’m probably forgetting some.