All Reviews for Horseback Riding Tours

On Christmas Day, the only place where horseback riding was available was Gunstock Ranch. Although the prices were elevated for the holiday, considering the Christian culture, it was quite appreciated.

There was no shuttle service from the hotel, so we rented a car with a navigation system and challenged ourselves to drive on the right side for the first time. The navigation guided us to our destination without any issues when we entered the address, and by being mindful of the central lane always being on the left, we found that driving wasn't too different from Japan. (I felt it was convenient to have the postal code handy since the navigation I used didn't have a search function by phone number, etc.)

Now, regarding the horseback riding, besides our family of four, there were also four family members from California and two couples participating.

The owner of Gunstock Ranch led the way, with his wife at the midpoint and his daughter (around elementary school age) bringing up the rear as we set off.

It was the first time for my husband, daughter, and son to ride horses, but there were no issues at all. The very smart horses followed commands for right, left, and gallop, taking us along nicely.

While it's common to see guides leading horses in enclosed areas, riding through the great outdoors while enjoying the scenery was truly delightful.

All instructions were in English, but they were easy to understand. We had a lot of fun participating.

I highly recommend it!

クリスマスの25日に唯一、乗馬が可能だったのがガンストック牧場でした。クリスマス料金になっていたのでコストパフォーマンスが良いとはいえませんでしたが、クリスチャンのお国柄を考えれば、ありがたいことしきりです。

ホテルとの送迎はありませんので、ナビ付きレンタカーを借り、初めての右側車線にもチャレンジ。
ナビは、住所の入力で目的地まで問題なく案内してくれましたし、常に左側に中央車線があることを意識して運転をすると、以外と日本と変わらずに運転ができます。
（ナビの利用には、郵便番号を控えておくと便利だと感じました。私が利用したナビは、電話番号などでの検索機能がなかったので･･･）

さて、肝心の乗馬ですが、私たち４人家族以外にも、４名のカリフォルニアから来た家族と、２名のカップルが参加していました。

ガンストック牧場のご主人が先導し、中間地点に奥さん、そして一番後ろには、娘さん（小学校中学年ぐらい）が付いて出発です。

主人、娘、息子は馬に乗るのは初めてでしたが、何の問題もなく、とても賢い馬は、右・左・ギャロップなどの指示に従ってちゃんと私たちを乗せてくれました。

柵の中で、管理者が引き馬をしてくれるケースはよく見ますが、大自然の中、景色を楽しみながらのお散歩乗馬、とても気持ちが良かったです。

説明は全て英語ですが、十分に聞き取りは可能です。
楽しく参加することができました。

お勧めですよ♪

The staff was friendly, and we were able to have a great time. By the way, besides us, everyone else was from Western countries, which allowed us to fully enjoy the foreign atmosphere.

スタッフの対応もフレンドリーで、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。ちなみに我々の他は、すべて欧米系の人たちで、外国気分を満喫できました。

I had always wanted to try horseback riding, so I finally decided to participate this time. The scenery at Kualoa Ranch was breathtaking, and it felt like I was in a scene from a movie. It was my first time riding, and I was a bit intimidated by the size of the horse, but I was assigned the calmest and gentlest horse. (The staff selects a horse that matches each person's body type and personality. I think I got a gentle horse because I was really scared.) The horse I rode, Very-chan, was truly smart and very cute, and by the end of the two-hour ride, we had become great friends. My friends, Cookie-chan and Chako-chan, who joined me, were also very calm, smart, and adorable.

I was surprised to jump straight into horseback riding with just a simple explanation in broken Japanese, but the horse was calm, and I quickly felt at ease. I definitely recommend the two-hour course. (I'm sure one hour wouldn't be enough...) Also, be sure to wear long pants and sneakers. The two-hour course runs from the afternoon to the evening, so it might be good to have a long-sleeved outer layer as well.

乗馬は以前からとてもしてみたかったので、今回思い切って参加してみました。クアロア牧場の景色は絶景で、まるでわたしも映画のワンシーンにいるようでした。乗馬は初めてで、馬の大きさにビビっていましたが、私には一番おとなしく優しい馬がわりあてられました。(馬はスタッフの方がその人に合った体型、性格のうまを選んでくれます。私はすごく怖がっていたので、性格のおとなしい馬になったのだと思います。)私がのったヴェリーちゃんは本当お利口さんでとってもかわいくて2時間の乗馬のうちにすっかり仲良しになりました。一緒に参加した友達のクッキーちゃんも、チャコちゃんもとってもおとなしく、お利口さんで可愛かったです。
片言の日本語で簡単なたずなの説明でいきなり乗馬だったのでびっくりしましたが、馬はおとなしくすぐ安心できました。絶対に2時間コースをお勧めします。（きっと1時間ではものたりないのでは.....）と、必ず長ズボンとスニーカー。2時間コースは昼過ぎから夕方にかけてなので長袖のはおりものもあるといいかと思います。

Fantastic! I'll do the 2-hour ride next time.

On the afternoon of the day we arrived, we participated in a two-hour horseback riding tour starting at 3 PM on September 17. This was our first trip to Hawaii as a couple for our wedding and honeymoon. We didn't want to waste our first day, so we found this tour. My husband, who was riding a horse for the first time, was anxious because he didn't understand the language, but the horse guides you, so it's fine even for beginners. I could speak a little English, so I enjoyed listening to various stories. It does get a bit painful on the backside, but the horse takes you through paths you wouldn't expect. We even encountered some animals along the way. Being surrounded by the sound of the wind and rustling trees is something you don't experience often. The sea and greenery were incredibly beautiful. We didn't get bored during the waiting time because there were dogs, cats, and pigs to play with. There are staff members who can speak some Japanese, which is reassuring. The shuttle service is very appreciated. In the shop, there were figures from the popular overseas drama "LOST." You can't ride the horse with a bag, so you have to leave it behind. I thought it would have been nice to have something like a belly bag that is not visible from the outside for valuables. They also take photos at various points along the way. Recently, I heard from a friend living in Hawaii that a couple had their wedding at this ranch. It's that wonderful of a place. We even talked about wanting to participate again, as there seem to be places you can only visit on a full-day tour!

着いたその日の午後、15時からの乗馬2時間コースに9月17日参加しました。結婚式＋新婚旅行で夫婦共々初めてのハワイです。着いたその日を無駄にしたくなくて見つけたツアーがこれでした。馬に初めて乗る主人は言葉もわからないので不安がっておりましたが、馬が誘導してくれるので初めての人でも大丈夫ですよ。私は多少英語が話せたので様々な話が聞けて楽しかったです。お尻は痛くなりますが、こんな道を通るの？ってところを馬は進みます。途中で動物も出てきたりします。風と木々が揺れる音の中に身を置くってあまり経験できないことですよね。海や緑がとにかくキレイでした。待ち時間も飽きることなく、犬や猫に豚がいたので遊んでました。言葉は多少日本語の話せるスタッフもいるので安心です。送迎があるのは非常に有難いですね。Shopには最近話題の海外ドラマ『LOST』のフィギュアとかがあったりします。バッグを身につけて馬には乗れませんので預けるようになります。貴重品を身につける外から見えない腹巻バッグみたいなモノがあったら良かったかもと思いました。途中のポイントで写真も撮ってくれます。先日ハワイ在住の友人からここの牧場で結婚式を挙げたご夫婦がいたと聞きました。それ位、素敵なところです。1日ツアーじゃないと行けない場所もあるようなのでまた参加したいねと主人と言ってた程です♪

The entire adventure was excellent. The terrain was spectacular. The staff was highly professional. We will be back. Do it.

We are a couple over sixty, and this was our second time participating, following last year. We were able to extend the canter longer than last year, which made it even more enjoyable. Both instructors were kind and attentive. We definitely plan to participate again next time.

私たちは還暦を過ぎた夫婦ですが、去年に続いて2度目の参加でした。去年よりキャンターを長くすることが出来ましたので、より楽しかったです。二人のインストラクターも親切で、丁寧に対応してくれました。
次回も是非、参加しようと思っています。

I participated with my 18-year-old son and two of his friends, making a total of four of us. I thought we would be able to run faster, but it felt more like a leisurely pace of about 15 kilometers per hour. However, considering the safety of all participants, I understand why it was that way.

More than that, I was overwhelmed and moved by the magnificent scenery of Kualoa Ranch. The staff spoke a bit of Japanese, but since I can speak a little as well, there were no communication issues, and they were very kind to us.

It was a lot of fun, and I would like to participate again.

私と18歳の息子とその友達2人の4人で参加しました。
もっと思いっきり疾走できるのかと思っていましたが、時速15キロくらいでゆっくりのんびり走る・・といった感じでした。
でも、参加者全員の安全を考えているので仕方ないかなと
いった感じです。
それよりもクアロア牧場の壮大な景色に圧倒、感動です。
スタッフは片言の日本語を話す方でしたが、こちらも少しは話せるのでコミュニケーションには何ら問題なく、親切にしていただきました。

とても楽しかったです。また参加したいと思います。

We did the 2-hour horseback ride at Kualo Ranch which is beautiful and and our guide was great. Our guide pointed out all the sites that numerous TV shows and movies were shot at and provided us myriad information about the ranch and Oahu in general. We took a lot of great pictures. I would recomend this tour for anyone including first time riders interested in a very tame tour of the ranch. There were childern and older folks on our tour. If however you're looking for an exciting ride, this isn't it. We never moved faster than a walk, not a fast walk either, I think my horse fell asleep at one point. Our guide explained that they used to trot the horses and run in the open fields but there were too many injuries. That's too bad becuase this could have been a great overall tour rather than just an enjoyable tour. By the way, the 4-wheelers go no faster on the ranch then the horses. We saw the guides riding their 4-wheelers side saddle and of course you can't hear anything on

I participated this time with three children aged 7, 5, and 3. I searched for various options to let the kids try horseback riding, but most places required participants to be over 10 years old. However, I found one that offered "Keiki (children) horseback riding" and decided to join.

At first, I thought they would be riding small ponies, but in reality, they rode regular horses. The three of them had some experience with ponies, but this was their first time on regular horses.

Two staff members from the ranch accompanied us with three horses, holding the reins as we enjoyed horseback riding for over 30 minutes across the vast ranch.

We didn't just go around in circles; we also climbed up a hill to see other horses in the pasture and even spotted a newborn foal, making for a fun time.

The kids seemed to have a great time and expressed their desire to ride again.

I understand that regular horseback riding tours are for ages 7 and up, so I would like to participate in a tour again in a few years.

Although Japanese is not spoken, I think participating itself is not an issue.

今回７才５才３才の３人の子供連れで参加しました。
子供たちに乗馬をさせてやりたいと色々と探しましたが、だいたいのところは１０歳以上という中で唯一「ケイキ(子供)乗馬」というのを見つけて、参加しました。

最初はポニーのような小さい馬かなと思っていましたが、実際は普通の馬で、３人ともポニーは何度か経験がありましたが、普通の馬は初めてでした。

３頭の馬に牧場のスタッフが二人付いてくれて、手綱をもって広大な牧場を３０分以上にわたって乗馬を楽しみました。

サークルの中をグルグル回るだけでなく、けっこう岡の上まで上って他の馬の放牧場を見たり生まれたばかりの子馬を見たりと楽しい時間でした。

子供たちもまた乗馬をしたいと、大変楽しかったようです。

普通の乗馬ツアーは７歳以上とのことでしたので、また数年後にツアーに参加したいと思います。

日本語は通じませんが、参加自体は問題ないと思います。

Two years ago, I went horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch on a course where you could choose two types of rides. I was riding the lead horse, and when the group fell behind, I was told it was okay to go ahead, so I let the horse take me through the magnificent scenery that served as the filming location for Jurassic Park. I can't forget that experience, and this time I hope to ride for two hours.

My husband, who came with me, rode in a buggy, and I was the only Japanese person on horseback. Although I was at the back this time, the female staff member who stayed close to us was kind and beautiful, so I felt no anxiety at all.

We were the only Japanese guests on the shuttle from our hotel in Waikiki. The driver didn't speak any Japanese, but the shuttle had "Kualoa" written on it, so it was easy to identify the meeting point, and everything was fine. The horses move in a line obediently, allowing us to take photos while riding and enjoy the scenery. We had to leave our bags in lockers, and it might be better to hang the camera around your neck.

At the site, we signed a form and wrote down our ages, and I couldn't help but laugh at how much older I was than everyone else. The two hours flew by, and it felt like a dream, but my backside did get a little sore.

一昨年クアロア牧場で２種選べるコースで乗馬をしました。先頭の馬に乗っていて後続が遅くなったときに先に行っていていいよと言われ馬にお任せであのジュラシックパークの撮影舞台になった雄大な景色の中をひとりで進んだのが忘れられず、今回は２時間を希望。
一緒に行った主人はバギーに乗り乗馬は日本人は一人だけ。
今回は最後尾でしたが近くについてくれたスタッフの女性はやさしくてきれい、何の不安もありません。
ワイキキのホテルからの送迎も日本人は私たちだけ、運転している方も日本語は全く使いませんが、送迎の車はＫｕａｌｏａの文字が入っていますので集合場所ですぐわかりますし大丈夫。
馬はお利口に列になって進みますので馬上で写真を撮ったり、景色を見たりできます。荷物はロッカーに預けなくてはなりません。カメラは首から下げたほうがいいかも。現地で申込用紙にサインして年齢も書くのですが私だけ抜群に年上で自分でも笑ってしまいました。
２時間はあっという間に過ぎ夢のような時間でしたがちょっとお尻は痛くなりました。

I participated in the 2-hour tour at Kualoa Ranch (with transportation included). Among about ten people, we were the only two Japanese.

It was my first time doing tourist horseback riding, and also my first time riding in Western style, so I was a bit anxious, but the horses were very well-trained, so there were no problems at all. However, it really is just a tourist horseback riding experience. Naturally, there are no canters or trots. You just walk while enjoying the magnificent scenery. So, it might feel a bit lacking for experienced riders.

As for the staff, there were many Americans, and unfortunately, they tend to focus on serving those guests. Well, since the conversation flows well, I suppose it's understandable... The weather was also nice, making it a good experience for leisurely horseback riding.

クアロア牧場2時間コース(送迎付き）に参加してきました。　
　10人くらいの中、日本人は私たち二人だけでした。
　観光乗馬は初めてだったし、ウエスタンスタイルの乗馬も初めてだったので、少し不安でしたが、とてもよく調教されている馬だったので、全然問題なかったです。
　ただ本当に観光乗馬です。なので、当然駈歩や速歩などありません。雄大な景色を眺めながら、ひたすら常歩です。
だから乗馬経験者には、物足りないかもといった感じでした。
　
　スタッフの方は、アメリカ人が多いと、残念ですがそちらの方の応対に重点を置かれます。まあ話が弾むのだから、仕方ないとは思いますが・・・
　お天気にも恵まれ、のんびりとした気持ちで馬に乗るには、いいかと思います。
　

I participated in the advanced course at Gunstock Ranch with my sister. If you're coming from Waikiki, I think it's easy to aim for the Polynesian Cultural Center as a landmark.

We were asked how much experience we had riding horses, and after doing some trotting in the circle, we set off. After walking along the mountain path, we suddenly broke into a canter through the woods. When the lead horse, Sara, started running, my horse quickly followed suit, and my sister's horse behind me joined in as well.

We ran quite a bit. It was my first time cantering in Western style, and I was a bit worried, but it turned out to be quite easy even with the long stirrups. It felt really good.

While observing the condition of the trail, we then trotted up and down the hills. At the top, Sara picked some guava fruit for us and took some pictures. The descent offered beautiful scenery, so we leisurely walked.

The weather was great, and it was a very fulfilling hour. If I have the chance, I would love to visit Gunstock Ranch again.

ガンストック牧場上級者コースに妹と参加してきました。
　ワイキキから行く場合、とりあえずポリネシアカルチャーセンターを目指して行くとわかりやすいと思います。
　どれくらい馬に乗っているかを尋ねられ、サークル内で速歩などをして、いざ出発。
　山道をてくてく進んだ後、木立の中をいきなり駈歩です。
　先頭のサラが走ると、私の馬もすぐに駈歩。私の後ろの妹の馬も一緒に走ります。
　結構走りました。ウエスタンの駈歩は初めてで、少し心配しましたが、長い鐙でも走りやすいものなんですね。すごく気持ちよかったです。
　道の状態を見ながら、後は速歩で坂道を上ったり下ったり。
　頂上では、サラがグアバの実を取ってくれて、写真も撮ってくれました。
　下りは景色がいいので、のんびり常歩です。
　お天気も良く、とても充実した1時間でした。また機会があれば、もう一度ガンストック牧場を訪れたいです。　

I enjoyed a two-hour horseback riding experience with my daughter. During the brief explanation, I was told that since horses are living creatures, they can't guarantee 100% safety, which made me a bit anxious. However, it was a lot of fun to navigate through the great outdoors while handling the reins myself. Each horse has its own personality; there was one that kept eating grass no matter how many times we stopped, and my horse, Blackie, walked slowly and needed to be pulled by the staff a couple of times. It was adorable to see him struggling to climb the hill. After two hours, my backside was definitely sore, but I was very satisfied with the experience.

娘と二時間の乗馬を楽しみました。簡単な説明の時、馬は生き物なので１００％安全とはいえないと言われ、少し不安になりましたが、大自然の中、自分で手綱を操りながら進むのは、とても楽しかったです。馬にも個性があり、何度止めさせても草を食べる子がいたり、私の乗ったブラッキーは歩く速度がおそく、二、三度スタッフに引っ張られました。坂道を一生懸命のぼる姿はけなげで可愛かったです。さすがに二時間終えた後はお尻が痛かったけれど、参加して大満足でした。

Very slow ride but enjoyable, the horses were well taken cared of and treated well.

Breathtaking, beautiful and relaxing! What more could you want. The staff was very friendly and helpful, would recommend to anyone.

In conclusion, it was a very satisfying experience! We participated as a family of three (all in our 20s). It was our first time on buggies, and during the test run, one of us suddenly went off course, but thankfully, none of us were disqualified... The guide adjusted the pace to match us and was always attentive, which made us feel safe. The scenery during the ride was truly wonderful, but if you get too mesmerized, it could affect your driving. One of us mentioned that they were too focused on driving to enjoy the view. We chose the two-hour course, and the speed was quite relaxed, plus we had plenty of breaks, so I think we completed a one-hour course in two hours. I definitely want to sign up for the two-hour course again next time! I highly recommend it, even for first-timers! However, for those with no experience driving cars or motorcycles, it might be quite challenging to get used to it? I'm really glad I participated in this tour.

結論から言うと、大満足の体験でした！家族三人(全て２０代)での参加でした。三人ともバギーは初めてで緊張のテスト走行で、一人だけいきなりのコースアウトをしてしまったもののなんとか全員失格にはならず…ガイドの方も私達に合わせてゆっくり進んでくれ、常にこちらに気を配ってくれており、安心でした。走行中の景色は本当に素晴らしく、見とれていると走行に支障が出る可能性アリ、です。一人は、運転に必死で景色を見ている余裕はなかった、といっておりました。私達は二時間コースだったのですが、かなりゆったりとしたスピードでしたし、休憩時間もたっぷりとってもらったので、１時間コースを２時間で走ったのだと思います。次回も必ず２時間コースを申し込みたいと思います！初めての方でも本当にオススメですよ！ただ、車やバイクの運転経験がまったくない方は、慣れるのがかなり難しい、かも？参加できて良かったと、心から思えるツアーでした。

Was my favourite part of the Trip!
Very relaxing, most amazing scenery.
Informative & friendly guides!

It was a two-hour horseback ride, but it went by in no time. At first, I was nervous about whether I could control the horse, but those worries were completely unnecessary. The horses were very well-trained and would speed up or walk in line with the instructor's whistle, following the horse in front of them. There was no need to control them at all; in fact, the horses might have found it annoying if given strange commands.

As I got used to it, I had the opportunity to look around and learned about the filming locations of things like Jurassic Park. The instructions were mostly in English, but when they saw Japanese people, they would ask if it would be better to give instructions in Japanese. So, there’s no need to worry about the language.

Surrounded by wonderful nature, you will surely come to love Hawaii from a different perspective.

２時間の乗馬でしたがあっという間でした。最初は馬をコントロールできるかと緊張していましたがそんな心配はまったくいりませんでした。というのも馬がとてもよく訓練されていてインストラクターの口笛で歩調を速めたりきちんと列になって歩いてくれて前の馬についていってくれます。コントロールする必要はまったくありませんでした。かえって馬のほうが変な指示を出されて迷惑だったでしょう。
慣れてくると周りを見る余裕が出てきてジュラシックパークなどの撮影されたところとシーンを教えてくれます。
基本的に英語ですが、日本人を見ると日本語で指示したほうがいいか聞いてくれます。言葉の心配は大丈夫でしょう。
素晴らしい自然に囲まれてきっとまた別の観点でハワイが好きになるでしょう。

We are a family that always goes horseback riding in Hawaii. So far, we have ridden in one place on Kauai, three places on Oahu, one place on Molokai, one place on Maui, and one place on the Big Island. This year, we were planning to go horseback riding on Lanai, but we learned that Gunstock Ranch started offering rides last year. Considering the time saved by not having to travel to another island, we quickly booked an afternoon ride online.

After passing through Kahuku from the North Shore, we spotted the sign on the right after about five minutes! We turned right and climbed a bit up the mountain, arriving at a ranch that was completely untouched by tourism. Immediately, friendly dogs and sheep came to greet us. We made our way past the horses that were grazing in the back and found the guides, all of whom were women. After chatting, we learned that they were Mrs. Smith, the ranch owner, her daughter, and a part-time worker from Colorado who came to study at a university in Hawaii.

Although they didn't speak any Japanese, it felt like visiting a neighbor's house for check-in, creating a very homey atmosphere. As we started riding, it felt as if we had chartered the entire experience just for our family. We passed through the rodeo practice area and the training area for the horses, navigating through trees that made us feel like we were in an orchard. While riding, we picked and ate guava, and after climbing for an hour, we reached a viewpoint overlooking the North Shore, Kahuku, and the northeastern sea. We took commemorative photos and videos with this beautiful scenery as our backdrop, watching the sunset behind the mountains as it illuminated the southern part of Kahuku while chatting with our guide on the way back down to the ranch center in 30 minutes.

I wouldn't recommend this for first-time overseas riders, but for those who are tired of touristy horseback riding and can speak a little English, I think this is the best place on Oahu. We were treated to a beautiful sunset that made us forget we were even on Oahu.

ハワイでは必ず乗馬をするファミリー家族です。今までにカウアイ島で1箇所、オアフ島で3箇所、モロカイ島で1箇所、マウイ島で1箇所、ハワイ島で1箇所、今年はラナイ島で乗馬でもしようと計画していたところ、ここガンストック牧場で昨年からやり始めたとの情報を得、わざわざ離島まで行って乗馬することを考えればかなりの時間の節約と考えさっそくネットでアフタヌーン乗馬を予約。ノースからカフクを通り過ぎ約5分ぐらいで右手に看板発見！右折して山側にすこし登るとまったく観光化されていない牧場のたたずまい、早速人懐こいワンちゃんや羊がよって来て歓迎ムード、奥へ放牧されている馬さんたちをよけながら先に進みｶﾞｲﾄﾞさん？たちを発見、みなさん女性でお話をしたら牧場主のスミス婦人とそのお嬢さんとｺﾛﾗﾄﾞ州からハワイの大学へ来たアルバイトのお嬢さんの3人でした。まったく日本語は通じませんがまるでとなりの家へ遊びに行きチェックインも、アットホームな感じ、早速乗馬し我々家族だけのまるでチャーターしたみたいな一行は一路ロデオ練習場や馬を乗馬用になれさせる練習場を通り過ぎ山へ谷へ果樹園と思わせる木々の中を通り過ぎ馬上からグアバをもぎとり食べながら又山へ、1時間も登ると北はノースショアーからカフクそして北東の海海、この景色をバックに記念写真とビデオを撮り、山陰にかくれた太陽の夕日が先のカフクの南を照らすのを見ながらガイドとおしゃべりをしながら牧場中心地へ30分で下山。初めての海外乗馬の方にはお勧め出来ないが、観光乗馬に飽きた方、少し英語がお話できる方にはオアフ島では1番良いところと思います。オアフ島にいる事を忘れてしまいそうなきれいなサンセットを見させていただきました。

We booked on-line. Received a call to our room confirming time and date. Pick-up by ranch was right on-time, very friendly driver. Ride was assume! Great horses and great scenery. Will go again next time we visit.

This was my first experience with horseback riding, and it was a valuable experience. The instructor spoke a little Japanese, which made it easy to understand. The horses were calm, and they walked according to the course, so there were no issues for beginners. It was unfortunate that the weather was bad, but the scenery of the grasslands spread out among the high mountains was wonderful.

　今回乗馬が初めてで、貴重な体験をしました。インストラクターの方も少し日本語が話せて分かりやすかったです。
　馬もおとなしく、特にコースに合わせて歩いてくれるので、初心者でも問題ありません。
天気が悪くて残念だったけど、高い山の中で広がる草原の風景はすばらしかったです。

My 9-year old and I went horseback riding and we had a blast. She is a little horse lover. The guide was a lot of fun and was very knowledgeable about the somewhat historic ranch. The view from the top of the mountain was beautiful. I would definitely do it again!

The ride takes you through the valley of the Koolau Mountains. The views are grogeous! The horses are well trained so there is no problems for first timers. Our guides, Christine and Suzanna are wonderful and enthusiastic. They were a lot of fun and brought great energy to the group. The view of the mountains and ocean will definitely make you appreciate the beauty of Hawaii.

I did this with my 23 year old daughter and we both felt that this was an outstanding activity! The ride was great - some hills, windy trails, spectacular views, just the right length - 90 minutes. The staff was super - Darleena couldn't have been better - so knowledgeable, friendly and patient! The horses were very calm and perfect for this type of ride. We both agree that this is one of the best things we've done on Oahu. We've already recommended Gunstock Ranch to other family members that are planning to visit Hawaii. (I'll send photos later)

For those who find sightseeing horseback riding insufficient, I think you'll enjoy it as they can adjust the pace to your level, allowing for faster trots and gallops.

観光乗馬では物足りない方には、レベルに合わせて早足や駈けさせてくれるので、楽しめると思います。

An awesome experience! My 1st time I was a little nervious, but with the assurance of our tour guide and how we were placed with our horses, I had a great time. Would totally recomend it! Mahalo!

I participated in a 2-hour horseback riding course on September 11. While there weren't any people who could speak Japanese well, it wasn't much of a problem. If you prepare yourself for that, even someone like me who doesn't understand English at all won't be surprised. I was a beginner, but I had the best time riding alone in the magnificent nature. The horse I rode was quite mischievous, wandering off and eating grass, which was challenging at first, but by the second half, I was able to control it well, and I felt a connection with it; it was really cute. Since it's a living creature, I believe it has its own personality even if it's trained. At first, my four companions and I were walking in a scattered line, but a kind female staff member helped us line up properly. However, for those who aren't confident about their behinds, I recommend starting with a shorter time. It seemed to be tough for my companion. We were the only Japanese people there, but I didn't feel any discrimination and was able to have a fun time.

9/11に乗馬2時間コースに参加しました。
たしかに日本語がまともに話せる人はいなかったのですが、たいして困らなかったです。
ただ、そのように覚悟をしておくと私のようにまったく英語がわからない人でもびっくりすることがないと思います。
私は初心者でしたが、荘大な自然の中を1人で馬に乗れるなんて最高の時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
私が乗った馬はけっこうやんちゃな子で寄り道して草ばっかり食べて最初は大変でしたが後半ではうまくコントロールできるようになりましたし、また心が通じた気がしてほんとにかわいかったです。
生き物ですから調教されてるといっても個性はあると思います。
4人の連れとも最初ばらばらに並んで歩いていましたがやさしい女性のスタッフがちゃんと前後に並ばせてくれました。ただ、お尻に自信が無い人は最初は短い時間をお勧めします。連れはそれが大変だったみたいです。
日本人は私達だけでしたが特に差別的なことも感じず楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

I participated in a two-hour horseback riding course. Both my friend and I were a bit anxious since we are not fluent in English, but it turned out to be an incredibly fun time.

First, the staff began with an explanation. It seems there weren't enough staff members who could explain in Japanese, so the Japanese explanation was limited to the main points, such as the dangers involved in handling animals and how to hold the reins.

Next, we chose our horses, and the staff designated who would ride which horse. It seems that even though we were paired, we couldn't ride in the order we wanted, but they seemed to choose based on the horses' conditions. Additionally, if we mentioned later that we were a pair, they would adjust the order during the ride, so I didn't think it was a problem.

This time, two female staff members accompanied us during the ride. They were very cute and kind. Although they hardly understood Japanese and sometimes spoke harshly when participants didn't follow instructions, I understood that it was necessary due to safety concerns.

In fact, there was someone who accidentally pulled the reins too hard, causing their horse to back up, which made the horse's hind legs almost go over a cliff, creating a bit of a scare, but the staff quickly rushed over.

The horses were well-trained and walked slowly in line (they are usually very calm, but each horse has its own personality, which is interesting). The staff, mixing in some broken Japanese, tried hard to convey that there were Godzilla footprints, took pictures for us, and even picked some wild Gaba fruits growing by the roadside to distribute to everyone, making the experience enjoyable.

Amidst the magnificent scenery, swaying on the cute horses, we had a leisurely ride (sometimes at a brisk pace) and spent a wonderful time horseback riding.

　乗馬２時間コースに参加しました。
　スタッフの対応等の体験談で私も友人も英語が堪能なわけではないので、不安な面もありましたが、私達が参加した時は最高に楽しい時間となりました。
　まず、スタッフの説明から始まりました。こちらについては、日本語で十分に説明できるスタッフがいないらしく、日本語の説明は要点のみとなっていました。生き物を扱うので危険がともなうことや手綱の引き方です。
　次に馬を選んで、スタッフの人が騎乗する人を指名します。これについては、ペアだからといってこちらの思うように順番に乗せてはもらえないようですが、馬の様子等をみながらで選んでくださっているようです。それに、後でペアだからと伝えれば、乗馬の時の並ぶ順番は前後にしてくれるので問題はないと思いました。
　今回は女性スタッフ二人が参加者の前後についてくれました。このお二人がとてもかわいくて親切でした。日本語はほとんど通じませんし、参加者が指示を守れてなかったりした時の口調はきついものもありましたが、危険があるのでそれはしかたがないと思いました。
　実際、思わず手綱を引っ張ってしまったのか、馬を後ずさりさせてしまった人がいて、馬の後ろ足が崖にかかってちょっとヒヤッとしたりもしましたが、その時はスタッフが駆けつけてました。
　馬はしっかり調教されていて、ゆっくりと並んで歩きます（調教されていてたいていはとてもおとなしいのですが、それぞれの馬に個性があってそこもおもしろいです）。
　スタッフの人は片言の日本語を交えながら、参加者に一生懸命ゴジラの足跡があることなどを伝えようとしてくださってたり、写真を撮ってくれたり、道端に自生しているギャバの実を採ってきて皆にひとつずつ配ってくれたり、楽しくしようとしてくださってました。
　雄大な景色の中、かわいい馬に揺られてのんびり（時々小走り）と、たっぷり乗馬ができてとても良い時間を過ごすことができました。

My husband and I had the pleasure of experiencing this excursion on September 8, 2007. Our guides Karen and Hana were great, they were very thorough with the instruction and were masters of matching up the horses with the guests. Karen was up front with us so i had more experience with her, she was pointing out all the movie location spots and actually stopped to pick us all fruit, she went on to explain some natural horse behaviors, cuz i was kinda nervous and she put me completely at ease. She was even nice enuff to stop and collect our cameras so that we can have a picture on our horses. The experience was great, the views were nothing short of breathtaking, the history of the ranch is a story worth hearing as well. I would definately do this again! Although it is nose to tail riding, you can NOT run the horses but its more about the scenery anyway! GREAT TIME!