Malibu Riders Inc

My soon to be husband and I went horseback riding on our first date....long ago...because he knew I love horses (but on a different level than trail riding, I used to compete and have owned four of my own hunter/jumper and dressage horses). When he asked if I wanted to go riding again recently I said yes mostly because I hadn't been on a horse in ages but figured it would be a similar cheesy trail ride on dirty nose to rump barn nags like the first date. BUT IT WAS MUCH BETTER! Malibu riders trailered beautiful, clean, well kept horses to paramount for us. The trails were gorgeous, they let us ride 'to our ability level' - no strict 'no trotting' rules, I was able to let the horse go and have some fun. My horse was responsive and really cute. Best part? At the end of the ride they took us up to a picnic area.....where waiting for us were flowers, champagne, lunch and music...and my proposal :) They did a great job. more

Hwy 1N is very scenic right on the ocean on Malibu. With houses on your left and Ocean on right. If you have time then drive down about 18 miles and hit Venice beach boardwalk. You will pass Santa Monica pier on same route. more

I stayed in LA over the weekend after a business trip and went on a trail ride with Malibu Riders. It was a great experience and I am really glad I went. My horse was well behaved and healthy, which is really important to me since there are many trail riding places who do not take good care of their horses. The ride into the mountains was breathtaking, but a little scary, as the way down is very very steep. I have ridden horses for many years and I was still a little nervous, so if you're timid, be sure to speak up and ask for a easy trail. All in all, it was fantastic and one of the best experiences ever for me. more