Learn hands-on horse care, then ride Sacred Mountain Ranch trails
2 hours
Grooming, trail ride, bathing
Step into ranch life with hands-on horse care and a guided trail ride. Build a connection with your horse from grooming through bath time.
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation. No-shows are charged the full price with no refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: 7BKRCH
No prior riding experience is necessary. Guides will walk you through grooming, tacking, and riding during the Cowboy Ride.
Helmets designed for equine activities are available free of charge and recommended. Helmets are required for riders under 18.
Rides may continue in gentle rain, so bring a rain jacket if rain is forecast. Severe or inclement weather may require rescheduling.
Sacred Mountain Ranch, 2323 Farmer Road, Julian, CA 92036
We were initially looking for a venue that had an outdoor summer camp feel, was out of the city, and where our guests could stay for an entire weekend. We discovered Sacred Mountain through our search, and when we went to visit, we fell in love. We decided to choose Sacred Mountain for our wedding weekend venue on August 16th 2025. It was our perfect venue, it had everything we wanted and more. The grounds are beautiful, everything is accessible and easy to navigate, and they allow so many different setups for anything you can think of. The lodging was perfect for our guests, who really enjoyed the amenities like the breakfast bar that came with it. Our families loved the cute cottages, and the brand new pickleball court was a huge highlight for everyone. It was also perfect for hosting an after party on site, so the celebration didn't have to end when the reception did. The entire experience felt like the best summer camp of all time, everything we needed was right there. We'd recommend Sacred Mountain to any couple looking for a venue that feels like a getaway rather than just a wedding location.
Chris and Joli
August 25, 2026
We were initially looking for a venue that had an outdoor summer camp feel, was out of the city, and where our guests could stay for an entire weekend. We discovered Sacred Mountain through our search, and when we went to visit, we fell in love. We decided to choose Sacred Mountain for our wedding weekend venue on August 16th 2025. It was our perfect venue, it had everything we wanted and more. The grounds are beautiful, everything is accessible and easy to navigate, and they allow so many different setups for anything you can think of. The lodging was perfect for our guests, who really enjoyed the amenities like the breakfast bar that came with it. Our families loved the cute cottages, and the brand new pickleball court was a huge highlight for everyone. It was also perfect for hosting an after party on site, so the celebration didn't have to end when the reception did. The entire experience felt like the best summer camp of all time, everything we needed was right there. We'd recommend Sacred Mountain to any couple looking for a venue that feels like a getaway rather than just a wedding location.
Chris and Joli
August 25, 2026
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