Crazy Horse Ranch

you can tell that Jacklin cares for her animals, they are well cared for, the ranch is clean and organized, the trails are breathtaking. Jacklin is always in charge (some ppl might see it as a problem), very knowledgeable about the trail and all the various plants. she made us feel very safe and we will definitely go back. thanks for a memorable experience

I love this place, its so pretty and clean.
The horse seems so peaceful and Jacklyn though me a other way to ride horses. Amazing experience, I recommend it and will go back for sure

This was my first time visiting Joshua Tree and I wanted to make the trip extra memorable. It’d been years since I’d been on a horse and thought it’d be fun to finish off my desert journey with a little horseback riding action. My boyfriend and I could not have asked for a better way to end our weekend! Jaclyn is an incredibly resourceful instructor and offers a plethora of knowledge with respect to technique and horsemanship; she’s also wonderfully intuitive and knows how to put your mind (and body) at ease whilst riding a 1200 lb animal for the first time in over 15 years! If you’re out in or near Joshua Tree and fancy a lil umph to your experience, this is definitely worth checking out :)

My daughter and husband and I had a wonderful time at the ranch. Jaclyn told us a lot of great information about the scenery and wildlife. She uses natural horsemanship which was amazing to experience since we are from the Midwest and have not experienced anything like it before. This was definitely a memorable and pleasant ride.

Had the best time Jackie was wonderful!!! Will highly recommend crazy horse ranch and will defiantly return

This post is very much overdue! My boyfriend took me to Crazy Horse Ranch for my birthday and we had a wonderful morning with Jackie! We are both beginners when it comes to horseback riding and Jackie was an incredible instructor. We felt very comfortable on our horses and the ride was gorgeous! I loved that her heard of white german shepherds came along for the tour. They were the cutest.

my post is a lil overdue ! JACKIE IS AWESOME. i was in palm springs to celebrate my 25^th bday with my boyfriend in july and i really wanted to do some horsebackriding. finally found a place and prices wer decent but the experience was great !!! i was even almost a hr n half early kuz i was tooo excited i didnt want to wait and JACKIE had no problem with it. her 3 beautiful white german sheperds and 2 beautiful granddaughters enjoyed the ride with us !!! so much fun seeing the secenery from horseback !!! Jackie even let is trot it up a bit ! (which is rare) defiently recommend this ranch ! family owned and all the horses for the most part are rescues :) THANKS JACKIE

Jacklyn is a fantastic guide and teacher. She lead a trail ride for my wife, my 5 yr old and myself… Great horses beautiful country — HIGHLY recommended

What an awesome experience, jacklyn was an awesome instructor with all the knowledge you need to know. We were a party of 5, 3 10yr olds and 2 adults all first timers. Jacklyn instructed us as needed and simplified our journey. We also got yo learn about all the medicine plants that were on the premises. If you are in the area I highly recommend Jacqueline as an instructor for horseback riding. We will be back

Terrible experience. My husband and I are experienced riders and had a very unpleasant time. Jacklyn was very rude, unfriendly, and demeaning. As instructed by her, we arrivied 30 minutes ahead of our scheduled ride time. Nothing was ready for us and we ended up not beginning our ride until 40 minutes AFTER our scheduled time. She rode very far ahead of us on the trail and made us feel very uncomfortable. Before even making our reservation, my husband and I asked Jacklyn over the phone if we would be able to trot and canter while riding with her. She assured us that would be no problem. Unfortunately, we were not able to do this. Her horses were slow and seemed too tired to even ride, even though our ride was the first ride in the morning. She belittled us making us recite rules as if we were children. We ended up coming back 45 minutes early from our ride, even though we paid for 2 full hours. She was very insistent and pushy about us giving her a tip before the ride even began. Most expensive ride we’ve ever taken, and by far the worst experience. We have ridden with multiple other guides and never had such a bad time. Jacklyn’s attitude and the insane prices make this absolutely NOT worth the time or money.

What an incredible experience. I was looking for a tranquil horse back riding experience near the Joshua Tree and Crazy Horse Ranch was the perfect place. Jacklyn lead the tour and was everything you’d want from the lead on your journey. She gives you all the knowledge you need to feel confident on the horse.
We spent about 1.5 hours on the trail and it was some of the most peaceful and serene landscape I’ve seen in years. She is extremely knowledgable about the land and educates you on the plants and their medicinal use and the desert history.
I had such an amazing experience and would highly recommend Crazy Horse Ranch to all my friends and family… and to you!

An easy drive north from Palm Springs before reaching Joshua Tree lies this hidden gem. Run by Jacklyn, a fantastic horse trainer and first-​rate guide, it was clear that the owner puts a ton of work into her ranch and places the welfare of her animals as a top priority. There are farm animals of all sorts to view on the grounds and picture taking is welcome. I surprised my girlfriend and parents by reserving a private canyon trail tour, which typically runs 1 – 2 hours at a fair hourly rate. The trail winds through ranch grounds out into the adjacent wilderness and offers an experience well worth the price of admission. Growing up in Southern CA, there’s really nothing like it in the area and I can’t say enough good things about this place. A must for couples, family trips, or any individuals looking for an adventure and a chance to experience horse riding in an idyllic Western setting. You won’t regret it!
Tip: The best place to experience the same natural desert beauty seen in Joshua Tree just up the way, but on horseback.

Jacklyn is great! We called at the last minute and she got us in for a nice Sunday ride. Really enjoyed it. The horses were great for our level of experience and Jacklyn did a good job of training us for the ride. The trails are beautiful and her facilities are nice. Highly recommended.

Very relaxing and enjoyable. I like the natural riding technique she teaches. We are just occasional «vacation riders» but that was not a problem.

Man this place is gorgeous. The owner definitely loves these animals more than life itself & you can definitely see it. All the animals are very well trained & so very loving. My horse, Patty, was very beautiful as well as my boyfriends, Webster. You can definitely bet we will be coming back. Love it.

really wonderful experience. I went with 3 other friends. We were lost on our way there and asked a car passing by, who just finished their session with Jacklyn and drove right out from the ranch. They gave us thumbs up about their experience. I knew this was a good place.
It was beginning of May and the weather could not be better, Cool breeze on a sunny day. Jacklyn was very friendly with superb knowledge about horses. My friends and I were first riders and she made sure we understand our body positions, rein controls and feet positions on hills before situated us on the horses. We all had a wonderful time in the trail ride. relaxing and very pleasant.

J. Was a great host and your guide. She was super knowledgable and shared her experience with us. …I believe this should be expected in any business. What caught me off guard was that she took the time to care about her product and her clients.
Her trails were nice and information was great. We were happy to learn about horse riding instead of just being another person rushed through the assembly line of riders like other places.
If you like to travel off the beaten path and have interaction with people instead of just going through the motions, I’d highly recommend crazy horse ranch for a trail ride.

Jacklyn was stressed and unfriendly the day we went, to such a degree that after driving for 1.5 hours to get there, we turned around and left, with two disappointed children. She met each question with exasperation, got defensive when asked about not having stirrups for the kids, and was so unpleasant to be around that we couldn’t imagine paying to spend an hour with her. And, we all felt unsafe, given her level of tension.

Wonderful experiance. Beautiful horses, and scenery. Great for beginner riders. I highly recommend!

Booked my very first horseback ride with my boyfriend via Jacklyn with her horses Trooper and Hunter. Had to say it was a wonderful experience. We booked the 1hr trail ride. The ranch was a bit hard to find, but just FOLLOW the directions on the website exactly and you’ll eventually get there :) Road up is a bit rough, so I would suggest to leave earlier and prepare to dirty your car.
Jacklyn was very knowledgable with the animals and overall experience with first time riders. I’d have to say, it’s very nice of her to have this rescue ranch for animals in need. The dogs and horses are incredibly gentle and friendly animals. The trail was nice with some amazing views of the mountains. We’ll definitely pay another visit and do this again, but probably with the longer ride where we can go see the creeks that Jacklyn mentioned.
I do recommend putting on bug spray before you go, I lost count of my bug bites and my bf caught a tick drawing blood from him. So wear jeans and be somewhat covered.