Vin Hesten Trail Rides

Vin Hesten Trail Rides offers horseback riding experiences that include trail rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, fun games, and other horse-related activities. Families can choose from specific options such as the Fine Wine and Fancy Horses ride (90 minutes), the 1883 Adventure Ride (60 minutes), the Heartland Adventure Ride (30 minutes), Temecula Sunset Rides, and a Bunkhouse Barn Party, as well as horseback riding lessons and semi-private riding lessons. The program also offers Temecula horseback rides with wine tastings at Frangipani winery, sunset horseback rides, and marriage proposal set-ups.

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Fine Wine and Fancy Horses: 1.5 hours; 1883 Adventure Ride: 1 hour; Heartland Adventure Ride: 0.5 hour; Riding Lessons: 1 hour; Temecula Sunset Rides: 1.5 hours; Bunkhouse Barn Party: 2 hours
• Price: Fine Wine and Fancy Horses (90 min) from $160.49; 1883 Adventure Ride (60 min) from $106.99; Heartland Adventure Ride (30 min) from $85.59; Semi Private Riding Lessons from $35.00; Temecula Sunset Rides from $320.99; Bunkhouse Barn Party from $999

Vin Hesten Trail Rides is a private working ranch that offers horseback riding lessons and trail rides and provides semi-private, private, and family rides to the general public with a reservation. The program features horseback riding and wine tasting in Temecula, including wine tastings at Frangipani winery, and some of the animals at the ranch are rescue horses. According to testimonials, guides such as Sam, Bridget, Lisa, and Elizabeth give quick lessons before rides, go over how to ride, and focus on instructions for first-time riders, and reviewers describe the horses as friendly, responsive, and sweet. Multiple reviewers mention that the ranch is run by a family, that the young staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and that the Fine Wine and Fancy Horses ride is noted as the most popular activity.

Last updated June 25, 2026.