It was my first time horse riding, bit surprised no one checked my helmet was on properly, the group was large but was then split up while we were out so the more experienced can gallop, we went up a mountain what had a good view, my horse was experienced in the trek and looked after me she was a good girl . Was a good morning out and would do it again

Booked this for my 56th birthday and so glad I did. This was my first riding experience and I have to say was thoroughly enjoyable. The team look after you and after our safety brief and getting matched with a horse we set off. We followed various trails through the hills and stopped at the halfway point for a few snaps and a water break. Great views and a nice gentle pace made for a cracking morning. The team were excellent and you can tell the horses are very well cared for, alert and very well trained. I would recommend 100% that if you have thought about trying riding and are in Gran Canaria then give these guys a go. They cater for complete novices through to experienced riders.

Came to visit here after reading a lot of positive reviews. Unfortunately we were very let down. Despite a lot of people saying it’s great for beginners, we found the opposite. I have no experience horse riding whilst my partner has over 10 years experience and we both received the same level of instruction from Helen: barely anything. We were told enough to stop and go and pretty much nothing in regard to safety of ourselves or our horses. I was given Luther, a large horse that was so numb to any instruction it simply wouldn’t move with a hard kick. I was instructed to either boot the horse at full strength or use the crop they handed me - again I’ve never ridden a horse, never mind used a whip, and am pretty sure that shouldn’t be normal routine to tell a beginner. My partner was given a horse, Kabul, that they deemed suitable for an advanced rider. She was told he was capable of galloping but what she wasn’t told was that he was new to the yard, had an extremely high temperament and was known by the riders there to be a nightmare. We found all of this out from their resident driver later, not from any of the staff. Unfortunately this resulted in my gf being thrown during a gallop before which she was told ‘once the horse starts the gallop he will not stop no matter what you do’. This shouldn’t be the case for any horse used in a riding school for customers/tourists, no matter the level the experience. I understand that some horses get excited on trails, especially when they have a routine and recognise certain parts as their cue to trot/canter/gallop, but you should be able to stop the horse, or at least expect a horse which is trained well enough not to buck/bronc their rider off. The instructor Helen then asked my girlfriend if she pulled the reins when she started the gallop up the hill, which she did not as she was expecting some excitement and would never pull on the reins needlessly to upset the horse. However, pulling on the reins to slow down shouldn’t prompt such a reaction from the horse regardless. They can be unpredictable, but this one was clearly poorly trained. She had been told the horse will jump when it starts the gallop, but not that it would misbehave to such an extent that it would endanger her or that the particular horse she’s riding has a reputation for misbehaving. Again, the guides/horse riders at the farm gave little to no instruction or indication that this horse would endanger her. She’s dealt with unpredictable horses before, but had expected a riding school horse given for this trail, to gallop without incident and not to throw her off to this extent. Another advanced rider on the same trail had seen my girlfriend get thrown off quite dramatically and opted out of the gallop afterwards. It is clear that these horses are not properly trained or suited for the gallop part of the trail. Another disappointment was the trail itself. Yes, the views were pretty, however 2 hours of riding on steep, rocky unforgiving terrain on bored, overworked horses that could barely find their footing was not an ideal first taste of a riding experience and overall not worth €50-€60. I would not recommend El Salobre to anyone, beginner or otherwise, until they start to care more for the animals and focus on providing a fun and even a little informative experience instead of relying on the natural scenery to bring in customers.

Excellent communication to book an individual one to one and arrange pick from my hotel . Iwas asked how experienced a rider I was , and tailored to what I wanted from the ride. My instructor was very knowledgeable and passionate about the horses and riding. Beautiful scenery very relaxing also good information about the surrounding area . Very enjoyable will most definitely be back on my return next year . All the staff were friendly and made sure everyone had an enjoyable time . Thank you for a lovely ride El Salobre Vicki

My other half and daughter of 9 years booked to go. I’m currently 6 months pregnant so stayed at the ranch while my other half went of on his horse. My daughter on the other hand got a little spooked but NICOLE who works for the centre went above and beyond with my daughter to help her gain her confidence on the horse that was chosen for her. NICOLE took my daughter onto the riding school by her self so she could feel more confident on the horse that was matched with her. Honestly could not of asked for more. Horses are friendly and looked after, staff are friendly and very accommodating. & again a BIG THANK YOU TO NICOLE

Amazing . Special thanks to Nicolle , horses very well looked after. Facilities 10/10 Staff 100/10 Location 10/10 Again thanks so much please see my partners review for more details

Amazing trip and experience pick you up from your hotel take you there and get to have a amazing experience no matter your experience level cannot thank the people for a amazing experience with amazing views I rode a horse called spaghetti and was the calmest loving horse ever, can’t wait to do this again thank you so much for this wonderful experience and views from the top of the mountains 🙏

Really lovely team, the view from the mountains on horseback was wonderful. All of the horse were wonderfully behaved andy partner as a novice rider had a great time and felt really safe. My only downside was that there was very little trot or canter time. One small stretch on the road for a few moments, the rest of the tour was walking. But very relaxing and enjoyable nonetheless

We went on the 2 hr ride and it was a bit long to be honest as the terrain is all the same. You just go up and down and across the very rocky mountainside. The views were nice and my horse was great, very responsive. Those who wanted, and were able, could either trot/gallop or both, just once. Wear trousers and trainers and take a small bottle of water and sunscreen. It’s hot up there in April.

Overall a lovely holiday experience:). On-time pick up from the hotel with a friendly driver, great attention from the staff at the stables and a lovely introduction to the horses. The staff took great care matching the horses with the riders to ensure everyone had a safe experience, plus made sure everyone had a well fitting protective helmet and safe footwear. I was lucky to get Kabul, a lovely 8 year old gelding, who cantered and trotted very well. The horses were happy and I can tell that the staff looked after them well and cared for them lovingly. Yes, some of them were slower than the the others, but very well suited for absolute beginners who had never ridden before. One of the horses acted in an unusual manner, but it turns out their veterinary surgeon is always available (close friend with the owner of the stables), so the staff said they would make sure the horse received a thorough check up without delay. Our guides were attentive, friendly and ensured that everyone had a lovely horsey experience. I would recommend this lovely authentic GC stable:)

Absolutely loved this! The instructors are great and know the horses so well so they can match you with the most suitable. Some fabulous photo opportunities on route - a big thank you to Amanda who took some on our behalf and sent them on as I'd left my phone 🙈! A great experience for newbies (as were we) and the more experienced! Felt totally at ease thanks to the brilliant horses and even more brilliant instructors! Thank you xx

A lovely well organised Hack with stunning views… Horses were fun & quirky & the lovely girls paired them up perfectly to each individual ability’s

A super chilled experience! I never was on a horse before but the staff did a great job of talking you through it. The horse I had was lovely. Plus there was various cute cats and dogs roaming around the stable area that you could pet while your horse was being prepared. The horse ride itself was very scenic. I would highly recommend it, especially if you have never been on a horse before

My wife and I went on the two hour experience whilst on holiday in GC. I am a novice rider and my wife has a little more experience. From the outset we received a thorough briefing and were placed in groups relating to our ability. The horses were matched perfectly to our abilities. The hack was a fantastic experience and our confidence built as we went along. I would thoroughly recommend this experience for all levels of ability. Excellent value for money, with some wonderful memories made.

The horses were so secure and well trained! Great guides prioritising safety and the horses’ wellness. I got to go for a trot and a gallop and it was so fun! Recommending!