Thompson Ranch Riding Stables — Local services in Maui

We have a family of 4 which consisted of our 10 year old daughter and 13 year old son, the horses were so gentle and friendly with them, never had to worry about them during a steep climb up the mountain trails. Our family had an amazing time, we enjoyed the company of Ranch Owner Jerry Thompson, who escorted us up the trails, he provided insight of the area, the different animals that roam his land and just entertained us with stories. He was especially great with our kiddos, making sure they were OK al the way up and down the trails. All our horses had their own personalities and had their own preferences going up and down the trails, but they were always careful and followed each other almost in a single file line.

I would give this horse ranch a 10 out of 10, if you want beautiful scenery, a complex trail, great company and of course awesome horses, this is the place to go. They really take care of their horses as well, they only take them on rides once a day, so if you don’t make a reservation, it’s very possible you’ll be out of luck, so give them a call or go to their website to make a reservation, you won’t be disappointed.

This was a wonderful and exciting experience for the family!!

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We had an absolutely lovely trail ride today, with owner Jerry Thompson as our guide. He was a delight, so clearly dedicated to the animals and the land his family has ranched for generations. The views were stunning and the weather was perfect. Jerry showed us where they have been trying to remove invasive plants and trees, and replace them with native species. We got to see some of his goats and cattle, of which he was clearly proud. The horses could not have been any sweeter: incredibly well-trained and the gentlest rides I think we've ever had on a tourist trail. They were total sweethearts. Jerry also gave us some great recommendations for other local activities and restaurants -- he obviously knows his neighbours well and was happy to direct us to support other small businesses in Kula. We had a magical morning on Thompson Ranch, thank you Jerry and Toni! Very highly...

One of our best family days ever!! "One of the best family days of our lives! Although my girls (ages 4 & 7), husband and I love horses the girls have yet to go horse back riding except for the quick horse/pony rides at our town fairs back home. It is so obvious that the Thomspon family loves and puts their hearts into caring for their animals, their ranch, and what they do! This was more than just a horse ride yet an amazing experience (from the people, to the animals, to the ride, to the view). We felt safe, comfortable, well informed, and enjoyed every minute of it. We recommend this experience as a “must do” in order to capture the beauty, history, and authenticity of upper country Maui! It’s one of those experiences where you ask yourself “why go anywhere else?”. We’ll be back on our next visit. We reminisce about our new friends (the Thompson’s and their animals)...