Come ride with us through eucalyptus forests and sparkling green pastures
Watch the West Maui mountains rise in the distance, with breathtaking views of the neighbor islands.
Along the way you will see rare and beautiful native Hawaiian trees in their natural environment.
See for yourself and enjoy horseback riding in the most beautiful setting on Maui. If horseback riding is on your to-do list, you’ve come to the right place.
Private rides and a personal touch are our policy and pleasure.
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Client Reviews
“Great experience. Wonderful owners. Ride far exceeded our expectations. Horse are extremely well broke. We live close to the Mountains in Southern Alberta and ride there. The elevations are the same, but the scenery is ocean instead of mountains. You will love this, Jerry and his daughter love their animals and so will you. Not a highly commercialized operation but a genuine working ranch. Wonderful hospitality. They really make you feel welcome. Well worth the price. Bargain actually.”
“Best horse riding experience I’ve ever had! Beautiful scenery, and the horses were skilled and easy to ride. The hills were such an adventure, and our guide Jerry was super knowledgeable, friendly and clearly loves his animals!“
“Thompson Ranch is by far one of the best trail riding places I’ve ever gone to. My children and I will always have this memory and we will definitely be back. The owners are so amazing and their horses were so awesome and knew their job very well. The view is spectacular. Definitely a Million $$$ view. Thanks Andy, Tony and Jordan for a beautiful day. We are looking forward to our next visit.”
“Went riding after viewing a spectacular sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. Views from the ranch are unreal…gorgeous vistas of south Maui, Kahoolawe, and Lanai. This is a real working ranch, not there just for the sake of the visitors. You’ll see a variety of livestock in addition to the beautiful horses. The trails up the slopes of the volcano are not especially easy (the horses do almost all the work), but you do need to pay attention and reap the rewards of a once in a lifetime ride. Jerry, Toni, and Andi made us feel like guests, not customers, and shared a little slice of their lives and land with us. Be prepared for a view of Maui that is totally unexpected. I recommend!”
“It was my first time riding. Looking at the terrain upon arrival made me even more nervous. After meeting Toni and her daughter, Andi, our guides for the day, I was put at ease. After meeting my horse, Reba, an experience and gentle soul, I put my trust in her and she did not disappoint. She knew the path and often opt to find a more easy path as we climbed up the “hills/ mountains”. I fell completely in love with my horse. What an amazing 1st time experience! Thank you to the Thompson family for loving your horses (very noticeable) and opening them to the public!!!! Will definitely visit you all again on my next visit!!!!”
“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 recommended.”
“Best horseback riding experience on Maui. Highly recommend Andi and her horses. Beautiful land, terrain, and views!”