western pleasure guest ranch

Went to horse camp a couple times and have been back a few times. Beautiful and well maintained. Must say I love the north west.

We had a sleigh ride and also dinner was so nice and the people were so down home. We enjoyed the place and would like to go back there and stay for a night or else for a weekend it was so awesome.

I have gone on sleigh rides here and it was out of this world! It was a Winter Wonderland and their big beautiful draft horses were decked out with bells and I felt like I was in a fairy tale! The owners are friendly and helpful, and enjoy serving their guests. Afterwards, we came back to their beautiful lodge and were served hot chocolate and popcorn. In the summer, it is great, too, with lots to do in a serene mountain setting. Highly recommended!

I did not stand at the ranch, however went with family members for a 2 hour tail ride. Barb & Kim ensured we were feeling confident with sitting in the saddle & in control of our horses, before heading out. A beautiful fall day, breathtaking scenery. I would return again on my next trip to Sandpoint.

My wife and I spent 6 days in Idaho, at the Western Pleasure Ranch near Sandpoint. The ranch is a wonderful place for a number of reasons. We were looking for a ranch vacation to celebrate our anniversary. Some of my criteria was scenic, quiet, comfort, horseback riding and wildlife. Western Pleasure has it all and then some. A great staff, generous meals everyday, friendly owners, well trained horses and an amazing ranch. Guests have a choice of log cabins or rooms in the main lodge. We choose to book during the Horsemanship week in early September. Guests are provided a experienced trainer, Vikki and several wranglers. All of which are well seasoned riders. They review each rider and level of experience. Then adjust the instruction for each rider. Meals included outdoor BBQ's around a fire, Dutch oven meals with other guests, wranglers and owners. All prepped by their chef. We could not have had a better time. Our cabin was the Meadowview. Tall ceilings, all log construction, like new and a view of the pasture. At night, there is silence or an occasional moo from cattle. I could not have had a better vacation. Thank you WP ranch!

Wonderful ranch in the woods. Cabins to stay in, horse back riding. A large lodge for family gathering. And the grounds are full of flowers, and lawns, and trees. So peaceful, and a wonderful staff. The winter sleigh rides are fun too!

The Western Pleasure Guest Ranch has partnered with Sandpoint Nordic Ski Club to groom Nordic ski trails on their property. There is a 4.5 mi gentle hill climb and a 2 mi mostly flat tour around a large field. Tracks had been set on the flat trail, but even without tracks the Big Hill trail is good for classic nordic skiing. We had a beautiful ski day, trails are quiet and uncrowded. This was a nice alternative to the ski resort trail system, and a good place for beginners.

This was our third visit to the ranch to hire a cutter horse sleigh ride in celebration of my wife's and I's 37th wedding anniversary. I will never tire of the the sleigh ride through just a small portion of their 1100 acre ranch and view the diverse forest that they beautifully steward. The lodge is made of huge logs and grande and the owners and staff make you feel right at home. They have beautiful outside cabins and rooms inside the lodge as well. They grow their own meat for use in the meals they serve in the lodge. I can imagine a stay here in the summer to explore the ranch on horseback! Highly recommended......

Great food and accomidations. Their special meals are very nice . This is a true Idaho esperience. The lodge is so cozy and the cabins are great for families

Our family has stayed at the Western Pleasure guest ranch in the past and this year we sent the kids for the horsemanship camp while Mom and Dad took off for some alone time.They had a great time. They had SO many experiences that they would never have the opportunity for where we live.We felt so comfortable and safe leaving our kids in the care of Janice, one of the owners. She clearly loves her job and cares for each of the kids. Her husband and daughter Danielle also work closely with the kids.We would be lucky to stay here again in the future!

Easy to drive to, well marked, then you feel like you are in the old west!

been here twice(2) and loved it. Nice & good owners . Snow sled rides in winters are nice!! Spendy now .

We came here for an anniversary of our friends. The tiny little A style log houses were so much bigger than they looked. Ours had a nice sized master bedroom, a hyda-bed in the living room, and a loft with 4 double beds. When we arrived, there was a fire in the fireplace and wood on the porch and it was just so comfortable. The lodge has several theme rooms you can stay in as well. Wonderful retreat! Great drive.

We have been trail riding a few times with Western Pleasure. We have been with kids as young as five through teenagers. This area is beautiful and the two hour trail ride gives you many opportunities to see spectacular views of the different mountain ranges. The guides are very helpful and knowledgable…..they make it easy to just relax and enjoy.We have all been on a sleigh ride at the Ranch. This is really fun with the kids and fun way to get out during the Winter. This is a good option for older people as well as the sleigh is comfortable and the ride is smooth.The Ranch has lemonade, cookies, hot chocolate, etc out for you when you are finished. This is included with your ride.

We have been 3 years in a row. Always fun to have a horse drawn sleigh ride. The blankets & hot choco provided hit the spot! Great views of Schweitzer.