Connemara RanchMalibu
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Zuma Canyon, Malibu ยท private rides since 1986

The ocean looks better from horseback.

Private ocean view trail rides for one to five riders, with Talley and Kevin and the gentlest horses in Malibu. Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, or just because.

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A rider in a straw hat on a paint horse above the oceanA rider with her arms up on a roan horse in the wildflowers
On the trail above the oceanArms up in the wildflowers
Two riders silhouetted at sunset above the oceanA rider on a bay horse at golden hour above the ocean
Sunset for twoGolden hour above the water
Two riders in yellow wildflowersA couple riding through the creek
Yellow wildflowersThrough the creek
5.0 on Google74 reviews
Privatenever with strangers
Ages 10 and up1.5 hours on the trail

What riders say after the ride.

Rated 5.0 on Google from 74 reviews. Here are three, word for word.

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“We booked a trail ride with Talley for my friend's birthday, and it was the highlight of our day! The horses were gentle, well cared for, and perfect for riders of all experience levels... You can tell how much she genuinely cares about both her horses and her riders.”
Alisa GlabachGoogle review
“Went to Connemara Ranch for the private ocean view ride with my boyfriend for my birthday and it was amazing!!... Talley also took pictures and videos during the ride and airdropped them to us at the end.”
Kavya SoodGoogle review
“An incredible experience. I would fly across the country for this. Talley and Kevin are experts and they are so kind and connected to the land and their horses... Zuma canyon is magical.”
Brian LedisGoogle review

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Private rides, built around your day.

A luxury experience for couples and small parties: your party, Talley and Kevin, and a horse matched to each rider. Never shared with strangers.

Three riders above the ocean

Private ocean view trail ride

1.5 hours above Zuma Beach, for one to five riders, never shared with strangers.

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A rider at sunset with the sun on the water

Sunset ride

The same private trail at golden hour, the ride most couples book.

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Five riders at golden hour in the green hills

Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals and groups up to five, planned with Talley.

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The ride, hour by hour.

An hour and a half, from meeting your horse at the ranch to the ocean views above Zuma Beach.

  1. Meet your horse

    Talley matches every rider to a horse at the ranch, first timers included.

  2. Up the canyon

    Single file up Zuma Canyon, with Talley and Kevin riding along and talking you through it.

  3. The ocean opens up

    The trail turns and Zuma Beach is below you.

  4. Golden hour

    Sunset rides finish with the sun on the water, and the photos Talley took on the way are yours.

A palomino at the white fence at the ranch Riders on the canyon trail Zuma Beach and the ocean from the trail The sunset from the saddle

“I call them the golden retrievers of the horse world.”

Talley Hutcherson, owner and operator, on the horses you will ride.

A palomino up close with the sunset behind
They live with us
A rider in a straw hat on Starlight, a dark brown horse with a flaxen mane, above the coast
Starlight, new to the herd
Horses along the fence
Matched to each rider
A dark horse with a person at the fence
Well loved

Start here. What are we celebrating?

Tap one and the ride planner opens with it picked. Five quick steps, then Talley texts you to confirm.

A birthday An anniversary A proposal Just because We're visiting Malibu A group or team day

Rather talk it through? Call Talley at (619) 518 5828.

Riders on the trail above the ocean
A rider in a hat on a palomino in the canyon

Talley and Kevin ride with you.

  • Since 1986. Talley Hutcherson has owned and run Connemara Ranch in Malibu since 1986.
  • Los Angeles Magazine. Designated by Los Angeles Magazine as 'The best horseback riding in Southern California.'
  • Advanced riders welcome. Experienced riders can ask Talley for a more advanced ride.
  • The endless double date. “I call it the endless double date because my husband and I do the rides together.”
About Talley and the ranch
A rider on the ridge at golden hour

Give a private ride above Malibu.

A Connemara Ranch gift card is a private ocean view ride with Talley and Kevin. Give them an experience they'll remember!

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New this winter: Horse Happy

When the trails are wet, the herd goes to the Malibu Equestrian Park arena to run and play.

Spend a morning with them: brush them, feed them treats and take photos you will actually post. No riding needed.

Horses running loose in the arena

Your private ride above Malibu starts here.

Pick the occasion, the riders and the day, and Talley texts you to confirm.

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