The ranch is gorgeous, the horses are lovely, and Beth, who led our Pony tour was amazing!! They also have a petting zoo with goats and bunnies which was very fun! highly recommend!





On our pony rides, your keiki (kids) have a chance to do something they'll always feel proud of. Riding a horse is an unforgettable experience for kids, and our wranglers will help them become little wranglers in a setting that’s safe and comfortable. Parents can walk alongside their child at no charge and get a few great photos along the way. Parents can also ride a horse alongside their child for the same price. One of our wranglers will lead, or “pony”, the horse while the kids sit in the saddle and feel on top of the world. Parents and kids alike can take in the beautiful scenery on the ranch, enjoying native Hawaiian plants, birds, and a cool, fresh breeze. Gunstock Ranch is situated in one of the most picturesque spots on Oahu’s North Shore, so there’s plenty for all ages to appreciate. After the ride, children will have a chance to feed and pet the horses for the perfect end to a great adventure.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Children love this private horse experience tailored for riders ages 2-7 years old.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pony Rides For Kids lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $77 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 2–6 pay from $77, adults from $77.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Departure Point: Gunstock Ranch Trails Office. Address: 56-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762. Directions: Gunstock Ranch is located 2 miles North of the Polynesian Cultural Center, between the towns of Laie and Kahuku, Oahu. We are a 10-minute drive from Turtle Bay Resort. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 2 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gunstock Ranch.
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The ranch is gorgeous, the horses are lovely, and Beth, who led our Pony tour was amazing!! They also have a petting zoo with goats and bunnies which was very fun! highly recommend!
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Shaylee for our little one’s pony adventure! She loved riding the trail, and we (the adults) walked along for fun. Libby was kind and gentle and perfect. Next time we’ll have to consider a family ride along. 😀 And the petting zoo was fun. You could get up close and personal with some very friendly farm animals.
Aloha, we are so pleased that you had a fun time with Libby and Shaylee. Don’t be afraid come back and ride with the rest of your family. You can even request Libby and Shaylee. You can call us if you have any questions. Mahalo nui
Great for our 3 yr old. Thanks Shaylee and Libby, for being so kind and encouraging to our little girl. Great experience!
So happy your keiki had a fun time. Come visit Libby again! Mahalo
Tonto the pony, Cat and Taylor (Guides) were awesome!! I love the small and intimate tours. No minimum as we were the only ones on tour and they did not cancel. Love this!!!!
Mahalo nut loa for taking the time to share this with us! Come back and see us again.
Although she was nervous at first, my 2yo ended up having such a wonderful time riding a pony for the first time and said she can’t wait to ride again! Our guide, Ocean, was so knowledgeable and patient when my toddler had questions. The petting zoo was free and amazing as well!
Mahalo for the great review! We are so glad that your toddler had such an amazing experience and has begun to cultivate a love for riding. Ocean is incredible and loves her job and the ranch so much, as do we all. We hope to see you back again soon!
it was great. my son is 7years,but he could ride by own. very good experience. appreciate kind staff,too.
Mahalo for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear your son enjoyed our Keiki ride! We hope you will come back again soon.
Already was looking forward to horse-back riding as we’ve been wanting to go for a while & Gunstock did not disappoint. Loved that each horses had their own quirks; we got the adorable Buckles & Libby! The wranglers were all friendly too, shout-out to Addie. It felt comfortable as if I was just with a friend. So fun! Would love to do another longer ride.
Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that you loved your time with Buckles and Libby and Addie! We would love for you to join us again for a longer ride!
We had signed up to this ride for our children in advance of our July trip and it was well worth the wait. The pending weather on the original day forced us to reschedule, but they made it easy for us to do so. Upon arrival we were transported from tropical island Hawaii to an amazing country farm with the kindest hosts and staff we could've hoped for. They were all super attentive to our children and as delightful as they could possibly be. Our horse ride tour guide Connor really stood out. Genuine, warm, and great with kids. Even though he was relatively new to the farm, he had a confidence about him to make sure that both our girls were comfortable and had fun on their ride which helped put us parents minds at ease. Bravo Connor on a job well done! Buttons and Remy were our two horses who were gentle and sweet. I made friends with Eddie, the local stallion. The petting zoo was nice too, but watch out for those goats if you have chow in your hand, they will demand your attention (in a good way)! We will certainly be back again. Mahalo!
I signed up my 2.5 year old for her first horseback experience, and I’m so glad that I did. A few things that made this worth the $ compared to other usual kiddie horse rides: (1) they put the kids on an actual horse, not a pony; (2) they take the kid/horse on a nice trail ride, not just going around in circles in the ring; (3) horse brushing and feeding after. Our guide was named Connor, and we had a gorgeous and gentle horse named Kip. Connor was so good with my toddler - she looked nervous at first but got comfortable and even smiled a little for pictures along the way, haha. I could see Connor talking to my toddler as they walked, which was so sweet. Kru also accompanied us, and for the adults it was also a pleasant stroll to follow the horse ride. My kid has been talking about the experience ever since. Thank you!!
Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that your kiddo loved their time with us! We are so happy to hear that your little one loved the experience with Connor and Kipp as well as Kru! We would love to have you again!
My kids liked brushing the pony’s and feeding them treats. The view was spectacular, and the ponies were very gentle. Our guide was very friendly, and my son keeps taking about taking his pony Buckles home to California lol.
Mahalo for the kind review! We are so glad to hear that your little ones loved their time here with Buckles! We would love for you to join us next time you are in Hawaii!
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