Thompson Ranch Riding Stables

The most beautiful experience I had on Maui, maybe even in my life!
The land, horses, dogs, pig, goats, and people are beautiful! Andie, the daughter of the owner of Thompson Ranch was the one to take us on the tour where we traversed the side of the Haleakala mountain to about 5000 feet on their personal land. We rode through mist, passed their cows, saw the horses feed and felt them trot. Our eventual destination was a cabin they built at the top of the property overlooking Maui. Whilst we rode on the richest green grass the view was incredible looking up the mountain and from every side. Each horse had it’s own personality taking their own routes and being playful with its rider (especially Wrangler!) Hi wrangler, miss you buddy! Even Andie’s dog (Bella), playfully followed alongside, occasionally running up ahead to look back down on us, and rolling in/​eating the grass. Such a beautiful carefree, experience. It makes me want to get horses of my own. At the top, you could see both ocean sides of Maui, to the West mountains, and even the Molokini crater. Andie was so easy to talk, and it felt like riding with a long time friend. When we returned to the ranch, Gerry, the owner was the kindest man (you can just see it in his face, but also feel it in your interactions) who so graciously allows people on his incredible property.
This will be an experience I play over and over in my head for the rest of my life.
Thank you Andi and Gerry!
–Anthony M. & Natalie B.

Today’s horseback ride was breathtaking and truly our best experience on Maui! The horses were extremely well trained. We didn’t even worry about our four-​year-​old girl going up and down the mountain. The view from the ranch was spectacular. Clouds rolled in as we were riding and it felt like a dream walking through the mist. Jerry is a true cowboy and very personable and wonderful with kids. The ranch had so many animals, horses, cows, goats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, and my two kids really enjoyed the ride and hanging out with the animals. I hope more people come to visit the ranch to keep it around because it is such a unique and fantastic experience!

My wife and I went up to Thompson Ranch for a two hour ride today. Toni was a lot of fun as she took us from their barn up into their ranch land, which borders the national park at Haleakala. If you’d rather go to a one-​family operated, actual ranch rather than the touristy «ranches» that also do ziplines and what not, give Thompson a call. Their stretch of land can’t be beat — the views are incredible. This is a side of Maui you need to see. Our horses were great, Toni was a great guide, and the whole trip was very worth it — some of the prettiest country you will ever see.