I started taking riding lessons with DaNae in late summer 2024 and I am so genuinely pleased with…read moremy experience so far. I went to Los Lagos as a beginner rider. I'll admit, it's pretty daunting to pick up riding as an adult. It's *a lot* to learn! But I appreciate and love how DaNae motivates and challenges me each time I'm there. The facility is so beautiful and it's a huge perk to have a covered arena! And if we can't ride on rare occasions, we've got educational lessons. Everyone I've met at the facility has been welcoming. And I've also been really lucky to take my lessons with a great group of girls. I recently heard that DaNae purchased the property and it's so clear that she's putting so much love into the space. I can only anticipate positive changes ahead. Looking forward to continuing my riding lessons and can't wait to see how much I'll learn in time. Who knows...maybe I'll have a horse of my own and board it at Los Lagos someday!

Excellent equestrian center with great people working to make it the best. I took a riding lesson…read morethere and was very impressed.

My friend's daughter had her 7th birthday party here and it was great!! The place was very easy to…read morefind, with ample parking in the pasture. All the horses look healthy and well taken care off, The party package includes a horse ride, walking the miniature horse, a petting zoo and crafting time. Everything was well organized and adults were having as much as the kiddos. The staff were amazing!! I got my car stuck in the wet mud and they helped me pull it out!! Yay!! Highly recommended for a kids birthday party destination.

Was up for sale according to trainer. That was told to me in March 2022 so no idea if there is a…read morenew owner. If not, dont even think of leaving your horse in this horrible place if you care for it at all. See pictures of what happened to my filly due to their negligence.

My daughter has been taking riding lessons at Cavallo for roughly three years, with Sami as her…read moreinstructor for the past year under the board and training program. Sami is a highly skilled and accomplished trainer. My daughter has gained invaluable experience that translates to her everyday life. The horses are meticulously cared for. I would have difficulty entrusting my daughter's riding education and safety to anyone else

Nothing but stellar things to say about Sami! I rode with Sami for a little over 5 years and had a…read morefew sale horses in training with her. She catered her training program to what each individual horse needed and put great foundational work and show miles on them. They muscled up nicely and had great carriages after being in training with her. However, the real bonus throughout that journey was how much she helped me grow my confidence to show in the 1.20s before I had to go back to school and work full-time. I never thought I could accomplish such a feat, but I was wrong. Sami always made me feel extremely supported! Forever grateful for my time with Sami and her crew

I recently decided that I'd like to take riding lessons and I had the opportunity to take a number…read moreof group lessons with my sister and sister-in-law at Knicker Knob. The trainer who worked with us, Amy, is incredibly patient and kind. Her teaching style is so thorough and clear. She and the other trainers stress horsemanship -- you learn how to get your horse, tack them up, and you learn about the anatomy of the horse and so much more. It's not just a lesson where you jump on an already tacked up horse, ride, and go home. You truly get the full experience and the goal is to prepare you for a day when you might own your very own horse. The barn has a very welcoming and relaxed feel, everyone is so kind and wonderful. The lesson horses are also great! Whether you're an adult looking for lessons or you have kids who want to take lessons, I would definitely recommend checking out this place and trying it out. It's also amazing that they have access to Folsom Lake trails.

This is the best barn. Jennifer is a great trainer and goes out of her way to make sure boarders…read moreare comfortable and lessons are great. We searched many barns to find the right one. This is it. Highly recommened checking out this barn before making any decisions.

This is a well run, clean boarding facility. Ideal for your equine. The family operating Whirlawind…read moreis highly experienced, friendly and very good, patient instructors. I highly recommend Whirlawind for lessons, training and boarding.

Danielle, my trainer, is amazing. She has improved my riding skills in a very short time…read more The facility is always clean and the horses look well cared for. Many of their horses have been rescued, rehabed and put to good use. What a great thing to do. Love this place!

My 6 year old Arabian mare likes it here. She's been boarding here the past 4 months. Facilities…read moreare in good condition. Owners live on the property. They are good honest operators. There are 70 - 80 horses at these barns. Quality of feed is high. Workers are reliable and responsible. Tack rooms are clean and organized. Lakeside has a great reputation in the local horse community. The best farriers, veterinarians, & trainers gladly come here to service the horses. Prices for boarding, lessons are average for the region. Good value.

I boarded my horse here for 5 years. After the economy collapsed, I was unable to pay the last…read moremonths rent. I'd been paying $750 a month for full board for 5 years. The owner was riding my horse, training him and taking care of him completely. After paying $750 for five years, after one month, she "put him out to pasture", which lessened my bill from $750 to $300. He dropped several hundreds of pounds in weight, due to the fact that he was super, super passive- she knew this about him. She called me and told me he wasn't getting any food because the other horses were overbearing and he was overly passive. There was nothing I could do as I'd moved out of state and was working on having him shipped back east. She did nothing to isolate him so he could get some food for himself and watched him starve. I owe her $300. She neglected my horse and starved him after having him on her property for years over a $300 bill. I had moved out of state and told her I needed her to make sure he got on the trailer I'd scheduled for him. She refused. She told me (after taking care of my horse for 5 years) that she refused to show up for a trailer, that she "didn't do that" ... and that I'd have to be there, or schedule someone else to show up and meet with the driver. Of course, in the end, she was there .... of course .. she was there. She made me schedule another person to be there, but, of course, she was there, looking for her $300. I had my boyfriend's mother meet the driver, whom knew nothing about horses, but she agreed to help me because Lakeside told me she would not meet the driver. The owner of this "equestrian center" put my horse on a trailer and refused to send him off with any hay (FOOD). I was unaware that the man driving my horse, would not provide food for him. It was my responsibility to feed him. Lakeside, though she was there, even though she told me she would not be there, did not call me and tell me she was sending him off on a 3,500 mile trailer ride without any food. From California to the east coast of the country. The driver told Lakeside Equestrian Center this and she could have very easily sent him off with two bales of hay- my mother n law would have paid her for them. But no, she didn't. She put him on the trailer with zero food, on a trip from California to the east coast. He was on the road for almost two weeks, with no food. Not sure how the driver or Lakeside can just watch a horse starve. Horrible, horrible, just really horrible. When he arrived on the east coast, he was very thin- I was surprised he was still alive. I worked for months to put weight on him. Never board your horse where money is the main priority. Eventually, you will pay the price ten times over.

I came here with my family to ask a couple questions on reserving it for my sister's birthday…read morecoming up and the owner was extremely rude. Right when we arrived she said "hey what do you need?" um hi how are you too? Haha I thought it was a joke. We said we were interested in reserving...and right in the middle of my sentence she interrupted me and said she was booked. You didn't let me finish how did you know when I wanted to reserve? We turned around and left, I couldn't believe how rude she was. If I could give zero I would but a one star will have to do.

Just had my first lesson with Audrie this past Wednesday. The grounds are immaculately kept,…read morepeaceful, workmanlike and professional. Everything I'd look for in taking lessons at a barn with all the "A" show barn amenities. They teach you to actually RIDE be HORSEMEN AND WOMEN!

This family run equestrian center is fun, exciting, flexible and has so many fun opportunitiesread more

Top tier ranch. They are no longer offering trail rides but for any other needs, this is a great…read moreplace to go. Alan works the ranch tirelessly, ensuring the grounds and horses are well cared for. Jess trains the horses and the riders in a way that's unparalleled to other facilities. She will help you and your horse become strong and confident riders, and forge a bond like no other. This is the ranch for you, you and your horse will be happy you came!