Go elsewhere!…read more Hillside facilities are very run down and have a lot of deferred maintenance, but my daughter started riding here because I liked the owner Kathy Pead. Unfortunately, as time went on, it was apparent that her lesson instructor Destiny, who is only 18 years old, needed some additional teaching experience and mentorship. She is quite young and doesn't have the best judgement yet (however, in Destiny's defense, it seems like she has a lot of responsibility at the barn and is doing the best she can). Sadly, my 12 year old daughter was put on a horse named Daishar who was too advanced for her skillset and he BOLTED off during a lesson. My daughter was screaming and crying as she had no control over the horse, but eventually was able to roll off him when he slowed down. Thankfully, she did not sustain any injuries. This scary incident could have been prevented as she asked Destiny to get off the horse before leaving the arena, and also asked Destiny to grab the reigns to help guide her out as she sensed Daishar's energy changing and told her she was scared. Destiny did not take these requests seriously and told her no. I'm also horrified that Destiny had her get back ON the horse after this happened (despite my telling her I didn't think that was a good idea). After this situation, I thought it was important to discuss the situation with Kathy and confirm she had insurance coverage. I requested a declarations page to show the policy is paid up and active as I understand she is on MediCal and insurance is expensive. She said I am the first customer in 50 years to ever request this and told us we are not welcome for lessons anymore. If she had the coverage, don't you think she would've just showed it to me? In hindsight, this was a blessing in disguise as I am looking forward to finding a barn that takes my child's safety more seriously. Be careful if you decide to take lessons here.

Positives: -Great location: easy access to Orangevale Park…read morefor trail rides, etc. -Affordable -Owner is pleasant and lives on-site -Riding lessons for beginners and mommy-and-me available weekdays and weekends -Relaxed environment -Kid friendly! -Work Exchange Accepted! You can work in exchange for lessons and boarding of horses. Cons: -No front gate between main road and facility -Many areas where maintenance is overdue -Limited training or lessons for intermediate or advanced riders/horses -Many of the barn staff lack general horse knowledge and/or are under 18yrs old.

My horse was at Sugarland 8 months. He was well cared for and the staff was friendly when I had…read moreoccasion to interact. Sugarland had an indoor and an outdoor arena, a couple of round pens, and plenty of parking...all to be expected. There is also a trail out the back of the rear parking lot for trail rides.

I went on a trail ride over the weekend. It was my first time riding a horse so I was a bit nervous…read moreat first. But the staff is super friendly so it helped ease my nerves. After getting on my horse, Mr. Bee, I was given a quick tutorial on how to tell the horse to stop and how to turn left or right. Pretty simple! I had such an amazing experience. The trail ride is about an hour long and the horses were so well behaved that I felt really safe. It felt so relaxing riding around the ranch and enjoying the nice peace and quiet. It's nice to have a location close to Sacramento for horseback riding. I had a LivingSocial deal that got me a trail ride for $19.00/person. I believe their normal rate is around $38.00/person. If you enjoyed your ride, be sure to tip your guide! I totally didn't know and failed to bring any cash with me so I felt horrible for not tipping! :( But thank you so much for an amazing first time experience!

I love Horsey Hilton! I have my first little horse boarded there and they take great care of him…read more He has pasture to run in and a nice shelter. I have met a lot of great friends here too. I can highly recommend this horse boarding facility!

Mimi was so nice to start and then if your hirse got injured on property she'd hold a $750 last and…read moretake it following month you have to put your horse in hospital or rehab no compassion all money oriented Then you get hurt she agrees says she'll keep your poles property pick up whenever being kindly then all the sudden you then find she steals your poles probably sells gets money and all the time says no worries can get they are in a safe place just call and then you call text email she takes them hundreds of dollars value

I practically grew up here, it was my favorite place to be and I will always be grateful to Tami…read moreand Ralph and their facility. Trainers of all types came and went over the years, some better than others, but this is not unique to GBEC. One thing that never changed was the dedication the barn owners had to the care and welfare of their boards. Tami worked nonstop from the morning to night, and she always contacted owners if she noticed a potential problem, etc. She was EVERYTHING to that facility and she always made herself available to boarders. I took lessons from outside trainers, I was assistant trainer to 2 wonderful resident trainers, I leased horses, trained horses, started horses.... Everything. Thank you T & R for everything

We interviewed four equestrian centers before placing our horse here last year. They provide good…read moreservice, reasonable rates and plenty of options from which to choose. It would be nice if they provided a table and chairs outside the arena for those people who like to hang out or bring work with them, though.

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.

Nice facility with lots of extras to pamper the ponies (misters, fly abatement, turnouts) and take…read morecare of their owners (indoor arena that's groomed daily, organized tack rooms). The owners seem to be very dedicated to making it a special place.

Watched my granddaughter's horse riding lesson. Wonderful people and she really really enjoying…read morelearning to ride a horse!!

If you're looking for a riding instructor with decades of experience, incredible patience, and a…read moredeep love and appreciation of horses, look no further than Karen Young. A year ago, my daughter fell off a horse and broke her arm, and Karen has been invaluable in helping restore her skills and confidence. Six months ago, my daughter wouldn't go faster than a walk; now she is walking, trotting, cantering, and even jumping a bit. When we made the decision to purchase her first horse, Karen gave us expert advice and regularly came with us when we looked. She guided us on exactly what to look for, and thanks to her knowledge, wisdom, and advice, she helped us find the perfect horse. While Karen's specialty is Western dressage, she has expert knowledge of both English and Western riding, including dressage, hunter/jumper, equitation, and pleasure riding. We're so grateful to have found her.

Beautiful property!! I love this place. It has pastures, paddocks, and a barn as well as a full…read moresize arena and round pin and wash rack. Can ride horses from here to Folsom lake.