Don't call the number provided. I just had a kid answer and tell me to "shut up @?tch" when I asked…read moreabout horseback riding.

While biking from Acampo, CA to Victor, CA a couple of days ago, I passed by this Horse Boarding,…read moreTraining, Riding School, Tral Riding place... Epona Farms. Coincidntally, the owner came out as I was taking a picture of their sign... I inquied about their rates which came out to be $120 for five Riding Lessons ($24 hr for those that are arithmetically challenged). The owner said it would come out to more than an hour per lesson as the Rider has to Saddle the Horse as well as groom it after Riding. I, myself, probably will not take advantage of Epona Farms as I hadn't rode a Horse in twenty years... but my kids will have something else to keep themselves busy when visiting the Lodi area.

Facility: Not sure why it is called English Rose Farm. It should be renamed English Junk Yard…read more There are over ten non-operable vehicles scattered around the property. Parking is a challenge because of all the unmovable vehicles. When you walk into the barn, it isn't any better. Chicken poop is everywhere. Horse tack is lying around on the floor, on the bench, and all over the crosstie area. There are dirty dishes on the table. Food wrappers are on the floor and in the arena. No restroom. However, there is a portable toilet that you must pay to use each month. Each time my children rode a horse, she had to search for the tack because it was rarely in the same place. Instruction and Supervision: The first few lessons were decent. The instructor showed my child how to groom and tack the horse. After the third lesson, the instructor expected my child to retrieve the horse from the pasture, groom, tack, and warm up unsupervised. As the parent, I was expected to help my child get the horse ready.... Not my idea of quality supervision or a safe environment. While my child was grooming the pony, the pony pawed at the floor. The owner/instructor picked up a grooming brush and threw it at the pony. The sudden noise scarred all of us. Then, the owner/instructor picked up a whip and walked toward the pony when it continued to paw. That was enough for me. This was not a positive environment for my child or the pony. When we spoke about the situation, the owner made excuses for her behavior and then got defensive with me. We left and never came back. I would NOT recommend this facility or instructor. There are much better horse-riding/lesson facilities in the area that supervise the children when handling a horse.

If you want to learn to ride horses then Donna's your lady! She makes you feel so comfortable and…read moreSAFE. I started riding at another place and the horses were unpredictable and not very schooled. I didn't feel very safe. The instructors there were quite young although very experienced they were not very thorough and didn't take the time with me that as an adult learning to ride I felt I needed. The horses at English Rose are very sweet and very well behaved. I finally feel that I'm learning how to ride!! The price is great and Donna teaches EVERYTHING you need to know about horses... If you are an experienced rider Donna can make you a better one. She is a veteran In the arena and extremely skilled in the art of dressage. She can teach you? GO!

Cameron is great with my mare, who doesn't like to hold up her back left leg. She noticed right…read moreaway that my girl's feet grew very fast, and that she was dragging her back toes, so we put her on a shorter trimming schedule. It seems to have helped a lot, and overall, her hoof health has improved. She has a great manner with horses, and is gentled and thoughtful in her approach. I wholeheartedly recommend her, and I'm glad she was accepting new clients when I found her.

I wholeheartedly recommend Cameron Smith. Her expertise and gentle approach are unmatched. I…read morewouldn't trust anyone else with my horse.

Elk Grove Milling is an excellent company that puts quallity, integrity & research into their…read moreproducts. If you're in the e market for horse feed they are well worth your consideration.

Great service and staff. They know me by name, but then again I come here alot. Very helpful with…read moreall my questions, and requests for information. Product is mostley consistent, and if I ever have had a problem they more than make it right.

**** Child Endangerment**** Gaslighting*** We are no longer…read moreattending. Brittney, the owner, attempted to scare a horse, by slapping it very hard and loudly, that my daughter was escorting out of the barn. My daughter, a beginner and a child, was holding the reins of the horse tightly. Brittney hit the horse from behind, out of sight of my daughter and the trainer. Luckily the horse did not take off running. My child, could have been seriously hurt. This is the first time that I had seen her violently hit a horse. If you have children, please be careful. There are humans that will try to hurt you or retaliate against you via your child. And there are people that will put your child in danger, not care, and attempt to twist the truth. I believe the owner targeted my child because of the Yelp review I did from April 2022. Most horseback riding accident victims are girls between the ages of 10 and 14. This is my daughter's age group. Children do not have the reaction capabilities that adults have. Safety for girls in this age group needs to be taken very seriously. I sent them an email expressing my concern for my child's safety. And instead of apologizing, they decided to lie and gaslight me... Examples of their gaslighting- (Twisting reality) I was told that I wasn't there when it happened and I heard about it from someone else... (The truth) I WAS there. I was THERE. I did not hear about the smack from anyone else. I heard the smack and I heard the trainer immediately ask Brittney, "Did you just smack Misty?" And Brittney said, "Yes, haha! I told you Misty wouldn't do anything." I HEARD that conversation, because I was THERE. Testing the horse's reaction to being loudly hit like that while a child is holding it is unprofessional, irresponsible and disgusting. (Reality) Everyone in the barn looked shocked and looked towards Brittney because the noise (of the hit) was so loud. I SAW that, because I was there. And I looked too. It sounded like a book being dropped. (Denial of reality) They denied that Brittney hit the horse and said it was a "pat." (Reality) It was a very loud smack/hit. (Minimization/confusion) They said I was the only one "expressing extreme concern about a horse being pat." My concern was/is/has been my daughter's safety and her holding a horse that was getting loudly hit. And they said I am at fault for not immediately expressing my concern to the trainer. And I did speak to Brittney after she was done teaching her student. If you bring up any concern to the owner she will yell at you OR flat out gaslight you. And the rider's safety is not always taken into consideration, depending on the student. Some students will be discriminated against. No, I do not recommend this business.

Doesn't respond back. Doesn't answer calls. Unprofessional LLC. Takes your $ and Doesn't try to…read morework with you. Will report to BBB if no response soon.

I have taken multiple lessons at Leone Equestrian. Their instructors are excellent and many are…read moreadvanced riders from Germany. They may/may not be totally fluent in English so patience with the language difference helps. Rudy Leone's concern is first and foremost the horse. His arenas have excellent footing, and they close an arena when there is a rain/footing issue. This is my barn of choice.

Nice facilities! I've attended a few horse shows there (as a spectator - not a rider). The arenas…read morehave good footings - the main jumper ring is grass - cool! The caterer that they use is fabulous! Great breakfasts - love the lunch salads, and that goat cheese pizza made in their little pizza oven? Spicy with jalapeños, and awesome! Over-all a nice experience!

I've had such a wonderful experience with Rammerstorfer Training near Plymouth, California (about…read more40 miles east of Sacramento and about 25 miles south of Placerville), owned and operated by Christian Rammerstorfer. Christian offers a complete program for Western performance horses and riders, with a focus on REINING. His business includes high-quality boarding, reining horse training, reining horse riding instruction and coaching, show prep, and reining horse sales. It's basically a one-stop-shopping setup for riders who want to get into reining or are serious about progressing in the sport (i.e., he coaches all levels, from beginner to advanced to professional). Christian is extremely experienced and very very knowledgeable. He's a professional reiner, NW Regional Director of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), and a frequently invited judge at regional, national and international competitions. Just as important, I've found him to be a gifted, natural, super-nice teacher with a supportive, encouraging style that has lead me to make real progress while keeping the process really enjoyable. He's such a nice guy and has a very positive energy about him that makes lessons really fun, while at the same time very focused, intense and productive. The facilities are excellent, including a really impressive full-size covered and lighted arena with proper reining footing, along with well-maintained boarding facilities. The place is set in the beautiful California countryside on a working ranch with rolling hills, oak trees, and horse trails. He often finishes lessons with a relaxed trail ride! If you're interested in reining I highly recommend Rammerstorfer Training, whether you are thinking about getting into the sport, want help preparing to compete, or are an advanced rider.

Finally, a Jiu jitsu studio in Valley Springs. Limited hours at this point in time, but open for…read moreyouth and adult classes, and for beginners and advanced. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554825283002