Eventing & Dressage trainers John Strassburger and Heather Bailey are a fabulous team. They work…read morewith the rider and the horse to instill confidence and skills to reach your personally desired goal. Or even beyond what you had imagined! Any age or level of experience is welcome to the fabulous 60 acre ranch for lessons, boarding and training. I am an older amateur rider having come back to riding later in life and let me tell you I could not ask for a finer place to have landed! Plus I really enjoy seeing the younger braver riders moving up the levels with joy and confidence. There has been so much growth for me and my understanding of horsemanship under the tutelage of these trainers!

I moved my mare up to Phoenix Farm at the end of January and I think we both feel like we've come…read morehome. Heather and John are fantastic trainers of both borses and humans. Their barn manager Roxanne keeps it all so clean you can eat off the floor. The best part is that everyone there takes care of your horse as if he/she were their own. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

Settling in after moving from my prior home of 21 years has had its moments. Yet tonight when I…read morewent to Chalk Hill Ranch to spend time with my beloved horse, I am reminded of why I moved here. Because my horse and his daily experience is such a high priority for me, I first had to ensure that I found a proper home for him and then I could find my own home. Finding Chalk Hill Ranch was one of the best experiences I have had in the 17 years With my horse. Tonight he carried me back onto the trails for the first time. We had many years riding the trails in the Berkeley Hills and tonight was very special. He and I both experienced great peace in the beauty of the natural environment- the creek, the trees, the birds. And my heart was reminded that this is why I moved. We found a sacred ranch with beautiful people and loving care. We are so grateful.

We have boarded our horse at three stables and this one is by far the most well kept, beautiful and…read morereasonably priced barn. The general manager, Taylor is great and our instructor, Jazmin, (who we highly recommend!) are responsive and excellent in their profession. We love this community and look forward to having our daughter grow with Chalk Hill.

We loved our session at triple H riding center. Our guide was great and the view was amazing!!! We…read morewill be back next year!

From the owner: Lesson and training for the English rider. Coaching for shows and competitions. Training of the…read moreyoung or new horse. Special events on the ranch like camps, birthdays, clinics and group training sessions. Suzanne is a therapeutic educator trained in to guide, strengthen and support those with special needs using horseback riding as the classroom! *Certified Equine Appraisal available

Cloverleaf Ranch is a magical place! Our nine-year-old just returned from his second year of…read moresleep-away camp (He attended the day camp when he was younger.) and he has so many positive things to say. The counselors were fun and supportive. The activities were engaging. Thomas loved the food. This year he encouraged a friend from school to join him. That boy had a great time, and they both made new friends too. Thomas came back with greater confidence and displaying more independence too. We can't wait to get back the pictures he took with his disposable camera! What I love best, besides hearing the stories about him getting up early to care for the horses that he once found intimidating, was the call we received from Dawn mid-week. We weren't worried. We've had great experiences at Cloverleaf. We know the ratios of campers to counselors allows for attentive care. Still, the mid-week phone call telling us how his week was going just reinforced how much the staff really cares. For this reason, Cloverleaf will continue to be a Cremidis family tradition for many years to come. Next year, little brother will be old enough for residential camp and he's already making plans for how he'll spend his time.

I feel like parents should know the teen leaders they employ are from some summer study abroad…read more program and are boys sent here from other countries (New Zealand, Australia, etc.) and they aren't allowed to disclose their names (my daughter's camp leader was named "Cobra"). I didn't feel comfortable with this arrangement and am glad I didn't sign my daughter up for sleep-away camp. She enjoyed the day camp but the staff seemed more concerned with protecting themselves rather than allowing parents to protect their children. I was expecting some nice local horse riding girls to mentor her and instead had to leave her with boys who wouldn't tell me their names. She won't be back.

I'm an adult doing lessons for a little over a month now and I've been so impressed by everyone at…read moreMWS. Theresa, Brigga and Madison have been patient explaining things to me and their passion for riding is evident in their work. My weekly lesson is the highlight of my week. Thank you, MWS!

Our daughter has been riding at MWS for almost three years now and we are more than pleased with…read moreher experience at this barn! The instruction is well-rounded, with horsemanship, care, grooming and safety all priorities. The atmosphere is very family-oriented and they truly seem to care about the horses and the students. New rider? No problem. I've seen many people, young and not-so-young, start here. If you're an experienced rider, I've seen the trainers at MWS help advance skills and improve performance at competitions/shows. We are so happy to have found such a great place for our daughter to pursue her sport. Thank you MWS!

Great ranch! We boarded our horse here for three years. Everyone was friendly and supportive. The…read moreranch property is beautiful too.

This is the place any horse would choose to live. Where ever you turn, you can see other horses…read more They are not in 12 x 12 stalls. Rather, they are in groups in large paddocks, where they can be social horses. The grounds are not fancy. However, the air is full of ease and calm. A few seasoned horses are allowed to roam the grounds, checking in on the newness or mingling politely with the people getting tack, grooming or chatting with other friends. Every horse is well fed, shinny coats and relaxed smiles on their faces. The sun seems to show partiality to Wind Horse ranch, as it shines ever so kindly on every inch of the property. It is a place horses can learn to be better partners with their owners, or just be better horses with others of their kind, If I have a tough day at the office or just the world in general, I head out to Wind Horse to get my head on straight and let my horses be my physicians. The owner is a lady I am honored to call my friend and fellow horse woman.

If I could give this trainer no stars I would. Not only was she very rude to my friend who is very…read moreknowledgeable about gaited horses but she promised her deposit back when she called her way less than 24 hours after she gave it to her. She Then allowed the horse owner to call and refuse to refund her deposit! We both heard Tiana say it was refundable. A vet check wasn't even discussed until after this statement. Very unprofessional because Tiana was representing the horse, not the owner. Legally the deposit should be returned. My friend changed her mind with in a 20 hour period. This trainer was also Riding in tennis shoes. Not impressive or a good example to her students. She was rude & abrasive to my friend which was totally unacceptable.

Tiana Wells is not for everyone as one reviewer obviously expressed. However, she is as straight up…read morea person as I have met in my 21 years living in the Valley. I would say that her tolerance for difficult horses is much greater than for difficult people. My experience is one of our twelve year old going on her fourth year riding with Tiana. Our daughter cannot think about doing anything other than being at LisRobin Barn all weekend, every weekend with Tiana, the horses and a great group of girl pals that share the love of horses and each other. We appreciate the passion, responsibility culture and knowledge that Tiana brings to her girls. The girls learn how to WORK, how to show respect the ol' Virginny way and what it means to love and care for an animal. (I would recommend reading the additional filtered reviews - I can assure you that these are not "reviews for hire" - these are from folks like me that are concerned that one negative review will harm our friends at LisRobin. To get the real picture, I'd advise heading down to the Barn some Saturday to see for yourself.) We are blessed to have such a wonderful program right here under our noses. We could not ask for a better mentor and a healthier horse environment than we have with Tiana Wells and LisRobin Barn. From a very happy Dad...

I contacted Erin to do an evaluation for me since I was quite a distance from the barn and I had a…read moreback injury. She was excellent in providing all the information I needed to make an informed decision about a horse. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

Erin (and her assistant Katie) are awesome -- best instructors for kids (really individuals of all…read moreages). Erin clearly knows her stuff! She is an accomplished rider herself which doesn't always necessarily translate into being a great instructor, but in Erin's case, she is not only a talented rider, but also instructor. My 6 year old daughter absolutely loves her (and Katie) and counts the days until her next lesson! They have helped nurture a passion for horses. Erin really takes her time and is so genuine! She teaches horsemanship, not just riding which I think is so important. I have been around horses my whole life and have trained with countless instructors when I was younger. Finding the right instructor for my daughter was important to me. I wanted her to be able to build a relationship with her instructor as well as the horse. You don't get this at a lot of lesson facilities, especially for beginner riders. A lot of barns feel cold and very business like -- you get on the horse, you ride for 25-30 minutes and then go home -- not with Erin and Katie. I have never felt rushed. It is a totally different experience riding at her facility -- it is fun, educational, safe, and my daughter has gotten so much out of her lessons in just 6 months. I feel so lucky that a friend referred us (Her daughter goes to school with my daughter and was riding with Erin). As another reviewer pointed out, Erin is so gentle, yet not afraid to push a little in a good way. She has given my daughter so much confidence. My daughter has made so much progress thanks to All the Kings Horses. It is a whole family experience visiting Erin's ranch in Calistoga -- even my 4 year old has a blast! And we have all fallen in love with Erin's lesson ponies/horses! I can't say enough about All the King's Horses.

Good water for horses. Fairly flat and well drained pastures & small arena to ride in. New owners…read morehave planted a lot of trees

I boarded a horse here and I can tell you from experience, You and your horse will be happy here…read more The owner gives special attention to each horse. The horse will be safe and cared for with pride. The price is excellent (includes twice a day feeding ) and the grounds are beautiful. Wonderful views of the hills and rolling grass. The barn and facilities are well kept and very clean! The interactions with owners and boarders are excellent, creating friendships and an outstanding experience.

My friends and I went on a girls wine trip and they took me to their hidden gems!…read more We were greeted by our host Maddie, she is as cute as a button! Very knowledgeable and attentive to our wine tasting needs. We tried several wines from white to red. There is not one I didn't like! Matter of fact, I have never purchased a bottle of wine over $100 in my life, but here I did, because it was that good!!! Maddie did clue us in on a special case of Chardonnay, where normally a bottle is $90 and we split a case by three people and we paid $120 each for 4 bottles. I love a good deal! The grounds are beautiful and they have an amazing pond to look at while you taste scrumptious Wine! That's the best word, I could come up with to describe the taste. Chalk Hill is on my must return list when in the Napa Valley. I hope you will go and try it too!

It's been a few years since I was last here and being back just brought the same amazing memories…read moreas prior visits. Also kind of sucks that the sister wineries closed down across the street. It was great popping in from one to the others. Anyways, as alway an amazing time was had here. We had a reservation during Fourth of July which I thought would have been a little busier but it was quite nice. Not too crazy. Beautiful afternoon out for wine. There was a good amount of us but only four tasting which they were gracious enough to utilize a larger table to accommodate all of us. Very thoughtful of them even though we had a feeling that people were just going to walk around instead of staying in place...lol... Check in was a breeze. First off, the property is beautiful. A beautiful pond right out front and then the huge stairways up to the tasting room. Of course the showstopper view of the vineyards and property. Check in was right when you reached the top. It didn't take long till we got seated at the inside table. Sort of our own little private room. Started off with a nice crisp white. Even the little sample was great. I totally forgot the sweetie that took care of us but she was a major doll. Very sweet and friendly. Explained everything down to the tea which was amazing. Their tasting which started off with the cool crisp white to the bold red were tasty. Each with their own unique flavors. Whatever you prefer, white or the red, there's something for everyone. As we're a sister member down in Los Olivos, they accommodate us with four tasting included. A nice way to bring friends and enjoy what the valley has to offer. The whites were great and perfect for a nice hot day. Also a great cold drink but red is what we all enjoyed. Just with the pour, you can taste the bold richness flavors of the grapes. Amazing. The property is beautiful with the beautiful olive trees line driveway approaching the front. The cute lake right out front and once you reach the top of the tasting room, the million dollar view of the valley. Tasting room itself is beautiful which a good amount of the tasting can be done on the covered patio with umbrellas. The bar counter is nice as well but private rooms can also be accommodated. Wines were great and the service was a match. Fourth of July tasting was a success. Until next time.