I was a little hesitant about Rawhide Ranch based on reviews, but several friends had said their…read morekids LOVED it-- even the kids who weren't into horses. We sent my daughter and her best friend (both age 10) for the first session 2026 and they LOVED IT!! They can't wait to go back and already miss it. My daughter rated it 9/10 - she didn't love the food and the showers weren't the best, but she wore crocs and did just fine showing every day. She rode daily, learned about all kinds of animals, and enjoyed the town-- which was quite impressive. Laser tag, climbing wall, arts & crafts and pony bucks for the store - she was living her best life! Tips: bring a handheld fan - the days are hot! And a cowboy hat (you can buy them there at drop-off). And bring a fitted twin bed sheet! The wagon mattresses were dusty. Plus a blanket or sleeping bag. Jeans and boots for riding . $100-$125 in pony bucks (or less and you can monitor their spending... money goes fast on snacks, drinks, fans, souvenirs, etc.)

My 11-year-old son attended Rawhide Ranch for a one-week summer camp. As part of the camp's policy,…read morechildren do not have access to electronics or direct communication with parents during their stay. Prior to camp, we arranged a simple system where he could signal me through a snack purchase if he needed help. Early on the third day, he used that signal. I called the camp and did not receive a response. After approximately eight hours, I called again and requested to speak with the camp director, I was eventually connected with the camp director, who indicated there had been an issue earlier that day involving my son and wrong medication being given. After insisting, I was allowed to speak with my son. He was clearly distressed and informed me that he had been given the wrong medication that morning. Instead of his usual over-the-counter allergy medication, he was given a high-dose antidepressant not prescribed to him and not intended for a child his age. According to the information provided to me, staff at the health office realized the error and attempted to have him self induce vomiting with a spoon, (he was instructed to stick the spoon down his throat), which was unsuccessful. They then contacted poison control for guidance. At no point during this process was I notified. After speaking with my son, I decided to pick him up immediately. When I arrived, I found communication from staff to be limited, and I was unable to get clear or detailed information about the incident despite asking direct questions. I requested to speak with the camp director, who eventually met with me. During that interaction, I found his demeanor to be notably nonchalant given the circumstances. The situation--a child being given the wrong medication and the parent not being notified--was presented in a way that did not reflect the level of concern I would have expected. When I attempted to ask for clarification and express concern about what had happened, the conversation became extremely tense. There was a clear difference in how seriously the situation was being viewed, and the discussion escalated into a heated verbal exchange. Given the lack of clear communication and the response to what I consider a serious safety issue, I made the decision to withdraw my son from the camp that same night. Following the incident, I contacted the camp multiple times. I was initially told that a refund would not be provided, though I was offered a credit for a future summer. After further communication, I did receive a refund. I also attempted to reach out to members of the organization's leadership to share concerns about the incident. This experience was extremely concerning, particularly given the seriousness of a medication error involving a child and the lack of timely parent notification.

This is "5 Star" riding club. Great riding lessons, facilities, and happy group of people…read more I have full confidence in giving 5 stars. I'm sure my daughter would suggest 6 stars!

Beautiful barn to board your horse . The facilities and arenas are maintained and the staff are…read morekind and very experienced professionals. Great environment .

I took my wife, daughter and granddaughter for Mother's Day present they had the BEST time! We got…read morethere as we were told 1/2 hr before our scheduled ride and went thru the orientation process; Gabby was great to all of us and explained the in and out of riding the horses as we were all new to riding! She paired each of them with a horse that was perfect match for their energy. They did a 1 hour ride and all came back with big smiles, thank you so much for the memorable experience Gabby! You can tell all the horses are well taken care of and that everyone there loves them very much! We will be back for sure!!!

I took some time to type this review as I would never want to negatively impact a company but…read morethought I owed it to the community to share our experience. We recently had a very disappointing and concerning experience with this horseback riding company. Unfortunately, the horses provided for our group did not appear to be properly trained or well-managed. Several of the horses were extremely difficult to control, and their behavior raised serious safety concerns from the start. During the ride, two horses became particularly unruly and ended up bucking, throwing two members of our group off onto the ground. This was a frightening and potentially dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious injury. While we understand that working with animals always carries some risk, this level of behavior suggests a lack of adequate training, supervision, or proper matching of horses to riders. After this negative experience the Owner refused to reimburse us. She offered us a credit to come back and take another ride with them. After this experience, the ladies are terrified to get on another horse. I would strongly encourage the company to review their safety protocols, horse training practices, and staff preparedness to ensure a safer experience for future guests. I leave you all with the horses are beautiful and you can tell they are well taken care but you should be a very experienced rider if you book with this company.

We love this ranch and the amazing family that owns it! I have been riding here for nearly 20 years…read moreand now my 3 children take lessons weekly. They have developed a love for riding, respect for horses, and self confidence. It has taught them to be assertive, how to take charge, but also how to connect with a horse and care for them properly. Most of all I appreciate their constant safety practices. All instructors are very hands on and I know my kids are in excellent care at all times. We are forever grateful for the people here who welcomed us onto their farm and into their hearts. We are lifers!

My daughter took lessons from Lori for several years. She learned a lot and enjoyed interacting…read morewith the horses and with Lori. Lori was always very safety conscious and also taught her how to groom and saddle the horses. My daughter also participated in summer camp for a couple years and had a great time. In addition, we've done trail rides and a birthday party with Lori, and it's always been a lot of fun. The location is convenient for this area, and Lori is flexible with lesson times and days. Prices are very reasonable. Taking lessons at Rockin' L&D Ranch was a great experience for me daughter, and I'm grateful for that. Definitely recommended.

Taking riding lessons with Kirsten and she is awesome. Professional, patient, makes it fun and…read moreeducational. Loving every minute of it!

I looked at several facilities for a summer camp for my daughter. This place seemed to have…read moreeverything we were looking for at a reasonable rate so we signed her up. She absolutely LOVED the camp. It was really easy-going, professional, and fun. By the end of the week my daughter's riding skills had really exceeded my expectations. My daughter knew the names of the horses, said good morning and good bye to them daily, and just really really really enjoyed herself. We may look into lessons in the future, depending on her schedule. She truly loves the environment, the horses and the staff.

The training is top tier. The facilities are beautiful. The community is fantastic. The horses are…read moreamazing and very well cared for. Highly recommend!

Is this facility off on Del Dios Highway? Who is the hunter/jumper trainer now? Do the nordstrom's…read morestill Own it or are they retired? *

Just had a lesson with Kelly on Saturday. This is probably the most beautiful stable I have ever…read morebeen to. In a beautiful neighborhood. My lesson was great but she works you hard. I'm sore all over.

Surfside Show Jumping and trainer Kelley Fielder renewed my love of riding and my confidence. The…read morebarn is set in gorgeous Olivenhain, the arena is surrounded by roses and turn outs of retired Olymlian horses (seriously!), and the cleanest barn I've ever been in. The grooms are friendly and very good with the horses. Kelley brings a down to earth and kind honesty to the arena that is so noticeably missing in this world of show jumping. She trains and works through issues almost using the Socratic method, getting you to be an active, attentive, thinking rider as opposed to a robot passenger. Her program has room for riders of all abilities and ages and horses of all temperaments. Kelley makes a serious effort to design a program that works for each horse and each rider as individuals and as a team. Between the beautiful barn and caring, talented trainer I can't imagine myself riding anywhere else.

I have been at Rancho El Camino in Del Mar for over 23 years and have watched the management and…read morecommunication decline quite a bit, so I'm looking for a new barn. Came out to this barn today and I was really impressed with the health of the horses, the property, people, the trails the location, everything was really inviting. Looking forward to learning more. Going to check out a few more.

The trails are amazing! Super easy access. Good footing in the arenas and the stalls are very…read morelarge. Friendly, drama free atmosphere. Large tack sheds are reasonably priced, and the hay is good quality. My horse and I are very happy here!