O stars! I boarded my horses here for several years. Recent incident on 3/13/23 pushed me to leave…read more The caretaker who lived onsite was caught on camera violently sexually assaulting horses. His charges as of writing this are 2 cruelty to animals & 2 sexual contact with animals. Speculation is this has been going on for years and was known. Sadly my mare who's no longer alive was most likely a victim. Her unexplained injuries fit with how he was assaulting horses. On several occasions I was told that things didn't happen unless I got it on video or pictures. When I saw another boarder strike someone else's horse in the face with a whip while he was in his coral nothing was done because it wasn't caught on camera. My horses and ones near me had also been skipped at feeding times. Ive had to call/text on so many occasions for this to be fixed. Recently my horses all stopped eating the hay and were losing weight. At closer inspection I found mold and wet spots. This is consistent with what I would consider cow hay. Sadly this place has gone down hill.

I have boarded at Rolling Hills for 16 years. My mare has a 24X48 ft corral with a full shelter…read more I'm right along the creek with shade from 3 trees. This is a very peaceful spot with singing birds and croaking frogs in the evening. I can't get this deal anywhere else. Corrals do not touch and there is lots of space. We have multiple arenas, 2 round pens and very easy access to the nearby trails. We also have a hard working staff that cares for our horses, helps with set up for annual barn dances and our fire evacuation preparedness meetings.

Have been boarding at NCEC for over 2 years now. Very fair monthly board rate for Poway. Very…read moreattentive to all the horses and riders on the property. I am able to rent storage shed space and a parking space for my horse trailer.

I had my horse here for 9 years until his passing. Wonderful place and people. I highly recommend…read morethis facility to anyone looking board.

Wonderful riding facility. Tara and Amelia are very professional and knowledgeable. My daughter has…read moremade great progress here in just a couple of months. She loves being at the barn! Not only has she learn equestrian skills, she has been welcomed by all!

Bravado Farms is simply the Best! My 13 year old daughter has been riding since she was four. She…read morehas had a few good trainers throughout the years, but none as kind, warm, caring and knowledgable as Tara Bemoll. From the moment we started I knew we had found the perfect place. (Now my 9 year old daughter rides with her as well!) Tara has the gift of teaching. She connects so naturally with her students, values good horsemanship and works to develop well rounded and skilled equestrians. Tara has excellent lesson ponies and horses, good for both beginners and advanced riders. When you take lessons with Tara you are not just one of her students, you become a member of the Bravado Farms "family." L. Jennings

Rachel is intuitive, patient and focused on using her gifts and talents to help others.read more

I have been riding here for almost 5 years now, and I can't recommend this place enough! It's a…read morevery safe and positive learning environment and not only that but I have so much fun at every lesson!

My daughter started taking lessons here about 4 weeks ago. She's young for lessons and at first I…read morethought the instructor was telling her too much information at once, but I didn't interfere I just watched and she picked it up immediately. My daughter really likes the way she talks to her like she's a little adult and learns easily from her. The place is very nice, there are a lot of horses boarding here. They are very kind to the horses. It is very clean. It's open it's big and it's pretty.

There is a jewel, a sanctuary hidden off of Moreno road in Lakeside. It is called Heartland Ranch…read more If you love horses like my wife and I and want to relearn techniques necessary to ride a horse properly and with confidence or as a beginner just starting out, Heartland Ranch is for you. We have a 6 day horseback riding adventure scheduled for next year so I was searching for a great training facility to get back in shape for this type of ride. The lead trainer Amy is professional, engaging and fun to work with while ensuring your safety and making sure the horses are protected too. I didn't think there were any horses left in lakeside, well thankfully there are many of them at Heartland Ranch.

A wonderful place for horses and owners. Wonderful,…read moreknowledgeable owners and a fantastic group make up the Sycamore Canyon family. Cindi and Dwight care about your horses as much as you do! One of the most beautiful facilities in San Diego county.

I have been at Sycamore Canyon Stables for over 2 1/2 years. I have been at a couple of other…read moreboarding stables around San Diego/Poway area and SCS is by far the SMOOTHEST running place I have ever been at! It is very clean and well-maintained. I ride and show Western but there are boarders who ride English, Dressage, Reining and boarders who mainly enjoy the nearby trails. There are trainers on-site as well. All the boarders are friendly and the owners often have social events like a Summer Peach Pie Party and Holiday Gift Exchange. The arenas are great and dragged regularly. They dry very quickly after a rain compared to other places I have been. The horses are very well-cared for and I can always trust Dwight or Cindi to keep an extra-close eye on my horse if I am out out of town. The stalls are cleaned daily and the hay is carefully measured at feeding time. Supplements are given without charge, too. Vet clinics are offered pretty regularly for vaccines, etc. While some may complain about "rules," I appreciate them! They are for the safety of both horses and people! People who know anything about horses know that bad things happen when you aren't careful or watchful. People like that blame others instead of recognizing their own lack of experience or their horse's lack of training. The best thing about Sycamore Canyon Stables is that it is run by people who truly love and care about horses. They are knowledgeable, approachable and take their responsibilities as a facility owner very seriously.

Arroyo del Mar is extremely professional to work with and has a wonderful barn and atmosphere. Not…read moreonly are they kind and understanding, but they are also very knowledgeable about the horses, footing and general care for all involved! It's a great place to learn, compete and ride! 5/5(8)

If you are looking for a serious dressage facility where you can develop your horse and skills,…read morethis is the place to be. The facility has been recently remodeled and looks great, the dressage court footing is amazing and holds up in all kinds of rain. The abundance of talented trainers to choose from let alone being able to watch Olympic athletes train is nothing short of amazing.

We absolutely love this barn! Our 11-year-old daughter takes lessons here and has loved every…read moreminute--so much so that all she wants to do now is ride horses. The trainers and staff are incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable, and they truly care about both the riders and the horses. It's a warm, welcoming environment where kids feel supported and confident while learning. We've seen such positive growth in our daughter since starting here and couldn't recommend this place more highly.

What a gem of a space!!! Took our two young children there today and they had a blast. The space is…read morehuge, bright, the animals are happy and well loved. The owner/trainers are very knowledgeable, patient and kind. We will return.