We've had a great experience at Elvenstar. My daughter started out at another local barn that has a…read moregreat reputation but the ponies were dirty and unkempt and the teachers proved to be flaky with the schedule. Contrast that with Elvenstar where the ponies are always clean and ready to go and the instructors very rarely miss a lesson. Also, in contrast to our first barn, there are a ton of young girls at Elvenstar for my daughter to make friends with and to ride with. She's made a couple great friends there. I'm glad we found Elvenstar. We're on our third leased pony in ~3 years because KK's skills are improving quickly and she's growing! The skill increase is a direct result of time in the saddle and KK's willingness to listen to and learn from Elvenstar's professional team. Barns, like horses, have personalities so Elvenstar may not be right for everyone. But it's been right for us for about three years and I can absolutely see it being our barn for many years to come.

This place is amazing the horses are great and it's perfect for kids who want to learn how to ride…read more They have a showing program that my daughter loves. The trainers are super nice. I really recommend Elvenstar

My son attended a 3 day camp in July and we recently took their 1 hour trail ride in Nov…read more We choose these particular activities as it was conducted outdoors with mask and social distancing requirements. There is a sink with soap to wash hands and a porta potty on location. A short walk away is the public restroom for the Rancho Potrero trailhead that is fairly new. For camp there was temperature screening upon arrival. For the trail rides there was a limit of 5 (family members or family pods), age 7 and up, and not more than 200 lbs. My 9 year old son enjoyed the camp more than the trail ride as it taught him basics and provided more opportunities to interact with the horses. He was the only boy at camp but he really likes animals. They went out on short walking rides only, which was plenty for my son. The trail ride was a full hour and we saw coyotes, hawks, and kites. Adults really enjoyed it, but it was a little long for the 7 year old. The other slightly unexpected occurrence was of the horses going through their natural bodily motions during the ride: fart, pee and poop. We were untouched, it just elicited alot of reaction from the kids. Since this is an outdoor activity, dressing for the weather is the main difference that will make your experience enjoyable. In July, we used thinner long pants with vented athletic wear shirts. For Nov, we wore jeans with double layered long sleeved shirts. They do not cancel except for extreme weather. Their website has more information about camps, lessons and rides. We had positive interaction and are grateful to have this facility close to us, and at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend and we would do it again.

I went to inquire about horse riding lessons and was told to leave!, didn't feel good getting…read morekicked out. Okay? I guess I must have been mistaken or labeled as a trespasser or must have been my skin color or the way I was dressed. My guess is I must have caught them in a bad mood or maybe because the weather outside was 86 degrees? I don't know?. I really wanted to learn how to ride a horse but I suppose it will be somewhere else I guess.

Sofia and Fred are excellent riders, they took a horse that was having trouble behaving himself at…read moretimes and had him going like a seasoned pro in a matter of months. Their barn is small and intimate, each horse gets personal care. Great team at LusoWest!

You simply cannot understand Foxfield unless you have lived Foxfield…read more You do not take a child who, in August, was not trusted to control a nearly 30-year-old trail horse even while an adult led her, and have that same child competing at 2'6" the following July by accident. Liv had just turned 11 in June. That transformation came from her determination, extraordinary training, countless hours of work, and a community that supported her every step of the way. Foxfield has genuinely changed the trajectory of Liv's life. Katie is a Foxfield trainer and has been at the heart of Liv's riding journey. She is one of the most incredible human beings I have ever met. She meets Liv exactly where she is, challenges her, gives her tough love when she needs it, supports her when she struggles, and lets Liv drive the show. Liv asks for more, and Katie helps her earn each next step. She sees the whole child, not just the rider, and the trust between them is extraordinary. Katie has been the most important individual influence in Liv's development, while also being part of an exceptional team. Janie, Chloe, and Lara teach Liv in group lessons, each bringing something different and valuable. Shelly somehow runs everything, so outsiders may think of her only as the barn manager, but everyone at Foxfield knows she is also an incredible trainer--if you know, you know. Susie is a legend, and Liv's enormous respect for her is completely deserved. The care extends far beyond lessons. Jaime has helped all three of my daughters learn the real foundations of horsemanship--from tacking up and mounting correctly to helping Liv fit the proper bit and girth when she leased her first horse. Then there is the Foxfield kid community. Before Liv's first show, an incredible high school senior from her own school spent an entire day helping her groom both horses, organize her tack, pack the tack box, and create a checklist. On show morning, we arrived before sunrise behind a close friend's car. Two older Foxfield girls jumped out to open the gate, and I watched Liv immediately relax. She knew she was not doing this alone. We had two horses to wrap and load, tack boxes to organize, and no real understanding of the process. The Foxfield kids simply stepped in. Some were showing; others came only to help. They prepared horses, loaded equipment, set up at the show, managed Liv's transitions between horses, answered questions, and anticipated what she needed. They did not just cheer for her--they made the day possible. They were calm, competent, hardworking, and generous. I have never met a better group of young people, and Liv gets to call them her friends. I have three daughters who could not be more different. Liv would happily live at the barn. My middle daughter loves horses but wants to progress at her own pace. My youngest is athletic and fearless in most areas of life, but riding still overwhelms and confuses her. Foxfield understands that they are three different children. They meet each one exactly where she is and make her feel that she belongs. There are not enough words to explain what Katie has given Liv, or what the entire Foxfield team and community have given all three of my daughters. I trust these people with my children. There is no higher compliment I can give. Foxfield creates capable riders, but more importantly, it creates capable humans--people who work hard, take responsibility, notice when someone needs help, step in without being asked, and make the people around them better. That is what makes Foxfield extraordinary.

Staff was cold, they put my son on a horse that was way too big for a little kid. Sad because this…read moreplace is beautiful but not safety focused or friendly.

It's a very chill place! My horse has a pasture for the first time ever. Trails near by.read more

This place is seriously the best kept secret as far as boarding facilities in LA goes! I came…read moreacross Patrick's info through a post on one of the local equestrian's FB pages earlier this year when I was looking for a horse to lease. I met with Patrick & Casey on my first visit. For starters, they were extremely knowledgeable about everything horse related. That aside, they were insanely warm and genuinely receptive. My 9 yo daughter started taking lessons with Casey and has learned so much. She's extremely patient but just thorough enough to keep my kid's attention. She knows her stuff, there's no question about that, and keeps her engaged while soaking it all in. Patrick is just as talented and has helped me get over a big hump which was my recently developed and thoroughly annoying fear I had after taking a pretty huge fall off a giant thoroughbred a few months prior. The experience had left the entire half of my body black and blue from impact (in addition to rolling 5 times like a lifeless rag doll..lol). My confidence had shriveled up into something unrecognizable. I had ridden horses my whole life starting when I was 8 and had always been pretty fearless. Needless to say, it was frustrating to say the least. I'm happy to say, he was triumphant at getting me through it! I was able to reach a mentally sound place by working seamlessly through it on one of their beautiful warmbloods, "Moose". By the end of my first lesson, I was confidently cantering again in stride with perfect leg yields. (Thank you Patrick!:) I seriously have nothing but great to say about these guys. As far as the facility goes, This place is sublime. It's so ridiculously peaceful and scenic here. It's truly amazing to see all the horses... just be...well horses, roaming naturally with the other horses in their specifically assigned pastures. The horses look genuinely happy and content. It never occurred to me that there was any other way to keep a horse other than being pent up in solitude in a compact X' by X' stall for most of the day. That is of course unless you have the fortunate enough to reside on a farm with lots of acres behind it to put them in. Which honestly, who around here really does? A+++ fyi- I find the negative 'review' that "Leah G." left, interestingly and hilariously ironic, especially since she literally refused to refund me the $350 dollars I paid her in advance for a package set of lessons right before she skipped town last July with absolutely no notice. I seriously considered filing a case with small claims, bc I'm a single mom and try hard to keep everything on a tight budget in order token our heads above water. I decided it wasn't worth the time and energy for the amount lost. It still stung and shocked me that someone would do that. So to see her on here attempting to give this place of all places, a bad name.. Clearly, by her own words she's incredibly unstable . Proceed with caution doing any kind of business with Leah Green. I mind as well have gotten 350 $1 bills and tossed them out my car window doing 80...would've at least got a little show in my rear view ...just saying

I feel so happy and at ease knowing my pony is here. Tricia and Arik are so awesome, they truly…read morecare about all the animals on the property and I don't ever worry about my horse knowing they are there. It is truly a beautiful special place and i tell everyone that. I would be very sad to ever have to move my pony anywhere else. I'm really grateful to have found this ranch.

Amazing experience! I love horses and farm animal! I had a great time visiting this place and staff…read morewho are so knowledgeable and educated us about horses and what El Campeon Farms offered! Make an appointment for tour and see for yoursel! It's a fun day trip closer to home!

This is a private Int'l Olympic Equestrian Training Center, not a public boarding stable or riding…read morefacility.

Kathy at #FourOaksFarm has been magical medicine for our family. Therapeutic for people and horses…read moreto enjoy.

I have been riding with Kathy Busfield at Four Oaks Farm for a while now. She is helping me train a…read moreyoung gelding, but also cares for my older mare in a retirement pasture. Her training style is clear and encouraging. She works in life lessons for her younger riders and keeps her more experienced riders working on fundamentals in interesting ways, while also presenting new challenges to keep us growing. In all of this, she is attentive to the horse's needs to foster a happy and supportive partnership. I cannot speak highly enough about the care my horses receive. They are checked on by barn staff multiple times per day; they get four feedings each day, which is a nice replication of their natural grazing style; and Kathy has arranged for my older mare, who has some health problems, to have a prosthetic brace applied and removed regularly to keep my girl as comfortable and healthy as she can be. She goes above and beyond to do what is in the horse's best interest. Since I can't keep them at home, Four Oaks Farm is the next best thing.