Wow, one person writes a negative review and then several customers of the business respond to try and support that business and then Yelp "filters" all the good customer reviews and lets the one malicious review stand... what a worthless site! I would never recommend Yelp to anyone - it's so completely skewed. I wanted to rate this 5 stars but if you research Yelp's poor filtering policy, it filters the 5 star ratings so I rated it 4 stars just to keep my rating posted! How sad is that!! PLEASE READ THE FILTERED REVIEWS AT THE BOTTOM - THEY TELL THE REAL STORY OF THIS WONDERFUL 5 STAR FACILITY!!! Updated: since Yelp has now filtered this review as well (OMG), I changed my rating back to the 5 stars DCR deserves!! I have been a client at Day Creek Ranch since August, 2009. The facility is beautiful, but more importantly, it is an extremely efficient and functional operation. The manager, Kitti, has always been very responsive and professional and has addressed any questions or concerns in a timely manner. My horses have received top quality care from the courteous and conscientious barn staff. I have kept my horses in both the outside corrals and the inside barn stalls. The 24' x 24'outside corrals are separately fenced so that horses do not have a common wall with shelters covering approximately 6' x 24'. There are no automatic waterers but water barrels are filled and always cleaned regularly. The staff works very hard to keep the corrals drained during the rainy season and prepares with trenches/drainage ditches well before the rains. Boarders can arrange for mats and bedding in the corrals if they choose. The 12'x12' barn stalls have automatic waterers and are cleaned regularly. The stalls are matted and always kept leveled and maintained. My horse is 17.2 hands and is a bit of a pig and his stall is always well bedded. I will admit to wishing that the stalls were cleaned on Sundays but I was well aware of this when I came to Day Creek Ranch and it has never caused my horse any harm. I am there on Sundays and have access to the equipment so I can clean my own stall - I can use the exercise! The arenas have wonderful footing and fencing which is maintained meticulously. I sometimes lament that the rings are often closed after hard rains, but the staff prepares the footing before the rain and opens the rings as soon as they are ridable. They always try to open a longe arena as soon as possible and the roads around the barns, rings, and lake are always ridable. As a client, I distinguish between "needs" and "wants". My horse is in an extremely safe environment and receives top notch care. I can discuss his feeding regimen and make changes at any time (boarders or trainers provide supplements and grain - Day Creek provides alfalfa/grass). I have many choices when I ride - 3 arenas, a half mile training track, trails and roads. There are 3 longe arenas and numerous turnouts as well as a Eurocizer. There is hot and cold running water in the wash racks. The bathrooms and tack room are fabulous!! The only things missing are arena lights to be able to ride at night and a covered arena, and those are certainly "wants" and not "needs", and I would expect to pay significantly more for those luxuries than I currently pay. I mention things like having arena lights and having the stalls cleaned on Sundays to point out that there are always things that can be made better at any facility. It would be an unrealistic review to say to everything is perfect and nothing could be made better. Day Creek Ranch is always thinking about future improvements while striving to keep costs down for their clients. I am very lucky to have such a fine facility so close to me. I have many choices where to board my horses, and I choose to keep them at Day Creek Ranch. It is very unfair to hold any dissatisfaction with a vet or farrier against Day Creek Ranch. Boarders are allowed to bring in any service professional they choose, and that is a personal choice that Day Creek Ranch has no control over and should never be held responsible for. The trainers are "endorsed" by Day Creek Ranch but again, they are independent contractors who run their own businesses without direct supervision by Day Creek Ranch. If the original reviewer has an issue with a vet, farrier, or trainer then perhaps they should review that professional and take personal responsibility that hiring that professional was their choice and not that of Day Creek Ranch. read more

I have been a client at Day Creek Ranch since August, 2009. The facility is beautiful, but more importantly, it is an extremely efficient and functional operation. The manager, Kitti, has always been very responsive and professional and has addressed any questions or concerns in a timely manner. My horses have received top quality care from the courteous and conscientious barn staff. I have kept my horses in both the outside corrals and the inside barn stalls. The 24' x 24'outside corrals are separately fenced so that horses do not have a common wall with shelters covering approximately 6' x 24'. There are no automatic waterers but water barrels are filled and always cleaned regularly. The staff works very hard to keep the corrals drained during the rainy season and prepares with trenches/drainage ditches well before the rains. Boarders can arrange for mats and bedding in the corrals if they choose. The 12'x12' barn stalls have automatic waterers and are cleaned regularly. The stalls are matted and always kept leveled and maintained. My horse is 17.2 hands and is a bit of a pig and his stall is always well bedded. I will admit to wishing that the stalls were cleaned on Sundays but I was well aware of this when I came to Day Creek Ranch and it has never caused my horse any harm. I am there on Sundays and have access to the equipment so I can clean my own stall - I can use the exercise! The arenas have wonderful footing and fencing which is maintained meticulously. I sometimes lament that the rings are often closed after hard rains, but the staff prepares the footing before the rain and opens the rings as soon as they are ridable. They always try to open a longe arena as soon as possible and the roads around the barns, rings, and lake are always ridable. As a client, I distinguish between "needs" and "wants". My horse is in an extremely safe environment and receives top notch care. I can discuss his feeding regimen and make changes at any time (boarders or trainers provide supplements and grain - Day Creek provides alfalfa/grass). I have many choices when I ride - 3 arenas, a half mile training track, trails and roads. There are 3 longe arenas and numerous turnouts as well as a Eurocizer. There is hot and cold running water in the wash racks. The bathrooms and tack room are fabulous!! The only things missing are arena lights to be able to ride at night and a covered arena, and those are certainly "wants" and not "needs", and I would expect to pay significantly more for those luxuries than I currently pay. I mention things like having arena lights and having the stalls cleaned on Sundays to point out that there are always things that can be made better at any facility. It would be an unrealistic review to say to everything is perfect and nothing could be made better. Day Creek Ranch is always thinking about future improvements while striving to keep costs down for their clients. I am very lucky to have such a fine facility so close to me. I have many choices where to board my horses, and I choose to keep them at Day Creek Ranch. It is very unfair to hold any dissatisfaction with a vet or farrier against Day Creek Ranch. Boarders are allowed to bring in any service professional they choose, and that is a personal choice that Day Creek Ranch has no control over and should never be held responsible for. The trainers are "endorsed" by Day Creek Ranch but again, they are independent contractors who run their own businesses without direct supervision by Day Creek Ranch. If the original reviewer has an issue with a vet, farrier, or trainer then perhaps they should review that professional and take personal responsibility that hiring that professional was their choice and not that of Day Creek Ranch. read more

This is a great barn who coordinates very well together. I have seen many barns and this one is by far the nicest I have ever boarded at. The staff and trainers were always helpful and accommodating. I was not in training with any of the trainers, yet they were always nice and respectful. The facilities are up-kept beautifully with some of the best footing around that is routinely groomed. Also, there is always an arena open at any time, so you never have to feel pressed for space. Additionally, the hay is excellent quality and the board is reasonably priced for the assets that you receive and the quality of the care (which is impeccable). The staff is knowledgeable about horses and is always quiet and good with them. Another aspect of the facilities is that you will rarely find such large pastures available as well as daily large turnouts that you may pay for daily turnout or do it yourself when they are empty (which there was always a time during the day) at no additional cost. I am one of those people who is at the barn everyday and overseas everything with my horses. I always received friendly welcomes and whenever I had an issue (which were always small and only had to do with my overbearing motherness) I always contacted the barn manager or the staff right away and they always took care of it. It was so nice to know that my horses were always well cared for and that someone was watching over them. Part of being there everyday was that I saw what went on on a daily basis at the barn and was always pleased. One of the really nice aspects of this barn is that some staff live in the barn/ on the premises, so you know that your horses are always safe and being looked after. Also, the drama-free zone attitude of the barn was always refreshing and comforting; it was a nice place to be every day. Everyone that I met was always nice and the other boarders all seemed as happy as I was to have their horses there. read more

I have been a client of Day Creek Ranch for over 2 years and find the facility and staff to be helpful and attentive. The facility is always clean and the horses well cared for. Since this is just another internet review, I suggest you go out and have a look around. You will quickly realize that DCR is a high end facility with friendly staff and a healthy environment for the horses. Some Pro/Cons Pros: Nice large property nestled in the canyon below the Reagan Library. Several large turnouts. Very clean (property, barns, stalls, tack rooms, etc) Beautiful tack room. Knowledgeable barn staff. Automatic watering systems. Automatic fly spray systems. Low impact, anti-slip walkways in barn. Large partial shade corrals with no shared walls (avoids bites/kicks) Hot water available at wash stalls. Open communication with owner and barn manager The owner and manager consistently do walk-through checkups. Ample parking for cars/trucks/trailers Several different types of riding trainers/disciplines at the same facility Oval training "race" track Eurocizer Trails Cons: The property exits to a fairly busy road. Towing a trailer out at rush hour requires a little patience (not much they can do about it). Not a lot of individual storage space. No covered or lighted arena. I know that horse drama can find it's way into any facility but I am appalled that someone would attack the credibility of the entire ranch because they had an issue with a private trainer (that is NOT an employee of the ranch). 5 stars, Brent read more

I am one of the Trainers at Day Creek Ranch. I have been at the Facility for aprox. 1 1/2 years. Before settling in at Day creek, I was at a few different facilities where the quality of care to both the horses and the facility were severely lacking! The Horses in my training program , as well as all the horses on the property, are given only the best quality hay ( a choice of 4 kinds!), abundant shavings, water, and the stalls are cleaned exceptionally well every day! The rings, trails, race track, and walking areas around the property are meticulously maintained. This is a fantastic facility!! I think everyone should be so lucky to have their horses boarded at a facility like Day Creek Ranch! I use my own vets, farriers, and physio tech's. Some of my clients chose to use their own vets and farriers. We all work together. I often find myself asking the other trainers on the property their opinions on certain matters. I feel that we are all professionals and all have something to contribute to each other. The atmosphere at Day Creek Ranch is that of Family! The barn employees are courteous and very hard working. If I have ever had an issue with ANYTHING they have resolved quickly and to the highest quality. Special occasion barn functions where everyone is invited and involved are the norm! The hospitality goes far beyond anything I have seen at any other facility. I highly recommend this facility. I know that I have found my forever home for my business.... That should say it all! read more

I too am a bit baffled by the first review. Her only statement I find to be true is that it is a beautiful facility, but beyond that I know that my horse receives excellent care. The hay the feed is of top quality and fed 3 times per day, stalls are cleaned routinely, with an abundant source of fresh water. I too have also boarded there for several years and as the rainy season approaches I can count on the 24x24 outside stall my horse lives in to be maintained, ensuring my horse has a dry place to be even when we get 4 inches of rain! Presently there are 3 trainers there in their respective fields, I have witnessed them often talk about the care of different horses, always open to other opinions, seeking the best care for the horse. Of course each trainer has a vet that they will tend to use but that never limits me to only that option, all vets are welcome there as well as what farrier I choose to use. I have always found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The barn routinely has "barn get togethers" where everyone is welcome and is done in a pot luck form. You would be hard pressed to find the same quality ranch in our area, both my horse and I are very happy there! read more

I have no idea what Catherine C. is talking about. Have been at Day Creek Ranch for 3 years now...The barn, trainers and management are amazing. Had been at 4 barns before I found this place. The workers are incredible. The care given to the facility and horses are exceptional. I can't imagine a better, safe, and wonderful place to keep my horse, and let my children ride at. The trainers are top notch, and take care and love the horses that r in their barn. I have reccommended this place to several people all who are at the barn and love it. We are not customers there, we are family. Everyone looks out for eachother. That is how it should be. Stalls, bedding, food, barn, trails, arenas..you name it, they have it. Everyone should be lucky enough to be able to board here...VERY HAPPY HORSE & OWNER..thanks Day Creek. read more

Beautiful and well run facility with lots of training and riding options. By far the nicest and cleanest barn I've ever stabled at. Owners, staff, trainers and clients are delightful. read more