Beautiful trail rides through Huntington Beach's Urban Forest. Exceptional horses and staff!read more

Sara and Hana (sorry about the spellings ladies) along with Allister, provided a great morning…read moreride, through a beautiful urban forest (open to the public), after too many years to count since my last time on a horse. Thank you all, looking at silver package next time, after a wonderful groom and ride.

Great training barn! Horses are happy and well cared for. Located onsite of The Huntington Central…read morePark Equestrian Center.

We've been taking lessons at Rick Baer's on and off for a couple of years. We're beginner riders…read moreand the lessons have made riding while we're traveling more fun. Trainers Sophia and Laura are attentive, observant and kindl. The horses are well mannered and well taken care of. We're looking forward to resuming our training in the near future.

I was a bit grouchy upon arriving to the Saddle Club. I had just pulled a quick 48-hour whirlwind…read moretrip to Seattle, interviewing for multiple positions. Missed my flight, got five hours of sleep, and drove the kids to Newport for their horseback ride. I was a little nervous reading a review where an adult was led on his ride, however, this was not my experience. We had two adults and two small children in our party. One of my children was led by the pony for half the ride and then all of us were able to ride at our own pace with the most beautiful view of the water and beachside. Stacy was great with my kids and the horses. I was never worried about safety and the ride was calming. I felt centered for the first time in weeks after the ride. It was beautiful. She spent a lot of time with us. I am grateful for a wonderful 3rd birthday, thank you! We were just a little cramped in the beginning with another birthday party there. My children learned to paint hooves though, and that was an excellent activity to space out the two separate parties.

The best location for toddlers!…read more Received lessons by Shelby, Emma and Stacey for our daughter who is a toddler. They have a wide array of saddles (western and English) for little kids along with horses who are well trained with little kids. Clyde and Sonny are amazing horses and Ace is a wonderful Pony for first time riders. Love the 30 min loop around Back Bay!

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

We highly recommend! The ranch was very well kept, the owners and staff were all friendly and very…read morewelcoming. You can feel the love for the animals and how well they are taken care of. We felt at home, in their home. We can't wait to got back again very soon!

My two daughters have been riding with Cypress Bay Farm for 8 years-- first with Alyson, and as…read morethey got older with Sigourney. I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact Alyson and Sigouney-- and the community of riding students at CBF-- has had on my girls. Basic equestrian instruction, horse care/respect/facts & trivia (they incorporate fun games with this element), and riding etiquette are the foundation of my daughters' instruction at Cypress Bay Farms. However, the positive impact Alyson and Sigourney have had on my daughters' growth and character surpasses what I could have imagined any extra-curricular activity to have. Currently, my girls are active and passionate in competitive showing. Their love and dedication to excelling in riding is balanced by the positive support and community exchanged with their friends/students and trainers at Cypress Bay Farms. I highly recommend Cypress Bay Farm to anyone. I believe it's one of Orange County's "best kept secrets"...

Sigourney is very sweet and so patient (both with her horses and the kids). She is a good teacher,…read moreexplains things in a easy to understand manner, encourages and gives praise, when due.

This review is long overdue. I took my god-daughter here back in February and she absolutely loved…read moreit. It's right off of Carson Street across the street from the Town Center more so across from Sam's Club. It is hidden and it's a perfect hidden gem for little ones. It seems that you are able to have picnics and parties here of course with reservations ahead of time. The animals and the petting zoo were so sweet and the staff was very friendly. The highlight of the trip was the pony rides.

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!

Sarah is an amazing instructor. She has a special talent when it come to training adult riders…read more She focuses on the basics and ensures you are secure in the walk, trot, canter. She has a way of putting you at ease while you are riding but also gives you the push you need to excel. My daughter and I started riding with her 2 1/2 years ago without any knowledge of riding. Both of us are jumping over 2' consistently. She is a master at her craft. I highly recommend Sarah if you own a horse or even if you are just taking lessons. She is truly amazing.

We LOVE Coach Sarah and her stable. You can find and learn so many things from here. Her…read moreprofessional teaching skills guide the young riders to the best next leave they can reach. Highly recommend this place for all riding level needs. Coach Lindsay is awesome for beginners. Contact Sarah and she will give your a good suggestion where to start.

This was the experience of a lifetime! Silvia is so knowledgeable about horses, and a great…read moreteacher. I learned horse, body language from her, and how to interact with them and groom them. We went on a walk through the beautiful trails of Huntington Beach with her breathtaking Arabian horse, Shangri-La. I will definitely be doing this again!

From the owner: Healing walk with Shangri-La is a very unique experience through the magical Huntington Beach horse…read moretrails with Shangri-La. He is a young pure breed Arabian retired Cavalia show horse. What you’ll do: Meet Shangri-La. Get to know Shangri-La, a sweet white Arabian. Learn horsemanship. Discover how to communicate, treat and respect horses. Groom Shangri-La. Experience the bond through grooming. Walk the trails. Enjoy a peaceful walk through Huntington Beach. Discover the magical horse trails and Urban Forest. Take away peace and love. Leave with a deeper connection to horses.