When the pandemic started I really wanted pick up a hobby that was outdoors and through a simple…read moresearch I found Ocean View Riding School! What started as a hobby to get out of the house turned into a passion of mine. When I started out at Ocean View Riding School I had never really been around horses. You don't realize how big they are until you are standing right next to one! Through my classes and awesome instructors I have learned many things. Not only do you get to learn how to ride horses (I ride Baby), but you also learn how to take care them. You will learn about how to saddle a horse as well as after care once you are done with your riding lesson. One of my favorite parts is being able to brush my horse down, it is very relaxing as well as satisfying! Overall, there are so many reasons why I love Ocean View Riding School. Here are a few things that come mind. 1. The horses 2. The instructors 3. The facilities 4. The classes/ summer camps 5. Did I mention the horses?! I recommend this riding school for all ages from little kids up to old adults like me!

Truly amazing riding place! It always gives me so much joy when I arrive for my lesson. Lindsey is…read morea wonderful instructor, patient and truly cares for her students and horses. The horses are amazing as well, and are actually well trained and safe compared to other places I have tried over my many years riding. Portuguese riding bend is GORGEOUS! Truly feels like you are in another country. Wish they had an arena that was a tad bigger, but I hear that is in the works right now. Excited to continue my journey with ocean view!

I took lessons here for almost a full year. The only reason I am stopping is because I just got…read moreengaged and have a wedding to save for! AND I GOT ENGAGED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STABLES! Let me tell you, as someone who has always loved horses, now in my 30's I wanted to do something I really love, and that's what brought me to this stable. The one thing that really stood out to me here, is when I talked to the children who frequented the barn, is they loved the independence it gave them. I was shocked to hear that from kids some younger than 8 years old! But once you start taking lessons, it made sense. This place really teaches you how to basically take care of your own horse. You are saddling up, hoof picking, brushes, and sometimes cleaning the horses. And you learn to ride in all kinds of techniques and horses. You get to learn some equine knowledge, therapy, and when something does happen to a horse, they explain why and what exactly is going on. I don't understand some of the previous comments. Horses. Are. Animals. Animals are unpredictable. You can wear any type of protective gear you want, but you at minimum have to wear boots and a helmet. My first lesson I fell off. Yeah it hurts. But you learn. I also broke one of my toes cause it was stepped on. Again, animals are unpredictable. There will never be a 100% safe animal. But the instructors know how to instruct and direct when these situations happen, and I have seen some WILD kids on these horses, who don't listen, and these horses didn't even react. When anyone does get hurt, those who work there do everything they can to make sure you are okay. Things I appreciated about the ones who work at the stables: Tiffany has a plethora of knowledge, and loves to share it. Sophia was my main instructor who I appreciated so much because she let me push my boundaries when she could tell I too afraid to push myself. Sarah-Faith substituted for my class and always took such care with the kids on their lessons. Regan always had something fun to share every time I visited, and Nathan would always assist when I had questions. All the crew here are amazing, and love horses. I am so sad to have to pause, but I have learned so much that makes me confident if i ever own my own horse, I will at least know the basic needs to tend to a horse. I hope to come visit soon, and be back after my wedding!

My daughter has done 2 summer camps here. She learned a ton and absolutely loved it - the highlight…read moreof her summers! We like that it is kid-centered and unpretentious. A great smaller stable conveniently located for easier access for those coming from the South Bay.

The Horse Everything team was GREAT!! I recently celebrated my baby's 1st birthday at Ernie…read moreHowlett Park and we wanted pony rides for all the kids. After trying to track down someone who could help, we found Horse Everything and Cathy King made it all happen! We had a pony and a horse taking kids (and a few adults) for a ride for over 2 hours and everyone had a blast! My little girl even cried when we took her off her pony. Cathy King was very pleasant to work with and was very organized. She even had the horses dressed up to match our party theme! They looked darling with ribbons draping their manes and put a smile on everyones face. I highly recommend giving Cathy a call. Since she also gives private lessons, we will be visiting her very soon! :-)

Horse Everything is an excellent find! We took our 3 year old daughter & friend here for a lesson…read moreon her 3rd birthday. Our daughter had been requesting a "Pink Horse" for months for her special day... This was not an easy task. But Horse Everything went out of their way and did not disappoint! Well worth a visit, the kids got to learn about the horses as well as riding, nice job!

It continues to amaze, appall, bewilder, anger (?), and fascinate me about the wealth dichotomy in…read moreLA. There are certainly infinite ways to burn money, but paying annual dues to be a member of a club is not something I want or can afford. The only club I want to be a part of is a tasty club sandwich. Alas, enough of that garbage filler. Empty Saddle is a private equestrian club "dedicated to the continuation of western riding" in the PV peninsula. According to their website, this club got its start in 1935 in Redondo. While participating in a parade, one of the horses in this then-unnamed club slipped and fell, and a bystander commented something about an "empty saddle" and that's how the name came about. This cowboy club is tucked inside a relatively high-dollar value neighborhood but is fairly small compared to other clubs around LA. It truly is a horse-forward club, and comes with all the social hoops and hurdles to become a member. Be ready to spring at least $5,000 and 3 sponsors for an application and then spend a year on probation before they'll accept you as a member. There are a couple of unpaved parking areas (the dust that kicks up!), large arenas / horse training areas, stables that appear to be right across people's houses, and a "clubhouse". I put that in quotes because it didn't look like much. I didn't use any restrooms, so nothing to report back for y'alls. I love checking out new places around town and this one is definitely something new and different to me. Now let's talk about where to find a non-garbage club sandwich that won't break the bank!

My experience at Sean's is amazing. They teach you all about how to tack horses up and learn…read morecurrent patterns. I highly recommend going here it's amazing especially the horses.

Both Sean and Lisa are excellent instructors. Our 8-year-old has been coming here for a couple of…read moreyears now and he loves it! Very affordable group lessons and individual lessons are available for both adults and children. You can either bring your own horse or ride one of theirs for lessons. Highly recommended!

Beautiful facility but I have to agree with the reviewer who questioned the way they treat the…read morehorses. I was amazed at how overused the beginner lesson horses are. Not surprisingly they've developed bad and dangerous habits. I saw one horse in particular dump multiple children in the same way, yet continue to be used as a beginner lesson horse. Personally I expect more care to be taken with beginner riders. I was also troubled by the way the beginner trainers relate to children. I found their tone to sometimes be condescending and their training techniques to be lacking and lazy. That said- I'm aware that this is a "working barn" with high value sport horses. My assumption is that management is focused on other things. I'm submitting this review in the hope that they reconsider the treatment they provide to their most vulnerable horses and young riders. Doing so would make their stable a better place!

Krystal is a great instructor! I appreciate her direct communication and teaching style. In…read moreNovember I booked horseback riding trip through Egypt with my friend, I spent 3 months training with Krystal weekly. I felt very prepared for the trip and had so much fun galloping through the desert with confidence. The stable is beautiful and the horses are taken care of. Thank you Krystal! Side shout out- Horses and Hieroglyphs in Luxor was amazing for any horse and history enthusiasts!

I visited their open house a couple of weeks ago. The location is beautiful, the people seemed…read morefriendly, the horses looked happy, and the stalls were clean. I didn't see there were issues with flooding. Clearly the other reviewer had a different experience from me, but I'm just commenting on what I saw.