Makayla millikan is a wonderful trainer!! My horse had a lot…read moreof trust issues and picked up a bad habit to buck me off. After the first month I was able to ride my horse again! And in the second month Makayla helped me build my confidence again so that I wouldn't be scared of my own horse! I had a wonderful experience with her lesson as well! I will be bring my next horse to her in the future!

Makayla deftly took me under her wing and taught me just about everything that I thought I knew and…read moreeverything that I didn't know about horses. She taught me all about behavior, care, training, temperament, techniques, and transport. You name it, and she had an answer. Makayla is an expert at what she does, and her experience permeates all around her. She has a way with the horse and can speak on their terms. I would call her the horse whisperer as she is the Yoda of horses. I completely trust her skills in training anyone from young to old, experienced to inexperienced. She helped me, and my kids learn so much, and she did it with style. I highly recommend this woman for anyone seeking guidance.

This is a wonderful place to acquire horsemanship skills. Shelley is an exceptional instructor and…read moreis great with both people and horses!! She has in depth knowledge of horsemanship and how to teach it. I recently arrived from the Midwest and was afraid I would not find a trainer here. After many years of instruction I rank Shelley as one of the best teachers I have encountered. She has dozens of young people following her around the barn hanging on her every word. She exemplifies the best in teaching horsemanship. Her love of the sport is evident and radiates through her teaching experience. The horses are beautiful and so is the property. Young or old; you can not find a better place to ride. Deb B

Sterling Riding Academy is a great resource for beginner riders up to experienced riders. I took…read morelessons from Shelley and Melissa, starting in their beginner program through the city, until I graduated from high school where I was riding and competing regularly with them. They have a very strong beginners program with many safe and reliable horses and a well rounded lesson program. Beginner riders learn about grooming and tacking up a horse, basic horse care as well as how to ride. One of the best parts of Sterling for me, was Melissa's commitment to making me a well rounded rider. I rode many many different horses throughout my time at Sterling, each with their own quirks and challenges. Similarly, though I competed in Hunters and Equitation, Mellissa also taught me jumper, cross country and dressage lessons. Even though they each have a different skill set and purpose this kind of "cross training" is instrumental in being a good rider. I highly recommend any of the programs at Sterling and I really appreciate the family that Shelley and Melissa have built there.

I have been taking riding lessons from Amanda for 18 months. I've had nothing but positive…read moreexperiences with her and have grown, as a result, to absolutely love horses and the sport of horseback riding. Safety is a primary concern along with an enjoyment of each lesson. I am 65 and had never ridden before my lessons with Amanda. She has never made me feel that I am too old to learn and her teaching style is wonderfully catered to each individual's needs. I highly recommend Amanda and Jarose Training.

Amanda is a very sweet, patient horse owner with a kind, gentle horse named Buckwheat. Buckwheat…read morewas calm and easy for my 3- and 6-year-olds to ride (with Amanda's assistance!). It's a nice way to ease kids into feeling comfortable with a horse. The facility is huge and has a covered area to ride on hot days.

This is such a fantastic facility! Thank you Keila for giving our 12 horses sanctuary during the…read moreQuail Fire evacuation. All our horses (from the yearling to the 30 year old) settled in quickly thanks to the serene environment in your barns. Deeply grateful to you for making everything so easy for us during a stressful time. Giulia Orth, Les Pintades

They are great and it is a clean and safe place for my daughter to train and there is no over…read morecrowding.

TROTR is an amazing resource for healing and learning. They have a lot of wonderful lesson and…read moretherapy horses and great instructors. I highly recommend TROTR for equine therapy, learning to ride, and boarding your horse.

I took my granddaughter to the 'Ponies and Pumpkins' fundraiser yesterday (10/20/24). We walked to…read morethe barn where the animals were, and when we tried to enter, one of the girls (had a blue TROTR t-shirt on) abruptly said, "Where's your ticket?" I told her that I didn't know we needed tickets and she told me I had to go to the booth by the food trucks if I wanted to enter. Ok. My granddaughter and I walked towards the other section and decided to stop at the 'Authentic Tacos' truck to get bottled waters (it was warm outside). I said, "Hi!" to the guy at the open window, who barked, "We aren't taking any more orders!" I said that I just wanted a couple of bottles of water, he said, "Yeah, I guess" and got the two bottles. He stood there holding them until I asked how much, I gave him $4, and said thank you, but he didn't say anything. Next, we went to the ticket booth, a woman sitting there said, "What do you need?"...not "hi", " hello" or any type of greeting, just, "What do you need?" I said that we wanted to see the animals in the barn, she ripped off 4 tickets, and said, "$20". Ok. We walked back to the barn, saw about 10 animals, and left. The teens swept right in front of us without an "excuse me". What happened to teaching manners? The only friendly person was the woman at the entrance who made us sign waivers. First and last time supporting that local nonprofit! I apologized to my granddaughter and we went to Home Goods for some much-needed retail therapy.

Tack Warehouse is amazing! I stopped by their trailer at a show in South Orange County and they…read morehave some of the nicest staff I've come across. They sell everything equestrian related and makes it super easy to find what you need.

best tack store ever! English and western!! The employees are very helpful. I always find what I…read moreneed here.

Excellent instruction. Great place to learn the details for top quality skills. Children and adults.read more

My daughter has been taking lessons with Debbie Smith for 16 months. My daughter started as a…read morenervous but enthusiastic 12 year old and now she is a confident and passionate 14 year old. Debbie is patient, clear and supportive. She is an incredible teacher, mentor and horsewoman. When she explains a concept, she explains it in a way that the student can absorb: whether verbal, visual or kinesthetic. Debbie offers fun field trips (trail rides, schooling, shows, etc) and lots of support. She has a wide variety of lesson horses and her rates are the best around. She cares about her horses and her students. Can't say enough about her. Whether you are inclined to ride for fun or competition (which my daughter recently started), you will get results.