I always liked the idea of riding a horse but was always afraid I would fall off and break a few…read morebones. Being completely new I needed someone with a TON of patience. I took lessons at a few other places and couldn't seem to find the right person with the right amount of patience for me (yes I'm that difficult) . I finally got in touch with Amy over at Hanover saddle club and she was able to get me started right away even with my difficult schedule. She was so patient with me, and her love and knowledge about horses was far beyond anything I ever knew. First lesson she let me ride cute little domino (princess pony). It was perfect because I was still not comfortable getting on the big horses - still afraid of falling off. Domino was just the right size for me and she is just so adorable. Now that I have become more comfortable with this horsey stuff I bring my daughter and husband with me for lessons and we all go out on the trails and it is absolutely beautiful with the sunset! Now my 9 year old is riding domino, and my husband loves slack. Currently I'm riding jazz- he is a must ride horse! When you visit please tell Amy I sent you to ride jazz you will love him!!!! Thank you Amy for all your patience I am so happy to have found Hanover!!!

I just took my 9 daughter to Hanover saddle club! It was amazing! They are all so laid back and…read moreawesome! My daughter loved every moment of it! I grew up with horses and knew I wanted my daughter to experience that same environment I did as a child. I wasn't sure if she would like it but she ended up LOVING every moment of it. The ladies there are so kind and patient. I can't wait to take my daughter back next week. She is counting the hours to her next lesson. Hanover is the best place to get lessons for riding! Thank you Hanover Saddle Club! See you next week!!

Family friendly, great ranch in the heart of Murrieta. Melinda has been taking care of horses and…read morechildren for more than 20 years and is wonderful with both! She is an outstanding riding instructor but no one receives better care than her horses. Come by and just look at the horses - all are happy and healthy and most live well past their 30's. I think of Hawkrest as "horse heaven" since your horse couldn't be more well cared for. Both of my daughters learned to ride here, and I happily board my horse here - even if I had the ability to keep him at my home, I would entrust him to Hawkrest for the top notch care he receives!

Not a Family friendly place. They really don't want you to bring your kids. The ranch needs some…read moremajor repairs and there are weeds everywhere. There is also no tack storage. Would be nicer if someone else managed it.

Super cool and unique facility. Everybody is super kind and accommodating. The trails are awesome…read moreand seemingly endless. There's always something to look at. So much space, and such a pretty place!

HHR is literally an answered prayer and a blessing for me and for my two rescues. I needed a safe,…read moreclean, special and loving place for them where I could trust knowing my horses would be cared for the way they deserve and how I would care for them myself. It is clean, well-run and a family environment where you feel good driving up and knowing it's almost like a home away from home. It's nice seeing other boarders and having a chat or just a simple wave across the stalls! It's so peaceful there and people respect each other. James and Kym are usually working away and doing what they do best... keeping up the ranch to the highest standards for all of our babies!! They are both so helpful and just truly wonderful, sweet, hard-working people that exude the utmost professionalism, compassion, helpfulness and caring. Yes, there are places cheaper and there are places more expensive... but know that money can't replace just knowing your horses are safe and loved and cared for when you're not there. Having that trust and ability to sleep peacefully each night knowing James and Kym care for my horses just as they would their own and care so much about all the animals is priceless. Trust me when I say it is worth every penny and more. Don't hesitate, just call and go see for yourself.... Treat your babies to the best boarding in the area! I am so thankful, happy and beyond grateful that I have the ability to board my horses here. I want the same for you!

I use to love this barn. Then the owners decided to send out an email to all boarders at 11:45 PM…read moreAT NIGHT, that they would be almost doubling board and no longer serving bermuda grass. While I completely understand needing to raise prices that seemed higher than necessary especially since they will only be serving alfalfa and Bermuda pellets. Once I gave notice I couldn't get either of the owners to give me a total so I took it upon myself to leave more than enough to cover any final expenseses. I don't like to leave a negative only review so I will say that the facility is always neat and clean with miles of beautiful trails.

"Uncoachable kids become unemployable adults" All these…read moreother reviews on here must feed their kids rainbow chicken nuggets and unicorn pills. Yes Carol is strict but she has her reasons. Kids need to listen to instructions for their own safety. My daughter absolutely loved her lesson and had the best time. Every instruction came with an explanation and my daughter listened and did her best better herself. She has asked me multiple times to go back and definitely will be a few times per month. Life is tough and people aren't nice in the world. Strict coaching will prepare them for the future.

This ranch is a little piece of heaven in our town! The horses are beautiful and so well cared for…read more The owners and instructors are incredibly knowledgable about horses and riding. My daughter has learned so much and always wants to go back more and more. Number one my child is safe at all times! They are big on safety which is SO important when working with horses! It's also reasonably priced! Thank you for that! We are forever blessed to have found Rocking T-Ranch!

Yelp deleted my account so the review that I left here was removed…read more From what I remember, my husband and I tried their 2 hour trail ride on 6/30/2017 for our wedding anniversary. It was our first time doing a horse trail ride and the best one yet! I believe Alex was our guide. He was very accommodating and very fun to be with. He kept a good steady pace for us in the beginning then let us go for a full gallop at the end. I absolutely loved this experience and hope to come back soon with the hubs again! Alex was incredibly patient with us and even took a photo for us at the hill. Thank you Rancho Bravo and Alex for a wonderful ride and experience! :)

Took the family out to Rancho Bravo for my daughter's BDay for a joyful trail horseback ride. We…read morehad a great time, Alejandro was very tentative and made sure safety was a priority. The trail was full of beautiful views, there were lots of hills along the trail, we all had a great time! Glad to have found this place.

My Son has been with Gryphon Fencing Academy going to five years. With the new coach's and fully…read morefencing studio, with the real flooring and wireless like the Olympics. For my part, it is great having a studio locally. We have been able to stop driving to Escondido three days a week. If you are looking for a sports Fencing is a great active sport. I like chess; fencing is like live chess.

My son really enjoyed learning archery class. Coach Eric, and his staff was very friendly and…read moreprofessional.

After coming to the conclusion that it was time to put my senior horse with health issues out to…read morepasture, I and my wife begin doing research and asking people for referrals to a good facility. We visited multiple locations and interviewed the managers and owners of their facilities and decided on Whispering Oaks Ranch. After answering multiple questions, we chose Linda's facility and it was the best decision we could have ever made. Both Ken and Linda care tremendously for our equine friends and they often went beyond our expectations in caring for and ensuring the well-being of our senior horse. I highly recommend Whispering Oaks Ranch as a final home to those who want to show dignity and love to our equine friends.

Beautiful Whispering Oaks Ranch is where I retired my horse about four years ago when he was 29 and…read morea bit of a "special needs" case. He received gentle loving care from Linda Smith and her staff. The large paddock he was in with one special mare gave him everything he needed to live his best horsie life - including a girlfriend. Linda immediately gave me the peace of mind to leave my beloved horse with her and turn to caretaking my mother on her last journey. Linda also took care of Tex and loved him as her own until his passing in April of 2022. Her kindness and compassion at the end was completely in line with everything she does for all the horses in her care. On a practical note, I was welcomed each time I came to the ranch and if she wasn't there, I was provided with a code to open the gate. Her facility is spotlessly clean and well cared for; the feed is great and she buys special feed and supplements as required for each horse in her care. As you can guess, I would highly recommend Linda and Whispering Oaks Ranch in Temecula for all your horse lay-up or retirement needs.