Marianne and Reg are the best! They are the most amazing people and love to show their ranch to…read moreothers. Thank you so much for your hospitality today Reg showing my granddaughter and daughter around from Oregon. Really appreciate what you both have created in this town. What a sanctuary. Love the horses! Our three year old granddaughter loved how you introduced each horse to her. Her smile said it all! Support his lovely ranch all you can :)

The Govan Ranch is the best place to learn everything about horses, from horse care to riding. With…read more4 experienced instructors they offer every level of instruction to all ages regardless of experience. They provided everything we needed to start learning and they match each horse and rider for the best experience for all. Once you gain a required level of experience, they can take you out to Bidwell park to hit the beautiful trails which we really look forward to that! We love our lessons at the ranch, it's the highlight of our week. Plus they are right in Chico, only a few miles from downtown!!

Not an inexpensive way to spend a Saturday morning with family, but our guide Adam was amazing,…read morefunny and gentle with some novice riders, on a lovely ride through the more rustic side of Anderson River Park. Safety-conscious and the horses were great. Only complaint is now I want to get out more!

My family and I have been riding there several times. My granddaughters also took a couple lessons…read morethere. The horses are AWESOME and there are horses for literally EVERY skill level! It is quite obvious that she probably cares more about her horses than anything, and it shows in the cleanliness of the Property and the temperament of the horses. I can't WAIT to go riding again. It also helps that Alicia is very informative AND friendly!!!!

I bought my MIL & FIL a 45 minute horse back riding package and they absolutely loved it. Their…read moreguide was incredibly sweet and she gave them an extra 45 minutes to their trip, free of charge. They were so happy and they had such a blast, it was so sweet. They also went to the winery after and had dinner and they said it was amazing. I am so glad I stumbled across them on yelp.

Would you like to renew your faith in humanity? Enjoy the site of happy, healthy animals living in…read morethe wild as they should be? Meet kind, generous and wonderful people who are doing exactly what they want in life? Rather than watch TV (again!) this weekend... Visit the Wild Horse Sanctuary! It's a short drive from Redding, Red Bluff, even Chico. There's a comfortable visitors' center, interesting guided tours, and of course, 5000 acres of wildland where contented horses, burros and donkeys live. These are rescue animals which would have been killed because they were no longer wanted. This is an environmentally sound, ethical non-profit organization that is good for horses, good for the planet, and good for visitors. You might even see a cute baby horse or two! Call ahead due to covid, etc.

Unfortunately California is way too crowded to let wild horses roam free and if they were on public…read morelands they would be killed. Luckily for the horses there was Dianne Nelson who stepped in to help and make this 5,000 acres sanctuary on the west side of the sierra mountains. We were so fortunate to have a chance to get to know these wild majestic creatures a little better. This Sanctuary made me think of the movie Spirit. Our daughter Esther has been fascinated with horses for some time now and we wanted her 13th birthday to be a memorable experience and it sure was. She will never forget her 13th birthday. She started at 7am. Esther learned how to catch a horse named Cloud, learned how to tie the horse to the pole, cleaned  the horses hooves, saddled him up, put repellent on him, walked him to the arena, learned how to command and ride a horse. After all of this she took the saddle off and bathed him. Once she was comfortable with being around horses we got to go out into the pastures and feed the wild mustangs. These horses have never been saddled, rode on, and they have no horse shoes. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Here you can adopt a horse, sponsor a horse if you have no room to keep one of your own, live and work at the ranch as part of your internship, and experience a two or three day trail ride experience.

I requested a refund from Living Social which I did receive. After asking for the refund I…read morereceived emails back finally from Jacqulyn which needless to say were less than professional and in turn she informed me that she was asking Living Social to cancel my voucher and issue a refund. I definitely do not recommend this company!

This is our first experience taking riding lessons and it has been great so far! The owner is very…read morepersonable and great encouraging the kids. She has very reasonable prices and flexible scheduling. I highly recommend trying this if your looking to learn in a friendly & fun environment!

Casual, kind, instructive. Perfect for kids new to horse learning. A business that cares about…read morewhat they are doing, and treats animals and customers with kindness and respect.

From the owner: Welcome to California Haflingers…read more Dedicated to sharing and preserving this unique breed. The largest breeder of registered Haflinger horses on the west coast. Our goal is to teach safety, confidence and control when riding and interacting with a horse. Lessons are tailored to the rider's ability, starting with the very basics to advanced riding techniques. We have many horses available to match up to any level of rider's ability. First time riders learn how to master the basics and ride for fun and with confidence and even the most experienced riders can benefit from an objective observer.

What a great facilty. We have been there while for lessons with Freedom Riders. The staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. Great place to ride.

From the owner: horse, horse boarding, horse trails, horse training, horse lessons, horse shows, horse…read morecompetitions, gymkhana, trail trials, social events, dressage, hunter/jumper, 3-day eventing.

This terrific area of BLM land has quickly become a favorite of mine…read more It's filled with hiking trails among beautiful oak trees, fields of wildflowers in spring, and is situated along the Sacramento River. The Paynes Creek Wetlands are also in this area, which brings a variety of migratory birds. The trails are also dog-friendly and mixed use - I've seen both equestrians and mountainbikers - but very lightly trafficked. Signage is light so I recommend having a map handy. I come here in particular for backpacking. The Yana Trail to Massacre Flat is an enjoyable seasonal hike, and the ability to camp overlooking the river is just plain awesome.

I am currently taking lessons with Carolyn. She's super knowledgeable, kind, and very rewarding…read morewhen I am getting a lesson. She does not harp on you or make me feel like a bad rider... like some other trainers. My saddle didn't fit my gelI g so she lend us her awesome saddle that fits my gelding a lot better. My gelding is very green and has come along A LOT after only taking 4 lessons.

Carolyn Carroll is a very skilled trainer! I started riding with Carolyn as a beginner and she has…read morehelped me through the levels of dressage. Thanks to her I am now am riding Fourth Level! Her classical training has made this experience pleasurable for both horse and rider! I highly recommend her!