Our first time visiting and was able to experience the Peppermint and Ponies events! The staff is…read moreamazing super understanding and works very well with children of all ages. My son is 3 years old so he's learning all things including patience and sharing! The staff was very compassionate with his meltdowns (he had 2 he wanted Santa's time)! They showed him basic interaction with the horses and goats! They had a perfect set up for crafts and made the mood great with music and Santa willing to interact with the kids! Highly recommend! Definitely visiting the ranch again for other events!

Such a wonderful barn! I have worked at many places and ranches/barns that I have visited, and the…read morevibe you feel here is different than anywhere else. The horses are eager to meet you and so well behaved, and the amenities offered are wonderful for the price! Indoor arena, outdoor arena, full-care board, lessons both English and western, heated wash rack, tack storage, amazing place.

I was privileged to watch my grandson ride at SA last week. He was so proud and he adores Bugsy…read more There was one young (very) gal who rode her pony with confidence... G was so far from her confidence but... loved what he could do. Somehow the class worked!!! We love watching the older group that follows the Wednesday class... so talented... so focused! Grayson gets to bed down Bugsy after class. Thanks Short Acres. You're wonderful!!!

This riding academy is wonderful, the staff is very helpful and the horses are respond well. All…read moreare rescues, what a great farm. June Yamrick

Really good facility. Good coaches. Nice people. No drama. You can trust that things are done how…read moreyou ask them to be. Pricy but nice.

Owner, trainers and staff manage this barn and treat the horses and their people like family. The…read morehorses are cared for with an unending amount of love. Class A facility!!! Thank you For taking such good care of our CLASSY GIRL!!!

This full-service horse boarding barn offers superior horse care and an owner-friendly facility…read more The owner lives on site and is a certified natural horsemanship instructor.

We had a wonderful time on a horseback ride this weekend. We booked a 2 hour ride for 5 people…read morewith short notice. Eric was able to arrange everything and ended up taking us himself. The trail was great with lots of river and nature views. The horses were well cared for and mild mannered. We had a variety of riding skill and everyone felt comfortable. I would highly recommend.

we had a good time; Our family rented horses and went riding thru the woods and came out in La…read moreCenter then returned at night, We couldn't see much on our return but just give the horses their head as they certainly can see in the dark to take us home? At least worked for us!

Son Rise is practically my home away from home! I've made lifelong friends with people younger, the…read moresame age and older than me- Son Rise riders are family. The horses are amazing and well taken care of, and there are lessons, horses and options for every age, discipline, experience, and comfortability. Miss Pam is so incredibly kind and a wonderful instructor- my lesson day is my favorite day of the week, and the highlight of my week every time. I highly recommend Son Rise to anyone wanting to start riding!

Son Rise Ranch does not meet my expectations for a horseback riding lesson facility. It is simply…read morenot professional for a variety of reasons. The instructor is emotionally abusive to her students and is not in the physically shape needed to safely run a lesson. I have witnessed abuse from her first hand and second hand. She sends disrespectful messages to her clients including those that are children. It is not appropriate behavior for a business owner. The lessons are not safe because she teaches them from a wheel chair. She isn't able to handle her horses, so she relies on her other students. In the event of an accident she isn't able to assist the rider. I personally would want someone able to handle horses and help me when I fall off teaching me. On top of the owner not being professional the horses do not receive adequate care. She has been known to feed moldy hay causing horses to pass away. This is just one example of poor care. Horses do not receive vet care. This includes annual vet checks and regularly dental care. Many times horses that are ill or lame are found being used on her lessons. This is unacceptable and a poor example for students. She claims she is running a Christian facility, but as far as I know God would not care for his people or horses this way. It is a bummer that she claims to be someone she is not. I hope you take this into consideration before signing your child up for lessons and they have to experience the abuse first hand.

I just completed my second Kendi World Adventure (Costa Rica, Pacific and Carribean), and it's…read morepure pleasure for me to write this review. Kevin and Andy want you to visit the real people, the real thing, so they will take you to real places. The chosen hotels and restaurants are modest, family run businesses. Excursions and their guides are carefully selected to give you an insight into the country and what makes it tick. Kendi goes all out to pave the way so you can enjoy each moment. And, did I mention how reasonable their prices are? These trips are value packed! If you're used to high end hotels and lazing around a pool all day (There is some of that), this isn't it. The emphasis is on a small group adventure, yet both times I have felt so safe and cared for. Kendiworldadventures.com shows you exactly what you'll do. Just go! Make new friends and/or bring your old ones. Pura vida!

I am 72 years old. I just returned from a highlight of my life...KendiWorldAdventures in Costa…read moreRica! Andi and Kevin (the tour guides and world travelers) have thoroughly vetted this trip so that there are no surprises (except delightful ones!). Picture yourself walking among the thin mists of a rainforest at treetop level or...swaying rhythmically atop a gentle horse as you explore the flanks of a volcano...or having a small, delightful monkey on your shoulder eating banana from your hand. Just as great are the serendipitous moments (getting caught in the rain at an open air market, eating barbequed yucca for the first time, wading in the warm surf while iguanas lounge in beachside trees). I am sure the group I toured with must have been the best in the world (but I am also sure that any group that tours with Kevin and Andi will say the same). Perhaps, the best thing is that it is YOUR tour. It can be as "zip line" exciting or as "lounge by the pool" relaxing as you choose. As they say in Costa Rica, PURA VIDA, the good life !

Nice people, (generally) okay horses but terrible at communication. Amateurs teach too many of the…read moreclasses and kids are bored because not much happens. Moved my daughter to another barn and she's made more progress in a couple months there than she did in two years at Cantera. I suspect they're nicer to families with lots of money and girls who fit the typical shape of an equestrian but that's hard to prove...

Don't waste your money or time at this stable. The lessons are poorly run and very inconsistent…read more Manager isn't the least bit accommodating. When classes are canceled due to weather or holiday, you'll still get charged for the class.