I can't believe that Tonya - executive director for Ivey Ranch equestrian therapy program shredded…read moremy disable child application because I addressed to speak above her about how poorly was handled the initial evaluation by her and Sam last Saturday after over 2.5 months waiting period. When Sam came up finally to us at 12:15 she stated that they do not serve after 15 minutes and went back to her booth. Tonya declined us to attend following 1pm group orientation, so they could charge my credit card for 'missed' appointment. Tonya didn't believe that a friendly email with specified location meeting for an initial assessment and 'tardiness' restriction reminder could have been helpful to create for SDRC clients, who were attending for the first time Ivey Ranch Park (as a part of a proper accommodation).

Love this place! I volunteer here as often as I can and it's been amazing. Everyone is so nice, and…read morefun to be around. Definitely recommend for riding and volunteering!

Marion is an amazing person and trainer. I was so lucky to find her after some not so great…read moreexperiences with other trainers. Her cost is very fair and I promise you she will get you working the moment your in the ring. She does not waste time and gets right to the point, you will feel like you got a good workout after your lesson! She offers very good advice on proper form etc. The horse I trained on was also excellent and I learned so much on her as well. Thank you Marion, I am looking forward to many more lessons with you!

What a little gem on Camp Pendleton…read more We absolutely love this place. Ms. Tullí is great with our son. We look forward to coming every week!

This place is a gem. Bobby has been there ages and always makes certain that our needs are met. I…read moreboarded way back in 2013 and always loved it. Then I came back , he's still there and just doing a great job. People complain more than acknowledge so I have to say it's beautiful and people kind of just do their thing. I like that you can come at any time to see your horse. There's been a lot of turn around with managers but Bobby is a great ground keeper and the arenas too notch. It's not cheap but then again you get what you pay for.

I've been around horses for my entire life. But, it was not until I started riding with Jody @Del…read moreDios Training Stables that I re-gained confidence in riding and around horses. Jody taught me a lot about horses, not only riding and proper equitation, but also the horsemanship, which makes a big difference if you want to be really good with horses and understand them better. During the 6 years that I've been with Jody, I'v significantly improved my equitation. We also started circus contortion with horses, and now introduced trick-riding. Jody can help anyone achieve their dream with horses. Jody's horses are all very well taken care of. They are more like dogs than horses. They're very lovely and friendly - a true joy to ride. I highly recommend Jody's riding school to anyone who want to give horseback riding a chance, or - hone their skills.

I have worked with many trainers over the years, but Jody Childs of Del Dios Training Stables is by…read morefar the best trainer I have ever worked with. She breaks things down in an easy to understand format making the training experience extremely easy & enjoyable. Whether you are a complete beginner; wanting to learn to trail ride; someone coming back from a bad experience on a horse; retired and decided you wanted to learn to ride a horse; just need a tune-up; need show and obstacle training; Jody can help you will literally anything. Her vast knowledge with horses and training is endless. I have seen young kids to senior citizens in lessons with Jody and they are all riding like they have been riding for years. Best training ever. You will leave wanting to come back for more. The horses are all mostly gaited which means they are as smooth as silk and very safe; no bouncing or jarring to your back. Some of her horses even do tricks which she might show you if she has time--ask her about Chromie. If you are looking any kind of interaction with horses or lessons, look no further. This is a the place to go! Happy Trails!

David is the ticket to infield success. His mastery is clear and my son benefitted tremendously…read moregaining a 1.000 fielding percentage Spring and Fall 2024 in only his second year of ball. I know his reps with and info from David were the key.

Great instructor very knowledgeable and very patient with the children. I highly them recommend to…read moreeveryone!!

When Liz Place was a child she could ride better than most trainers. She spent her entire life…read moreriding and helping others who were not as skilled as she. I would recommend her to anyone who would like to either ride trail for the fun or compete in Western Horsemanship. Liz is an epic rider and an excellent teacher. She is patient, kind, and knowledgeable.

I was very impressed with the semi-private lesson my three boys took with Coach Kiran! They are…read morebeginners and were able to learn new movements, terminology, and correct stances. My kids were able to grow in confidence on their boards and Coach Kiran helped them be successful in just a single lesson. They learned enough to go home and practice on their own too.

We have done private lessons, skate club and summer camp and with each experience Matt does not…read moredisappoint! His teaching is dynamic and his encouragement has produced so much growth in my son. Matt is really able to read kids well and lead them to the best steps forward for them. Such a great balance of fun and development! Thank you Matt!!

I DO NOT recommend the beginner riding lesson program lead by Vicky. I am an experience rider with…read moreover 10 years of experience who was looking to get back in the saddle after a few years off. I got an intro pack of 4 lessons with my 2 novice friends. There was almost no instruction. We were asked to get the horses from their stalls the first day, not even knowing the layout of the barn or what the horses looked like. After some convincing we were lead to the stalls by Vicky's helpers (these are children 12 and under working for discounts on their own lessons or volunteer?). These helpers are not very knowledgeable, because they are only children learning themselves. Luckily being experienced, I was able to instruct my 2 friends on picking hooves and other essential grooming/tacking procedures. Not sure what happens when I'm not there... grooming equipment also well past expiration, see photo. There is one college aged girl attempting to supervise the tacking process, but one lesson is untacking while the next is tacking up and there's no way she can be everywhere at once. Which means more than 10 horses/people/saddles at a time. Impossible task for the poor girl. Vicky no where to be seen. I also found myself having to whisper basic instruction to my friends during the lesson who were struggling and getting no good help. It's impossible for one trainer to manage 6 beginners, but she wasn't even telling them the basics! Her approach was harsh and confusing. One of the young students even cried during one lesson. It feels as though Vicky is trying to make as much money as possible before her swiftly approaching retirement. There are an insane amount of horses in the program, and you never know which you will be riding that day. This can be difficult for someone just starting out and doesn't understand the different personalities. Most lesson horses are privately owned and are being used for discounted boarding rates. If you are an experienced rider, you will likely be given the difficult to manage horses. Probably with bridles that's they arnt used to. If I were the owner of one of those horses I would be appalled. Lastly, one of the 4 lessons we were told there would be less intersection because the horses were used in a show the previous day (very unprofessional). All around terrible. Pretty facility tho!

I wanted to sign my 4 year old up for riding lessons and I found that Sundance had easy to read and…read morestraightforward information with reasonable package pricing for tiny tots lessons. I was able to purchase online and text a number to schedule my rider Unfortunately, our first lesson was rained out for a few weeks. Despite the circumstances I was still given a courtesy text about the rain and rescheduling for the next week. Excellent and timely communication--a big plus for me! Our first lesson was with Vicky and she was great! After arriving about 20 minutes early as requested, my daughter and I learned why they need to brush the horse first along with a few other things that was good to know. Helmets are available for use as well. Vicky was excellent in communicating with my daughter the entire time and listened when she spoke--another plus for me! The lesson was short enough to keep my daughters attention and long enough for her to ride and have fun. I feel we will continue our lessons here and look forward to working with some of the other trainers! Grounds are beautiful and the horses look happy here. I highly recommend Sundance to anyone looking for a place to take lessons.