Today is the 6th year anniversary of my daughter riding with Ms Joanne Gladstone from Gladstone…read moreEquestrian. This place is more than a home to my daughter. Joanne put her heart and soul into these kids, and making them be the best of they could be. She has great knowledge of horsesand tons of teaching experience in this sport. We are so grateful and proud to be part of the Gladstone family!

My daughter enjoyed the camp, but it was nothing what we expected. First off, the camp is…read moreadvertised as half days for $800 and full days for $1200. What they leave out of their website is that lessons do not continue after the morning (half day) session. Joanne, in a very rude manner, insists they do "horse related things" all day long, but in reality my daughter just played around the barn with another little girl who was still there. The second half of camp is 100% not worth the additional $400. I emailed Joanne and asked for a refund for the second half (minus the one day my daughter did stay), and she didn't even have the courtesy to write me back. The website also says campers will ride both english and western styles, but, once we were there, Joanne herself even told me they do not do both - another thing we paid for and did not receive. On one last note, I did not really appreciate the way she spoke to the campers. Let me first say, I do not think kids should be coddled and I am not a fan of "participation award," but the way she spoke to the kids was rude, demeaning, and belittling. There are several barns next to Joanne and I know the other coaches and trainers at those neighboring barns do not hold her in high regards either. Overall, the camp was not a total bust, but I absolutely wouldn't send my daughter back.

My daughter (newly 3 years old) just had her first lesson with MKO and It went amazing! The gals…read morewho taught the lesson were so kind and patient. The horse was completely bombproof and so sweet. My daughter can't wait to go back.

Such a great place to start riding horses! My daughter Indie started at a very young age (2.5 years…read moreold) and Konrad has done such an amazing job teaching her. She looks forward to her lesson every week and knows all the horses names. Best decision ever!

This review is for the Costa Mesa Z Equestrian location at the OC Fairgrounds off Arlington Dr…read more Same owner at both San Juan Capistrano (SJC) and Costa Mesa. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Z Equestrian in Costa Mesa! My 6-year-old daughter takes English riding lessons with Miss Emily, who is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and truly amazing with young riders. Both Miss Lexi and Miss Emily are wealths of knowledge and handle their students with such care. They don't just teach you how to sit on a horse; they focus on building strong foundations and fostering a genuine love for the animals. The communication is seamless, and the pricing is very fair. In a hobby that can get expensive quickly, we find this so much more fulfilling (and affordable!) than a Magic Key to Disneyland. My daughter is already dreaming of riding every single horse in the stable!

Just look at my communication below. This is very rude. I was trying to book business with them and…read morethey told me to stick to their "policy" of not talking to a new customer?!?!?

Dana Smith Show Team is home to some of the most personable horses. They seem to find the biggest…read morepersonalities that are a joy to see every time I drop by. Dana is an inspiration to female business owners and carries herself with a fabulous professionalism that you can feel a mile away. One of her trainers at the barn, Katie, is so good at teaching beginners. She is kind and patient, she explains things in a way that feels tailored to you. She's good at meeting you where you're at, and progressively pushing you to keep growing. I've loved every lesson with this company!

Dana Smith's show barn is top notch. She's an incredible trainer for beginners through advanced…read moreriders, with amazing lesson horses and fun, highly effective lessons. The program is professional, supportive, and the jumping experience is fantastic. Highly recommend!

My son Dawson loves Shawna and the horses at Rising Strides. He has special needs. Shauna is…read morepatient and has discernment on how to deal with special needs children. My child is very strong willed. The horse Shauna matched with Dawson couldn't of been more perfect. They have a special bond. I highly recommend Rising Strides.

Unresponsive communication. Woodland Farms is not looking for new students, so don't waste your…read moretime.

Woodland farms is an absolutely amazing operation. Chrissy and her team take top notch care of the…read morehorses, provide excellent instruction, and cultivate an environment that creates wonderful horse people. I highly recommend her for lessons, training or horse shopping to everyone! From beginners to advanced riders she does it all!

Love Dianna! She's been so great with my son. We started when he was 3, and is almost 5 now. He…read moreloves her pony, and we both really enjoy our time at the Coto Equestrian Center. She's super reasonable and has a flexible schedule..$35/half hr. $75/hr and packages. I'd recommend her for all ages of Western riding.

I have been coming here on and off for about 4 months now and I have had nothing but the best…read moreexperience. I been training with Alana who is absolutely a blast and makes me feel comfortable. She is patient with me and understanding when I need to take a break. Thank you I can't wait to see my progress over time! I definitely recommend anyone to come take lessons here adult or child!!

This is an excellent place for horse riding lessons and practice for the competitions. My daughter…read moretook lessons here all this past year or so with Susanna. She was a fantastic trainer and very professional. The area is clean. There is plenty of parking available. It is a gated area. The horses are well taken care of; the staff is concerned with the horses' needs. Safety is enforced, and Covid measures are in place. The cost is slightly higher than what we are used to, but honestly, the service was so excellent I didn't mind paying the extra bucks. Overall I recommend this place to house your horse or to take lessons.