I can't rave about this place and Cheryl enough! I am from out of town, and instantly felt at home…read more Cheryl was an incredible instructor and her horses were wonderful! I haven't been able to ride for the past year, but Cheryl made it possible for me to get back in the saddle! If you're looking for a comforting, friendly, professional environment, this is the place to go!

My daughter loved her experience at this day camp. We did the "horse and more" two day camp. She…read morecame home so excited and filled with new information and joyful experiences from the day! She told me how very kind and fun Mrs. Brown (owner and lead teacher) was! It was obvious that the camp was well organized and executed (and as an elementary teacher, I can spot a well run children's event from a mile away)! We will definitely be returning. Thank you for opening your home, Cheryl!

this is mom and I didn't go, but my daughter was escorted by my husband. Having disclose that, I…read morehave not stopped hearing about how wonderful the place was and how much my daughter wants to return. We are in a transition with her school, but after that settles down, I expect we will call to find out their availability. Our daughter loved that she could learn just so she could horseback ride she could paint these are all things that she enjoys; so, the variety and care is amazing.

This is a FANTASTIC camp for kids! My daughter has attended for several years and she looks forward…read moreto going back each year. She enjoys riding the horses and learning about how to care for them. She enjoys taking care of the barn animals and making new friends. She loves the swim and art time. I highly recommend this establishment! Cheryl is wonderful and the property is beautiful.

Lucas is GREAT. We have done the horse riding as a family but in addition, my son has gone a few…read moretimes already by himself with Lucas' group. If you have a child with special needs, I would highly recommend it as well. Horses are very therapeutic as long as your child is not scared of horses.

I really did enjoy this, I went by myself and some other person went alone too, it was very chill…read moreand fun just getting to know the horses!

I went on a trail ride with Laura along with my cousin and two friends on March 27, 2026. We range…read morein age from mid 50s to mid 70s. I had not been on a horse in 45 years. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. It was also a miraculous gift to my 73-year-old friend Lisa. She has been completely blind since an auto accident on the way to a horse show in 1969. She was only 16 years old and in training for the 1972 Olympics in dressage. This ride was her first since that day. Laura is incredibly compassionate and an absolute expert with horses. She is exceptionally safety conscious. She set Lisa up with a gentle horse named Mama, and at Lisa's request, Laura led mama from a few horse lengths away. The experience was amazing and Laura made it possible. I cannot recommend her and Trails of 49 highly enough. Laura is also a great historian. My mother's family has been in Calaveras County since the 1850s. While I live 300 miles away now, it's good to know that the history, horses, and land is so well cared for by such an exceptional person. I was born in Calaveras County and will be buried there, and I'm glad Laura is taking care of it in the meantime!

A great place to ride! lovely open ranchland , no single tracking, great horses... just excellent…read more!!!

Jane the owner is great with kids and has really wonderful horses. I have loved every experience…read moreI've had out there! I know many people from many different riding schools and none of them are as well prepared for horse ownership or general riding as the kids that come fro Shady Lawn Ranch! 10/10, would recommend!

From the owner: Take riding lessons, care for horses, or board your horse. We don't just teach our students how to…read moreride, we teach them responsibility, how to overcome challenges and how to train horses.

This was an amazing experience! Our guide was great. Explained everything up front. He was very…read morepersonable. He seemed to pair the perfect horse for me and my son. Breathtaking views. We drove an hour to get there, and I would do it again with no hesitation

There were several horseback riding options much closer to us than Dreamor Ranch. This ranch is…read moreabout an hour and a half from us but we knew it was 100% worth traveling a bit further to reach. Their reputation for being incredibly friendly, responsive and laid back was the main draw. They're so great at tailoring the experience to who is going to be riding. I brought along my 10-year-old daughter and they had the perfect size horse prepared for her (Lucky!) and the child sized stirrups, saddle, and helmet. Billy was so helpful, friendly and fun. The trail itself is so gorgeous and beginner friendly. It was a long ride and we actually got a little sore toward the end, toward the 2 hour mark, but absolutely worth getting so much time to ride and enjoy! We will 100% be back!

I've been taking lessons here since December and absolutely love it. My trainer Kristina is…read moreknowledgeable, attentive, and truly cares about helping her students improve. I've grown so much as a rider already and always leave feeling like I learned something valuable. The horses are beautifully cared for and it's obvious how much love and respect they receive. Finding a place that values both good horsemanship and the wellbeing of the horses means everything to me. I'm incredibly grateful for this experience and highly recommend this barn to anyone wanting to learn and grow as a rider.

If you want life lessons for your kids, this is where you send them to learn about horses and life…read more My daughter started here in 2016 as a timid, apprehensive girl. She would cry if the smallest thing went wrong. She had no confidence in herself or her abilities to do big things. After 5 years with Kristina, my daughter not only has her own horse, but recently participated in her first gymkhana in front of a ton of people. Her confidence level has risen, her confidence in herself has risen, and she knows more about the anatomy, working parts, temperament and personality of a horse than I could ever. I am SO grateful for the crew and Kristina at All Star training for giving my daughter some life lessons. Also, the pony parties are adorable. Did one 5 years ago and it was a HUGE hit.

This is a very large, clean facility with several indoor barns and a big indoor arena. The grounds…read moreare well kept and the horses are treated with the utmost care. This is a great facility for boarding if you are considering a nice ranch that is CLEAN and well kept. There is also a nice sized outdoor arena behind the covered barn.

A nice working ranch that also is a party venue. Had a nice wedding service in front of the big…read morebarn and then a great reception and party afterwords. The Bride and Groom had a day they will remember forever.

This is our 4th time coming here. It's so pretty and the guides are super friendly. We felt safe…read moreand watched over and they always would comment if someone was sitting funny on their horse. Yes, you are sore, but totally expected u less you ride all the time.

This was the BEST experience and I highly recommend! We could tell the horses are well taken care…read moreof, respected and trained. Chloe took us on our ride and she was so friendly and knowledgeable. She made our ride so fun hopefully when we go again, we would want Chloe on our ride!

Beware. Recommend doing a vet check or having very knowledgable person check out any horse before…read morepurchasing from here. We made the mistake of believing their "expertise" with regards to several issues we saw and questioned. Our bad, we are fairly new horse owners having only a few years of horse experience under our belts. Gina, the owner, seems very nice but she sold us a "great, finished horse...no problems...sound.." that actually has some serious health problems. They said he stumbled a bit because his hooves needed a trim (hindsight ...I knew better, they weren't that long) and so our farrier (who is also a trainer and has many years experience) came out a few days after we brought him home and gave him a trim. We had noticed a slight limp and asked him to check it out. He noted a possible injury. A vet check a few days later (including X-rays) showed he has a front foot injury and likely has had a broken back, at minimum has had a serious back injury. He needs glucosamine & chondroitin daily forever, vet also strongly recommends chiropractic adjustment & possibly a series of shots (that may or may not work and cost $120 each). Upon sharing the information with Gina, she did not take any steps to take any responsibility for her oversight and claims. The owner and her hired hands spoke with full confidence of his soundness. We didn't know better. Seems they missed a few things so make sure you don't. It is a $1600 lesson for my husband and I. He is in search of another, more suitable horse now but we won't be going back to JG Horses.

A warning to horse lovers everywhere....Gina is a CON ARTIST! This whole place is where she sells…read morehorses she picked up at auction for $300. She cleans them up a bit, attaches a sweet story and sells them for 5 x that. I am one of the lucky ones, I bought a horse from her and knew enough to look out for myself but he still has some medical problems and is not the "dead quiet" husband horse I expected. I love my little guy and he has a forever home with me but it was a hard lesson to learn. Gina told me the horses there were on "consignment" (because who really wants to say they are a horse trader???) and PROMISED a phone call from the owner to pass on all vet records, which of course do not exist. After weeks of calling Gina for the info she had promised, she texted me some random dates that said: shots, shoeing and teeth. My vet found that my horse had not had his teeth done for 3-4 years, not 6 months like I was told!! It should have been a clue that when I was done trying the horse in the worlds smallest arena, I asked for some time to think about it. Right then, Gina got a phone call from someone else wanting to look at the same horse who was "very interested". What a coincidence!! The most heartbreaking was the condition that the horses were kept in. Some were in pasture with terrible injuries and others were in small, filthy stalls. It was awful. I know by the time I post this she will have moved on and be operating somewhere else, doing it all over again but just had to say my piece!