My kids did summer camp at shadow hills riding club…read more Everything was great and they can't wait to go back this summer to ride Boom and Tate!

If I could give 12 stars, I would. Johnny Higginson's therapy program saved my daughter's life…read moreafter her stroke. Not only was her physical dexterity, balance, and flexibility greatly improved; but her emotional confidence was as well. My daughter's faith in herself, others, and even the ability to feel safe in her own body had been severely shaken. She arrived at SHRC scared and sad. But through the love and competence of the wonderful volunteers, and most importantly, the skill, compassion, and leadership of Johnny she learned to find joy and hope. The sweet horses and this wonderful healing community has changed our lives!

I had a wonderful experience boarding at this ranch. The amenities were great, the staff was always…read morekind and helpful, and the other boarders created such a welcoming atmosphere. What stood out most to me was how much Johnny truly cared about both the horses and their owners. He values open communication and encourages boarders to come to him with concerns so he can help work through situations and find solutions. When my horse and I were having trouble adjusting to pasture boarding, he was understanding and worked with us to find a setup that better suited my horse's needs. That level of care and flexibility meant a lot to me. It's rare to find a place where you feel genuinely supported, and I'm very grateful for the care and consideration we received here. I would absolutely recommend this ranch to anyone looking for a positive and caring boarding environment.

My daughter started riding with Johnny when she was just 4 years old. She rode with him for six…read morewonderful years, took a break, and recently returned now at the age of 19. Coming back felt like coming home. During those six years, she learned tremendously and won numerous Horsemanship and Western Pleasure awards. Everything she knows today about horses was taught from the very beginning--starting with proper horse care, respect, and responsibility, all the way through riding skills and confidence in the saddle. Johnny and everyone at the ranch are incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. They truly treat you like family, and from day one you feel at peace, surrounded by horses and amazing people. This is more than just a riding center it's a place full of heart, knowledge, and love for horses. I drive 2.5 hours to get here, and it is absolutely worth every mile. I highly recommend anyone considering riding or learning about horses to come here. You won't regret it. This has been an amazing place since day one.

Erin is absolutely wonderful. She helped me get out of a sticky situation with the previous horse…read moretrainer I was working with. Erin is truly one of the most honest and kindest person I have met in the equine business. She treats her clients and horses with nothing but respect. She can sense when something is wrong with the horse and will take every measure to make sure the horse is taken care of properly and with patience. Erin is truly just the sweetest person all around.

Updating my review after nearly four years (!) of working with Erin. She is, hands down, the most…read morethoughtful, persistent and dedicated horse person I've had the privilege of working with. She turned my string bean of a horse into a polished gentleman who has cleaned up blue ribbons at horse shows across the West Coast. Erin's approach to training is calm, firm and persistent. I'm amazed by her level of patience and ability to manage both horses and their humans. In addition to all of this, I tremendously value the new friends I've made through Erin's growing community of clients. I feel like folks always talk about how hard it is to make friends as an adult...and here's the antidote to that problem. If you're looking for a horse trainer and horse-centered community in Los Angeles stop looking and just book a lesson.

Katelin is my first teacher and I got lucky to find her…read more I am terrified of riding but I love the beauty and sensitivity horses offer so I made it a goal to overcome my fear this year. I was looking for an instructor who is also sensitive to training me, a person who has never ever handled a horse or any equipment that has to do with horses. I've had many instructors in the past for other things I've tried, who are angry and use condescension in their instruction and this memory has held me back for a while in trying anything new. I took a leap of faith with Katelin and I am so happy I did. I hope this place will become a home where I can learn everything I possibly can - I've already fallen in love with my horse, Gene. :) Katelin is positive, encouraging, funny, and has an 'other worldly' vibe, a sixth sense, during the sessions. She is teaching me how to prepare the horse for riding which is really exciting and I did not expect doing this. I am grateful for this process as I feel I am learning to respect all aspect of horseback riding, the horses' well being, and the business. Thank you Katelin for being so patient with me.

Love my lessons with Katelin! She really takes her time and does not rush! I found her on Yelp and…read moreI am so glad I did! I felt completely safe and comfortable riding with her! Cannot recommend enough!!!

Kelly Jennings is still my favorite trainer and horsewoman after many years. I can't say enough how…read moreI appreciate the rare yet under appreciated aspect of her care, her fairness and always having the rider as well as health and happiness of horse paramount. This is an excellent barn with excellent footing.

I owe everything to Kelly. She's transformed me and my horse into something beyond my wildest…read moredreams. Her love and knowledge of horses is something I've never seen before. She even makes her own homemade kefir for the horses every night! Kelly has worked with me over the past few months to fine tune my position which has made both me and my horse perform better. I can not sing her praises enough. This is her passion and you can clearly see in in her teaching and care of the horses.

My son has been riding here for over 15 years - the staff are all so wonderfully patient and the…read morehorses are so sweet. It's a wonderful organization and so worthy of support.

I have been volunteering at AWH for the past 3 years and I highly recommend them as a place to…read morevolunteer and/or a place to receive services. The staff is caring and knowledgeable and demonstrate great rapport with the children and their families. Also, the horses are well cared for!

NBE STABLES THE BEST THANKS SO MUCH. Your patience in teaching is what we need. Thanks so much for…read moreconsidering me as a candidate for your program.

FIRST TIMER ALERT! I…read moream still on a "when was the last time you did something for the first time?" kick. There is a current deal on a 45 min riding course for $25 either on their Yelp page or Living Social. In theory, 45 minutes is not much time; however, that wasn't the case on the Sunday I went. I really enjoyed the experience! Natalie was my instructor. She is such a sweetheart! She was very friendly and very knowledgeable. She's been only riding for a year or so but she could have fooled me. She instructed very well and was great with Lucky (the horse I rode). My original appointment was the Sunday prior; however, I had to cancel because of a sickness. Natalie was very understanding and I was able to book my actual appointment with ease. The school is located on a large property that also provides space for other riding schools. There were 4 - 5 arenas that I was able to remember, there possibly could be more. Its a great community and the property is well maintained and clean, BUT do watch out for the occasional horse poop that are in large piles. The drive was not difficult at all. The freeways were empty since my appointment was at 12am. Their parking lot is very large with plenty of parking space! Parking is free! Tip: - The HDRS Office is on the far right just from the gate! DO NOT drive all the way to the back of the lot. - Wear boots with a heel. - DO NOT wear shorts! Overall, I had an amazing experience. I definitely want to ride again, maybe another course and/or just to ride on a scenic trail!

Best place, amazing staff! Beautiful horses and trail ride was perfect went for mother's day. Great…read moreexperience

We rode here for a birthday in 2024. I would not say these horses are for beginners - this was not…read morea safe or enjoyable ride. The horse I rode jumped from my leg brushing his belly, so I had to float my legs off his body the entire time. I'm not sure he was well enough to ride that day if his belly was that tender. The other horses did not get along and fought while on the trail. This led to one horse spooking/attacking another and caused my friend to fall. She had difficulty walking, but was asked to get back on the horse despite laying on the floor in pain. After she couldn't get on, we thought the guide would call for help. But we found out later that the guide simply called her coworker and told them she'd be late for her next ride. Are you kidding me? Someone gets hurt and your first thought is your next paycheck? Our friend had to continue on foot since the guide told us we could not get off to help her. I don't think she would've made it all the way. We were lucky to run into fire authorities that gave her a ride. The authorities clarified they were NOT contacted by the guide and they were there for a separate event. We took our friend to the ER ourselves to get a spinal scan which thankfully turned out with bruising only. Afterwards, we were not offered a refund. We get it, horses have bad days and are unpredictable. But there is no excuse for having a guide that is so severely untrained and unempathetic. In a real emergency, you do not want to be caught in the middle of a nowhere with no signal and a "guide" that doesn't even know how to call for help or care about you. She just sounded like she wanted it over with. Really horrified and disappointed by the negligence here.