Working with the owner of Ligara Farms has been a treat. Susan has a delightful personality, and knows how to get Things done. Her thoughtful approach with her customers comes first and her stables are beautiful and clean. Carolyn Bredsteen read more

Don't make an appointment, they will cancel you last minute without reasons but they require you cancel your appointment 24 hours ahead. No customer service available, no response with emails. Not a good business attitude. read more

Ligara Farms is an excellent, fair and professional Equestrian Facility. In my case, over 20 years of proven performance. Gery Charles Grey DDS, MSD read more

So happy I moved my horse here! I guess with hunter jumper barns there are levels. Levels of care,cleanliness, professionalism, instruction and expertise. I thought my last barn in Woodside set the bar pretty high, but this barn is next level. A HUGE plus is my mare's new digs. A large clean stall with giant attached paddock...her whole disposition has changed read more

Greatest equestrian facility in the Santa Clara Valley if not the whole State of California. Great place for. your horse, the owner and staff are knowledgable, competent and caring, they truly are horse people concerned for the welfare of you horse. For me, I have had my 30 year old horse under the care of Susan Crenshaw for the past several years and have total confidence that the animal I consider apart. of my family is receiving the best care possible living her latter years in the comfort and care that I want extended to her as the reward for being a wonderful animal all the years I've owned her (or she has owned me). The Ligara Farms facility offers training to the neophyte and an excellent pace to ride for the accomplished rider. I ride western so even I found the facility to be a great place for me and my beautiful paint mare, Dream Horse Anderson. They welcome cowboys at Ligara. read more

I have been riding at Ligara Farms over the past ten years and Susan, the trainer, has taught me everything I know about how to be a great rider. The facilities are beautiful, clean, and all the horses are very healthy and extremely well taken care of. I have ridden at dozens of facilities with many different trainers over the past 15 years, but I will always come back to Ligara because Susan is truly the best in the business. Every lesson is very safe, yet fun and she pushes you to reach your full potential. Ligara feels like a second home to me and I strongly recommend boarding a horse for training here or even just taking regular lessons if you want to be a great rider. I'm so happy that I discovered Ligara ten years ago and I continue to ride nearly every day as I train my young horse here. 10/10, definitely worth every penny and moment! read more

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Took my clients to see horses the nicest person took time out to talk with them about breed and sizes clients were amazed by the beauty in the horses love this amazing place read more

I have been riding with Susan for over 2 years and my daughter (7 Years) old has been taking lessons for a little over a year. The place is amazingly well kept and you can tell the horses are well cared for and are happy. She has lights for night riding, and a really cool covered hot walker, but no covered arena. She and the farm staff live on property and the property is nicely fenced, with decent sized sand paddocks for turn out. Most stalls have their own paddock runs. They are well organized with regular farriers and vets making the rounds to keep everyone on schedule for shoes and vaccines. I really enjoy Susan's leadership and coaching style. She helps you achieve your goals and is a great listener. I don't feel pressured in my riding and I'm building up my confidence again. I feel confident that I will achieve my goals. I also don't feel pressure to go to expensive shows and chase points, this is important to me. My daughter is taking lessons from Susan's daughter, Kirsten. Kirsten is a natural teacher and my daughter is learning so much from her. I am so glad to have found a great first trainer for my daughter. Kirsten is smart and strong and is good a pushing my stubborn 7 year old, without pushing too hard. She knows the balance and is helping my daughter get confidence and be a smart rider. read more

Both of us have been riding at ligara for multiple years and WE LOVE IT!!! The horses are EXTREMELY well cared for, and while many other barns have lazy, old school horses, Ligara's are trained show horses, and can accommodate everyone from beginners to advanced riders. The staff is very friendly, and always ready to help. Ligara's atmosphere makes it feel like you have a family there. The facilities are always VERY neat and tidy. For example, the groom stalls are very nice and are swept throughout the day, while most barns don't even have groom stalls. The arena and jumps are beautiful and are always in top condition. Susan, the owner and trainer, is one of the best instructors we have ever met because of her goal to make us the best riders we can be. K: Susan helped me to find a horse to lease that I can really connect to. She recommend that I try out one of her horses named Bo, who i love to pieces. Bo is an amazing horse who fits all my riding needs. It's been such an amazing experience riding Bo and getting to grow with him. :) I did the Fox n' Horn show at Pebble Beach and it was the best show I have ever done!!! Bo and I placed very high in our jumping class and we had a great time! I'm so thankful that Susan has given me this great experience at Ligara. N: When I began riding, I was a barn where I learned all kinds of incorrect practices, like leaning back in the saddle and posting on the incorrect diagonal. Now, after two years of riding at Ligara, my riding has improved so much, and I've even been to a couple of shows, where due to Susan's incredible tutelage, I placed high in nearly all of my classes. Susan also introduced me to multiple horses who I've greatly enjoyed riding over the years: Avalon and Landon. I've progressed so much with each of them, and would never have reached the place in my riding that I have without Susan teaching me to work with them. Overall, riding at Ligara has been an amazing experience, and I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to come here. read more

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My daughter has been has been riding with Ligara Farms for over 6 years. She took lessons and went to horse camps as a young child prior to that, but when she wanted to get serious about riding and focusing on hunter jumping and equitation, we sought recommendations. Several former instructors and a horse vet we know, all recommended Susan Crenshaw, the owner of Ligara Farms. Susan is all about achieving the goals of each individual rider in her barn. From young children (or adults) just learning, to advancing teens, to college students competing on equestrian teams, to adult riders who want to compete, or just come out and ride to stay-in-shape and continue their passion for horses -- Susan's program encompasses all of these needs. You don't have to own your own horse. For the novice, Susan has lesson horses. She can also help you find a horse to lease, or purchase. She has a great eye for her client's needs and a plethora of sale horse contacts -- so she will find your perfect match. Susan found our daughter's horse, and he is incredibly well cared for; on a consistent exercise/training and diet schedule. My daughter has gone to horse shows from Pebble Beach, to Woodside, to Sacramento, and has progressed beautifully - thanks to Susan's training. I would suggest checking out their website and contacting the barn for additional information. www.ligarafarms.com read more

Ligara Farms - Horseback Riding Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

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Loved our time here! Knew our horse had the best care and was not just looked after but watched over like I would. Miss our time at the barn with people who became dear friends! Wonderful place for horses, kids and anyone who loves hanging out at the barn! read more

I have been riding here for several years, and couldn't be happier with the results. I came in as a beginner with little jumping experience, and now I have a lot of experience showing in equitation and jumpers around 3' to 3'3''. Great for all levels. Susan is a wonderful trainer (and coach of the Santa Clara equestrian team) and the facilities are incredibly well-maintained with great horses. I have boarded 3 of my horses here, and they received multiple trainer lessons a week (which is awesome). Worker staff is incredibly friendly as well. I am in college now but I will always come back to ride here during my breaks! Highly recommend coming here! read more

yeah, its ok. When I was there the people had their heads so far up their asses. Thought they were hot shit and they were not. The barn is ok, hallways are a little tight and can get difficult to have 2 horses walk down them at the same time. The area is nice, however right next to it is a very loud and scary hay barn. When the wind starts out it howls and makes so much noise. I cant even tell you how many times my horses had gotten scared because of that damn thing. One time it scared a horse i was on so badly that i was thrown off and was put into the hospital for 3 days with a lacerated kidney (o so fun). But yes, i would not recommend going there. There are far better places to look for training. read more

If you are interested in your hunter/ jumper horse having a great place to be then this is the place. The stalls are bright with plenty of natural light. Most of the stalls have paddocks so the horses spend 1/2 of their day or night with access to the outside. Plenty of turn outs provide an opportunity for the horses to stretch their legs, see each other, and relax in a more natural setting. All the horses are well fed and taken care of. There are no "skinny" horses at this facility. Her 10 acre facility is designed with an "open" format so that you never feel cramped. There is a well maintained riding path that circles the entire facility so you can walk your horse around before or after a lesson. The "huge" riding arena has good footing and provides for an open atmosphere during lessons. The ring has great lighting for those that ride in the eveings. Susan's lesson and training program supports children, juniors, and amateurs. If you're a working adult, she will work to find riding times that can accomodate your schedule. She has a string of safe lesson horses for beginner riders. If you want to show, there are plenty of opportunities to attend various "A" shows during the year. Schooling show opportunites are available as well, This is an all around great place to be. read more