I took lessons here for almost a full year. The only reason I am stopping is because I just got…read moreengaged and have a wedding to save for! AND I GOT ENGAGED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STABLES! Let me tell you, as someone who has always loved horses, now in my 30's I wanted to do something I really love, and that's what brought me to this stable. The one thing that really stood out to me here, is when I talked to the children who frequented the barn, is they loved the independence it gave them. I was shocked to hear that from kids some younger than 8 years old! But once you start taking lessons, it made sense. This place really teaches you how to basically take care of your own horse. You are saddling up, hoof picking, brushes, and sometimes cleaning the horses. And you learn to ride in all kinds of techniques and horses. You get to learn some equine knowledge, therapy, and when something does happen to a horse, they explain why and what exactly is going on. I don't understand some of the previous comments. Horses. Are. Animals. Animals are unpredictable. You can wear any type of protective gear you want, but you at minimum have to wear boots and a helmet. My first lesson I fell off. Yeah it hurts. But you learn. I also broke one of my toes cause it was stepped on. Again, animals are unpredictable. There will never be a 100% safe animal. But the instructors know how to instruct and direct when these situations happen, and I have seen some WILD kids on these horses, who don't listen, and these horses didn't even react. When anyone does get hurt, those who work there do everything they can to make sure you are okay. Things I appreciated about the ones who work at the stables: Tiffany has a plethora of knowledge, and loves to share it. Sophia was my main instructor who I appreciated so much because she let me push my boundaries when she could tell I too afraid to push myself. Sarah-Faith substituted for my class and always took such care with the kids on their lessons. Regan always had something fun to share every time I visited, and Nathan would always assist when I had questions. All the crew here are amazing, and love horses. I am so sad to have to pause, but I have learned so much that makes me confident if i ever own my own horse, I will at least know the basic needs to tend to a horse. I hope to come visit soon, and be back after my wedding!

My daughter has done 2 summer camps here. She learned a ton and absolutely loved it - the highlight…read moreof her summers! We like that it is kid-centered and unpretentious. A great smaller stable conveniently located for easier access for those coming from the South Bay.

Came for a birthday party and we had a blast. The highlight for my son was the hay ride.read more

My daughter had her 8th birthday party here and it was amazing! The staff were super accommodating…read moreand friendly. The kids loved the experience and the parents enjoyed themselves as well. Such a fun time and experience for everyone!

Called multiple towns and no one answered by phone or text. Not sure what's going on.read more

Horse Everything is an excellent find! We took our 3 year old daughter & friend here for a lesson…read moreon her 3rd birthday. Our daughter had been requesting a "Pink Horse" for months for her special day... This was not an easy task. But Horse Everything went out of their way and did not disappoint! Well worth a visit, the kids got to learn about the horses as well as riding, nice job!

Erica is doing great with kids. They loved riding with her. She is very knowledgeable and friendly.read more

I VERY HIGHLY recommend Erica for horseback riding lessons and beyond! I truly NEVER write Yelp…read morereviews but just had to for Erica as she is a true Equestrian, a great instructor, and a rare gem of a human being. She is a genuinely good hearted person that is always there to help with your horse lesson/training needs and beyond! She goes above and beyond and even helps with saddle fitting, horse exercising/training, and almost any of your horse related needs! Most of all she is always there without judgement and with all encouragement to help you push through to the next level during her riding lessons. I can't say enough about her and you are missing out if you don't utilize her before she is too booked up! She is a breathe of fresh air and so fun to work with! Happy Riding:):)

It continues to amaze, appall, bewilder, anger (?), and fascinate me about the wealth dichotomy in…read moreLA. There are certainly infinite ways to burn money, but paying annual dues to be a member of a club is not something I want or can afford. The only club I want to be a part of is a tasty club sandwich. Alas, enough of that garbage filler. Empty Saddle is a private equestrian club "dedicated to the continuation of western riding" in the PV peninsula. According to their website, this club got its start in 1935 in Redondo. While participating in a parade, one of the horses in this then-unnamed club slipped and fell, and a bystander commented something about an "empty saddle" and that's how the name came about. This cowboy club is tucked inside a relatively high-dollar value neighborhood but is fairly small compared to other clubs around LA. It truly is a horse-forward club, and comes with all the social hoops and hurdles to become a member. Be ready to spring at least $5,000 and 3 sponsors for an application and then spend a year on probation before they'll accept you as a member. There are a couple of unpaved parking areas (the dust that kicks up!), large arenas / horse training areas, stables that appear to be right across people's houses, and a "clubhouse". I put that in quotes because it didn't look like much. I didn't use any restrooms, so nothing to report back for y'alls. I love checking out new places around town and this one is definitely something new and different to me. Now let's talk about where to find a non-garbage club sandwich that won't break the bank!

Sofia and Fred are excellent riders, they took a horse that was having trouble behaving himself at…read moretimes and had him going like a seasoned pro in a matter of months. Their barn is small and intimate, each horse gets personal care. Great team at LusoWest!

From the owner: LusoWest is home to Dressage & Working Equitation trainers Fred & Sofia Bernardino. The goals are…read morealways different for every rider, owner, or horse. The husband and wife pair are dedicated to share their knowledge and education in both Dressage and Working Equitation with their clients, as well as bring along horses to compete in national level competition. Fred & Sofia are for clients from beginner to advanced level in search of excellence and results within themselves and their horses, believing that success between the horse and rider starts with the health, wellness, and care of our equine partners to pair with the scale of training in order to create a refined, confident, and happy horse.

It could be better. Angela is a trained professional, but there is so few lesson horses. if you…read moreride in the riding club, there's more options for horses, but for just lessons, there's only 2 and there both ponies. otherwise u have to have ur own horse. when I came here, they held me back for so long and made me do trotting on the lead for around 6 months and i realized they held me back bc they don't let lesson kids jump so the highest I could go was canter- and they didn't want me to improve fast to get to canter bc then I would stop doing lessons with them so they held me back. also I outgrew this pony and felt so bad bc they always put older kids on that pony and he seems overworked and old. I lost lots of confidence here. It is a nice place to learn, but probably they could do better.

When I started riding over on "the hill" three years ago, I asked some friends (a trainer and…read moreanother equine professional) who I should take lessons from and they unanimously referred me to Angela. Angela is one of the most professional and knowledgeable trainers I have had the pleasure to work with- she has training in eventing, dressage, hunter/jumpers, pony club (A-rating), as well as a lifetime of skilled horsemanship. She has taken the time to really, truly understand how I learn, and I have never left a lesson feeling anything but positive and excited about where the trajectory of my skills as an equestrian are going. Angela is able to explain and break down the "whys" and "hows" of the exercises that she prepares for every lesson- being in her program means that you are learning how to ride, not just be a passenger on a horse. She has a method to her instruction (and can explain her reasoning for it!) and wants all of her riders to have a strong, safe foundation. I have been fortunate enough to lease two horses from her, including my current lease, and she knows her horses well enough to be able to see tiny gaps in my position and equitation during lessons that have led to significant improvements in my riding and confidence. Everyone that is in her program is positive and supportive regardless of their age, ability or experience level is, which is a rarity to find in the equestrian world, and her horses are happy horses who receive the best care. Riding with Angela has made me a better equestrian AND a better person, and I would absolutely recommend her!