This is a wonderful place to acquire horsemanship skills. Shelley is an exceptional instructor and…read moreis great with both people and horses!! She has in depth knowledge of horsemanship and how to teach it. I recently arrived from the Midwest and was afraid I would not find a trainer here. After many years of instruction I rank Shelley as one of the best teachers I have encountered. She has dozens of young people following her around the barn hanging on her every word. She exemplifies the best in teaching horsemanship. Her love of the sport is evident and radiates through her teaching experience. The horses are beautiful and so is the property. Young or old; you can not find a better place to ride. Deb B

Sterling Riding Academy is a great resource for beginner riders up to experienced riders. I took…read morelessons from Shelley and Melissa, starting in their beginner program through the city, until I graduated from high school where I was riding and competing regularly with them. They have a very strong beginners program with many safe and reliable horses and a well rounded lesson program. Beginner riders learn about grooming and tacking up a horse, basic horse care as well as how to ride. One of the best parts of Sterling for me, was Melissa's commitment to making me a well rounded rider. I rode many many different horses throughout my time at Sterling, each with their own quirks and challenges. Similarly, though I competed in Hunters and Equitation, Mellissa also taught me jumper, cross country and dressage lessons. Even though they each have a different skill set and purpose this kind of "cross training" is instrumental in being a good rider. I highly recommend any of the programs at Sterling and I really appreciate the family that Shelley and Melissa have built there.

Andrea Barbee is my daughter's trainer and also a horse broker. She has outstanding knowledge and…read moreis excellent with her style of teaching. As far as "Dreamland Farms"...... it's beauty and function, exceed expectations! I say BRAVO to Andrea and her staff for positively furthering the Hunter/Jumper sport.

From the owner: Dreamland Farms was established in Dixon in 1984 as a sale facility. Our main interest is…read moreHunter/Jumpers although we do selll a few select Dressage and Event horses. We also offer layups, retirement services, and layovers for vanning companies when available. Our horses are well cared for with round the clock care as we live on our 60+ acre farm. Dreamland Farms facility has a world of amenities including: Large outdoor arena Covered arena Horse walker leveraged daily A variety of stall options Several large pastures Plenty of turnout paddocks Personal Vet Care based on individual horse needs Just a short drive to UC Davis vet and equine facilities

My horse was at Sugarland 8 months. He was well cared for and the staff was friendly when I had…read moreoccasion to interact. Sugarland had an indoor and an outdoor arena, a couple of round pens, and plenty of parking...all to be expected. There is also a trail out the back of the rear parking lot for trail rides.

I went on a trail ride over the weekend. It was my first time riding a horse so I was a bit nervous…read moreat first. But the staff is super friendly so it helped ease my nerves. After getting on my horse, Mr. Bee, I was given a quick tutorial on how to tell the horse to stop and how to turn left or right. Pretty simple! I had such an amazing experience. The trail ride is about an hour long and the horses were so well behaved that I felt really safe. It felt so relaxing riding around the ranch and enjoying the nice peace and quiet. It's nice to have a location close to Sacramento for horseback riding. I had a LivingSocial deal that got me a trail ride for $19.00/person. I believe their normal rate is around $38.00/person. If you enjoyed your ride, be sure to tip your guide! I totally didn't know and failed to bring any cash with me so I felt horrible for not tipping! :( But thank you so much for an amazing first time experience!

Me and my gf had an amazing experience horseback riding with the help of Kiera and Katie, guiding…read moreus through and making sure we are comfortable and safe. I had a wonderful time with Dozer! I highly recommend trying this experience as a beginner like me :))

Katie and Kiera were awesome! Beautiful experience and lovely setting. Highly recommendread more

Alana is very knowledgeable and patient with my daughter. We really enjoy our time at Sunfire…read moreEquestrian. I would recommend this place to people of all ages.