Whenever we travel, we try to do a trail ride. As more experienced horse people, we've found that…read moreit can be hard to find tourist trail rides that are for fun for people who already know how to ride. After a lot of research I picked Integrity Stables and I'm so glad I did! Horses are well loved and cared for, the ride was very private (just us and our guide), the scenes were beautiful, and our trail guide (I'm blanking on his name he was young--maybe it was Luke?) was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend to anyone (experienced horse person or not) and definitely plan on going back next time I'm in San Diego! While it is a little drive from San Diego (45 min - 1hr), the little town of Julian was the perfect place for us to stop afterwards for lunch before we made the drive back!

The experience was great from the scheduling of a ride to the end with pictures taken and feeding…read moreof the horses. The guide Colt was the nicest person with a great sense of humor and customer service. He explained everything about the horses, taught the basics of riding, gave the history of the gold mines on the property and the mountain toll roads taken by the horses. All around it was great. Tess the horse was so gentle and gave a ride never to forget. Thank you all at Integrity Stables we look forward to coming back soon. Blessings to you, your family and all your beautiful horses that you care for so much.

When our niece Brooke said she wanted to go horseback riding for her birthday with our whole…read morefamily, we know it would be a challenge. But Deb and our guide Dave made the outing effortless and a whole lot of fun. The horses were perfect, the trails scenic, and we all had a great time on our ride. We will definitely be checking back with them to do another ride. Great folks and operation!

We had such a blast. This place was amazing!!! Loved it. Would definitely recommend for a day with…read moreyour loved ones

They are beyond excellent Stables horses…read more The whole atmosphere Easy to find Beautiful ride Pricing is worth every penny The owners and employees are stellar

Highly recommend! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. We chose the mindful trail experience…read more Absolutely perfect! Thank you so much Tanner and Hannah for helping us have a wonderful and successful horseback riding experience. We truly loved and enjoyed the entire time. From grooming/brushing, bonding with our particular horse, mindful moment, to the beautiful trail riding. It was very relaxing, relieving much unnecessary stress and brought in much needed peace. Raven was such a love. Fancy for our first time rider and Rebel, well let's just say, was great for my big ol' hubby. lol Full of beauty, peace and fun! Lovely owners, beautiful horses, and a stunning property to boot! Afterward, we went on over to The Watershed and met Sherry (such a sweetheart) and got to enjoy the best root beer EVER!!! Thanks again, DeAnne, Brian and Curtis

I volunteer at Horse of the Sun Ranch every chance I get, and it is amazing to see the good they do…read morefor the soldiers and children and families they serve. The HSR philosophy of kindness and dignity to the people, horses and cattle is just wonderful. I know it puts years back on my life just to be around such good, positive work. If you have the opportunity, I recommend it!

I would have no worries having my horses in residence at Horse of the Sun under it's current…read moremanagement by Distinction Training. My wife, our four horses, and I have been clients of Len Judd for 6 years now, and we have followed him to the Horse of the Sun Ranch and Distinction Training. We make a 3 hour round trip drive to have Len help us with starting our new colts. We have watched the physical improvements to the facility under it's new ownership and it has come a long way with more to come. We have visited a number of times now, including a couple of 3-4 day stays on the property. We see a nothing less than quality care for the horses in residence. Len and Bethani are particularly keen on the quality of their feed even to the extent of concern for what our horses are fed back at home. These folks have nothing less than the greatest concern for the animals in their care. I've watched a small crew feed, water and muck all the pens on my every visit there. Horse of the Sun is now a training facility with training now exclusively from Len and Bethani, and not a general boarding facility. Len delivers such a depth of knowledge and new skills that we often find ourselves able to go months before we bring him our next challenge. Bethani has a great eye for what goes on with the rider and the horse and her observations have also been very helpful. We feel fortunate to have Len's experience with our first starting of young horses.

We had my daughter's 4th birthday party at Fire & Rein Farms and it was PERFECT! The owners,…read moreColleen & Dennis, were super sweet and very conscientious about making sure all the kids were having a great time. here's how it went: - They have a small horse named Annie whose mane is cut to look like the horse in Frozen, so of course the kids loved it! - The party started with some education about horses and safety, then the kids got to help groom the horse, and pet the 3 other horses in the stable. . - Then we headed over to the ring, where the kids took turns riding. The rides were nice & long, not rushed around the circle like you see at public events. - After all the kids had ridden, we had some time at the picnic table in the shade for presents, snacks, cupcakes, etc. - The kids loved it, and so did the grown-ups. Some of them were talking about going back for their other kid's parties. The owners also have an old fire truck that he let the girls climb up on, and said that for older kids (or boys!) he could set it up so they could squirt the fire hose, which I think sounds awesome. Summary: I highly recommend this place for an EASY and FUN party. It was by far the least stressful and most fun kids birthday we've had so far!

From the owner: Pony/horse-themed parties for children of all ages! Let us introduce your child and their friends…read moreto our horses, learn some equine basics, and then saddle-up for a ride around the arena! Annie, our Norwegian Fjord, looks just like the horse in the movie, Frozen and she is as gentle as can be - the perfect little horse for your cowboy or cowgirl to take their first ride on ...

Tera is very knowledgeable and experienced not just in horses, but in the full extent of owning and…read moremaintaining show horses. Her lesson program not only pushed me as a rider, but helped create a more respectful and enjoyable relationship with my horses. We even started showing locally. Her guidance extends past the saddle and has been very helpful with nutrition recommendations and other tips and tricks on how to make the healthiest and happiest horses. She creates a professional and safe environment for all ages and experience levels. Family friendly environment.

From the owner: G-R Ranch provides a fun, safe environment for all ages, and levels of riders. Our owner and…read moreoperator, Tera, has 18+ years of equine experience and knowledge as well as an extensive, successful career in the show pen!

Every visit is peaceful and worth the drive. The staff at K.Q. ranch are kind and helpful and the…read moreladies at check in are always friendly.

Most of the people I encountered at KQ Ranch were wonderful. The majority of the staff genuinely…read moreseemed to care about ensuring guests had a positive experience. My negative experience stemmed from an interaction with the sales department. After purchasing my rig, I had been offered complimentary nights at the ranch. I wanted to stay one additional night beyond that offer and left a voicemail for the sales department asking whether I could pay for an extra night. The following morning, I received a voicemail informing me that they do not extend stays for guests who are there under a sales promotion. While that answer would have been perfectly acceptable, the tone of the message was unnecessarily harsh and could have been delivered much more professionally. When I later spoke with other staff members, I learned that this individual has a reputation for being unkind. That was disappointing because it contrasted sharply with the attitude of nearly everyone else I met at the ranch. Unfortunately, it left me with the impression that, within the sales department, closing deals and earning commissions may take priority over customer service. Having worked in sales myself, I understand the importance of commissions. I also understand that prospective customers are free to decide whether a product is right for them. Ultimately, I chose not to purchase a membership at KQ Ranch. During the sales presentation, the salesperson made several unnecessary negative remarks about competitors, which I found unprofessional. In addition, the only option presented was a lifetime membership, which did not fit my circumstances. I am currently living the van-life lifestyle on a temporary basis and explained my travel plans in detail. However, despite our conversation, the salesperson seemed more focused on following a script than understanding my needs. Within minutes, it became apparent that he had not retained basic information about me, my vehicle, or my travel goals. For example, I specifically mentioned that I do not enjoy hot climates, yet he repeatedly emphasized that several of their locations are in desert areas. That was not a compelling selling point for me and suggested that he was not listening carefully to what I had shared. Outside of the sales experience, I enjoyed many aspects of the ranch. The facilities were well maintained, the store carried useful items, and the laundry facilities were convenient. Overall, the property itself was quite good. The reason I will not return is the customer service I received from the sales department. Before making my request for an additional night, three different staff members kindly helped me determine who to contact. Each of them indicated that asking about an extension would likely not be a problem and wished me well during my stay. Their friendliness made the voicemail I later received feel even more out of place. I also spoke with another guest whose trailer had bats enter it during their stay. They were directed to the same sales representative for assistance but felt they received little support. Instead of using the complimentary night included with their membership, they chose to leave and spend the night in Julian. Experiences like these suggest that the sales department's approach to customer service leaves much to be desired. There is only so much discourteous behavior I am willing to overlook from a sales team. It is unfortunate because the actions of a few individuals can influence whether guests choose to return, despite the efforts of many hardworking staff members who clearly care about the guest experience. One point emphasized during my sales presentation was that competing organizations have locations that are not well maintained. Based on what I observed, however, I found some areas of KQ Ranch's own RV storage facilities to appear less polished than the image of exclusivity and prestige that was being presented. Overall, KQ Ranch has many positive qualities and many excellent employees. Unfortunately, my interactions with the sales department overshadowed those positives and ultimately influenced my decision not to return.

amazing! can't describe how amazing Salisbury farms is. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend I have past riding…read moreexperience and this is one of the best barns in San Diego

Great people and great horses Couldn't pick a better barn…read moreto take lessons! The owner Amy and the instructors are always making sure you're safe, learning, and Ofcourse having a great time doing it! Would recommend for all riders of all levels!