Love Boarding on the lake. The people are so friendly and welcoming! I have taken several lessons…read moreand have done the trail ride many times, it is a beautiful and relaxing ride along the lake. Marina the trail guide is the best! I highly recommend them. Before I came here I visited another stable and didn't get the welcome I expected which led me here, but the moment I came to Boarding on the lake I was greeted and I felt welcomed.

It was so beautiful, so much fun the horses were so beautiful you can tell everyone takes good care…read moreof the horses. Marina was very attentive explained the process well made the whole experience wonderful and she took plenty of pictures thought out the ride and airdropped them after. I Definitely would go again, highly recommend this.

Shadow Glen Riding Stables was hands down the best field trip we have been on in years!…read moreAs a 3rd-grade teacher, I cannot say enough good things about Terry and the wranglers. They were welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, and made every student feel included. Our students had an incredible opportunity to learn about ranch and farm life, tractors, horses, foals, farm animals, hay, and the daily responsibilities of caring for a ranch. The hands-on experiences were the highlight of the day. Students were able to groom horses, interact with animals, ask questions, and gain a real appreciation for agriculture and animal care. Terry and his team kept the students engaged from beginning to end. What made this experience even more special was Terry Howard's generosity. Shadow Glen donated approximately three hours of their time at no charge to educate three classes of Center Joint Unified School District students. That level of community support is truly appreciated. Our students are still talking about the trip, and the adults had just as much fun as the kids. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish.

I must admit so was a bit anxious about riding, since I hadn't really been on a horse except…read morebriefly as an adult and also as a child. However, the horses were very well behaved and easy to handle. Big shout out to Cheryl, our wrangler, who made it fun with her cheerfulness and experience. My husband and I both enjoyed our rides and wouldn't mind going again. It's so relaxing being out in nature on a horse. Recommend whether it's your first time riding a horse or you are a seasoned rider!

Five stars really isn't even enough for how great this place is. I was lucky enough to stumble…read moreupon this gem through my mom's group, they hosted a pony play date. The kids all got to pet and love on the ponies, "help" clean the pony stall (pretty sure this was my 2 year old's favorite part), and then ride the ponies around the paddock. We loved it so much we ended up hosting my kids' birthday party here about 2 months later. It was such a hit with everyone that was able to make it. They had a beautiful patio area (with great shade from the heat) set up for us. It made set-up on my part incredibly easy. The kids got to ride Ricky around with Cowboy Justus leading them. He was so great to all the kids, and they had so much fun. Miss D was so helpful (and the absolute sweetest) with everything, and the kids really enjoyed following her around to feed the goats and chickens. The animals all were very kind and gentle with the kids, and seem very well socialized. Clean-up was so easy. 10/10 would go again.

We take our daughter who is 3 and it's such an amazing experience! Delma is so patient and sweet…read morewith her. We do an hour lesson which includes, getting the pony, brushing, learning terminology, riding skills, balance, coordination... the list goes on. Couldn't say enough good things!

Melinda is awesome! Our 8 year old started private lessons with Melinda and she had a great first…read moreexperience. Melinda is very patient and such a good instructor.

We had a great experience celebrating our daughter's birthday at this amazing place. The…read morecommunication was great in planning, they were accommodating as our needs changed. Upon arrival, the space and structure of the event was well set up. The employees guided riders based on experience level and allowed space for the more advanced kids to steer and trot and then beginners had their experience career to them as well. Parents were comfortable with safety measures and everyone was very happy.

Hooves and Hearts is amazing! Since day one we have felt at home and welcomed like family. Miranda…read moreand Sydney are amazingly kind and down to earth and have taught my daughter so much, and myself included ;-) Their confident and encouraging demeanor really is bringing out the confidence in my daughter and she leaves every time feeling proud that she can do more than she did before and wishes she could be there everyday! This is truly like our new home away from home

My daughter has been going for lessons for a few months now and is loving working with Miranda! She…read morehas learned so much from asking questions and just being there around the stables. Miranda is easy to talk to, kind and very caring! We are very happy with the care they take of the horses as well.

In just three months, C3 Ranch gave us a miracle…read more When Vain arrived, he was starving, underweight, and showing clear signs of decline due to neglect at his previous barn. The difference today is astonishing. Thanks to Stevie, Lacey, Lance, Sabrina, and Caden, he's not only regained full health--he's thriving. His coat is shining, his spirit is restored, and he's back to moving with strength and pride. He and his brother Fire are living the life they deserve--safe, nourished, respected, and free.

Personalized and perfect. That's the quick way to sum up our experience with Saluti Horse…read moreAdventures. My wife and I were staying at the "Tiny House" on the estate of Saluti Cellars in Somerset. Feeling adventurous on our 18th anniversary, we booked a two-hour "River Run" with Saluti Horse Adventures. This was my wife's FIRST time on horse, and she was very nervous, but owners David and Brenda was exceedingly friendly and accommodating to this. Among their countless well-trained horses, they personally selected the best possible horse, "Blackjack," for my wife, and by the end of the ride my wife was hugging and snuggling with Blackjack as if they'd been old friends for years. The ride itself was easy and and very scenic, and David told adventurous stories throughout. In the middle of the ride, at the river, we got off our horses and watered them, and the ride back took us near the beautiful Saluti vineyard. We wholeheartedly recommend Saluti Horse Adventures, and we can't wait to book another ride with them soon!

This place is a dream! Brenda and David treat you like family when you are there. The horses are…read morejust adorable, and the trail is gorgeous!

I went on a trail ride with Laura along with my cousin and two friends on March 27, 2026. We range…read morein age from mid 50s to mid 70s. I had not been on a horse in 45 years. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. It was also a miraculous gift to my 73-year-old friend Lisa. She has been completely blind since an auto accident on the way to a horse show in 1969. She was only 16 years old and in training for the 1972 Olympics in dressage. This ride was her first since that day. Laura is incredibly compassionate and an absolute expert with horses. She is exceptionally safety conscious. She set Lisa up with a gentle horse named Mama, and at Lisa's request, Laura led mama from a few horse lengths away. The experience was amazing and Laura made it possible. I cannot recommend her and Trails of 49 highly enough. Laura is also a great historian. My mother's family has been in Calaveras County since the 1850s. While I live 300 miles away now, it's good to know that the history, horses, and land is so well cared for by such an exceptional person. I was born in Calaveras County and will be buried there, and I'm glad Laura is taking care of it in the meantime!

A great place to ride! lovely open ranchland , no single tracking, great horses... just excellent…read more!!!

Absolutely love this place. Thank you so much Shelgh for all you have done teaching my daughter…read more She loves learning new things and excited every time we come in. Thank you again. Definitely will recommend more friends

The facilities at Flying M Ranch are AMAZING and the owners are very involved and always making…read moreimprovements. The prices are very reasonable, and Cantera Farms Riding Academy is the best. My daughter has been with Cantera for 4 years, and at Flying M for approximately 1 1/2 years. I can't say enough about this AMAZING barn!!