Permanently closed at this address as of 2025. This is now a private residence and they do not…read moreoffer riding lessons.

Amazing ambiance, very stable horses, extensive experience with kids and our four legged friends…read more Instructors and team are very welcoming. My daughter started a couple of months ago and she has been loving it ever since. Highly recommend Hidden Creek Ranch to beginners and experienced riders.

Sam is an an excellent teacher. She prioritizes safety, cares about her clients & amazing at her…read morework. My daughter has been learning from her for few months now, she absolutely loves Sam and her fun personality. I would definitely recommend her for lessons, whether you are a beginner or advance student I have seen her work with all levels.

Sam Fossum is a natural born teacher and Amazing horseman. As an ex-stunt woman she is righteously…read morefun and can share a lot of great stories on the trail as well as show you some fun riding tricks. Many other riding instructors are average horsemen with no clue about teaching and mysteriously high yelp reviews. I didn't realize how bad my previous instructor was before I had a few lessons with Sam. Now I can appreciate all the qualities I was missing out on that Sam has... * Tailors her teaching to each of her students learning style * Teaches novice to seasoned riders from 5 to 55 * Communicative * Encouraging and Supportive * Always Patient * Fun * Everything is a Learning moment * Safety first * Reliable * Even tempered * Emotionally Mature * Exerienced * Always friendly Sam is focused on the well being of all horses and each of her students. She gives every lesson her full attention. I've never left wondering "did that count as a lesson?" Thank you Sam Fossom for helping me realize my lifelong dream of becoming a natural horseman. P.S. I took a bunch of vidis of Sam teaching but unfortunately Yelp only lets you upload photos. One vidi was of her awesome floater, Eddie, who's super kind and knowledgeable. You can contact Sam for his info.

Lynn is an excellent trainer, rider and mentor. She knows equine medicine. She can help your horse…read moreheal. She does it all and she does it beautifully. Irvine Park is a gorgeous place to ride with hundreds of miles of all kinds of terrain, from flat land to steep mountains and Lynn is familiar with all of it. I highly recommend her and her services.

I highly recommend Lynn Strand and Strand Training Center. Although I have some experience riding…read morein an arena, I was uncomfortable and nervous about riding out on trail. I contacted Lynn because I wanted to get instruction and have a positive trail experience with an expert. Lynn exceeded my expectations! My own horse is boarded at another stable, so I was matched with a safe and experienced trail horse belonging to Lynn's assistant. My lessons started with a short introduction to my horse in the arena followed by a short trail ride. Subsequent lessons took us farther into the trail system. Lynn knows the trails like the back of her hand and chose trails that challenged me but did not overface me. She freely shares her extensive knowledge about trail riding technique, trail etiquette, and safety. We saw lots of beautiful scenery. Encounters with deer, mountain bikes, hikers, courting peacocks, squealing children in trees, and joggers with mylar balloons all came off without incident, thanks to Lynn and Star, the perfect trail horse. Lynn offers private instruction, group lessons, and horse care. I had a great experience and recommend Strand Training Center without reservation!

Lovely horses. Great experience and nice trainers. However they should do better at answering…read morecalls, and returning emails.

Very pleasant experience overall. Sofia, Cheyenne and the rest of the staff were patient and very…read moreattentive. Our ride was short, an hour, but enjoyable. Clifford was a little feisty but we got along great in the end. I would recommend this for a gentle, relaxing walk within irvine Regional Park.

My 12 year old daughter has been riding at Moonstone for a couple of years now and has really…read moreadvanced but has also grown tremendously in confidence! She's not only learned how to ride but learning about horses and how to care for them. She did her first show last summer and Kim worked with us to make it happen for her and she had a great time. All the people there are so nice and care about all the kids that come through there. It's so nice to see them working together to make sure everyone has a good experience.

My daughter is 8 and has been coming here for 5 months now and it is her favorite activity. As a…read moremom I enjoy that not only is she learning how to ride properly but she's learning about horses, how to take care of them, their anatomy, etc. she is learning responsibility as well as having fun. Sami is her coach and she's awesome. She's extremely patient but firm. She deals with all different types of temperaments and excels. The other trainers are all awesome as well as I have been watching them all while I am here once a week. My daughter also did the summer camp and had a blast. There are other Horse facilities closer to me but I felt this was better training and opportunities then just riding a horse and going home. I highly recommend.

3.5 stars Another…read moretourist trap The young one loved it and was the most favorite part of irvine regional park--kids having a fun time is what matters most. BEWARE -- when the pony pees, it is a strong and long stream that bounces high off the ground and onto your child...WITHOUT WARNING. So have your child stay several feet away from the rear of a pony , unless your child wants a face splash. Otherwise the young one loved the pony ride which lasted 3-4 minutes (2 laps). Kids can choose between a slow walk to a trot on the pony....usually older kids would choose the trot and younger ones would like to ride on a walking pony. It is nice to experience once but We would not go again.

I would not recommend the pony rides at Irvine Regional Park after our experience…read more We went toward the end of the day and waited in line for about an hour with our young daughter. While we were waiting, an attendant told us we needed a ticket. Someone who was leaving the line sold us their unused ticket, so we thought we were good to go. After waiting all that time, when we finally reached the front, the employee suddenly told us our daughter couldn't ride because we also needed to complete a waiver. Nobody had mentioned a waiver during the entire hour we were standing there, including when the attendant specifically told us what we needed. Because it was already toward the end of the day, their failure to tell us about the waiver essentially wasted our entire opportunity for our daughter to ride. Instead of acknowledging the miscommunication, the employee became argumentative and accused my postpartum wife of yelling at her, which she was not. We asked to speak with the owner, expecting him to handle it professionally. He was even more rude and dismissive and threatened to call a park ranger over what should have been a very simple customer-service issue. We weren't asking for special treatment. We waited an hour and followed the instructions their own employee gave us. The staff handled the situation poorly, and the owner's behavior made it considerably worse. Very disappointing experience, especially with a young child who had waited that long to ride. We won't be returning.

I have been working with Lauren for the past year as her assistant instructor. I've ridden with…read moresome top hunter/jumper barns and briefly in Germany. I could not feel more at home and happier here. Lauren, the head trainer and owner, is very knowledgable and KIND. She cares about every single horse and wants every rider to succeed. The barn is a fun atmosphere where everyone supports one another and safety is stressed. There are novice to experienced riders here, some with horses and some without! In addition to assisting with lessons, I take weekly lessons with Lauren. Her lessons are always challenging and educational. She uses a variety of exercises to build confidence and ability in rider and horse. Most lessons are privates, but for more advanced riders she does offer group lessons to encourage riders to learn from one another. Le Cheval Riding Academy is located at Peacock Hill Equestrian Center inside Irvine Regional Park. Inside the center, Lauren has her own beautiful private arena that overlooks the peaceful canyon. All the horses are closely watched and maintained.

Lauren is fantastic! She's helping me get my confidence back after a nasty spill last year at a…read moredifferent barn. Her barn is organized, cleaned, not overcrowded and she is very responsive! Lauren!

Extremely Disappointed - Unprofessional, Unethical, and Unresponsive!…read more I'm writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with Nohl Ranch Saddle club; previously known as Anaheim Hills Saddle Club. After paying $2000 upfront, I was only there for two days before deciding to leave for another ranch due to the owner's rude, racist and unprofessional behavior. On my second day, the owner spoke to me in a disrespectful and condescending manner, making me feel entirely unwelcome. When I decided to leave, I requested my $2000 back, as I had barely utilized their services. Shockingly, they refused to issue a refund. Left with no other option, I took the matter to court. The judge ruled fully in my favor, yet despite the legal decision, they have failed to respond or return my money. This shows a blatant disregard for both their customers and the law. I strongly advise anyone considering this club to be aware of their unethical business practices. My experience has been deeply frustrating, from the poor treatment I received to the lack of accountability and professionalism in resolving the situation. Additionally, I did my research and found a large history of extremely horrendous behavior from the owners, management and staff. I posted in an Orange County Equestrian Facebook Forum and had an overwhelming 40+ individuals reach out with horrid stories from boarding here. Boarders beware! Avoid this place at all costs!

Great facility! have boarded there for years and would not board my horse anywhere else. Can't find…read moreanother facility that takes better care of my horse.

The Mesa Stables, located in Anaheim Hills, Orange County, CA provides horse boarding, horse…read moretherapy, and horseback riding. They are committed to help you board your horse and learn how to ride horses for the lowest price. Their arena is only used for horseback riding lessons and is very private and quiet.

This is a wonderful place. It is private, and they care very much for horses. Horses are fed…read morewell, and kept clean. Their classes are great and one instructor I worked with was kind, caring and great with horseback riding lessons. I definitely recommend this stable both for boarding and for classes.