Elk Grove Milling is an excellent company that puts quallity, integrity & research into their…read moreproducts. If you're in the e market for horse feed they are well worth your consideration.

Great service and staff. They know me by name, but then again I come here alot. Very helpful with…read moreall my questions, and requests for information. Product is mostley consistent, and if I ever have had a problem they more than make it right.

Don't call the number provided. I just had a kid answer and tell me to "shut up @?tch" when I asked…read moreabout horseback riding.

While biking from Acampo, CA to Victor, CA a couple of days ago, I passed by this Horse Boarding,…read moreTraining, Riding School, Tral Riding place... Epona Farms. Coincidntally, the owner came out as I was taking a picture of their sign... I inquied about their rates which came out to be $120 for five Riding Lessons ($24 hr for those that are arithmetically challenged). The owner said it would come out to more than an hour per lesson as the Rider has to Saddle the Horse as well as groom it after Riding. I, myself, probably will not take advantage of Epona Farms as I hadn't rode a Horse in twenty years... but my kids will have something else to keep themselves busy when visiting the Lodi area.

Gemini Questria and exemplifies the finest qualities of sportsmanship, team spirit and competition…read more Johanna has done a marvelous job with all the students and horses. The environment at Gemini equestrian is fun and educational, with an emphasis on growth and progress. Students learn more than just showmanship and balance in the saddle; the students learn to be well-rounded riders and members of the team.

Facility: Not sure why it is called English Rose Farm. It should be renamed English Junk Yard…read more There are over ten non-operable vehicles scattered around the property. Parking is a challenge because of all the unmovable vehicles. When you walk into the barn, it isn't any better. Chicken poop is everywhere. Horse tack is lying around on the floor, on the bench, and all over the crosstie area. There are dirty dishes on the table. Food wrappers are on the floor and in the arena. No restroom. However, there is a portable toilet that you must pay to use each month. Each time my children rode a horse, she had to search for the tack because it was rarely in the same place. Instruction and Supervision: The first few lessons were decent. The instructor showed my child how to groom and tack the horse. After the third lesson, the instructor expected my child to retrieve the horse from the pasture, groom, tack, and warm up unsupervised. As the parent, I was expected to help my child get the horse ready.... Not my idea of quality supervision or a safe environment. While my child was grooming the pony, the pony pawed at the floor. The owner/instructor picked up a grooming brush and threw it at the pony. The sudden noise scarred all of us. Then, the owner/instructor picked up a whip and walked toward the pony when it continued to paw. That was enough for me. This was not a positive environment for my child or the pony. When we spoke about the situation, the owner made excuses for her behavior and then got defensive with me. We left and never came back. I would NOT recommend this facility or instructor. There are much better horse-riding/lesson facilities in the area that supervise the children when handling a horse.

If you want to learn to ride horses then Donna's your lady! She makes you feel so comfortable and…read moreSAFE. I started riding at another place and the horses were unpredictable and not very schooled. I didn't feel very safe. The instructors there were quite young although very experienced they were not very thorough and didn't take the time with me that as an adult learning to ride I felt I needed. The horses at English Rose are very sweet and very well behaved. I finally feel that I'm learning how to ride!! The price is great and Donna teaches EVERYTHING you need to know about horses... If you are an experienced rider Donna can make you a better one. She is a veteran In the arena and extremely skilled in the art of dressage. She can teach you? GO!

Another great charity event at Project Ride. Annual Spaghetti Feed 2025 was awesome. Excellent…read morespaghetti, salad and garlic bread. This fun, kid friendly supports a great cause for special needs kids and young adults. Good price for tickets, raffle tickets with great prizes and the UCD Equestrian Team was there to help, big help. Thanks to the Sacramento Sheriff's Office cadets, local high school young people. So much fun!

The volunteer opportunities seem great but I was denied entry to one just because I didn't have a…read moreliability form and although I completely understand safety concerns and what not, I wasted time to drive out then have to go back home right after. I am very disappointed because my dad was there and he would have signed another liability form but the check in lady said no, "you have to be on my list, your teacher should have sent the forms out already" and this was for the Spaghetti feed today. After that she told me "well there is another opportunity in January you can do" but I will definitely never volunteer for this place again.

My horse lost a lot of weight while at Lucky B Ranch. Since moving him he gained it back.read more

I kept my tb there for 2 months due to Calis feed protocol of no hay in the morning only stable mix…read moreand she refused to give my horse hay in the morning my horse developed ulcers from going without food for to many hours in the day just got treated by vet cost me 2000 dollars and on going treatments will be costing me more money I wouldn't recommend boarding there she does not understand that horses need to be chewing hay during the day to avoid developing ulcers or she doesn't care

Cameron is great with my mare, who doesn't like to hold up her back left leg. She noticed right…read moreaway that my girl's feet grew very fast, and that she was dragging her back toes, so we put her on a shorter trimming schedule. It seems to have helped a lot, and overall, her hoof health has improved. She has a great manner with horses, and is gentled and thoughtful in her approach. I wholeheartedly recommend her, and I'm glad she was accepting new clients when I found her.

I wholeheartedly recommend Cameron Smith. Her expertise and gentle approach are unmatched. I…read morewouldn't trust anyone else with my horse.

AFFORDABLE STALLIONS INCLUDING THE $2,000,000 HORSE…read more What's affordable about a $2,000,000 horse? I've been a big fan of horse racing some the 1990s. One aspect that intrigues me is not only the racing, but also the breeding in the thoroughbred industry. As a horse racing gambler I like to use pedigree of a horse as an insight especially big race such as the Kentucky Derby. Not this year but the last two years I bet the correct winner of the Kentucky Derby. What's cool about pedigree also is that when I handicap a horse sometimes I notice that I either bet on that horse's father or mother in the past. This is my second thoroughbred farm I visited in California, but my first in Northern California. I came here three Fridays ago to see three stallions, 2 of them have local ties to Golden Gate Fields Racetrack or Bay Meadows Racetrack. The third is the $2,000,000 horse, which I'll get back to later. When I arrived I was greeted by Jim Daehling the owner of this farm. He took me to a tour of the farm. Besides the horse farm this property inhabits a nursery and winery, which the farm sells grapes to Gallo Winery, to compensate for the horse farm. That's an ingenious approach to make money. As I surveyed the property I was impressed with large yet green pastures. I found out that despite the drought this farm is located near the Consumes River. The underground water from that river makes the land fertile. The main attraction for me was the stallions. This farm has 6 stallions, but I came to see 3. The stallion Peppered Cat ran at Golden Gate Fields where he won his second race, which ended up as his last win in his career. A little history note his father Tabasco Cat won the El Camino Real Derby, a Kentucky Derby prep race when that race was run at Bay Meadows Racetrack but now is run at Golden Gate Fields. He would end up winning two Triple Crown races - Preakness and Belmont Stakes. The stallion Under Caution never ran at either Golden Gate Field or Bay Meadows Racetrack, but his father AP Indy, who was sold at a public auction in Kentucky for $2,900,000, won his second race at Bay Meadows. He would end up winning a Triple Crown race, the Belmont Stakes, and be named Horse of the Year. (The two years that I bet the consecutive winners of the Kentucky Derby was because AP Indy was their grandfather.) The other stallion Gotham City is main reason why I came to visit this farm. Several years ago he was sold at a public auction for $2,000,000 as a racing prospect. His potential was never fully realized as he only ran on two races due to injury. I have visited numerous farms in Kentucky, which is considered the thoroughbred breeding capital in the world due to its million dollar, blue-blooded horses. Some of the stallions I visited in Kentucky are in the pedigrees of the three stallions I came to see at Daehling Ranch. However I didn't know what to expect from these stallions' disposition as I encountered some of relatives. Regarding Peppered Cat I visited his great-grandfather Storm Bird in Kentucky. He was known for his volatile temper and wore a muzzle. I was not allowed to pet him. In fact Peppered Cat's father Tabasco Cat almost killed his trainer when he ran him over. However Peppered Cat was mild manner when I saw him in his stall. With respect to Gotham City I visited his grandfather Halo in Kentucky. He even had a more psychotic temper because he would deliberately try to hurt humans. He definitely was one stallion that I was not allowed to pet though I was able to get close to him. Gotham City's appearance resembles that of Halo. Did Gotham City inherit his grandfather's infamous temper? Surprisingly he did not. I was allowed to pet him. How often do you get to pet a $2,000,000 horse? With Under Caution I visited his father AP Indy when I was in Kentucky. However he's one of the nicest stallions I ever met as likes people however he has a reputation of producing sons who tend to be temperamental. I wouldn't say Under Caution is temperamental but of the three stallions he was the most aggressive as I've seen dents on his fence. The farm's website has pictures of the stallions that reside. Based on the website I didn't think Peppered Cat looked impressive but when I met him he was the best looking of the three stallions I visited. Gotham City, though mild manner, has the most intimidating appearance because he's almost black with that white blaze on his face. The three stallions I visited have blue-blooded pedigrees with a stud fee that is reasonable cheap in the thoroughbred breeding industry. In Kentucky the breeding fees of highly selective stallions can range from $50,000 to $300,000. The breeding fees of the stallion at Daehling Ranch are less than $2,000. If you want to breed your mare to a blue-blooded stallion without "breaking the bank" by paying an expensive breeding fee this is one farm you might want to consider as its motto is "Affordable to the Small Breeder!"

I have known Joe & the crew for over 20 years. Their care & ethics w/their animals is outstanding…read more The ranch is always clean and tidy, always ready for an inspection, even when none are expected.. Whether you're looking to purchase, board or train, Daehling ranch should be your first choice. They are a model facility that all in the business can learn from.. AAA+