What a fun time!!…read more Coming from someone who rides horses daily, this was a wonderful experience! I took my friends here for a bachelorette weekend ride and it was perfect! One of them had never been on a horse before and Luke was so kind and willing to make her feel the most comfortable when riding! He explained to her how to safely ride and have a comfortable ride, at that. Not only was it fun learning about the Julian mines along the tour, the horses were very happy! I avoid doing these kind of things because typically the horses are ridden so often that they just become robots and you can tell they're unhappy. That was NOT the case with these ones. They get well-rested and have a lovely space in the shade to relax when they're not on trail. Each of our horses were also very well trained and rideable for even the most inexperienced person. All very sweet temperaments and happy to get their apple slices at the end. Overall, the ride was wonderful, our guide was so respectful and informative and we had a wonderful day riding through the countryside of Julian!

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!

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

Gorgeous landscape and beautiful riding grounds. Now known as Encinitas Riding Club. Can't go wrong…read morewith this place and you'll love leaving your horse in good hands. Really well maintained and staff is on top of everything. They have a free charging station if you need to.

Willow creek is a horse lover's paradise. While it is set up for competitive jumping, they also…read morehave trail rides. And if you have an electric car, there is free charging available. The staff is exceptionally friendly and the facilities and setting is top notch and the owner is very accessible and friendly. By far, the best, most thoughtful facility I've seen!

I took my wife, daughter and granddaughter for Mother's Day present they had the BEST time! We got…read morethere as we were told 1/2 hr before our scheduled ride and went thru the orientation process; Gabby was great to all of us and explained the in and out of riding the horses as we were all new to riding! She paired each of them with a horse that was perfect match for their energy. They did a 1 hour ride and all came back with big smiles, thank you so much for the memorable experience Gabby! You can tell all the horses are well taken care of and that everyone there loves them very much! We will be back for sure!!!

I took some time to type this review as I would never want to negatively impact a company but…read morethought I owed it to the community to share our experience. We recently had a very disappointing and concerning experience with this horseback riding company. Unfortunately, the horses provided for our group did not appear to be properly trained or well-managed. Several of the horses were extremely difficult to control, and their behavior raised serious safety concerns from the start. During the ride, two horses became particularly unruly and ended up bucking, throwing two members of our group off onto the ground. This was a frightening and potentially dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious injury. While we understand that working with animals always carries some risk, this level of behavior suggests a lack of adequate training, supervision, or proper matching of horses to riders. After this negative experience the Owner refused to reimburse us. She offered us a credit to come back and take another ride with them. After this experience, the ladies are terrified to get on another horse. I would strongly encourage the company to review their safety protocols, horse training practices, and staff preparedness to ensure a safer experience for future guests. I leave you all with the horses are beautiful and you can tell they are well taken care but you should be a very experienced rider if you book with this company.

After seeing so many positive reviews, I was excited to book a lesson with Ashley Duke. I had taken…read morea pause from riding and was really looking forward to getting back in the saddle. We reconfirmed our appointment earlier in the day, and I even asked which payment method she preferred, so I truly thought everything was set. However, when I arrived and finally found the front gate I waited and, no one was there. I called Ashley and no answer. I left a voicemail and sent a few texts, but never heard back. I honestly hoped it was just a misunderstanding or that something serious had come up, but after several days, I still received no response at all. I don't typically write reviews, but I took time out of my workday for this lesson only to be completely stood up without explanation. What's worse is that a friend of mine saw Ashley at the IEC in Ramona just days after this happened, so it clearly wasn't an emergency. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend her services. If you value your time and reliability, I'd suggest looking elsewhere

Had a really amazing experience. Wanted to get back into the saddle after 4.5 years of not riding…read more Felt really comfortable around both Ashley and Sasha. I had my lesson specifically with Sasha, she was great! Ashley was giving a lesson at the same time and everyone was interacting with each other, had a really great time. Some barns can be really difficult to feel comfortable in but it was great I loved it. I rode count and he was AH-MAZING! So so so fun!! I'll be going back for sure, already scheduled my next lesson. Also, very reasonably priced! Can't wait to become a regular and build lasting relationships with both the people and horses at the barn. Can't wait to get my 2.5 yr old daughter involved too!!

Decided to try something new and experience horseback riding. We booked online, chose the 1-hour…read moretrail ride, and enjoyed every minute of it. Once we arrived, the experience was seamless. We learned all the do's and don'ts, how to ride and guide the horse, and then we were off. The creek trail was a nice nature ride, super peaceful and relaxing. Our instructor made us feel comfortable every step of the way, and the horses behaved amazingly, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. As it was my first time, I was definitely a little sore afterward, but the experience was so great that I'll absolutely do it again. Would recommend!

Everything went well with this trip. The ranch is hidden, but it's really easy to find. The horses…read moreare friendly and filled with so much personality. The staff was right on time and very accommodating. My kids had never done a horseback ride before, but they can't stop raving about how much fun they had. We even had a chance to feed some of the horses and goats and it was a ton of fun. I highly recommend Surfside Ranch.

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

We highly recommend! The ranch was very well kept, the owners and staff were all friendly and very…read morewelcoming. You can feel the love for the animals and how well they are taken care of. We felt at home, in their home. We can't wait to got back again very soon!

Great people and horses come together for special times every time we go there to ride and care for…read morehorses. I highly recommend this place for beginners to seasoned horse riders. They have around 40 horses and lots of other animals to love on. The terrain in and around Pine Valley makes for excellent trail riding.

An amazing facility that offers that rare opportunity of finding a sense of peace & wellness when…read moreyou connect with a horse. Horses Heal! Every horse there is a testimony of the power of horses to Heal & experience the joy of a connection with a horse that has no agenda~just wants to be present with You & help you on whatever journey you may be on. SDHC is nestled in the beautiful community of Pine Valley with its fresh air & stunning landscape. It's a life changing experience.