Great experience! I was gifted a trail ride through The Tijuana River Valley Park today as a…read morebirthday gift with my daughter! What a wonderful time! Chuey was an excellent guide, knowledgable and patient while refreshing this past-horsewoman with riding techniques. The ride itself was beautiful through lush heavily foliaged forested areas. The horses were great trail horses, sweet and well-behaved, easy to handle. Can't wait to go back and take my husband! Thank you, Chuey!!! I highly recommend this experience!

Chuy is an amazing person. He is knowledgeable and truly cares about the horses under his care…read more I've had the pleasure of of using his services several times with my family members and we all had an amazing time and can't wait to book another horseback riding experience at the blanco brothers

Straddling the US boarder and Mexico boarder is Pony land, which is located in San Diego county,…read moreChula Vista to be exact. The trail area was once used for navy training and a dump site; now for recreational use. The preserve/wetlands are patrolled and have cameras that are throughout the trails. Communities tucked in Tijuana canyons and US canyons. I'm not your average rider as I love cute mocktails on the beach and sewing in my spare time. Abort mission? By no means. Pony land is a family owned ranch that is also an interactive petting zoo. My tour guide was Rozka and while she was rather quite lovely, however, Lilly stole the show. A calm and gentle gal--yet a playful, curious, and sweet mare. She was not easily spooked by things or noises on the trail. No leaf eating for the horses during the journey, it is bad form. Horses have way more character than I would have thought! I have learned they can push your boundaries or engage in lighthearted mischief while sticking to their training. They do have porta potties on the grounds and customer service was wonderful. They also provide complimentary sunblock and mosquito spray--sprayed bug spray on horses for their protection as well. I enjoyed myself throughly and would definitely do it again. The wind in my hair and the views were breath stopping! Riding along the beach was wondrous and or romantic even--a truly magical experience. Until further notice, continuing to romanticize life. "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle!" Tips: Long sleeves Water Hat No restrooms on trail Close toed shoes Great for first timers

Super cool experience, Gandalf is a beautiful tame horse and made the experience way better than I…read moreexpected

Amazing ranch with awesome owners. Great people who truly care for the ranch and all the horses on…read moreit. Great trail access and beautiful huge arena and round pens. My boy loves it here

As a retired University Professor, an important part of my life now is my two horses (Skylar and…read moreDarcy May) and my pony Misty. Today I leave my boarding ranch that I have been at for over ten years. It makes me sad that it is not like it was in years past. My move makes me feel secure that my horses are going to be safe and it makes me happy and secure. My concerns about this ranch have motivated me to make this hard decision to leave. Communication issues are a major concern for me. One of my horses was being cared for by a veterinarian for colic and the doctor ordered that the horse not be fed. I followed the way this was to be communicated to the feeders and despite this my horse was fed twice during the time she was not to be fed. On more than one occasion things about me or my issues were discussed by one of the owners with other boarders rather than directly to me. If you make a comment that seems negative to the owners, they become very angry, defensive and almost hostile. I see the ranch becoming in more disrepair, two of my horses were moved due to a sheet of metal being blown off the roof and the box stall tilting and falling down. I was told that it would be taken care, but on July 14th it will be 9 months with nothing having been done. As you ride through the ranch you can see rails falling and disconnected and you can also see a number of shelters that have blown down and they have not been repaired for months. Earlier this summer, I expressed my concern over the fact that a rattle snake was killed on the ranch and two of my friends have seen other rattle snakes. When I expressed my fear for the safety of my horses and myself, an owner responded to me by saying that she was from Arizona and saw much more dangerous snakes on a regular basis. Snakes on a ranch happen, but contributing factors like uncut weeds and clutter can increase their presence. This evaluation is based on my perceptions. I often think of those in the past who keep this ranch my "happy place". The people like Bobbie, Ralphie, Cathy, Mel and even Floyd are in my thoughts. I will miss my many friends and hope our paths will cross again! Happy Trails.

This facility is caring towards you and your horse. Make sure you ask for Jennifer. She has the…read moreexperience you need if you want to be trained on proper horse riding, as well as the ability to care for your horse. But it's not just her, there's a whole team of support staff who are available for horse care. Ask anyone boarding s horse there, and they'll tell you how great Southern Breeze is, and how Jennifer is the best!

Jen is a great teacher. Very patient. The horses are beautiful. It's been a great learning…read moreexperience so far

San Diego Riding is excellent!! Zoe and Olivia are wonderful instructors - they are patient,…read moreencouraging, and knowledgeable. And very organized with the scheduling. The lesson horses are loved and well cared for. A great choice for all ages, highly recommend!

I've been taking lessons here for three years, and I can confidently say it's an outstanding place…read morefor riding. The trainers are incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and they take amazing care of all the horses. The environment is welcoming and laid back, and everyone is super friendly and helpful. Whether you are completely new to riding or an experienced rider, I highly recommend San Diego Riding!

Love this place! Owner is very welcoming and offers everything you'd need for a happy horse in…read moreretirement! Barn manager is kind and always available to help with anything. Lots of stall, in and out or open pasture options with add ons so your horse is always well taken care of... If we hadn't moved back to the east coast we'd still have our horse there!

From the moment I stepped on the property grounds, I knew Olivewood is where I needed to board my…read morehorse. It is going on 9 months and I'm so happy with my decision. It is clear the entire team cares for the horses' well being. I travel often for my job and I don't have any concerns or hesitations that my horse isn't being taken care of while I'm gone. Tobey is very communicative and accommodating. A few months ago a larger stall opened up and it was an easy transition to the new stall. Since I've been boarding here, a few renovations and updates to the property have taken place, leaving the ranch one step closer to Tobey's vision for the space. I have spent the most time with Nyna between lessons, trail time and just running into her while at the barn. She is the life force of the ranch and keeps feedings, stall cleanings, lessons, farrier and vet appointments organized. She has spent a lot of time with my horse during lessons and turn out time. I can't see me or my horse boarding anywhere else. Thank you Olivewood Acres!

We have our 4y/o daughter in weekly lessons at the Kids Riding School with Becky and her team…read more Becky is always professional, responsive, and organized with her weekly scheduling and make-up days if we happen to miss a week. Their horses are calm and good for our beginner rider, and their trainers are kind and patient. We have had an excellent experience, highly recommend this riding school!

There was a lack of consistency with both the horses and instructors, which led to no real progress…read morein my daughter's riding skills. She went from loving her lessons at her previous barn (before it relocated) to becoming so unhappy at this one that we ultimately chose to switch facilities.

My daughter has received about 20 riding lessons so far and we couldn't be happier with her…read moreprogress and confidence. The learning environment is incredible and she is excited to come back to every lesson. Rachel and Lessa are amazing teachers and are thoughtful and highly skilled. I feel thankful for the heart that Iron Oak Canyon has in providing care for their animals and great education programs. We are glad to call Iron Oak our home. We look forward to all the exciting new things that are happening here.

Just moved into new Iron Oak. New management is excellent. Having a great time. Good arenas,…read moregood trails and good care very happy to be a tenant. Thank you Iron Oak