My review is for horse boarding the year of 2021. Worst management ever. Highest DRAMA boarding…read morefacility I have encountered in my 30+ years as an equestrian. TOXIC environment. I HAVE RECEIPTS FROM EVERY SINGLE BOARD PAYMENT. Thank GOD I keep all my receipts, and have a backup digital copy as well. For more than 6 months, every time I saw Yvonne I asked for an invoice and "stated please tell me my balance, I want to pay it in full. EVERY TIME she replied "I'll get that for you sweetie...no problem" THE Only way to get to get AN INVOICE was to put in my 30 day notice... Which Yvonne FINALLY PROVIDED A "final incorrect bill" of $2500. The ranch DOES NOT KEEP ANY RECORDS OF PAYMENTS MADE BY THEIR BOARDERS. Zilch, zero. Lied to my face about this, and slandered others. They keep no records at all. She blamed others for 'stealing them.' My final board check of $600 was never cashed, despite handing it to Evonne. The stable does not deposit board payments.... I had to call the Sheriff for assistance removing my horse from Windsor and "keep the peace...." Only board here if you want PTSD on departure... Immediately after I gave my 30 day notice the situation became dangerous for my steed. They" lost" my brand new Winter blanket...$600. I do not recommend boarding here, it was a nightmare!!!

We really thought we were going to love this place. I…read morealready wrote a great review six months ago because my daughter was enjoying her lessons with the trainer Julia (although she was really not supposed to be doing lessons and was actually the farm manager). The owner, Evonne, definitely promised a lot as mentioned in the other review by Chris (it's hidden so please go look at hers and others that are there). I was sold just like Chris and other parents in that she told us on how amazing and talented Julia was, after all she was phenomenal Grand Prix Jumper who competed in Europe and all. In Evonne's words, "she's the real deal." I was hooked and my daughter trained with Julia learning to walk and trot, how to tack up, technique of holding reins, etc. Well, that all ended abruptly when we found out Julia was fired. Julia was never truly hired for lessons, and Julia was given SO many! Julia had agreed to do lessons for us and some other kiddos who were further along now, but not for a pony lead line lesson (she's way too valuable and experienced for that). The other young gal trainers should only have been given those, and we all knew it. Sadly, I watched surprise lessons pop up here and there, no warning for Julia and double booked for all the trainers. And these poor horses! We watched so many horses turn lame because the lesson horses went out multiple times a day from Tues through Saturday (they don't have nearly enough rideable horses to have a great lesson program). We loved those horses, and will definitely miss them. But there was no way we could stay at this facility once trainer Julia was let-go. Safety is the number one concern as a parent, and as we finished out our final lessons, we knew and saw that safety concerns were not a high priority anymore and my daughter would not advance as a rider (we never saw anyone jumping or even jumping equipment like cross rails or poles for 7 months). It was a HUGE mistake to let Julia go. This place could have achieved a great riding program with her.

There is a jewel, a sanctuary hidden off of Moreno road in Lakeside. It is called Heartland Ranch…read more If you love horses like my wife and I and want to relearn techniques necessary to ride a horse properly and with confidence or as a beginner just starting out, Heartland Ranch is for you. We have a 6 day horseback riding adventure scheduled for next year so I was searching for a great training facility to get back in shape for this type of ride. The lead trainer Amy is professional, engaging and fun to work with while ensuring your safety and making sure the horses are protected too. I didn't think there were any horses left in lakeside, well thankfully there are many of them at Heartland Ranch.

Love love this ranch ! The owners are very attentive and on top of everything . Beautiful facility…read morewith all of the amenities ! Can't say enough good things about!

Wonderful facility with happy horses - huge paddocks and great trail access. I am a polo club…read moremember and can say it is a really fun and lively group. I also have barn friends who are non-polo players . It is an inclusive environment to all types of riders who want a laidback setting to enjoy their horses. There are a number of fun events from polo tournaments, chili cook offs, wine and cheese and trail rides, and so much more that are fun to bring non-horsey friends to as well. The owners are friendly, responsive, and also live on-site. So happy I found this place!

As a long time boarder, I've had my horses at RVEC for several years and there are so many…read morewonderful aspects about this facility and the family who runs it. They care about creating a community of responsible horse owners in a positive, well-managed environment where people can relax and enjoy their horses. Several ranch functions are coordinated throughout the year, including vet clinics and social events. The stalls are some of the largest in the county and recover quickly even with all the rain we've had this winter. Multiple arenas and access to trails give lots of options for riding. While no facility can please everyone, if you are truly looking for a respectful, peaceful environment then you will LOVE this facility. Each year there have been positive improvements to the ranch and I would definitely recommend it.

I love this place and would recommend it to anyone that wants to enjoy a drama free ranch…read moreenvironment. The owners and ranch help are very kind and knowledgeable about horses. I have been here for four years and my horse has been well looked after, I'm so glad I found this place.

I moved my girl here almost a year ago and man, are we both insanely happy! We have been to…read moremultiple ranches where there is a considerable amount of drama; not here. Everyone treats each other with respect or they are asked to leave. Lynn and Duane are the sweetest people who are very attentive, knowledgeable, accommodating and a hoot to converse with! I love that Steve, the ranch hand, is very attentive to my mare and always has a big smile on his face. It is nice, quiet and shady here with considerate and friendly boarders. I've told Lynn multiple times that my girl and I never want to move because we are so happy here! If you want to enjoy your horse as well as a drama-free environment, have peace of mind that your fur baby is being taken care of and make some new good friends, this is the place for you!

Ronalynn has been a great resource in our community. She's kind and knowledgeable. Shes both…read moreChristian and country which means she's not afraid to get dirty but still conducts herself as a lady, especially when it comes down to her business. She operates a clean and safe facility.

Always have a wonder time at harvest ranch. Friendly staff, clean facility, horses have the best…read moretemperaments.. the best place to go for riding lessons Ronalyn is awesome!!! Can't express enough how she helped my daughter over come so many obstacles by being patient and understanding. Always highly recommend Harvest ranch ministry to family and friends...

This boarding facility is clean, friendly and helpful. They go out of their way every day to make…read moresure that our horses are happy and healthy. No drama atmosphere, with plenty of grazing and well maintained grounds.

I am so impressed by the staff at this ranch! Brandy, Shauna, and Beth have gone above and beyond…read moreto ensure that my horse would have a clean, soft and safe corral for him when we arrived. It has been less than a week and I can already see how happy my horse is at his new home. He really enjoys his time in the pastures. He already adores Beth. The staff here at the ranch have been so supportive in assisting me with my horse's lameness issues. I feel as if I have come home!

A wonderful place for horses and owners. Wonderful,…read moreknowledgeable owners and a fantastic group make up the Sycamore Canyon family. Cindi and Dwight care about your horses as much as you do! One of the most beautiful facilities in San Diego county.

I have been at Sycamore Canyon Stables for over 2 1/2 years. I have been at a couple of other…read moreboarding stables around San Diego/Poway area and SCS is by far the SMOOTHEST running place I have ever been at! It is very clean and well-maintained. I ride and show Western but there are boarders who ride English, Dressage, Reining and boarders who mainly enjoy the nearby trails. There are trainers on-site as well. All the boarders are friendly and the owners often have social events like a Summer Peach Pie Party and Holiday Gift Exchange. The arenas are great and dragged regularly. They dry very quickly after a rain compared to other places I have been. The horses are very well-cared for and I can always trust Dwight or Cindi to keep an extra-close eye on my horse if I am out out of town. The stalls are cleaned daily and the hay is carefully measured at feeding time. Supplements are given without charge, too. Vet clinics are offered pretty regularly for vaccines, etc. While some may complain about "rules," I appreciate them! They are for the safety of both horses and people! People who know anything about horses know that bad things happen when you aren't careful or watchful. People like that blame others instead of recognizing their own lack of experience or their horse's lack of training. The best thing about Sycamore Canyon Stables is that it is run by people who truly love and care about horses. They are knowledgeable, approachable and take their responsibilities as a facility owner very seriously.

O stars! I boarded my horses here for several years. Recent incident on 3/13/23 pushed me to leave…read more The caretaker who lived onsite was caught on camera violently sexually assaulting horses. His charges as of writing this are 2 cruelty to animals & 2 sexual contact with animals. Speculation is this has been going on for years and was known. Sadly my mare who's no longer alive was most likely a victim. Her unexplained injuries fit with how he was assaulting horses. On several occasions I was told that things didn't happen unless I got it on video or pictures. When I saw another boarder strike someone else's horse in the face with a whip while he was in his coral nothing was done because it wasn't caught on camera. My horses and ones near me had also been skipped at feeding times. Ive had to call/text on so many occasions for this to be fixed. Recently my horses all stopped eating the hay and were losing weight. At closer inspection I found mold and wet spots. This is consistent with what I would consider cow hay. Sadly this place has gone down hill.

I have boarded at Rolling Hills for 16 years. My mare has a 24X48 ft corral with a full shelter…read more I'm right along the creek with shade from 3 trees. This is a very peaceful spot with singing birds and croaking frogs in the evening. I can't get this deal anywhere else. Corrals do not touch and there is lots of space. We have multiple arenas, 2 round pens and very easy access to the nearby trails. We also have a hard working staff that cares for our horses, helps with set up for annual barn dances and our fire evacuation preparedness meetings.