I was charged $42 for two beers. I think the lady double charged me in the bar for two beers as no…read morewhere has charged that much. Bring a cooler with food and drinks because the bartender is incompetent. The horse racing and track want bad. It can be a nice place to go. It was kid friendly. I'm just a little salty I got double charged.

This review is about the betting selections for this track. As far as i can tell the only track in…read moreamerica that has only one superfecta race per card and sometimes zero. Most races are very chalky i will play elsewhere suggest all do the same.

Always a great annual event for all ages! Lots of activities happening throughout the evening…read more Bull riding, mutton busting, flying cowboys, breakaway roping, rodeo entertainment galore! 7000 people in attendance!

I have always looked forward to attending the rodeo, but this experience was beyond disappointing…read more Someone was sitting in our assigned seats, and despite asking multiple staff members for help, no one was willing or able to resolve the situation. We were left on our own, felt completely unwelcome, and ended up leaving. My friend is Indian and I'm Mexican, and the way we were treated left us feeling as though we didn't matter. Whether that was the intent or not, that is how the experience felt to us. Because of how this was handled, I will not be returning or recommending this event to others. I hope the organizers take guest concerns more seriously in the future so no one else has the same experience.

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+

My two kids have been taking lessons from Aleya for just over a year. Aleya has catered our lessons…read moreto the skill level and speed that we are learning and not by a set timeline. We are able to advance our skills with each lesson, not getting bored, but fine-tuning what we have already learned from previous lessons while incorporating new skills. Our Level packets (literature) which are sent home, outline what we need to know to excel and are perfect for studying/helping with practice in between lessons. Aleya is a life-experienced rider and shares her knowledge, love for her horses, and sense of humor with each lesson. Before each lesson, you will catch, groom, tack the horse and after the lesson, undress the horse. You should allow time before and after your lesson for this. Your first lesson will give you an idea of how much time you need for each lesson. We have come to feel like part of the family when we're here. We take our lessons very seriously (around the horses, it's all business) but have found it's casual enough to ask questions, help out around the barn, and are welcome to participate in get-togethers (BBQs, hikes, camping, etc).

This barn has chickens & sheep roaming freely in and out of the arena during lessons, the trainer…read moresmokes and uses foul language during the lessons. The "lessons" were definitely subpar.

I visited Expo Tack shop after my racing helmet became too worn to keep me safe. I was given some…read morechoices of helmets and I ordered a helmet through Expo Tack and they handled the shipment. The helmet was a little small so they returned it to the manufacturer who sent me a replacement that fits fine. Highly recommend Expo Tack

From the owner: A horse (mostly harness racing) supply/tack store.read more

Went to a birthday party there. Everything was perfect. 4 course meal was to die for. One of the…read morebest meals I have had in a long time . Great service, best carrot cake I have ever had. Beautiful surroundings, vibrant gardens. Being there makes a person feel healthy!!

From the owner: PT Ranch implements regenerative farming practices to raise chickens, lamb, and cattle. Our animals…read moreare raised on a grazing planned are rotated to fresh grass daily. The product is tender meat that tastes like it should. We offer group and corporate retreats for groups of 10-20. Accommodations range from ranch buildings to canvas tents with other amenities such as a lap pool, lounge chairs, fire pit, hiking trails and cycling roads for miles.