I've been riding with Julie for almost two years now her barn is my happy place. I've started from zero and now I can proudly call myself an equestrian. All her trainers are great and her horses are loved and taken care of. She is very patient and professional. For those who write reviews about her not responding, be patient. You have no idea how busy she is with her lessons program, I'm pretty sure all of been busy with our jobs. Don't forget that besides training and horse shows she has a bunch of horses to take care of. read more

Sagebrook Farms - Horseback Riding Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I just got back into horse back riding after a 10 year break, and it was so wonderful to have a chance to get back in the saddle at Sagebrook farms! I went into it feeling somewhat intimidated since it's been so long since I've ridden, but I had a really empowering and wonderful experience for my first lesson (shout out to Courtney, who gave me lots of praise while also giving me great instruction)! Sagebrook farms is very professional with the most beautiful horses, but it's also casual in friendliness and you can have any goal ranging from casual riding to competing. My goal is to lease a horse one day for casual riding, and they take it seriously and help me achieve it! If you're wanting to learn about horse care, they also were open about me coming early or staying later to watch the tacking & grooming process and help out, which is a great opportunity to spend time with horses after lessons! There is one review here that mentions difficulty with communication, and out of about 10 riding instructors, I only got answers from about 3, so it's not just Sagebrook Farms. People who take care of horses often are out all day where there's minimal Wi-Fi, and they only get a chance to get online in sparse spurts or not until 10pm when they're at home after long days. If it's your first lesson, be prepared for about a week or two before you can nail down a lesson, especially during summer months when there's horse camps going on. I can't wait to continue my lessons here! read more

Decent location and nice horses, but one star docked for the assistant, Tara. Tara was simply unprofessional during lessons--can't put this any other way lol. Rude, uninformative, impatient and sulky. Witnessed multiple times when she was outright hostile to her friendly coworkers and even clients (?!). When you're paying with your time and money, this is the kind of employee that unfortunately ruins the experience. Negative energy like this is unacceptable, especially around horses. Specifically ask for Julie if you take lessons here. read more

I grew up in Texas where I rode multiple horses nearly every day. I've worked at a lot of barns, and I've been a client at twice as many more. And Sagebrook is one of a kind! Lovely people and excellent instruction. I rode "Andy" and he was wonderful! He didn't even feel like a lesson horse, which impressed me! I called and set up a session on the phone with Julie. She is very sweet and giving of her time. She met me at the barn parking lot and showed me back to the barn. I was immediately impressed by the beautiful stable and welcoming, happy, and helpful group of people. I took a lesson with Holly. She was FANTASTIC: friendly, enthusiastic, and talented! She's the type of trainer I love working with! We worked hard and her instruction was a perfect mix of corrections and praise. I felt great afterward and was smiling ear to ear the whole time! read more

Sagebrook Farms - Andy - the horse ;) - at Sagebrook Farms. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great riding experience! All of the horse were beautiful and well kept. Smart horses and mindful guides all accounted for this wonderful ride. read more

I haven't been here in decades But was Always my place to ride!!!! Found a beautiful Cave with All kinds of Sparkling rocks...it was breath taking..as well as sight if L.A. from mountains!!!!! Hope it's the same! Tge horses, the trails, n the rates made it a more than enjoyable experience...for riders of All Ages!!!! :) read more

Sagebrook Farms - I'll always be a COWGIRL AT HEART!!! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sagebrook came highly recommended from a friend. Julie and her staff are wonderful. If I could give 6 stars, I would! read more

Sagebrook Farms - Horseback Riding Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Julie is an incredible trainer. I'm only a beginner and I've been to a few different establishments.. Julie is miles above everyone else in the area and I have improved SO much since I've been riding with her. She is always positive and calm with her feedback yet she can be stern when you need her to be without being mean. She has a great depth of understanding when it comes to teaching, and even greater depth when it come to the horses. She will always find a way to explain things in a way that makes most sense to you. The horses are amazing, the establishment is gorgeous. There is no better place to ride in LA! read more

Oh to be a horsewoman...what girl doesn't dream of that? But how often do dreams really come true? Go ahead and give Julie a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Caring teachers, happy and healthy horses who are loved. My daughter loves her lessons at Sagebrook farms and since she's pretty young, I don't have to do the tacking like at other lessons. Highly recommend. read more

I used to take riding lessons at sagebrook farms with Julie who is wonderful She's very professional a terrific teacher kind and patient. I recently returned to take lessons there and thought that Julie would be training me. Unfortunately that was not the case and she turned me over to one of her assistant teachers who was quite rude impatient and condescending. I hate to write bad reviews and I do think this Barn takes wonderful care of their horses and Julie is terrific but this one experience ruined it for me and for $85 I had really hoped it would be more rewarding read more

Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. My 8-year-old daughter was very excited to start riding lessons, and Julie came highly recommended. However, Julie tends to be disorganized and, although she comes highly recommended as a teacher, be warned that she probably won't be who teaches your child. We came for three lessons and never had Julie as a teacher, even though I asked if she would be (and she agreed). Your child will most likely be handed off to another teacher, and as happened with us, it could be someone with less experience and/or enthusiasm. This may result in your child losing enthusiasm for riding. So, it's not a bad place to try out riding lessons; just know what you're getting into. read more

I am relatively new to riding and, based on the excellent reviews, I decided to try a lesson at Sagebrook Farms. I had such an amazing time that I ended up purchasing the whole New Student Evaluation Package after that lesson! I have now had lessons with both Julie and Holly, and they are both terrific instructors. They know just what to say to help me understand how to ride correctly and not form bad habits, and they also are able to do that in such a refreshingly positive and encouraging way. The horses are a dream - so sweet, patient, and such great teachers themselves! It is easy to tell that they have been carefully handpicked for their wonderful temperaments - so important with many different potentially inexperienced riders on their backs!! I will definitely continue to come here for my lessons, and I highly recommend this fantastic riding school to anyone. read more

I started taking lessons here after not riding for many years and Julie and her wonderful horses and instructors did wonders to rebuild my confidence in the saddle. Julie is so warm and funny, and she's an expert in choosing horses with equally wonderful personalities! read more

I began riding with Julie in 2017 as a former rider that had not been on a horse in over 10 years. Both Julie and her team were incredibly welcoming from the very start. Getting back into riding after some time can be somewhat intimidating, but everyone at Sagebrook Farms made it an incredibly easy transition, including the horses! It's clear that the horses are incredibly well taken care of and there is a variety of horses available for each rider. I personally have improved more than I could have imagined as a rider during this short amount of time. Each ride has been a new experience and, while Julie is excellent, her trainers are just as amazing (shout out to Rebecca and Kaylee). Unfortunately there seem to be some bad reviews here based on one trainer. However, I believe that trainer is no longer teaching here. I seriously can't recommend Sagebrook Farms enough, whether you are a new or returning rider, young or old. read more

We started at Sagebrook years' ago with their amazing summer camp. Our kids wanted to take lessons and I knew that the trainers focused on safety and tailored each ride to their level. It's clear that the horses are cared for in every way. Each visit gets more exciting -- now we are on to another schooling show! This is from our 10 year-old: Sagebrook Farms is the best place to be! It's great for kids and adults. Everyone is really friendly. If you love horses and want to know how to ride.... this is the place to be!! Since I have been riding here for at least 4 years now, I know all the horses.. ALL of them are the best! All you need is to come here and find your perfect match of your type of horse! read more

My daughter and I ride with Julie Sloan and her trainers and they are all the best. Very friendly and helpful. Can't recommend them enough for a returning rider or a beginner. read more

I found sagebrook on yelp, which is why I feel I should pay it forward. Sagebrook has been an incredible addition to my life. Julie is a very sweet knowledgable woman, and she keeps all of the lessons in check. I have been having bi-weekly lessons with Joella for the past 5 or 6 months and it has added so much joy to my life. She is supportive, challenging and wants me to improve and succeed just as much as I want to. Everyone who works here is incredibly knowledgable and generous with their time and energy. Their horses are lovely, well cared for, and all very sweet. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone of any age interested in riding. Thank you sagebrook. So excited for my lesson next week. read more

My 11 year-old daughter really enjoyed her private one hour beginner lesson, and left glowing! Sara was a fabulous instructor who guided her easily through grooming, tacking, and riding. The horses are clearly well cared for and loved there, and Julie's team was knowledgeable and friendly. Would DEFINITELY go back!! Highly recommended. read more

My 7 year old daughter just started lessons and she absolutely loves it! Julie is very professional and super sweet. Holly is great and so is the rest of the team. The horses are gentle and perfect for beginners. Beautiful location with easy access from the 2, the 5 and the 134 freeways. My daughter looks forward to her lessons each week! read more

My daughter's girl scout troop spent an afternoon at Sagebrook in order to get their horseback riding badges. Julie made it fun for them and easy for me. She knew what the badges required and handled the whole thing. Each girl had a teenager to help them, each had her own horse, and they learned the basics of horse care and riding. We hope to come back next year, if not before! read more

we found out about sagebrook farms through living social. my 7 year old son loves horses and our experience from day one has been wonderful. my son loves his instructor. they are very sweet and work well with kids. we have since signed up for additional lessons, which my son looks forward to every week. thanks julie! read more

My daughter just completed the 5-day camp and she had an awesome time! The instructors were great and Julie went out of her way give my daughter a wonderful experience. The horses are beautiful and very well taken care of. I would highly recommend Sagebrook Farms! read more

My nine-year old daughter is hooked, thanks to Julie and Holly and the beautiful pony Kahlua. As a beginner, my daughter not only got all of the basics in riding, but she learned how to approach a horse, lead a horse, and groom a horse. She feels much more confident on and around horses now. Our experience at Sagebrook was a summer highlight. It was lovely to enjoy this bucolic setting, right in the middle of the city. read more

I have two children who ride and Sagebrook Farms and we've had such a great experience that I decided to take lessons too. First of all, Julie's foremost concern is safety -- she screens her horses in meticulous fashion and also makes sure riders are always aware of the environment so that any they anticipate their horse's behavior and reactions. Second of all, Julie is just about one the nicest person you will ever meet - she knows so much about horses and riding, really understands how to explain what you're doing wrong & right, and is an amazingly supportive and inspiring teacher. Third of all, Julie is devoted to her horses & it shows -- her horses are awesome with great temperaments. I'm continually in awe that the horses help their riders by slowing down if a rider's off-balance. I wouldn't have my kids ride any place else as I know they'll be safe and have a great time learning to ride. read more

We'd tried many different places for our ten year old daughter, who wanted to learn horseback riding, but nothing was a good fit... until Sagebrook. It is truly a gem of a place, from the grounds to the staff, it feels like you're walking into "horse paradise" as my eleven year old says. At Sagebrook, our daughter finally got the one-on-one attention and instruction that she needed, and is surrounded by capable young women who inspire and motivate her while she's learning. The instructors are phenomenal. Julie and her staff know their stuff and it's a joy to watch them teach. My daughter started classes at Sagebrook loving horses, but she was timid, shy and if corrected, would cry easily. She is like a different girl now. She walks into Sagebrook like it's her home away from home, she handles the horses with purpose, she asks questions, she laughs, and in her words, "even when my teacher is tough on me, she is just as encouraging, so I like it." The other day she asked me, "Mom, if I fell off a horse, would you still let me take lessons?" I asked her what she would want. Without hesitation she responded, "I want to take lessons here for the rest of my life!" read more