I had a abundance of carrots and pears so instead of throwing them away I reached out to Michon in…read moreemail. I met Michon and Mike today and one of the volunteers when I dropped off the food. They are so nice and I plan on bringing my daughter to try out horse riding. Michon stated that her volunteers and donations are so important. Great people doing great work

We took our daughter and her two friends to The Horse Experience as a birthday gift. Michon,…read moreMichelle, and Janet were incredibly patient and fun with the kids. Bruce and Sebastian (the horses) were gentle with the kids and happily accepted treats after the rides. We were given ample time to enjoy ourselves and never felt rushed.

Amazing place!! We have taken our horses here to board for short trips (2-5 days) several times we…read moreare never disappointed with lovely accommodations, wonderful staff, and owners who treat precious babies so well!

I first met Barbi in Huntington Beach more years ago then I want to admit. She was my hero. The…read moreonly one at that time that teaching you to ride and connect with their horses. You can imagine my surprise when I found her again when I moved to SLO so many years later. I boarded my horses at their place and knew it would be clean and the horses well feed. Also close to trails leading down to Montano de Oro I think the greatest thrill was taking my grandniece for a lesson with Barbi. She didn't disappoint. Her ability to communicate and influence your horses gait attitude and suppleness was fine tuned. My grandniece and I were blessed. Thank you Barbi for being a true professional and notexcepting anything but there best from any rider. Her accomplishments in the Dressage World are legendary.

As a horse owner myself, I was a little skeptical going into a two-hour trail ride while I was…read morevisiting, but it ended up being such an enjoyable experience. It was nice to simply relax, turn off my brain, and enjoy the ride without worrying about anything else. My horse had a fun, spunky personality that reminded me so much of my own gelding back home, which made the experience even more special. The trail took us through beautiful rolling hills, vineyards, and areas full of wildlife, making for some incredible scenery. Our guide, Brian, was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly cared deeply about the horses and their well-being. The ranch also provided thoughtful extras like cold water, sunscreen, and bug spray, which were very appreciated on a warm day. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, scenic trail ride with well-cared-for horses.

Excellent ride amongst beautiful landscape. Brian was a great leader who is good with the kids and…read morealso shows he cares a lot about his horses. A very private experience and great recommendations for local food and wineries too. Book it!

Great learning facility! Horses are great for all levels. Well run and safe place for kids, teens…read moreand adults.

An absolute romp!! Megan and her crew bend over backwards to make the experience a memorable one…read more Blessed with a great stable full of amazing "polo ponies" she has a mount for every type of rider, from timid beginner to enthusiastic dyed in the wool equestrian!! I highly recommend her stable as a place to learn, brush-up or just brush on some ponies! She keeps it fun, organized and safe for every level of rider. Other amazing bonus opportunities include learning to play polo, and who doesn't love that? Truly a great place filled with great people. They often enjoy after "chukker" fireside hangouts and the amazing views of Hollister peak in the background. I can not recommend Central Coast Polo Club and its wizard behind the curtain, Megan, with more pride and gusto!! An amazing experience guaranteed!!

It's been a dream of mine to ride a Clydesdale since I was a little girl. Yesterday my husband and…read moreI went on the most amazing trail ride with Tara and her beautiful Clydesdales! It was my husbands very first time riding and she put him on the sweetest mare Maple who took great care of him. I have years of riding experience but it's been a decade since I had ridden but Belle was perfect for my riding abilities. It was the perfect weather and the best experience ever if you've never ridden, or been riding your whole life! Before we even got off our horses my husband was already asking me when we can go back. 10/10 definitely will be coming back for years to come

The best priced ride around! Two hours in the beautiful hills with an ocean view! The horses were…read moreHUGE but calm and the trail guides full of helpful information. We would go again!

Amazing experience. I took some family out for a horseback ride and it was so worth it. Everyone…read moreworking there was so polite and kind. Super helpful with us first timers. The horses were well taken care of and just such sweethearts with great personalities. The view on the one hour like ride was spectacular. The price is very reasonable. I highly recommend this hike.

What a great experience! I wanted to take my boyfriend horseback riding for his birthday and our…read moreride at Madonna Inn was perfect. I was able to book a reservation via phone/text although it took a few days for them to get back to me. The horses were all very gentle and well-trained, so it was great for beginners like us. The trail was very peaceful, with a little bit of up and downhill slopes. The ride itself was a little less than an hour and our trail guides were super friendly, checking in on us often and making sure we stayed in a line. The only thing is I wish they gave us some time at the end to take photos of us while we were on the horses but it's okay; we were able to take photos with the horses after we got off. Overall, it was a wonderful horseback riding experience for the price ($75/person) and I already want to go again!

Very kind family. Beautiful horses. Well organized. Bring carrots to feed the horses.read more

Had an absolute blast riding there. Wish I could go back more. The ride to the dunes was so much…read morefuns and the beach pictures were stunning.

My fiancé (then boyfriend) surprised me with a sunset beach horseback ride, where he ended up…read moreproposing. Our guide Lukas was great! Friendly and made the experience even more memorable for us. He took a ton of photos without us needing to ask him to and captured a wonderful video of the proposal. We had such a great time and we will definitely be back! Incredible experience.

Pure MAGIC! The sunset ride is a great mix of…read moretrail/orchard scenery and a good amount of beach time! Lukas was our guide and was very helpful- even took a ton of pics for us! He also knew the horses all very well in regards to their personalities. Definitely worth it as a bucket list adventure.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Shangri-La Horseback Riding at Santa Margarita Lake…read more Victoria and John were awesome from start to finish. Victoria made us feel comfortable right away, took the time to explain the ride, with safety paramount, so we felt confident before heading out. We have done other trail rides in the county. This is a unique trail ride with varying terrain and views you will not find anywhere else . Victoria led us through some of the most beautiful trails near Santa Margarita Lake. The scenery was incredible, with gorgeous lake views, peaceful trails, and wildlife along the way. It felt like the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and relaxation. They also have goats, and they were absolutely adorable! Victoria and John clearly care about their animals and their guests, and it shows in every part of the experience. We would love to join them again for another adventure and highly recommend Shangri-La Horseback Riding to anyone looking for a memorable ride in a beautiful setting.

We were doing last minute research for July 4th and were so glad we found Victoria and John…read more Victoria was very detailed and informative and was very clear on all the activities and the cost. For services they are already booked on she even give me other business around the area. She was very informative on how we can maximize the fun by preparing some carrots for the horses and we were very glad we did. The absolute highlight of the trip was our random encounter with their horses and was able to have a blast when we feed them the carrots. John our guide was a gentleman and took care of the whole crew during the guide and showed us his wonderful ranch. As animal lovers we were really impressed their horses were allowed to roam freely in their ranch and the horses looked very happy and well taken care of. Really glad we found them and had a great experience.