My daughter has been taking riding lessons at Cavallo for roughly three years, with Sami as her…read moreinstructor for the past year under the board and training program. Sami is a highly skilled and accomplished trainer. My daughter has gained invaluable experience that translates to her everyday life. The horses are meticulously cared for. I would have difficulty entrusting my daughter's riding education and safety to anyone else

Nothing but stellar things to say about Sami! I rode with Sami for a little over 5 years and had a…read morefew sale horses in training with her. She catered her training program to what each individual horse needed and put great foundational work and show miles on them. They muscled up nicely and had great carriages after being in training with her. However, the real bonus throughout that journey was how much she helped me grow my confidence to show in the 1.20s before I had to go back to school and work full-time. I never thought I could accomplish such a feat, but I was wrong. Sami always made me feel extremely supported! Forever grateful for my time with Sami and her crew

First time coming here and we had an amazing time getting to spend with the horses. This appears to…read morebe a private HOA and we were accompanied by someone who owns horses and brought them for a team event. It's very peaceful, scenic and refreshing to be away from traffic and crowds.

Professional, Safe, Clean, good Prices, Easy Access, Very Friendly Staff!!…read moreGreat Barn!!

Kristina's AWESOME!! Thanks for answering all our questions and sharing your experience with us,…read moreand also for the meet and greet with Shasta. We had a nice time checking out the grounds and meeting the staff. While my niece might not be ready to giddy up, I sure will be! But I wanna fly before learning to trot!

I started taking riding lessons with DaNae in late summer 2024 and I am so genuinely pleased with…read moremy experience so far. I went to Los Lagos as a beginner rider. I'll admit, it's pretty daunting to pick up riding as an adult. It's *a lot* to learn! But I appreciate and love how DaNae motivates and challenges me each time I'm there. The facility is so beautiful and it's a huge perk to have a covered arena! And if we can't ride on rare occasions, we've got educational lessons. Everyone I've met at the facility has been welcoming. And I've also been really lucky to take my lessons with a great group of girls. I recently heard that DaNae purchased the property and it's so clear that she's putting so much love into the space. I can only anticipate positive changes ahead. Looking forward to continuing my riding lessons and can't wait to see how much I'll learn in time. Who knows...maybe I'll have a horse of my own and board it at Los Lagos someday!

Excellent equestrian center with great people working to make it the best. I took a riding lesson…read morethere and was very impressed.

Go elsewhere!…read more Hillside facilities are very run down and have a lot of deferred maintenance, but my daughter started riding here because I liked the owner Kathy Pead. Unfortunately, as time went on, it was apparent that her lesson instructor Destiny, who is only 18 years old, needed some additional teaching experience and mentorship. She is quite young and doesn't have the best judgement yet (however, in Destiny's defense, it seems like she has a lot of responsibility at the barn and is doing the best she can). Sadly, my 12 year old daughter was put on a horse named Daishar who was too advanced for her skillset and he BOLTED off during a lesson. My daughter was screaming and crying as she had no control over the horse, but eventually was able to roll off him when he slowed down. Thankfully, she did not sustain any injuries. This scary incident could have been prevented as she asked Destiny to get off the horse before leaving the arena, and also asked Destiny to grab the reigns to help guide her out as she sensed Daishar's energy changing and told her she was scared. Destiny did not take these requests seriously and told her no. I'm also horrified that Destiny had her get back ON the horse after this happened (despite my telling her I didn't think that was a good idea). After this situation, I thought it was important to discuss the situation with Kathy and confirm she had insurance coverage. I requested a declarations page to show the policy is paid up and active as I understand she is on MediCal and insurance is expensive. She said I am the first customer in 50 years to ever request this and told us we are not welcome for lessons anymore. If she had the coverage, don't you think she would've just showed it to me? In hindsight, this was a blessing in disguise as I am looking forward to finding a barn that takes my child's safety more seriously. Be careful if you decide to take lessons here.

Positives: -Great location: easy access to Orangevale Park…read morefor trail rides, etc. -Affordable -Owner is pleasant and lives on-site -Riding lessons for beginners and mommy-and-me available weekdays and weekends -Relaxed environment -Kid friendly! -Work Exchange Accepted! You can work in exchange for lessons and boarding of horses. Cons: -No front gate between main road and facility -Many areas where maintenance is overdue -Limited training or lessons for intermediate or advanced riders/horses -Many of the barn staff lack general horse knowledge and/or are under 18yrs old.

This family run equestrian center is fun, exciting, flexible and has so many fun opportunitiesread more

Top tier ranch. They are no longer offering trail rides but for any other needs, this is a great…read moreplace to go. Alan works the ranch tirelessly, ensuring the grounds and horses are well cared for. Jess trains the horses and the riders in a way that's unparalleled to other facilities. She will help you and your horse become strong and confident riders, and forge a bond like no other. This is the ranch for you, you and your horse will be happy you came!

We have been here for 9 months now and I can say it is such a wonderful barn. The training is top…read morenotch, Nikki is an amazing teacher and my son has brought his riding skills up so much in a short time. The other trainers Gail and Catlin are also very good. The people boarding and in training program treat you like family. The barn and grounds are kept up nicely with improvements all the time. The barn manager Natalie is awesome, always helpful and responsive to any needs. We have our 2nd horse coming here tomorrow. I would recommend this place to everyone!

I have been training at this barn for several months now with my son (age 11). I am so impressed…read morewith the great care that they take of the horses. Also, everyone is so warm and friendly. It is a great community of people who are passionate about riding. I am especially impressed with the owner/trainer, Nikki. She really knows how to bring out the best in you. I can see so much improvement in our riding during the few months that we have been working with Nikki. She is a great balance of pushing you to grow in a way that feels supportive and super positive. I just can't say enough good things about this barn.

We love this little stable! A Stable Named Desire is a small, family-owned and family-run stable…read more The property is clean and well-maintained, and the horses are very well cared for. Horses are housed in stalls with individual runs. The facility has a round pen, an outdoor arena, and pastures for grazing. Everyone here is very friendly, and there's a nice community vibe. Karen Young is the trainer and riding instructor there, and she has decades of experience and incredible patience working with both new and experienced riders. The lesson horses Karen uses are calm (perfect for beginners) yet also versatile (good for intermediate/advanced riders). Stalls don't often become available, so when one does, it's like finding gold.