We are so grateful to have found Horsebound. My daughter started riding with Jo in 2021 and we just…read morecouldn't be happier. Jo is an excellent teacher who works to build the student's confidence and skills slowly and deliberately with lots of care. No rushing, no pushing, just steadily developing real connection with the horses and themselves.

Horsebound and the ladies who make it all possible are the most kind, caring and compassionate…read morehumans. I've been coming out to Canyonside ranch for over 20 years and the support and care from Amy Holman has been so Awesome! Jo and the rest of the gals too have been amazing as well! I feel so blessed and grateful for these continued wonderful experiences over the years and look forward to many more

Rachel is intuitive, patient and focused on using her gifts and talents to help others.read more

I have been riding here for almost 5 years now, and I can't recommend this place enough! It's a…read morevery safe and positive learning environment and not only that but I have so much fun at every lesson!

Ashley has been working effortlessly, with my horses, as well as training me...among others. Ash…read moreis technical, knowledgeable, not afraid to ask for help, comes with a diverse and experienced team, who all work for our sport horses. I cannot thank Ashley enough. I never stop learning. Thank you Ash. Horse whisperer.

Ash Hill Farm is absolutely amazing! She's been working with my daughter for close to five years…read morenow. I highly recommend Ash Hill if you're looking to work with a pro I'm so grateful for all the work she's done.

I can't say enough great things about Karla as a trainer and as a person. After a 5-year break from…read moreriding, I was nervous to get back into it--let alone return to the show ring. But Karla welcomed me in, believed in me from day one, and had me back in the ring within just a few months. Her lessons are clear, supportive, and always push me to improve. She challenges you in all the right ways, with just the right balance of patience and encouragement. Even on tough days, I leave feeling motivated and proud of the progress I'm making. Karla truly cares--not just about your success as a rider, but about you as a whole person. I feel incredibly lucky to be learning from her.

My son has had riding lessons for a lengthy time with this stable. He has physical weakness/needs…read moreand they create a welcoming, nurturing, safe environment for him to participate. They are always on time, communicate in advance with weather related issues and work the entire allotted time. They are centrally located as well which is a definite plus for a busy family. Most importantly, the instructors have pushed him mentally to improve his confidence, and skill. To say they are a blessing would be an understatement.

Our 5 year old attended this camp this past week and she had so much fun. I was so impressed with…read morewhat she learned. The staff were extremely kind and so passionate about what they do. Excited for her to repeat this again next year.

Terrible Experience for Our Kids - Avoid This Camp!**…read more We had been looking forward to Horse Savvy Training Camp in Poway, CA, all summer, expecting a fun and enriching experience for a group of four girls (ages 9-11) who are all friends Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very disappointing and an upsetting experience. The camp was being ran by a teenage girl as the owner was not around. The problem was that girl let her authority go to her head and behaved like a drill-sergeant. The camp was incredibly hot which is of course not their fault however there was no shade other than a tree. There were no umbrellas or sail shades to help provide relief from the sun. The staff consisted of a teenage girl who treated the camp like a boot camp, bossing the girls around rather than encouraging them and making the camp an enjoyable experience. Our daughters were literally in tears when we picked them up after the first day. This was heart-wrenching for us as parent as these girls had been looking forward to horse camp all summer and this was going to be their favorite week. All four girls have previously attended horse camps elsewhere and had wonderful experiences, but this camp was entirely different. Instead of having fun, they felt as if they were being yelled at, bossed around, talked down to, and take orders from one counselor in particular. On the first day they were ordered to pick up papers that were not their mess and the counselor rudely yelled at these young girls, aggressively threw art supplies like scissors and glue sticks across the table. Basically an extremely bossy attitude and not a good fit for a young girls camp. We contacted the owner who was shocked and said she's never heard of such complaints. We agreed to try again the next day. The following day was a little better, but Wednesday was back to the same short fuse negative attitude just like Monday. The girls were forced to participate in a game where they would get wet. Some of the girls asked to not get wet but they were forced to play. Not everyone likes getting wet in their clothes but they were demanded to play along. Another girl with dust allergies was forced to clean a dusty area even though she asked to not have to due to her allergies Another girl was forced to pick up horse poop even though she asked not to. This was a terrible experience for all four girls from three different families. We had to pull them out of the camp after day three and requested a refund. The owner said she was only willing to pay us for the two days we hadn't used (Thrs & Fri) which she did. She refused to reimburse M-W. We will never be going back, and I strongly advise others to avoid this camp if you want your children to have a positive and enjoyable experience. The camp is upsetting and for a young girl not the positive experience one would envision. There are better choices when it comes to horse camp that's for sure.

I absolutely ADORE Sophia, one of the instructors. She is an incredibly patient, knowledgable and…read morekind horse-woman who has literally grown up training and teaching. My riding has advanced so much with her. She is a fantastic horse riding instructor that is comfortable teaching western and English, all age groups and skill levels. It warms my heart to see how much she cares for all of the horses on the farm - even if they aren't lesson horses. Beautiful soul, beautiful heart, beautiful energy. Highly recommend her!!!!

This is the best children's riding school in Delmar. Many of the children who have started here go…read moreonto win gold medals and ribbons at shows. Becky is kind and thoughtful and extremely experienced in teaching children to learn to ride. Her horses are well taken care of, and excellent school horses. If you're looking for a riding school for your child, this is really the only one you should consider. Her instructors are also very experienced and excellent at communicating what needs to be done to improve your riding skills.

Claire is the Best!! Every child that learns with Claire is very. Very lucky. She has the most…read moreamazing way with children and her horses are wonderful. Her love and bond with her horses is evident. Claire is absolutely the best person to introduce and nurture our children in learning about horses and building a lifelong connection with horses. Each child learns at their own pace.

I love Clare! Her love for these horses and passion to teach kiddos about them is above and beyond…read more My about to be 7 year old goes to Clare's for 3 or so hours once a week to not just ride but CARE for these amazing animals. She brushes them, feeds them and loves them, teaching her about work ethic and connection. Highly recommend the experience with Clare! We have so much love and admiration for this wonderful lady.

Just had a lesson with Kelly on Saturday. This is probably the most beautiful stable I have ever…read morebeen to. In a beautiful neighborhood. My lesson was great but she works you hard. I'm sore all over.

Surfside Show Jumping and trainer Kelley Fielder renewed my love of riding and my confidence. The…read morebarn is set in gorgeous Olivenhain, the arena is surrounded by roses and turn outs of retired Olymlian horses (seriously!), and the cleanest barn I've ever been in. The grooms are friendly and very good with the horses. Kelley brings a down to earth and kind honesty to the arena that is so noticeably missing in this world of show jumping. She trains and works through issues almost using the Socratic method, getting you to be an active, attentive, thinking rider as opposed to a robot passenger. Her program has room for riders of all abilities and ages and horses of all temperaments. Kelley makes a serious effort to design a program that works for each horse and each rider as individuals and as a team. Between the beautiful barn and caring, talented trainer I can't imagine myself riding anywhere else.