I can not recommend Gibson Ranch/the Trail Brothers for a trail ride, unfortunately. We have horses…read morebut my daughter's pony is in one place and my horse another and we couldn't figure out an easy way to ride together so I splurged for a two hour trail ride for the two of us to ride together on my birthday. When we arrived it was not clear at all where to go but a boarder there pointed us toward a building. We were made to wait 40 minutes for the ride before ours to return. The ride itself was fine, a slow walk and decent conversation with our guide. But then we returned to the start on time (5 minutes before the hour actually). So our special two hour ride was only an hour twenty. I received a follow up email asking for feedback so I politely pointed this out and explained that we were disappointed. The owner offered a free lesson for our "less than perfect ride" (passive aggressive much?) but I explained that we already work with a trainer and would much prefer a prorated refund since it was a splurge and we did not get what we paid for. No response. I reached out again and he again offered a lesson, again. I asked if he was unwilling to offer the prorated refund. No response. Also, they use the same horses all day long for trail rides (7 a day!), without a food/water break, from what I could see. We have done a couple rides at Boarding on the Lake and they've been a blast! I highly recommend the longer drive and checking them out instead!

Been riding out here since I was 7; so 15 years now. This barn has become family and takes great…read morecare of all horses. Lessons, boarding, training, and more at GCEC and they take everyone in as if they were family. GCEC is geared toward more entry level riding up to B Rated shows. The amount of riding one does is up to you (the client) and the level of training you want is up to you as well.

Great riding place, lots of fun for kids! Everyone is extremely nice and their are about 100…read moredifferent kinds of horses there (all breeds and sizes). Again a great and safe place that teaches good responsibility and helps you meet new friends that also love horses (all ages). If your interested in horses, you should check them out!

What a wonderful event. Found tickets for the Water Lantern Festival on groupon and it was an even…read morebetter deal. The overall experience was amazing. It was a very cathartic experience and a serene atmosphere. The calming space was a great environment to let the words flow on our lanterns to release, restore, and renew. This will definitely become an annual event to bring closure , renewal, an restoration. Great event that was well organized and worth the drive. Bring big spray and good energy if you're planning to attend this amazing event l when it comes back to town. The regional park itself is an amazing venue

Beautiful park and yes you have to pay before entering. I love walking the trails and seeing horses…read moreand lots of other people. The only downside is there's a lot of homeless people. Sometimes I go early in the morning and there's homeless people everywhere. once someone was lying in the middle of the trail passed out. Another time someone came out of the bushes with a big loud pitbull. So be careful or come later in the day lol

I had my mare boarded with Elkhorn Equestrian Ranch (as it's now called) until April of 2013 when I…read morehad to put her down after a bout of colic. I received a call at 9 pm notifying me that she hadn't eaten her breakfast that day and wasn't looking well. When I arrived there, med kit in tow, it was obvious she was in an extreme amount of pain and had been down rolling for hours. I tried in vain to save her but had to make the choice to put her down by 8 am the next morning. I should have been notified HOURS earlier of her condition but, unfortunately, this lack of care had become commonplace after new management took over. No one even called me to see how she was doing after I trailered her off to the vet at midnight. The staff only found out what happened when my mom went to pick up my belongings. Stalls were often not cleaned, employees were known to fist fight on premises, my truck was damaged by an employees dog, personal items would go missing and so on. Most of the time I couldn't even find a responsible person to voice my complaints to because the new owner was always at the track. I should have sued them for negligence but I had just lost my younger brother two months earlier and the grief was just too much to handle. I simply didn't have any fight left in me. I was left with a $2,000 vet bill and my poor Abby died an excruciating death that most likely could have been prevented had I known earlier. I wouldn't board a stick horse here. STAY AWAY!!

great people ! very informative and helpful I highly recommend this place if your into horse at all!read more

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.

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Watched my granddaughter's horse riding lesson. Wonderful people and she really really enjoying…read morelearning to ride a horse!!

If you're looking for a riding instructor with decades of experience, incredible patience, and a…read moredeep love and appreciation of horses, look no further than Karen Young. A year ago, my daughter fell off a horse and broke her arm, and Karen has been invaluable in helping restore her skills and confidence. Six months ago, my daughter wouldn't go faster than a walk; now she is walking, trotting, cantering, and even jumping a bit. When we made the decision to purchase her first horse, Karen gave us expert advice and regularly came with us when we looked. She guided us on exactly what to look for, and thanks to her knowledge, wisdom, and advice, she helped us find the perfect horse. While Karen's specialty is Western dressage, she has expert knowledge of both English and Western riding, including dressage, hunter/jumper, equitation, and pleasure riding. We're so grateful to have found her.