My daughter has been riding at B.O.K for seven years and considers it her 2nd home. Their constant…read morelove and support for all is beyond amazing. They help each child have the best experience possible! They have western and English riding opportunities and Each horse is picked just for this job. The coaches are also some of the best ever (in my opinion) and have opened up so much for my daughter. Shout out, Addy, Lindsey, Taylor and of course Tish who are all amazing horse people. B.O.K has changed my daughters life

BOK Ranch is a great program for horseback riding lessons. The staff who work there are super…read morehelpful.

The Great American West and what living use to be like back then. Lemmy tell ya most people living…read morein the Bay Area haven't a clue as to what it was like back then. From: concrete jungles, venti lattes, not knowing your neighbors, and paying 1/2 your months salary in rent. For those looking for an escape from the mundane and a change of pace from their liberal strongholds, the Chaparral Ranch trainers/hands/horse masters will provide you a temporary way out. Nestled in the Woodside hills with winding trails, scenic views, birds, trees, rabbits, more trees...and oh yes horses will give you a taste of olde School California. Mixing history with activity I can see no other better weekend escape. Take a trail ride or get a lesson, who cares just get out and enjoy nature! The horses and staff are experts on gettin you up and havin a guud olde time. So get off your butt and getta ridin!

Never got to ride with them. Took 10 days to respond to voice messages, and website is outdated &…read moreconvoluted. Found Bay Area Ridge Riders at same time, and had a great experience. My advice is to keep looking.

My daughter has been riding with Jan for the last year and has grown so much as a rider and is so…read morehappy with the whole experience. Jan creates a wonderful barn culture and really supports each individual's needs. In addition to my daughter's experience, I have my own personal experience riding with Jan. I started with her when I was 6 and rode with her until I graduated high school. I'm so beyond lucky to get to share my best childhood memories and now relive them with my daughter. Jan is the best!

Jan is amazing! She has been training my daughter for nearly 3 years. She knows when to push, when…read moreto encourage and how to get the best out of the rider and horse. Her love of horses and knowledge shine through, her warmth and sense of humor make it all even better.

I've been riding with Pam and her crew for almost 4 years now and can definitely recommend it. She…read morereally cares about her horses' welfare as well as safety for all. Even though I don't take private lessons, her attention to detail in group settings has improved my riding more in a one year than it had over several years with other instructors. Her assistant instructors are timely, excellent riders and instructors who are patient and respectful. Frankly, all of them have been provided better instruction in individual or group settings that I have gotten almost 95% of the time in the past 20 years of riding from lead instructors, no joking. She'll also never over-mount you or put you on a horse that you need to tune up for the program so she can make money off the horse before it's actually ready to be a program horse. Also if you do package lessons or lease, she'll help you squeeze in extra rides if she has horses that need to be ridden. This helps your riding and also helps fit in make-ups if you are, sick, traveling or lessons were rained-out. Pam is also incredibly ethical; she's the most ethical person I know in any line of business. This means she's not putting her interest in making money over yours: she won't try to sell you a horse, push you into a lease or lesson packages you can't afford or won't benefit from. If you're nor interested in any of these options; she'll treat you just as fairly and equally as any other rider. Regardless of whether you ride once a month, once a week, or 6 times a week, she treats all student the same: with respect, patience, fairness and diplomacy. The final part is that it is a relaxed barn atmosphere. Safety is upmost: but no one cares what attire and equipment you wear as long as it is functional and meets current standards. Horses are kept tidy, but there are no full time grooms handing you fully groomed, impeccably trimmed and polished horses. The upside is there are no high-maintenance people, nor is there pressure to show, or pressure to fit into a certain mold in terms of fashion, dress, or brands of attire.

Seven Oaks was recommended to me when we moved to the bay area. I have been riding for over 20…read moreyears and have found that these ladies really know their stuff! I've been riding with them for the past 4 years. All of the instructors teach Carrie Coe's and Pamela Miller's carefully thought out training program, so you never need to worry about who is teaching you because they all follow the same methodology. Also, they have been working with my horse and have helped us go from training level to third level while keeping my horse happy all along our dressage journey. I would recommend Seven Oaks for anyone interested in dressage. Not only is it a fun, friendly environment, but if you are interested in competing, they can help you reach any goal you set for yourself.

I had the most wonderful experience with Colleen Shjelfo today. I am familiar with horses, but it's…read morebeen a very long time. She started the lesson with grooming "Frisco" and then explaining, showing, and having me follow with brideling him. Our time in the ring was excellent. By the time I left, I was very comfortable riding Frisco and giving him commands that he followed. I will be seeing her again in the next two weeks to graduate to trotting. Definitely recommend Collen for lessons.

My 8 year old daughter wrapped up her first ever summer horse camp and she can't wait to come back!…read moreShe enjoyed getting to know all 3 horses: Frisco (her fave), Dakota and Indy. In 5 days, she learned basic English riding styles and horse care like how to groom, feed, bathe, catch/lead the horse. She even got to experience bareback (no saddle) trotting! Thank you Colleen at Peninsula Equestrian Academy for a fun and memorable week!

Started riding lessons in April 2024 once a week and now going twice a week and love it!!! Great…read moreset up at the stables. Kristin is a great instructor and her patience, knowledge and guidance has helped me gain confidence and make great progress. Highly recommend Stone Pine Stables!

The best trainer and people around! I started with Karen as an adult who was getting back into…read moreriding. She re- taught me the basics and then the fundamentals. She helped me find a horse to lease that fit my budget (without batting an eye that it was limited) and fit my needs. She went on to help me met every goal I have set for myself. She has thoughtfully and patiently answered my riding questions, horse care questions, and horse show questions and then more questions about my riding. She made my dream of owning a horse a possibly and has built a group of wonderful clients who I am lucky to now call friends. She is deeply knowledgeable and an excellent communicator who is able adjust to the varying needs of her clients. I could not recommend her more.

Our family started riding with Olivia in 2014. While our eldest son has headed to university, our…read moreyoungest is thriving in the Dawson Grove program -- and so is his horse! And I am thrilled with the new leased horse that Olivia found for me, a steady schoolmaster, and with Olivia's confidence-building approach to teaching, I'm already jumping courses. I can't wait for our family to get back to the jumper ring in 2022! Whether you're just starting or you have aspirations to compete nationally, Olivia helps riders accomplish their goals. Our family rides for the joy of horses and we always feel safe and cared for while still making progress with our jumping at home and shows. We are never pushed or over-faced. Olivia has a tip top team with her assistant trainers, Amanda and Nicky, and grooms, Manuel, Flo, and Oscar. We have known Amanda almost as long as Olivia and our family is so grateful to her for the patient groundwork in lessons, and her care of all the horses that consistently goes above and beyond. Happy horses, happy riders -- and many congratulations to Olivia on starting Dawson Grove Farm!

Outstanding trainer and barn - producing high quality and competitive Jumper and Equitation riders…read more Olivia and team take excellent care of the horses. Proud to be part of such a professional organization.

Adding onto all the positive reviews below (and in 100% agreement with all the great things said!),…read moreour teenage daughter changed barns and started riding with Harley and Olivia a year ago. HBE has exceeded all our expectations and our only wish is that we had joined them sooner. In addition to being excellent trainers themselves, the Browns have a fantastic team of trainers (Lauren and Amanda!) assisting them, and wonderful grooms at the barn who take the best care of our horses. Our daughter has learned and progressed at an extraordinary rate and sees the results in both her daily riding and in the show ring. There is a healthy level of competitive spirit at HBE. Everyone is supportive and encouraging... this is really evident at shows when all the HBE riders keep tabs on one another's class schedules and make the effort to go watch each other compete. There are riders of different ages and skill levels at the barn, which is inspiring to all. Olivia is especially gifted at finding horses for her clients. In a previous situation, our search for a new horse took months, and ended poorly. Olivia found the perfect horse for us to lease in record time. The Browns are not only accomplished equestrians themselves, and great trainers, but also they run an organized and efficient business. (anyone who has spent time in the horse world knows that combined skill set isn't always a given...) Harley and Olivia balance the serious and the fun... which makes for serious fun! Thanks HBE!!!

Harley is rude to his customers, I have seen him yell at them for no good reason. I was a client…read more When I needed to sell my horse he declined to help....in fact he couldn't let it go at that- he said he didn't even want my horse in his barn. He seems to only wants horses he has purchased for you, and if your horse is injured you must be able to buy another. a friend of mine went through three horses in under two years...all of which were from Europe. Showing is the goal. Sadly, the girls in the barn follow his lead when it comes to anttitude and said nasty things about their teammate while she was jumping. I was shocked. In all the barns that I have known, competitors support each other. I can't imagine spending money there. For his prices there are many better options. He gets one star because his facility is nice.