Kelly is great! She's professional, knowledgeable, talented, easy going, and fun! We have known her…read morefor years as she trained my daughter in riding, and now my daughter is an adult and enjoys going back to help Kelly with her camps. Kelly is also a vendor for charter homeschools. Riding is therapeutic, builds physical and mental skills, calms the brain, improves posture, teaches balance, and teaches rhythm. All great things for anyone, but especially school age children. There are so many great things my daughter learned from Kelly. We're grateful!

Kelly is amazing! We have a three year old who just adores her and her horses. Biz and Ginger are…read moreboth patient and easy to ride horses, mostly for a three year old. Kelly has a ton of patience and ensures my little is learning (and loving) horses and not just getting a "pony-ride". I appreciate how she makes my little care for her horse before and after, talks to her and pushes her to love and respect the job of horsemanship. Love love Kelly and can't wait to see P grow with her!

This hiking trail is worth the trek! The panoramic city views from the top are stunning and make…read moreevery step worthwhile. The trail is well maintained and has a mix of scenery and exercise. The only thing that could make it even more perfect would be a waterfall along the way. Other than that, it's an incredible hike that I'd definitely do again! One of my local favorites.

4 stars because I wasn't sure where the parking was! I wish they had made it clearer for people to…read moreindicate where the parking is and I parked on the streets. I only discovered that there was a parking lot after the fact that I had to go towards the trail. There are hiking trails that connect with one another. Definitely go on a cooler day and start earlier if you proceed to go to this hiking trail. It doesn't have a lot of shade. So it's best to bring a hat as well!

This review is long overdue. I took my god-daughter here back in February and she absolutely loved…read moreit. It's right off of Carson Street across the street from the Town Center more so across from Sam's Club. It is hidden and it's a perfect hidden gem for little ones. It seems that you are able to have picnics and parties here of course with reservations ahead of time. The animals and the petting zoo were so sweet and the staff was very friendly. The highlight of the trip was the pony rides.

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!

I absalutly love This place!!! Everyone there is so kind and honestly Amazing people they give…read moreclear instrutions when riding and when around horses the barn/ranch is absalutly beatiful horses are great and gentle with young kids and older people and for people who are looking for a place to get started and riding this is the one for u or yoir kids!!!

Laura the trainer really knows her stuff. She has made my daughter feel welcomed. She is a very…read morelovely person.

I recently discovered this trail as I drove by it several times in the past. I hiked here yesterday…read morewith my husband & we thought the trail was easy to moderate depending on which route you plan to take. I believe I saw 2 different paths. We did the easy route for the sake of getting our steps in & somehow, it led us to castlewood trail on the other side. We completed 3.5 miles round trip. There were no shades so wear a hat & sunblock. Luckily, the weather wasn't so hot yesterday. I definitely want to try the other route next time!

Nice small trail , it's very small, and has a lot of hill I wouldn't go here to get my steps it's…read moremore for a nice small still as slippers to a hike.

Wonderful guides, so pleasant and lovely with our family. I loved the beautiful trail and the…read moreproximity to our location. The horses were easy to direct and the price was very affordable. I would use them again in the future. Thank you for the wonderful memory.

Took lessons here for roughly a month however when booking my last lesson there, the academy owner…read moretold me the lesson time that was available, but then right after sending the money told me the lesson was suddenly "full". I asked for her to switch my lesson time but never heard back. So I asked for my money back and text the owners daughter as well. Trish said she would get back to me on it but never did . Reached out another 3 times and after sending me really unprofessional and rude text messages, Trish refused to give me back my payment. Montana refused to respond as well. Trish even sent me a screenshot showing proof she did receive the money from me . Made a dispute with my bank to get my money back. This academy is a lot of drama. Very disrespectful and rude people. It clearly shows in the reviews that Trish has a history of keeping clients payments without returning services in exchange or returning refunds .

Long review but well-deserved…read more Dede/Urban Horseman owner/operator/trainer deserves 10 stars. My adult daughter and I had our first lesson with her today and I cannot say enough great things about her. She has the experience, knowledge, and ability to teach you, your kids, or anyone how to ride correctly so that you are confident in the saddle. She also shows you how to groom and tack up (saddle) your horse which increases your confidence around horses. She is definitely safety first, has incredible patience, no judgment, and is a lovely and friendly person. Everything you could possibly want in a riding instructor. I have ridden a fair amount over the years but haven't been on a horse in several years. I wanted to improve my form and technique while getting back into riding. Dede was the perfect choice to get started again. My daughter and I took a lesson together (great bonding experience, parents!) Very helpful to eavesdrop on the tips she was giving each of us while we were in the arena. There is also the option of doing trail rides while we learn which we'll definitely take advantage of as we progress. Who knew there were gorgeous trails right off the 605/60 freeways?!?!? Dede has a number of beautiful, well-trained horses to suit every rider and their ability. The Whittier Narrows Equestrian Center is a large and lovely facility, well maintained, with easy access off the 605, and immediate access to riding trails. With summer vacation on the horizon, Urban Horseman is the ideal source for riding lessons, horsemanship camps for kids, individual (or perhaps small group/friends lessons), or parent/kid time together. Reasonable rates for quality instruction. You will absolutely get your money's worth at Urban Horseman and have a fantastic time learning or improving your riding skills. Take that 5-star rating I gave Urban Horseman and double it. Can't wait to go back for more!

Dede is an amazing instructor! She is incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging. We came in knowing…read morevery little about horseback riding, but she made us feel comfortable right away and helped us learn so much in just one lesson. She tailors her teaching to your experience and comfort level, making the whole experience fun and stress-free. Highly recommend!

I love catching businesses and people doing good things. I get to brag about Reign Equine…read more I've been riding for over 30 years and am impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail at Reign Equine. Janelle, Laura, and Heidi all work to ensure that riders have a safe and fun experience while learning how to work with a 1000 animal with a highly tuned flight reflex. Attitude is everything. If you want to take instagram post photos and not learn a thing, this may not be the barn for you. If you're genuinely interested in learning how to ride -- English Discipline, Western Discipline -- Reign Equine is a great place to start! One instructor competed on the intercollegiate circuit and can talk to your college bound equestrian about opportunities to explore. With regard to previous posters, it's important to remember Reign Equine is a business. There are schedules and policies that must be adhered to to ensure that all clients enjoy a safe and fun experience and that their equine business partners are happy in their work and safe to work with. Be a nice human and you'll go far here.

Heidi and Micheal were teaching my two girls and they were super experienced. I felt like I could…read moretrust them to care for my kids without me even needing to be around and horseback riding was a new thing for them so it was scary for me as well. We will definitely be back Couldn't recommend them enough!

Beautiful trail rides through Huntington Beach's Urban Forest. Exceptional horses and staff!read more

Sara and Hana (sorry about the spellings ladies) along with Allister, provided a great morning…read moreride, through a beautiful urban forest (open to the public), after too many years to count since my last time on a horse. Thank you all, looking at silver package next time, after a wonderful groom and ride.

What a great place to give back during the holidays. They are a great ministry that serves…read moreunderserved children and families around the world. This facility was easily accessible and had great staff that managed the volunteer duties. There's hundreds and thousands of holiday shoeboxes that are assembled together by the community, that includes stuffies, toys, writing things, notebooks, and even hygiene things - it's a mix of what is donated or brought in. But, there's dozens of "stations" that work together as an assembly line, to place these items into every shoebox, seal it, and place them in a bigger box for distribution to a designated country with children in need. It's a great place to volunteer and recommend anyone to sign up. As of this post, they still have volunteer spots until December 20th. They also have annual volunteer events, if you're able to offer some time.

I have volunteered here before and came back again this year. It is very well organized and very…read moreenergetic. The employee's are super friendly. You can either help with the shoeboxes or if you cannot stand very long. They have where you can sit and do different jobs. I will definitely be back next year.