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.

Trish and Brittany have been amazing! We do our lessons and every few rides get in an awesome…read moretrail in.

Facility is a great location and nice. Horses are well cared for. Le Cheval, Lauren, Olivia, Patty…read moreand everyone there are absolutely the best. Upper management is completely awful, unhelpful, rude and condescending. They act as if they hate their patrons and their jobs. Please just move on and sell to someone who will at least want to be here. Anytime you have to deal with them it is a complete nightmare. It's like they go out of their way to make anything as complicated and inconvenient as possible. Ruins the experience for sure.

I have been boarding my horse at Peacock Hill for the last 17 Years. Since the ownership change the…read moreplace has been amazing! I have always loved the trails in Irvine Regional Park and now the boarding facility matches the wonderful trail system. All the trainers here are amazing and really know their stuff to make you a better rider. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced horse person, Peacock Hill is a great place to have your horse.

My 12 year old daughter has been riding at Moonstone for a couple of years now and has really…read moreadvanced but has also grown tremendously in confidence! She's not only learned how to ride but learning about horses and how to care for them. She did her first show last summer and Kim worked with us to make it happen for her and she had a great time. All the people there are so nice and care about all the kids that come through there. It's so nice to see them working together to make sure everyone has a good experience.

My daughter is 8 and has been coming here for 5 months now and it is her favorite activity. As a…read moremom I enjoy that not only is she learning how to ride properly but she's learning about horses, how to take care of them, their anatomy, etc. she is learning responsibility as well as having fun. Sami is her coach and she's awesome. She's extremely patient but firm. She deals with all different types of temperaments and excels. The other trainers are all awesome as well as I have been watching them all while I am here once a week. My daughter also did the summer camp and had a blast. There are other Horse facilities closer to me but I felt this was better training and opportunities then just riding a horse and going home. I highly recommend.

Beautiful location that helps you leave the hassle and bustle of busy daily life behind when you…read morecome on site to spend time with your horse amongst the gorgeous southern California native trees

It is one of the nicest facilities in Southern California. I had an awesome tour from one of the…read moreowners. Thank you so much again, Patrice

Very pleasant experience overall. Sofia, Cheyenne and the rest of the staff were patient and very…read moreattentive. Our ride was short, an hour, but enjoyable. Clifford was a little feisty but we got along great in the end. I would recommend this for a gentle, relaxing walk within irvine Regional Park.

My grand daughter just completed the Summer Camp Horsemanship class this past Friday. I can say…read moreshe absolutely loved the entire week. There was such a good staff to rider ratio, and the class was small. She learned so much. I really want to recognize the great job that Country Trails Riding School did and know we will be returning soon to go on a trail ride or two.

Extremely Disappointed - Unprofessional, Unethical, and Unresponsive!…read more I'm writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with Nohl Ranch Saddle club; previously known as Anaheim Hills Saddle Club. After paying $2000 upfront, I was only there for two days before deciding to leave for another ranch due to the owner's rude, racist and unprofessional behavior. On my second day, the owner spoke to me in a disrespectful and condescending manner, making me feel entirely unwelcome. When I decided to leave, I requested my $2000 back, as I had barely utilized their services. Shockingly, they refused to issue a refund. Left with no other option, I took the matter to court. The judge ruled fully in my favor, yet despite the legal decision, they have failed to respond or return my money. This shows a blatant disregard for both their customers and the law. I strongly advise anyone considering this club to be aware of their unethical business practices. My experience has been deeply frustrating, from the poor treatment I received to the lack of accountability and professionalism in resolving the situation. Additionally, I did my research and found a large history of extremely horrendous behavior from the owners, management and staff. I posted in an Orange County Equestrian Facebook Forum and had an overwhelming 40+ individuals reach out with horrid stories from boarding here. Boarders beware! Avoid this place at all costs!

Great facility! have boarded there for years and would not board my horse anywhere else. Can't find…read moreanother facility that takes better care of my horse.

I decided to write a review regarding the horseback riding lessons at this wonderful stable and I…read moremust say, it has been an incredible experience for my daughter Delilah. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel welcome and at ease. The instructor, Laura, was knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain everything in detail and ensuring that my daughter feels comfortable before getting on the horse. The horses themselves were well-trained and gentle, making it easy for a beginner like my daughter to learn the basics of riding. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, with a spacious arena for practicing different exercises and techniques. Throughout the lessons in these past 6 months we have see the improvement and how she is gaining confidence with each ride. Laura provides helpful feedback and guidance, pushing Delilah to challenge herself and try new things. Overall, I highly recommend taking horseback riding lessons at this stable. I read a recent review left by someone claiming that the staff here are not kind or welcoming to minorities. This has never been the case for us as we are Mexican. So that statement is far from being true. I highly recommend this place to all who are looking to start horseback riding. My daughter is 14 and looks forward to her classes with Laura and her favorite horse, Skylar. Thank you so much! Best, Delilah's parents

My daughter has been taking riding lessons here since March of this year. She's been riding off…read moreand on for the last few years and we moved here from horse town USA, Norco. This is a great riding center. Trainer Laura is amazing and she is so great with the students. She is patient and really teaches. All the school horses are are great and very well taken care of.. They teach/train all levels, from beginners to advanced. My daughter's riding has improved so much since starting here and she loves it. The pricing is very reasonable and I think you get so much more vs other riding schools/centers we've been too. All the staff is attentive and courteous. The barn area is always clean and organized. There are quite a few riding schools in the area and we checked them out. I am so happy we landed here. We love FFF!

Lynn is an excellent trainer, rider and mentor. She knows equine medicine. She can help your horse…read moreheal. She does it all and she does it beautifully. Irvine Park is a gorgeous place to ride with hundreds of miles of all kinds of terrain, from flat land to steep mountains and Lynn is familiar with all of it. I highly recommend her and her services.

I highly recommend Lynn Strand and Strand Training Center. Although I have some experience riding…read morein an arena, I was uncomfortable and nervous about riding out on trail. I contacted Lynn because I wanted to get instruction and have a positive trail experience with an expert. Lynn exceeded my expectations! My own horse is boarded at another stable, so I was matched with a safe and experienced trail horse belonging to Lynn's assistant. My lessons started with a short introduction to my horse in the arena followed by a short trail ride. Subsequent lessons took us farther into the trail system. Lynn knows the trails like the back of her hand and chose trails that challenged me but did not overface me. She freely shares her extensive knowledge about trail riding technique, trail etiquette, and safety. We saw lots of beautiful scenery. Encounters with deer, mountain bikes, hikers, courting peacocks, squealing children in trees, and joggers with mylar balloons all came off without incident, thanks to Lynn and Star, the perfect trail horse. Lynn offers private instruction, group lessons, and horse care. I had a great experience and recommend Strand Training Center without reservation!

Hi, I would just like to let you know. That this is really disrespectful to put your signage over…read moreour business flyer as there is plenty of space on the board. It's really a slap in the face to another business and unethical.

I volunteered over the course of 4 months at the Fahnestock Ranch and it had such a positive impact…read moreon my life. Never has my nervous system been as calm as when I got the chance to consistently be around horses. I am honoured to have been able to work beside Michael and learn from his experiences in horsemanship. In my eyes it was truly an enriching experience to see how we can teach a horse to trust again through consistent presence, training and care. Overall working with the animals and Michael has helped me attain much confidence in my abilities. Hopefully I'll come back in the near future.

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.