Received a super fast response. They were very understanding that I wasn't sure if my daughter…read morewould even be ok with the horses and accommodated me with a single class to try it out. I also had some plans change and again they went out of their way to make it work for me. Five stars all around!

I cannot say enough positive things about Gina Duran and Topline Training. Our daughter started in…read morethe beginner's program (Saddle2Ride) at age 8 and has benefitted in countless ways from her time with Gina and her staff. In addition to continually building her equestrian skills and beginning to ride competitively, she has developed increased confidence, responsibility, and resilience. Above all else, she has a great time!

Cathy is amazing! Good vibe, positive, value for no drama barn! Huge covered arena, huge outdoor…read morearena, two huge turnouts, and round pen.

Great program with Sterling Farms runs out of Cerro Vista. Easy to get to. Lots of boarding…read morecapacity. Hosts Reins in Motion, a community gem.

I cannot say enough positive things about Gina Duran and Topline Training. Our daughter started in…read morethe beginner's program (Saddle2Ride) at age 8 and has benefitted in countless ways from her time with Gina and her staff. In addition to continually building her equestrian skills and beginning to ride competitively, she has developed increased confidence, responsibility, and resilience. Above all else, she has a great time!

Great place to learn to ride and also fantastic place for accomplished riders. Great setup for…read morephotographs and video, beautiful surroundings.

Wonderful facility. Horses are happy and well taken care of. The paddocks they live in are…read morespacious. Lots of room to stretch legs and even do a few happy bucks. The footing in the arenas and round pen won't make your horse yell ouch with every step. Our horses, since moving here, are extremely happy. I noticed a HUGE difference in their willingness to stretch out as they walk, trot and canter around the arenas. Footing makes all the difference. We are very happy here.

From the owner: Full service horse boarding and care-taking. Board your horse & ride in the beautiful Livermore…read moreWine Country. Facility includes an all weather and lighted arena, huge jump field, round pen and 3 turn-out pens. Equitation, jumping, & dressage lessons available.

A powerful program in the Bay Area! Equine therapy is such a critical resource for the community.read more

Please support this amazing non profit horse therapy ranch. The therapy this organization touches…read morepeople via horses is incredible.

Keely took me on even though my horse bishop had issues as a high level hunter jumper used to a…read morevery strict regime Keely is a horse whisperer Bishop is a completely different horse as a result of her care, understanding and solid horsemanship that I have found you can not teach - you either have it or you don't While she is in the middle of rebranding - you can't go wrong working with Keely and indeed she will achieve greatness. She is that good

My daughter rode with Keely at Valley View Equestrian for a year and a half. We sadly had to leave…read morethe barn because we relocated out of the area. Keely is patient, kind, is an engaged teacher, and you can tell she LOVES her job and students. She is so knowledgeable about horses and helped my daughter build her self esteem and confidence with riding. We highly recommend her!

Five Stars is not enough. Our 12 year old just had an introductory lesson ( with a wonderful…read moretrainer named A). We communicated with this business via text, and I was able to fill out the waivers online. So convenient and easy. We arrived 5 minutes late because I got a little turned around, and my phone/Siri is such a LIAR! I'm the type that needs a flashing sign out front confirming that I'm in the right spot. I appreciate that despite being tardy, we were greeted with a very warm welcome, and her horse was saddled and ready. My daughter's intro lesson provided an opportunity to demonstrate what she knew, and the areas in which she needs to improve and learn new techniques. She absolutely loved every second, and she felt so supported. When an adult is giving direction and complimenting the effort being made, my child's confidence just soars. At the end of the lesson, the horse gets a cookie. What a great way to say Goodbye and Thank You. There has been zero pressure to join/sign up. I need to work some magic with our family calendar, work schedules, and get her officially started. Can't wait for her to continue to learn while feeling sheer joy due to her love of horses.

By far, the most organized place ever!…read more I love that there is a separate, weekly horsemanship class (based on age groups), in addition to regular riding lesson(s). This gives my son the opportunity to socialize, learn, and understand much better about the horses. It also provides social opportunities for parents. Even before I showed up for my son's very first lesson, all expectations on both parties were laid out clearly. I appreciate that as a person without much experience. Other places I had been to had different rules that were not as clear and I couldn't help but to feel a bit lost. Owner Sam is at the ranch all the time and she is super friendly if you have any questions or concerns. Every time we show up for the lessons, horse is tacked and ready to go. Coaches are always on time, professional, and friendly. My son was going to another place for 3 months prior to coming here without much progress. With couple lessons at Billings, we were already seeing progress. Lesson times are set/pre assigned and payments are auto deducted. This may be a pro or con to some but I love that I don't have to worry about making payments on time. There is a quick link to change the card on file or to cancel. There are no hidden fees or other charges. Another bonus!! Lastly, the place itself is amazing and beautifully decorated. From what I have gathered, Billings partnered up with Willow and Wolf ranch. There are plenty lounging areas with nice scenery for you to wait while the lessons are taking place. If you wish to watch, there is a cozy room with a window (and toys!) that you can look onto the arena. Overall, I am elated to have found this place. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Billings equestrian

Me and my gf had an amazing experience horseback riding with the help of Kiera and Katie, guiding…read moreus through and making sure we are comfortable and safe. I had a wonderful time with Dozer! I highly recommend trying this experience as a beginner like me :))

Katie and Kiera were awesome! Beautiful experience and lovely setting. Highly recommendread more

Windmill Ranch is a great barn to ride with. Irene Lorimer really knows her stuff and is a one in a…read moremillion trainer. She has a wealth of knowledge and the experience to back it up. If you are looking to take lessons or competitively ride, Irene can help you achieve those goals. I have been riding for over 10 years and with Irene for a year and a half and feel that I have found a trainer that I will stay with for a long time. I recommend Irene 110%!

Irene is an amazing coach in teaching children to ride and loves horses. She has a very kind and…read moregentle manner with the kids. My daughter is hooked and can't wait for each new lesson.

I only come here to Bet on the Big 3 Races Derby, Preakness, and the other one...I don't trust…read moreonline betting so this works for me. It's clean & and Safe place to play the ponies...

Event: 2026 Kentucky Derby…read more This satellite only wagering facility gets the job done. And is the only place of it's kind within a fairly wide swath of area now. Fellow patron I met said he came from Novato to bet, because there wasn't a similar venue closer. The place here recently went through a renovation. But honestly, I didn't see any really radical differences from before. Parking to the wagering section of the fairgrounds is thankfully free (although this wasn't always so). Admission inside the facility to bet the ponies is $8. However, for the Derby this year, they were letting patrons inside for free, which was cool. Inside, they have traditional betting windows and electronic self-serve ticket machines. There's a new snack bar vendor that serves up pretty good-looking food. But, they don't want you bringing in your own (cook-dude checked me pretty good for bringing in an outside sandwich). Restrooms are still pretty spartan, bare-bones as before. There's a separate outside section for smokers. Seating availability throughout the venue is typically challenging. And in/out privileges are permitted. Most days during racing season, you could literally wager from early mornings into the evening. Bankroll permitting of course, lol. And for the second straight year, I face-planted betting the derby. As my horse came in 6th or 7th. Welp. Still, the wagering place isn't a bad place to spend the day if you like betting horses.