There was a lack of consistency with both the horses and instructors, which led to no real progress…read morein my daughter's riding skills. She went from loving her lessons at her previous barn (before it relocated) to becoming so unhappy at this one that we ultimately chose to switch facilities.

Be aware there are TWO SIGNIFICANT differences in the Riding schools at this barn…read more FIVE STARS for the kids riding school that is OUTSTANDING!! Becky is the current owner of the school (I believe ) and her teachers are thoughtful skilled and do a great job. I highly recommend this school for all kids. Side note- Shelly- You should come by and look around-

I've been at this barn for year's. I absolutely love it…read more I appreciate the all the details, gardening, newest walkers, turnout, and rings. Great footing. Fabulous trails.

The farms at Del Mar Meodows has some Of the most beautiful…read moreshow horses and take care of the horses to the highest level The horses are high class, the stables are fresh, clean and the the whole environment is welcoming. The shelter of stray cats that Gayle maintains and transitions feral cats into tamed cats that "watch" the stable is almost fairytale like. You can witness at least 1 cat in the stable with a horse snuggling, hissing, or grooming. Being at the farm reminds me of the movie "water for Elephants" If this is the business you're looking for- I highly suggest the Farms @ Del Mar

Wonderful riding facility. Tara and Amelia are very professional and knowledgeable. My daughter has…read moremade great progress here in just a couple of months. She loves being at the barn! Not only has she learn equestrian skills, she has been welcomed by all!

Bravado Farms is simply the Best! My 13 year old daughter has been riding since she was four. She…read morehas had a few good trainers throughout the years, but none as kind, warm, caring and knowledgable as Tara Bemoll. From the moment we started I knew we had found the perfect place. (Now my 9 year old daughter rides with her as well!) Tara has the gift of teaching. She connects so naturally with her students, values good horsemanship and works to develop well rounded and skilled equestrians. Tara has excellent lesson ponies and horses, good for both beginners and advanced riders. When you take lessons with Tara you are not just one of her students, you become a member of the Bravado Farms "family." L. Jennings

Have had three horses there for six years. Current management is excellent: feeding, turnout,…read moretrail access.​

http://www.ratemyhorsepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Christian-Clews-Child-Porn-Complaint.pdf…read morehttp://www.delmartimes.net/news/sd-cm-nc-clews-pleads-20170719-story.html Excerpts from Del Mar Times news story: Christian Clews, owner of the Clews Horse Ranch in Carmel Valley, pleaded guilty to one count each of possessing and distributing child pornography in a San Diego federal courtroom on Tuesday, July 18.Clews answered a series of questions posed by Schopler, who sought to ensure the defendant understood the particulars of the criminal charges, and that he had signed the plea agreement willingly. When asked what he pleaded to the charges, Clews said, "Guilty." The judge said that each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, meaning that Clews could face a maximum of 40 years in custody. If he is sentenced to prison, Clews would be subject to supervised release at the end of his term, and also required to register as a sex offender, Schopler said.

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

Great horses, great guides. It is always a pleasure to do a…read morehorseback ride at Suzie Q Ranch. Lovely afternoon today January 19th of 2026. Will be back! I think this ranch is the best of the area. Thank you Suzie!

I paid for riding lessons that were never received after they quickly moved locations. They have…read morenot refunded me not recently responded to repeated texts. I also had a significant number of make-up lessons that I never received.

This Birthday Party was incredibly great! Our Instructors Lacie and Matty (apology for incorrect…read morespelling) were the best of educational leaders and quite the most adorable team of laughter and knew their knowledge of all of the beautiful horeses of site. I will be enrolling my Cowgirl after this experience here at South Coast Equestrian again. Best memories and fun time fir all my guests. Much Love to Horses: Trooper, Ghost, Penny, Cody and Poncho (all lovable)

I absolutely ADORE Sophia, one of the instructors. She is an incredibly patient, knowledgable and…read morekind horse-woman who has literally grown up training and teaching. My riding has advanced so much with her. She is a fantastic horse riding instructor that is comfortable teaching western and English, all age groups and skill levels. It warms my heart to see how much she cares for all of the horses on the farm - even if they aren't lesson horses. Beautiful soul, beautiful heart, beautiful energy. Highly recommend her!!!!

This is the best children's riding school in Delmar. Many of the children who have started here go…read moreonto win gold medals and ribbons at shows. Becky is kind and thoughtful and extremely experienced in teaching children to learn to ride. Her horses are well taken care of, and excellent school horses. If you're looking for a riding school for your child, this is really the only one you should consider. Her instructors are also very experienced and excellent at communicating what needs to be done to improve your riding skills.

I love Flower Hill Farms! It's located a central and well-kept facility and has two amazing…read moretrainers. I've ridden there for 6 years and would recommend them to anyone. They have a family environment and you can tell they really enjoy their jobs

We are so happy we are with FHF! They have the best trainers for riding lessons. Super fun summer…read morecamp!

The owner charged an insane amount for an evaluation lesson. However, the property is charming.read more

I can't give enough positive feedback on this place, the amazing work they do as a local nonprofit,…read moreand how great Meg and all of the staff are. The prices for lessons are extremely reasonable for the services provided, and both me and my daughter do lessons at the same time. So, it's become a nice tradition for us to do together! This is a truly amazing place! Meg is a famous equestrian who has won many competitions and earned many awards for her amazing riding skill. She has competed professionally and taught different types of horseback riding skills all over the WORLD!!! The riding lessons she provides at MARA are individually catered to the needs and abilities of each rider! This is especially important in my case because my daughter has special needs and a real difficulty maintaining interest and concentration on any one thing for more than a few minutes at a time. Meg saw this and has been able to help my daughter to focus and understand how to control the horse and has now actually been able to do some short riding independently! After having had about 6 lessons now, I am able to easily see an increase in my daughter's confidence both on the horse and in daily interactions with people in general. My daughter's mood has gotten better and it is very evident to see that she is happier and much more capable of staying focused on individual tasks. My daughter's teachers have also recently made comments to both her mother and me about seeing improvement in her behavior and focus in the classroom! I truly believe that this place is very special and I firmly believe that because of the magic here, my daughter will continue to progress with her riding skills as she grows up (she just turned 6 years old). I can easily picture her riding as an adult. I am so lucky that I found this place! Thank you Meg! You and the crew are amazing!!!

Gross. Broken down. Horses are mistreated . Instructors are outdated and cruel. I do not…read morereccomend .

Very clean. It is right in the middle of the del mar suburbs which is convienant if you live nearby…read moreor need to get some groceries or lunch. They a nice big hotwalker, a beautiful very large main barn, and their main arena has prettt great footing. The crossties, washrack area, and even the dirt pathways are always super clean and there is never any debris. This place is expensive but a good option if youre a jumper or dressage rider with some cash to burn. There is also a real bathroom