I had a wonderful experience boarding at this ranch. The amenities were great, the staff was always…read morekind and helpful, and the other boarders created such a welcoming atmosphere. What stood out most to me was how much Johnny truly cared about both the horses and their owners. He values open communication and encourages boarders to come to him with concerns so he can help work through situations and find solutions. When my horse and I were having trouble adjusting to pasture boarding, he was understanding and worked with us to find a setup that better suited my horse's needs. That level of care and flexibility meant a lot to me. It's rare to find a place where you feel genuinely supported, and I'm very grateful for the care and consideration we received here. I would absolutely recommend this ranch to anyone looking for a positive and caring boarding environment.

My daughter started riding with Johnny when she was just 4 years old. She rode with him for six…read morewonderful years, took a break, and recently returned now at the age of 19. Coming back felt like coming home. During those six years, she learned tremendously and won numerous Horsemanship and Western Pleasure awards. Everything she knows today about horses was taught from the very beginning--starting with proper horse care, respect, and responsibility, all the way through riding skills and confidence in the saddle. Johnny and everyone at the ranch are incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. They truly treat you like family, and from day one you feel at peace, surrounded by horses and amazing people. This is more than just a riding center it's a place full of heart, knowledge, and love for horses. I drive 2.5 hours to get here, and it is absolutely worth every mile. I highly recommend anyone considering riding or learning about horses to come here. You won't regret it. This has been an amazing place since day one.

Katelin is my first teacher and I got lucky to find her…read more I am terrified of riding but I love the beauty and sensitivity horses offer so I made it a goal to overcome my fear this year. I was looking for an instructor who is also sensitive to training me, a person who has never ever handled a horse or any equipment that has to do with horses. I've had many instructors in the past for other things I've tried, who are angry and use condescension in their instruction and this memory has held me back for a while in trying anything new. I took a leap of faith with Katelin and I am so happy I did. I hope this place will become a home where I can learn everything I possibly can - I've already fallen in love with my horse, Gene. :) Katelin is positive, encouraging, funny, and has an 'other worldly' vibe, a sixth sense, during the sessions. She is teaching me how to prepare the horse for riding which is really exciting and I did not expect doing this. I am grateful for this process as I feel I am learning to respect all aspect of horseback riding, the horses' well being, and the business. Thank you Katelin for being so patient with me.

Love my lessons with Katelin! She really takes her time and does not rush! I found her on Yelp and…read moreI am so glad I did! I felt completely safe and comfortable riding with her! Cannot recommend enough!!!

Quiet, huge, and one of a kind park with a dirt trail! We didn't complete the entirely because we…read moredidn't see signage detailing the length and duration of this hike. We turned around as soon as the path started to look more rocky and marked with poop. I would have still kept going if I had time to explore and adventure. It's a different experience gazing at the valley views up ahead. The air is fresh and inviting. This was a beautiful spot to be amongst nature and it was a fascinating sight to see horse riders wearing their cowboy hats trotting along the path. The area seems to be used by locals and noticed the majority of the people were dominantly Spanish speaking. I would definitely come here again when better planned! There's also a nicely built straight walking/ running/ smooth pavement located near this park where I spotted a couple of runners and I wouldn't mind giving it a go! Telling by the pavement condition, it looked fairly new or perhaps it's not heavily used but it looked impressively clean. (This side of the valley does get hot so bring sun protection and water! )

Was surprised how hard the new GGT footing was here for the last show. Between them running…read moremultiple water trucks and grooming excessively to try to make it work it seems like a disaster. How much water and fuel they are wasting seems excessive and the plastics in the GGT are horrific. We just got back from a show in CO where they had the Levitare footing and it was night and day better .. come on California and Hansen Dam. You know they ban GGT style plastic fabric and those carpet materials in Europe right and for a reason.

We rode here for a birthday in 2024. I would not say these horses are for beginners - this was not…read morea safe or enjoyable ride. The horse I rode jumped from my leg brushing his belly, so I had to float my legs off his body the entire time. I'm not sure he was well enough to ride that day if his belly was that tender. The other horses did not get along and fought while on the trail. This led to one horse spooking/attacking another and caused my friend to fall. She had difficulty walking, but was asked to get back on the horse despite laying on the floor in pain. After she couldn't get on, we thought the guide would call for help. But we found out later that the guide simply called her coworker and told them she'd be late for her next ride. Are you kidding me? Someone gets hurt and your first thought is your next paycheck? Our friend had to continue on foot since the guide told us we could not get off to help her. I don't think she would've made it all the way. We were lucky to run into fire authorities that gave her a ride. The authorities clarified they were NOT contacted by the guide and they were there for a separate event. We took our friend to the ER ourselves to get a spinal scan which thankfully turned out with bruising only. Afterwards, we were not offered a refund. We get it, horses have bad days and are unpredictable. But there is no excuse for having a guide that is so severely untrained and unempathetic. In a real emergency, you do not want to be caught in the middle of a nowhere with no signal and a "guide" that doesn't even know how to call for help or care about you. She just sounded like she wanted it over with. Really horrified and disappointed by the negligence here.

Best place, amazing staff! Beautiful horses and trail ride was perfect went for mother's day. Great…read moreexperience

This place is awesome! Very quick response and has affordable rates on boarding as well as classes…read more My trainer Trish is super knowledgeable and patient, she goes from scratch with you to ensure you understand every single details about the horse. She pays extra attention to your safety all the times. Well communicative. If you are beginner like me, this is the right place to start.. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Welcome to our private horse boarding facility in Shadow Hills, CA! We pride ourselves on providing…read morea secure and private environment for both horses and owners. Our welcoming atmosphere caters to all ages, disciplines, and skill levels, making it the perfect place for owners to unwind, relax, and spend time with their four legged companions. Enjoy spacious paddocks, quality care, and a supportive community of equestrians. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you'll feel right at home here. Come join us and feel the difference!

This barn is just the best! I arrived with my new horse about 2 months ago and let's just say, I…read morehave needed a lot of help! Jesus worked tirelessly to make my horse comfortable, and I really appreciate his most recent efforts. He installed rubber mat flooring and built containment boards for my stall so the shavings would stay put. Now I don't have to worry about my horse standing in mud when it rains. In addition, Lalo and Rafael, are super helpful and friendly, and are always willing to give any assistance I need. The ever vigilant Butch is a very knowledgeable steward of the herd he manages, and will be the first to notice if your horse is sick. The barn culture is very relaxed and positive and you will feel supported by all the other boarders there. It truly is a loving community of horse lovers. I'm currently working with trainer Sandra, who is skilled and kind. She is really helping my horse become calmer and better every day she works with him. I'm so so happy to have found my happy place at Peacock Hill Ranch.

Great location, close to water, shade trees, many trails, Hansen Dam. Lots of great trainers work…read moreout of the Ranch, Susan and Sandy are #1. No drama, everyone who boards are very nice and helpful. Butch is in charge of all the horses and he is very loving towards every horse staying there and very knowledgeable about everything horses. He has stepped in to do shots, bandages, and in between stuff too. The place is ~4 acres with indoor sheds and pipe stalls, huge ring with accessories for all your training and ground work needs.

Very clean! Nice staff my new trainer gave me my first lesson and it was so smooth and not…read morestressful I was able to relax. Sarahbell is very kind and gentle with my horses, they are very happy here

Erin is absolutely wonderful. She helped me get out of a sticky situation with the previous horse…read moretrainer I was working with. Erin is truly one of the most honest and kindest person I have met in the equine business. She treats her clients and horses with nothing but respect. She can sense when something is wrong with the horse and will take every measure to make sure the horse is taken care of properly and with patience. Erin is truly just the sweetest person all around.

Updating my review after nearly four years (!) of working with Erin. She is, hands down, the most…read morethoughtful, persistent and dedicated horse person I've had the privilege of working with. She turned my string bean of a horse into a polished gentleman who has cleaned up blue ribbons at horse shows across the West Coast. Erin's approach to training is calm, firm and persistent. I'm amazed by her level of patience and ability to manage both horses and their humans. In addition to all of this, I tremendously value the new friends I've made through Erin's growing community of clients. I feel like folks always talk about how hard it is to make friends as an adult...and here's the antidote to that problem. If you're looking for a horse trainer and horse-centered community in Los Angeles stop looking and just book a lesson.

I was a first-time horse owner last year who had just rescued a 25 year-old Arthritic horse from a…read morebad situation. I knew a little about horses, but not much. I immediately began searching for a place to board my horse and was kind of shocked to be honest by the real lack of great boarding options available. Every place we looked at was really small and many of them were EXTREMELY run down... it was depressing. Finally I found Courtship! Courtship Ranch really is a first-rate facility, beautifully kept and landscaped, well lit, great emergency preparedness, hands-on management, gorgeous covered arena, etc. One of the best parts is that the stalls are 24x12, which was one of the largest I found when touring numerous boarding facilities. In the 9 months my horse boarded at Courtship Ranch, he was well taken care of and I thoroughly enjoyed the facilities. Lyles and Phil, the owners are really nice people and super responsive to all needs - Example: my horse was fighting a bit during food time with the horse in the next stall and I told Lyles about it and Phil had it fixed up within a day so that the other horse couldn't reach over and bite my horse. I really appreciated how quickly they took care of the issue. Lyles also made lots of referrals for me, was always available to answer a question or provide advice and they really do keep up with the maintenance a boarding facility needs. She also always kept an eye on my horse -- removing his blanket if I hadn't gotten there before it warmed up, or letting me know she noticed a limp one day or what have you -- which I really appreciated! The on-site trainers, especially Michelle, were very helpful in answering numerous questions and being a fantastic resource for me as I found my footing as a new horse owner. Courtship is on the busier side, especially in the day time hours when trainers are working with students but for me and my horse this was a good thing. He had a corner stall right across from the grooming area and tack room so he got plenty of attention and activity. I mostly came at night because of my job and the place is so peaceful and amazing in the evenings! And, again, the property is very well-lit which made me feel very safe. Both the covered arena and both round pens have great lighting and all the paths are lit, there are motion detectors -- very, very safe and easy to move around there at night. My farrier even came at night to work! That's how well lit it is. I moved to another ranch recently as my horse's arthritis required him to have more natural space and less forced exercise -- it's been the right move for my horse (he's in a huge paddock with daily turnouts on over an acre in a private facility) but I seriously miss Courtship Ranch. I so appreciated how organized the ranch is, all the safety precautions, the motion detectors, the easy access outdoor kitchen area, etc. If you are looking for a hands-on place to board with convenient amenities like a covered arena (ride or walk your horse in the rain and you won't get wet!) and easy access to the trails, Courtship will be a great fit. If you need more space, however, Courtship (even with its pasture) is not the right fit. The pasture is on a hill and very rocky. It gets very slick in the winter rains. I was too fearful of my horse being on an incline in the pasture especially in the winter -- it just wouldn't work for my boy and I don't think it would work for any older horse to be honest. But if you regularly work your horse and want a great ranch - Courtship is a wonderful, beautiful place to call home. I miss my friends there (equine and human) a lot!

Courtship Ranch has caring and organized owners/management. My horses are well cared for and I have…read moremade lots of wonderful friends.

3D Farms is a full service training and riding barn located at Hansen Dam Equestrian Center. They…read morespecialize in 3 day eventing, dressage and show jumping, however they offer lessons in western and vaulting as well. Head trainer and instructor Diane Slater is BHS certified and will help you start right and safely, or take your riding to the next level.

Dedicated to quality teaching. Horsemanship has so…read moremany rewarding dimensions, more than sitting on a horse. There are times to focus on athletic skills, to get your body to do it. At other times you focus on what you want the horse to do, and getting the horse to do what you want. Then there are horse care skills too. I returned to Diane when I needed instruction that would help my mind not just my sports skills. Many trainers can't help a discouraged student, but 3d can. You won't be coddled. You learn to step up to the bar, and get the job done. Lessons here offer more than just riding. Each time I'm there I learn not only how to ride better, but also the reasons why. Horsemanship is important.