Settling in after moving from my prior home of 21 years has had its moments. Yet tonight when I…read morewent to Chalk Hill Ranch to spend time with my beloved horse, I am reminded of why I moved here. Because my horse and his daily experience is such a high priority for me, I first had to ensure that I found a proper home for him and then I could find my own home. Finding Chalk Hill Ranch was one of the best experiences I have had in the 17 years With my horse. Tonight he carried me back onto the trails for the first time. We had many years riding the trails in the Berkeley Hills and tonight was very special. He and I both experienced great peace in the beauty of the natural environment- the creek, the trees, the birds. And my heart was reminded that this is why I moved. We found a sacred ranch with beautiful people and loving care. We are so grateful.

I have been beyond pleased with my decision to move my horse to Chalk Hill Ranch. There are many…read moredifferent options for your horse (stalls, single horse pastures, group pastures etc.) which is always a nice feature to have at any horse facility. With access to trails, an outdoor arena, lit indoor arena, obstacle course, and a round pin you truly can't ask for much more. It is a peaceful environment and everyone truly cares about the wellbeing of your horse. It's the type of place where if I can't make it out for a few days I am not nervous. I know if something was amiss with my horse I'd be notified which provides me with a ton of peace of mind.

Truly the best all around boarding and training center in Lake County. Gorgeous. First of all,…read morethe owners truly care about all the horses in their care. Excellent hay quality, water is kept clean for the horses, and all stalls and paddocks ample & kept clean. Very low incidence of equine colic. All fencing is kept maintained and in good condition. No broken down fencing anywhere, no barbed wire. Lovely trails and meadows to explore with your horse. The arena is Olympic in size and some of the best quality footing in the world. The owners really DO care about their facility and the care of the horses. Also, they have regular educational clinics in dressage, general horsemanship, cowboy dressage and etc. They encourage learning and are most supportive of their clientele. Worth it!

Good management. Owner is very safety conscious and lovely large paddocks for your horses. The…read moremanagement truly cares and keeps the necessary rules with everyone on the same playing field. Does not play favorites. Consistent quality hay bought from the same source for good horse feeding management. Low colic incidence. Clean water for horses. Very safe fencing. Just the outdoor arena has the flimsy white plastic fencing. Good covered arena. Footing Ok just needs more fluffing more often. Owner truly cares about your horse/s.

We held the Numi Tea annual retreat at Hawkwood Hill and could not have asked for a better…read moreexperience. First off the property was absolutely gorgeous. We took full advantage of the area next to their lake for both the retreat and then later fun with kayak's and SUPs. We used their beautiful manicured garden by the milk house for our evening dinner. Nicki and Evan were simply amazing. They recommended vendors and then worked with them on our behalf. Then, the day of the event they coordinated so much, even picking up our lunch! They couldn't have made it easier! I highly recommend this venue for any event!

Silver Oak, under Leah's leadership and vision, has been transformed into a horse oasis and a…read moresanctuary for their owners. She puts her heart and soul into making sure horses and humans are safe and loved. My mare recently suffered a bout of laminitis and Leah was there night and day, going above and beyond to keep Flame comfortable. Knowing that Leah was treating Flame as her own was more support than I could have ever hoped for and demonstrated that she is the consummate horse person in it for all the right reasons. The standard of care she provides is excellent: high-quality feed, deep bedding, attention to detail for grain, supplements, meds, blanketing, etc. Large outdoor arena with varied jump standards, covered indoor arena w/ lights and dressage mirrors, and trails through the forest and surrounding hills, provide year-round riding for a variety of disciplines and interests. Stalls with attached runs, large daily turnouts, and pastures where horses can be horses create a stress and drama-free environment for both horse and owner. The property is fenced and requires a gate/security code, owners live on the property, and Leah and her staff truly know horses so that horses, clients, equipment, etc. are always safe and secure.

Silver Oak is a wonderful place to board. The facilities are always clean and safe, the boarders…read morehave authentically friendly relations and the owner and trainer, Leah, cares deeply about horses in general, and specifically, those under her care. The work that she has done with my new, young mare has been amazing. My horse, who less than three months ago spooked at everything, paced and couldn't calm down is now a happy girl who is a joy to take on the trails. Silver Oak offers a large indoor arena, outdoor arena, trails, well-organized tack and feed storage, a nice variety of paddock options, many options for turnout, numerous grooming and bathing stations, and more. It's really a great facility!

My son and niece had the best week last week at A-1 Horse Programs at Owen Ranch in Middletown…read more Helen, the ranch owner, and the instructor knew what each kid needed to be successful in their horsemanship journey, whether it was confidence, courage, encouragement, discipline, etc, she was there to provide what each kid needed to succeed. I was so impressed with her innate ability to understand the needs of the kids and provide what was needed at the moment to get the best results. It was really hot while we were there, like triple digits hot! The kids were hot and tired after each day, but they were still excited about camp and eager to go back each morning. Helen and her assistant Sam were good about keeping an eye on the kids and cooling them down frequently with a hose down, which the kids loved, lol. The kids also absolutely adored their horses. Both horses were very sweet and gentle. The kids loved rewarding their horses at the end of each day with an apple. From day one the kids were hands-on learning how to properly care for their horse and prepare it for a ride. On the very first day they learned how to securely tie it to a post when not being ridden and not in a pen, they learned how to harness and lead their horse out of the pen, they learned how to brush their horse before saddling, they learned how to bridle and saddle their horses. They learned how to walk their horses to warm them up before a ride, they learned how to properly hose a hot horse down to cool it down after a ride in hot temps. They did all that and still had some arena time so that they were also able to learn how to properly control their horse. Day 2 they did all their horse prep and care then had some arena time to strengthen riding skills and then they were off for a trail ride that was about an hour long. The rest of the week was about the same with the kids in the saddle a good 2 hours each day. On the 4th day they learned how to wash the horses and the last day was dedicated to a show the kids put on for the parents to show how well they had learned to direct their horses. On his first day my son was slouching in his saddle and saying he couldn't do a lot of what was asked of him. By mid-week his riding posture was greatly improved and Helen had him saying "I can, instead of I can't" She told him if he could control a 1000 lb horse at just 7 years old, he could do anything! I hope he remembers that forever! He was even excited to carry his horse's rather heavy saddle by himself by the end of the week because he knew he could do anything. Thank you Helen for the best week we had all summer, we will be back.

This place exceeded our expectations! Our non-equestrian family had an amazing time at the ranch…read more Helen was a patient, well versed trainer. She welcomed us to play with the goats while she saddled the horses. She matched us perfectly with the horses, from my 6'4" husband, my 60+ yr old mother, and my elementary age children. She was great with instruction and safety, and the trail ride, which included a walk through the running water was an hour perfectly spent. She even took photos that she shared with us at the end of the experience. Incredible customer service. Absolutely worth every penny!

I am lucky to have found H2 Equestrian mid 20s, however, wishing it had existed during my childhood…read moreyears! Phoebe is intuitive, calm, patient and knowledgeable. A gem of a human but also someone who knows A LOT about horses and can be trusted with real life, first hand skills. When I approached her about lessons, I was a mid 20 year old not looking for a competitive and high strung barn, which is what Sonoma County is highly populated with. I was still nuts about horses but didn't need the pressure and tension that comes along with showing and timelines. Phoebe charmed me with her lesson horses and comfortable atmosphere, so much so that after I had gotten married I decided to buy my first horse with her assistance! This process was rough, shopping was something I wasn't emotionally prepared for but Phoebe took everything in stride, never rushing me or falsifying the process. Thank god I had Phoebe with me, as I would have just given up. Flash forward, I'm now the proud horse mom of a paint! I would recommend Phoebe to anyone, horse person or complete newbie. I trust her knowledge and guidance more than any horse person in the industry. Thank you Phoebe!!

Intuitive and supportive backed with a life time of horse experience. Love her program my horses…read morelove her too.

We loved our session at triple H riding center. Our guide was great and the view was amazing!!! We…read morewill be back next year!

From the owner: Lesson and training for the English rider. Coaching for shows and competitions. Training of the…read moreyoung or new horse. Special events on the ranch like camps, birthdays, clinics and group training sessions. Suzanne is a therapeutic educator trained in to guide, strengthen and support those with special needs using horseback riding as the classroom! *Certified Equine Appraisal available