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!

Well I called him with a problem My horse had white line…read morefor the past year. She was almost healed and lost a shoe on the bad foot. The shoer I had used for 8 years Rod Haggie I called and couldn't seem to make it out for 3 days. I didn't want anymore damage and needed to work cows at pdrc Monday. As I need to sedate horse to shoe her I would not be able to work cows, and also had her shut in barn 24 hours a day to prevent any other damage. Called Pete and he said that he would come out and at least put shoe on bad foot. Said he would call back in 45 minutes after he checked his day and would be out to help. Well 9 hours later no call, no text, nothing left me hi and dry just as haggie did. From where I come from we keep our word. The is also a word called integrity. I wonder, does ol Pete and haggie have a clue of the meaning of that word. I DOUBT IT!!!

If you can have Pete Wolfe as your farrier you are one lucky horse person! If not for him and my…read morevet team at Cotati Animal hospital I would have lost my filly. He made time to visit her at the hospital and though we aren't exactly in his route area. He visits every 3 weeks to work on our Bella. He does our Baby also with our special needs mate Phili every 6 weeks. We could not praise him and Heather his scheduler, more! They are wonderful people anx hard to find in this day and age. Great Farrier and pleasant scheduler.

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

I'm an adult doing lessons for a little over a month now and I've been so impressed by everyone at…read moreMWS. Theresa, Brigga and Madison have been patient explaining things to me and their passion for riding is evident in their work. My weekly lesson is the highlight of my week. Thank you, MWS!

Our Mommy and Me hobby!! In my younger years I rode, but…read moretook a big break to start a career and family. Fast forward to my daughter being 7 & feeling the same horse bug I once did, we found Mark West Stables. The initial lesson program to start kids (& their mommys) out is fabulous! The Summer Camps are fully catered to kids. They teach hands on horsemanship & skill improvement. These camps provided my daughter the basics she needed to move to the next level. Both my daughter and I were fitted with outstanding leases on pony and horse that enabled us to become a part of the regular training curriculum and ultimately members of the Mark West Family. On our journey, we have supported & educated with each step from tack to next level horses & their care. Mark West Stables is our home away from home & I encourage anyone who is looking to get back in the saddle or mount up for the first time to reach out & come up to see what my daughter and I are so in love with!

Simonne was great with my first lesson. She was very positive, and gave great feedback. She…read morealways encourages me to push myself to improve. Her care and understanding in riding techniques shows in each of our riding sessions.

From the owner: Simonne Berg began…read moreher riding career in dressage, later moving to show jumping at age of 13. Simonne progressed to the FEI Grand Prix level after years of hard work and determination. In 2021, Simonne and her horse Cooper earned their first FEI Grand Prix victory at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Sonoma International, a season marked by personal tragedy with the sudden loss of her boyfriend. In 2023, she debuted in her first senior championship for team USA at the FEI Jumping World Cup Final. Simonne runs Berg Equestrian Enterprises in Santa Rosa, focusing on training, sales, and flatwork development

Good water for horses. Fairly flat and well drained pastures & small arena to ride in. New owners…read morehave planted a lot of trees

I boarded a horse here and I can tell you from experience, You and your horse will be happy here…read more The owner gives special attention to each horse. The horse will be safe and cared for with pride. The price is excellent (includes twice a day feeding ) and the grounds are beautiful. Wonderful views of the hills and rolling grass. The barn and facilities are well kept and very clean! The interactions with owners and boarders are excellent, creating friendships and an outstanding experience.

I think this is the place horses dream of. Little stress for horses and little stress for owners as…read morethere is amazing care here. If your horse is new to pasture life, it is not overwhelming with Tricia's help. Everything is perfectly thought out and organized here and everyone is welcoming. My horse thrives and has become his best here at Green Vista and has transformed for the better.

During the last year my horse was at Green Vista Stables I learned by accident that the horses were…read moreonly be fed ONCE a day. This was during the drought where what was left of the grass did not provide any nutrients. My horse developed a severe ulcer and was very sick. All due to the negligence of the stable owner Tricia Henry

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!

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.