I had excellent experience with the summer camps for children, oudoors with the horses. Kids loved it. Also, other group activities. The camp was from 9 to 3pm, a good schedule. There's no cell signal in Ed Levin, which may also be good to keep kids away from the screen. The park bathrooms are used. The first day, take kids there and make them familiar as they aren't the same as at home! Tip: pack a hand sanitizer . read more

Done a few hikes through wunderlich park but haven't ridden a horse. Took the trail ride with chaparral. It was fun and relaxing and serene to ride the horses through the woods. They have lessons for those who want to master horseback riding. Been a few times already and their horses are great. They're docile and understand command. Great ride. read more

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Great place for a first riding lesson for kids. Summer camp options seem great too. The horses are well trained and the trails are easy

I found Chaparral Ranch long ago when I wanted to do a trail ride at their Milpitas location. With that, I was added to their email newsletters. We moved down from San Francisco to Redwood City and was inspired to take up riding lessons. I'd always wanted to be around horses and understand how to work with them. I've now been riding almost weekly for more than a year and I'm so grateful for everyone (horses included) at Chaparral Ranch. The horses are loved for their individual personalities/needs and paired wonderfully with a rider's skill level. I've had my challenges along the way, but the instructors have been by my side helping me to better understand where I can improve. The instructors have been nothing but patient and kind. Both the employees and other people I ride around have been so encouraging. They are truly invested in your growth. I'm forever grateful for this experience and as soon as I get off my horse, I am already looking forward to my next chance to get back on. read more

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Love that they offer pony rides for kiddos 2 - 6 years old! Our 2.5 year old daughter had a BLAST! It's 20 dollars for a 15 minute ride, and totally worth it, especially if you're not sure if your kiddo will like being on horses/ponies but don't want to invest the time and money for an hour long lesson (carousels are incredibly different lol). We tried the milpitas location and honestly can't wait until she is 7 years old to have more variety re: lessons and experiences. The pony she rode was on the bigger side, so honestly it was more like a horse! The online reservation system is super user friendly! Love that they have lots of availability on the weekend, but make sure to reserve several weeks in advance, since they get full really quickly. Without a doubt we will be back! read more

My 6-year old daughter attended the 30-minute beginner western lesson. When we arrived, the instructors were busy with another lesson (it was another ongoing one-hour group lesson). One of the instructors saw that we were waiting and asked what we were there for, and I said the 30-minute beginner western lesson. She said to give her a moment, she would be right with us. In the meantime I proactively went into the little office area and signed the waiver and waited patiently for her to come out of the arena. By the time she came out of the arena, it was 1:40pm. I figured she would make up the additional 10 minutes since I paid for a 30-minute lesson. During the lesson, I noticed she was looking at her phone a lot. She tried to end the lesson a couple minutes early, so a little less than 20-minute lesson. I politely asked her if my daughter could get the whole 30 minutes. She said "no". Her reasoning was that even though it's advertised as 30 minutes, it's never 30 minutes because other things like getting the helmet and signing the waiver take time. I understand that, but doing those things only took 1 minute, not 10 minutes. We also did a lot of waiting on the instructor for the lesson to start. Even so, I told her "ok", but the other instructor that was leading the 60 minute lesson (I think her name was Karen) knew that it was wrong to end 10 minutes early and she intervened and told her to let Dalilah (the horse) go around the arena once more to make up some of the time. My daughter's instructor argued with her in front of everyone about the timing. My daughter's instructor finally allowed her to go around the arena with the horse once more, although she was angry about it and she left the arena and she directed a young girl to lead my daughter's horse. The two instructors continued to argue and exchanged words in front of everyone standing around the trailer/office whose lesson had just ended. At the end of the lesson, my daughter's instructor put the step ladder next to the horse in a very abrupt way, and told her to get down by herself. As my daughter began to get down, I could see that she was struggling. The instructor just watched her and judgingly said 'you're doing it wrong'. I rushed to grab my daughter's hand so that she wouldn't fall off the horse. I find it very alarming that this instructor put her ego in front of my daughter's safety. She angrily left my daughter in the arena to ride her last lap, and she was unwilling to help and guide my daughter on how to safely get off the horse. I consider this person a liability and someone that should not work around horses and children if they are not going to put safety first. Also, I was very polite the whole time even after she said no. She had such a horrible attitude and was so rude and angry. I had driven 45 minutes just to get to that location and I reasonably and kindly asked for the additional time I paid for. I was shocked by the response I received. I can't believe someone would treat my daughter this way. It was absolutely unprofessional. I sent an email to Sarah with Chaparral support team and in her response she did not apologize and just said thank you for telling us about your feelings on the incident and she offered a different day/time with different instructors. read more

I have been riding with Shawn and his team for about 5 years now. I started with a horsemanship class, then trail rides and some beach rides and 4 years ago I started taking Master your Trot lessons on a weekly basis. I might add I was 57 when I started which is not as easy as starting as a child. I have learned a lot from Shawn and his team of assistants. I have learned to build a relationship with a horse, navigate the unplanned responses of a horse, lead with my body and words and less with the rein, and get back on the horse after an unplanned exit. I want to go to some of their other sites but so far have stayed at the Woodside location so far. I have been on every trail at Wunderlich Park and it feeds my soul. I want to add that this is a small business of laid back horsemen and women. They are friendly and helpful but dont have a big staff so you need be patient when you need more help to get started on your ride. It is the same with any other horse ranch. You will get your full time on the horse but maybe you'll start 15 minutes late and end 15 minutes late. I hope to be riding for many years to come. read more

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Addison was unbelievably great during my intermediate English lesson today! She was so knowledgeable, attentive, and helped me gain confidence in getting a the horse to follow my commands. This was definitely not her first rodeo ;)! I'll be back for more lessons with her for sure! read more

Chaparral Ranch offers horseback riding in San Francisco, Woodside, and Milpitas. My review is based on their Milpitas location. Booking with Chaparral Ranch is all done online. Their website is straightforward so it's easy peasy to sign up! They are currently not offering last minute walk-ins due to Covid-19. Reservations are booked out 2 weeks sometimes, so book ahead! We booked a 1 hour ride, $60/each. Chaparral Ranch - Milpitas hosts its rides at Ed Levin County Park. The scenery is beautiful but finding parking isn't fun. Make sure to arrive 30 min prior just to find parking alone. Bf and I checked-in with a lady and all we had to do was sign a waiver. We waited about 20 minutes (we came early) for the previous group to come back and was set up for a horse right after. There was 5 of us in a group (including the leader). We had a quick 5 minute rundown on how to steer a horse, stop, and ultimately was told not to let them eat the grass, lol. After that, off we went. The ride was mellow and slow. One hour will get your about 2 miles. We went on trails, dirt, and the road. The scenery was pretty nice and the instructor was interactive. My horse started getting a little feisty when we came back. The instructor was telling me to pull him/her back but she wasn't listening lol. He ultimately had to pull her in. One of the other horses started acting up as well and the instructor ended up hitting her/him with the reigns. The condition of the horses are questionable...seriously. Bf told me that my horse had a bad back leg and honestly, they looked pretty sad. I get it, they have probably done this ride many times. I'd get pretty irritable too. Anywho, $60/1 hour is worth it. You pay for the mellow ride and the views. Bf and I liked it. Unfortunately, not enough to come back but the experience was awesome. Thanks Chaparral Ranch! read more

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We've been taking our now 8 year old son off and on for the past couple of years since he was little doing the Little Ranchers lesson to more recently hour long western lessons at the Woodside, Los Gatos (now closed), Milpitas (also now closed) and more recently the new location at Sunol. When we first started, we used to have a positive experience for the most part. The lesson qualities vary depending on the instructor. We really liked Mary who used to be at the Milpitas location. Some (like Mary) were more punctual and give the full time of the lessons while some didn't seem to want to be there, tend to run late and still ended on time as other reviewers had mentioned. The Sunol location was nice because there's a shade so it's perfect for those hot sunny summer lessons. However, it's 45 minutes away from us. It's a little hard to find and getting into the actual ranch was confusing when I first visited the Sunol location, but after the first time, I now know to just open the closed gate to let myself in and go directly to the ranch. Earlier this year, we bought a lesson bundle hoping to take regular lessons at the LG and Milpitas location but shortly after, both locations shut down, so we had to drive much further for the Sunol and Woodside locations. Their organization and communication can really improve as a business. In order to use our bundle, we have to call (which often goes to voicemail) or email them the lessons we want to sign up for. Most of the time, they kept responding with the wrong information and then it'll take days for them to correct it just to later tell us the lesson was no longer available. Different staff members regularly respond to customer emails so that probably explains some of this inconsistency. We've also had lessons canceled out on us on a number of occasions so double check with them prior to your lesson. Calling them directly or ordering the lesson online seems to be the more reliable way of scheduling your lesson. Unfortunately you can't schedule your lesson online if you get the bundle deals so they can be a pain to use if you don't schedule all of your lessons at the time of purchase (again, either by email or phone). read more

Tried to make a reservation online for trail ride at their Yosemite location. After trying to book for 30min and repeatedly getting a payment error (trying different cards, etc), I called Chaparral. They told me that they blocked bookings for Yosemite because they were no longer operating there. No updates on their website with this information. Disappointing waste of time, website does not reflect accurate information. read more

So happy that I booked some lessons with Chaparral Ranch, Woodside location. My first encounter was an hour beginner lesson. It went so well, that I signed up for the Saddle Club for adults. It's $300 for 4-one-hour classes. There you learn how to saddle up a horse and some riding. My instructor was Abbey, she's a walking book of knowledge when it comes to horses. I felt so lucky that she worked with me. I'm hooked and plan on signing up for their groundwork class. It's $80 for 4-one-hour sessions. You work more with horses in the stable. This is something I want to do. There is so much more to horse life, I don't think I'll ever be a master it, but certainly interested in the world. If you're like me and want to learn more, this is the place to do it. read more

Passed by for years! Tried getting a job here -- in short, great resources and so important to connect with ourselves, nature and animals read more

Chaparral Ranch at Golden Gate Park is a complete disaster, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, especially if you value your children's safety. My daughter 7 years old at the time attended their spring break horse camp last year, and it turned out to be a nightmare. On the last day of the camp, a horse got spooked and bolted, causing chaos among the other horses. Despite my daughter clinging on for dear life, she eventually fell off and was left injured on the ground. Shockingly, instead of immediately coming to her aid, the staff member responsible for her safety abandoned her, leaving her hurt and terrified. She was helped by bystanders who called the police and the ambulance because she was bruised, injured, and terrified. My husband got a call and found my daughter surrounded by the police and being assisted by an ambulance. As if that wasn't bad enough, it took a whole day for Chaparral Ranch to even bother contacting me. The fact that they showed such a blatant disregard for my daughter's well-being is utterly appalling. When they finally did reach out, their response was lackluster at best. They simply acknowledged the incident and promised to talk to the staff member involved. My daughter was left traumatized by the experience and now refuses to go near a horse again. It is been a year and she still has a scar on her side. Despite expressing my concerns about her emotional well-being and the need for support, Chaparral Ranch never bothered to follow up or offer any assistance. Their lack of care and professionalism is absolutely despicable. In short, Chaparral Ranch at Golden Gate Park is not only unsafe but also completely unprofessional. Save yourself the trouble and steer clear of this terrible organization. I don´t blame them for the horse's behavior I blame them for how they poorly manage this situation that could be way worse for my little one. I have pictures of her bruises. read more

Visited this ranch for a trail ride. The trail is decently long and the grounds are nice. Parking can be scarce but they do have a dedicated lot if you drive down a bit farther. Our trail guide was nice, made enough conversation and had some interesting facts about the location and farm. My only complaint was my horse really. He had to be the slowest horse on the ranch. It was almost intolerable. He was more concerned with the energetic horse behind him getting too close to his rear to actually walk any faster than a crawl. That kind of ruined it for me. read more

This is how it went for me... I booked my tickets online as this was a gift for my fathers birthday . When we arrived nobody greeted us. This was my first time there so I headed to the small office and asked if I was in the right place. The gentleman there was on his phone and I had to repeat myself. He then looked up and asked "are you here for the trail ride orrrr???" I said "yes I am" . He didn't say anything else so I just stood outside for 10 minutes until the taller Asian male came up to ask how were were doing. He told his coworker that we were here for the trail ride and she just looked at us and looked away. She was a blonde girl with tattoos on her arm , she had some type of tree tattoed on her left arm. A couple had gotten there and she immediate went up to them , greeted them and asked what their experience with horses were. She had a great conversation with then however excluded my father and I. The Asian male let her know that we were going to be going on the trail ride as well and she just looked over at us and said "oh ok" and didn't ask us anything. When we got on our horses she kept looking back and comenting on any little thing. for example we stopped to let the last horse catch up and my horse started sniffing at the ground and the girl looked at me and said "what are you doing pull her" . Like ?!?! She never told me any rules , expectations or anyything before starting the trail. I would ask questions like "how long has this ranch been operating " but if course she was to busy texting and using her apple watch. Then when everything was finally over my dad said "thank you so much" she said nothing so i said it again "thank you so much" and again nothing. Extremely rude and unprofessional. Another thing. I purchased the one hour ride and it was supposed to start at 3pm however our ride started at 3:15 and ended at 3:48? Total scam. I thank the tall asian male ( found out his name was JACK ) for actually being nice and greeting us. Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!! read more

My daughter and I had a fantastic ride today with Adriana. She was so much fun, and taught us a lot! Peaches and Bella were wonderful and cooperative horses. Will be back soon for sure! Thank you! read more

Horseback riding tour Golden gate/Bercut Equitation Field location Pros - Ride started on time (4pm- last tour of day) -Ride scheduled the same day Cons -The tour guide did not acknowledge us at all -The tour guide did not explain where we were, what parks, beaches, etc, we were looking at..nothing- the entire ride was silent (we are visiting SF) -Crossed many busy streets without instruction -My horse was tired. At one point, it started making noises (the guide actually turned around for this) Overall, the ride was fine, but staff left much to be desired. read more

I wish I could give them zero stars. I took my kids to the San Francisco location. It was disgusting. The horses stand around, fully saddled and tied to rails. They're skinny and look awful. I went to the place where they live. I wouldn't put my worst enemy in that small of an area. The "instructors" did not know what they were doing. They could barely drag the poor horses at a walk. Had no idea how to actually teach. My kids didn't ride for 2 reasons. We didn't have a reservation. I had tried many times to get one, but nobody ever calls back. When I said this to the office girl, she rolled her eyes and said yeah, they never call anyone back. Second, we couldn't stand what the horses looked like. There's a Facebook page called Bad Trainers, and they're on it. I can see why!!! I've read multiple complaints from animal control, one of which was a video of a horse who couldn't even get up, but nobody helped him. This place needs to be shut down. Chaparral needs to be out of business. I find your response laughable. I am the parent of one of the students at Bear creek stables. During the public meeting, more than 300 positive responses to the current management of Bear Creek were read into the record and/or submitted. Mine included. You had ZERO! So to say that you're trying to improve Bear Creek is ludicrous. That is, in fact, one of your horses at Bear Creek. Even you are too embarrassed to admit it. read more

Chaparral Ranch - This is one of their lesson horses. He's a rack of bones. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Woodside, California

I booked a ride at Wunderlich County Park. The staff were super friendly and our guide--Ariella--was fantastic. I would recommend her to anyone. My horse (warlock) was a sweetie and so well behaved. He only tried to sneak trail snacks once. The view was great and the ride was genuinely 60 minutes. I think next time I'd like to try a longer ride and maybe at one of their other locations but Wunderlich was well maintained and all the horses looked well taken care of. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We went riding at Monterey Bay and it was an amazing experience! We also got some horseback riding tips. read more

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Cash and card accepted. Chaparral Ranch is located in Milpitas off Calaveras Boulevard: just follow the signs to Chaparral Ranch and park in the dirt at the bottom of the hill. I really liked how it was so easy to sign up online for the trail ride. When I went to the website there were half hour, hour, and two hour options available. I chose the 2 hour ride and it was $84.80 for one adult after taxes and fees. I got to the ranch and wasn't quite sure where to go since there weren't many signs. Luckily there were other people there and I followed them up the hill to where the office was. When I got there there were 20+ kids hanging out and a few adults. I wasn't greeted or helped right away and I wasn't sure who worked there or who was a parent. Luckily one of the workers yelled at a dog (1 out of 4 dogs that I could see) so I told her I was there for the trail ride. I ended up waiting 30 min. after my scheduled trail ride start because the kids had to get set up for camp but when I was finally helped, the office manager, (Jen?), took care of me and was my guide. Overall the 2-hour trail ride was a really easy ride and Jen was nice with a lot of things to talk about. I'd recommend this place but also suggest they work on getting their customers and improving their organization. *Note: there are about 4 dogs roaming around freely at the ranch so if your kids are afraid of dogs maybe call the place ahead of time to put the dogs inside. read more

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My daughter had the best time learning about horses this week. The knowledgeable staff and patient horses introduced her to horsemanship. By the end of the week she was trotting and could tell me all the details of the horse's body, bridle, saddle, colors, and markings. I'm impressed! Additionally, Ed Levin County Park, where horse camp is located, is a beautiful place to run/hike or read a book by the ponds. That is what I did after dropping off my daughter. Thanks everyone at Chaparral Ranch for making my daughter's first horse camp experience a positive and knowledgeable one. read more

We scheduled pony rides for our two littles on a Saturday at the Milpitas location. Overall, the experience as underwhelming. We had arrived just on time (appointment was 1215), we parked at 1215 and entered at about 1218, and we were mildly scolded for being late. The women didn't seem too happy to do pony rides (it honestly felt like we were an inconvenience) since it was something they do offside to the main ranch area. Our son enjoyed his 15min ride but our little one only rode for about 5min and wasn't interested. I was expecting something a little more child-friendly and fun, but it was not as we had expected. Wouldn't come back but it's ok for a one-time experience. read more

I am writing this review for my 7 y/o and 4.5 year old daughters who rode horses today for the first time ever (minus ponies at a pumpkin patch once upon a time) This was easily one of the most precious moments I have had as a parent. My girls were both THRILLED to be getting on a horse....after 1 hour (4.5 y/o and 7 y/o mind you) THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GET OFF and it was easy to see why. The trainer and horses were awesome! I'm no expert on horses, or horseback riding lessons, but you earned my business. I don't think there is any way you can prepare your kid for how it will feel once they get up on the horse for the first time. That said, Steve, who booked our appointment was so considerate and flexible with me, I guess I gave him all the right info and asked all the right questions? He advised a 1 hour session for my birthday girl turned 7 (with flexibility to change and go shorter), and 20 minutes (which got extended to a full hour!) for my 4.5 year old. NEITHER WANTED TO GET OFF THEIR HORSES AFTER AN HOUR and not only were NOT bratty about it, they seemed more appreciative of this than anything I've ever BOUGHT or given them .....omg.....docile kids? WTF??? My daughters want to do the camp in SF near our place by GG Park now....booked up until August, sign us up!!!! Unfortunately their trainer "T" is exclusive to Woodside and doesn't get to SF Ranch...we may need to visit a couple more times before August camp, THANK YOU GUYS! YOU ARE THE BEST! SO MUCH FUN!!! read more

Chaparral Ranch - One of the best experiences ever for my girls! So precious! - Horseback Riding Near Me - Woodside, California

The best place to ride and learn to ride better. We've been addicted to it for several years already - Shawn is pretty amazing and his style of teaching is definitely effective to us. Other instructors like Fiona are awesome as well. We have graduated to more interesting horses and it continues to be fun - we do come nearly every week. And, their beach rides and redwood rides are of course pure magic. read more

Horses are well taken care of, long time clients which speaks well of management. Opportunity to ride and learn all about horses. Great places to ride all over the Bay Area. So glad I found them 4 years ago. I have met incredible people and have learned a lot! read more

Took my 8yo and 6yo daughters here for horseback riding lessons and they loved it. Easy to book online, and the instructor worked well with both of them. Would come back! read more

I have boarded my two horses here for years. My first one was a retired warmblood show jumper and now I have my off the track thoroughbred at Chaparral. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to board at a barn where they are kind, knowledgeable, hardworking and normal. I never have to worry about my horse's well being regardless of weather or seasons. Shawn knows more about horses than most will hope to know in their lifetime. He is calm and patient and has helped me immensely when my first horse passed away and when my second horse came to the barn as a skittish scared baby. He dropped everything when my horse needed emergency surgery, loaded him into the trailer and drove him that day to Salinas to get him on the surgery table. Shawn has protected his clients and staff against bullying behavior and runs a safe clean environment for his horses and the people who own them. I actively seek him out for advice about horsemanship and horse care. I have owned horses my entire life and been to barns literally all over the world and I am happiest here. I can't thank Shawn and Sue enough! read more

I can not say anything to those other high reviews... What we attended is 2-6 year old pony ride. We went there 30 minutes before the time, but when the lady came, she let the other kid who just arrived go first and kinda ignored my questions. ( I am not sure if it's racist) . And she let other kid get on the horse through a stair That they prepared, but when my son's turn , they just let me hand carry him onto the horse without the stairs... I am not sure if it's racist, I am Asian..and a only 87lbs woman. Besides of this, the pony ride seems not true for 2-6 years old, maybe 5-10 years old. The pony is big for little kid. I doubted the Safety, but the lady didn't even bother to explain, just said, it's up to you no matter how many questions I asked. She said it's up to you to all my questions. I am not sure if this is a good place for you but definitely not a safe place for little kids! read more

Chaparral Ranch - Horseback Riding Near Me - Woodside, California

I took my 5 year old to the MIlpitas location for a 15 min pony ride for $20. They used to offer rides at Emma Prusch for $10 pre-covid. The pony ride here exceeded our expectations. Adriana was our host.A few minutes into the ride my daughter was allowed to steer the horse by herself. Adriana had a cone obstacle course which she allowed my daughter to maneuver independently. This got my 5 year old super stoked! Thanks Adriana for a great experience! I guess this dad no longer needs to give piggy back horsey rides to his daughter anymore - we will be back for lessons! read more

This review is actually long overdue! We went horseback riding way back in April for my boyfriends birthday. I believe the horse back ride was about an hour long. We both loved it, the trail was pretty, the horses were well behaved lol It was a hot day so wear sunscreen, and the horses may have ticks so be mindful of your clothing. The staff was nice and we got the ball rolling right on schedule, they help you figure out what horse is best for you in terms of your height, weight and experience level. If you want to try horse back riding this is a great place to start. read more

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Enjoyed my first time at Ed Levin Park w/ my wonderful lesson horse, Spirit. Kayla was my instructor - shes amazing! It was a great learning experience and bonding time with Spirit. Will most definitely be returning for further lessons with Chaparral Ranch! read more

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Purchased my tickets two days in advance and was able to secure 2 tickets at the Wunderlich Park in Woodside at 12pm for the 60 min trail ride. I contemplated the 30-minute trail, however, I think 60 minutes is a perfect amount of time to enjoy the trail. Parking here was a bit limited but luckily a group was leaving a few minutes upon our arrival. We checked in and signed a waiver and the ride began shortly. The staff is really experienced and are able to answer most of your questions. The horses are familiar with the trails so you don't have to be too fixated on steering; however, they can go off-trail sometimes. It's not hard to re-direct them (speaking from a beginner's perspective). Overall, they were well behaved and the staff was very attentive to us throughout the whole trail! In terms of the scenery- the trail consists of tall redwood and small meadows in the distance. The scenery alongside the steady stroll from the horse ride made the whole experience both a short therapeutic retreat away from the city. I would consider horse-riding again with Chaparral Ranch at this location or another location in the near future. read more

I don't like writing bad reviews. I always look for the good and positive but after our experience today I feel it's important to share. So others can be aware and pause before spending the money. Our ride time was from 3-4 but our guide strolled in with another group after 3PM. He didn't turn things around for our group fast enough and we got on the horses at 3:18. Didn't get going until 3:20 but returned at 4. So we didn't get a full hour ride. our Guide was pleasant but he made the horses go extremely slow. When we got back we wanted to take photos with our horses but the people working took them away immediately. Not a good experience overall. The positive is the trail is beautiful (wunderlich park). If you're looking for horse back riding I would recommend Garrod Farms. Much better experience there read more

Very friendly people! Our boy had a great time. It I was so nice to be able to get the ride before the last day of spring break.

Attended a lesson with my partner the other day and had an amazing time. Mariah was thoughtful and knowledgeable. It had been a while since I'd ridden, and even kinder since I'd ridden in a western saddle, and she really helped with my confidence. I'm thrilled they're have started providing lessons in golden gate park! I'm hoping they start offering English lessons in the San Francisco location in the future but was thankful for an opportunity to get back into riding and get my partner into riding for their first time. Definitely planning to return! read more

OMG WHERE DO I BEGIN !!!!!!! for starters, HANNAH @ the SF Location. ABSOLUTE ANGEL!!!! So freakin sweet so knowledgeable so amazing! we were a couple mins late thank goodness we were her only ride for awhile today & the second we spoke to her and got there she was just the kindest Angel. Love her!!!!! Give the queen her crown! She made the ride and experience amazing for us we couldn't stop talking bout how much we adored her. amazon person. the ride was BEAUTIFUL!!!!! The horses were AMAZING!!!!! omg I have told everyone I know to experience this ranch Atleast one time! so beautiful on the beach ride and so chill! we are already planning our trip back thank you to Hannah & our amazing horses June and Maisy!!!! can't wait to ride again read more

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I have taken lessons here and they were great at first....and went downhill very quickly. I started as a very naÏve groupon'er....just happy to be around horses. As I continued with my lessons, quality went down and down. By the time I stopped taking lessons here, Shawn was having is go in circles while he sat in his "box" and talked to us through a microphone. Totally disconnected and WEIRD. I've never taken a lesson where there was so much disconnect. I stopped actually learning anything. It was just horse time and nothing more. The other reason I had to leave was.....the dire situation of the horses. They are so skinny and not well cared for. The trail horses are used up and tossed in a stall when they are no longer any good....or too busted up to use regularly. I had even been asked to use injured horses for a lesson. One week is was an injured eye. They put a fly mask on him so no one could see it. Later he had stepped on a screw so he was sound at a walk but not trot or lope. Very very sad. Bottom line is I would NOT recommend anyone coming here. Go to Garrod Farms ! They care about their animals and it shows. read more

Great place to take your 8 year old for a horse back ride and learning how to ride the horse. I took my daughter to the one in San Francisco in golden gate park. read more