Our experience with Inverness' owner Molly: My daugther took…read moreriding lessons with Molly and we loved her. My daughter went to a summer camp for a couple of weeks and when she returned Molly let us know that she doesn't have training horses available any more and that we need to lease a horse from her. Leasing a horse had never been our intention nor in our budget. We kept checking with her if she has a traing horse available and got the same answer every time. We had $600 paid unused tuition with her. I finally told her that I'd like a refund since she has no horses available. Molly told me then that she doesn't give refunds because it is an industry standard. I had not signed a contract or any other document re this standard and when paying no industry standard was introduced to me. She kept the $600 and even threatened me with her lawyer.

This is a complicated review to write as we were a customer for more than 6 months and the best way…read moreto describe it is, "ebb & flow". For starters we knew nothing about riding and reached out to several barns as our 12-year-old daughter was interested in riding lessons. After speaking with Molly, she convinced us that the best approach would be for our daughter to ride once a week. We were also sold on the fact that their stable was full of different horses, and we would have a standing lesson on Saturday mornings at 8am. Next, we were introduced to Morgan who would become our daughter's instructor. She was very nice and easy to work with. We rode with her for the duration of our time at Inverness and were very happy with her and the lessons she gave our daughter. If we only dealt with Morgan, our review would be much different. However, things started going downhill a few months ago when we were asked if we could have another student join my daughter's lesson. Reluctantly we agreed since we were told she would get an extra 10 min of riding time per week, but our preference was to stick with private lessons. After the one and only "group" lesson we went on vacation for a couple of weeks and when we came back, we went back to one-on-one lessons. We are not sure why the other student didn't join us again and we didn't ask as we preferred the one-on-one lessons (but later found out she had broken her spine during a lesson). Next, we were told that either the weather was not conducive to riding due to the rain (understandable) or there was not a horse or instructor available, so Inverness ended up cancelling or moving many of our lessons for the month of August. It was to the point that it started to become counterproductive because they would not let us know until the evening before and having an early Saturday morning time it made things difficult for us and it also hindered my daughter's progress. This led to us dealing more with Molly, if you were to speak with or text with her you will see she is short and to the point which can often be misconstrued as rude. We asked if we were able to be given notice beyond 12 hours, she was adamant and not willing to agree because she can't "control the horses or weather" and that comes across as very argumentative. Despite the negative impression and interactions with Molly, we continued to ride when they allowed us to as to not disappoint our daughter and hinder her progress more. This continued for over a month until about 2 weeks ago. We had a lesson scheduled for Saturday morning at 8 am as scheduled and then received a text from Molly on Thursday night stating, "Morgan is not available on Saturday and can your daughter ride on Friday night?" We already had a prior commitment which we rearranged and told her she could ride at 4pm to which she responded, "she already has that time filled." We then responded by telling her, "No problem, we will see you next week." and continued to eat our dinner and plan our weekend. About a half hour later, Molly sent us a follow up text stating, "upon further reflection, and given our mutual schedules, it makes more sense for you to find a different program." Flabbergasted, we asked her if she was serious because they continually cancel on us and try to move us around and we have been nothing but accommodating and tolerant. She then seemingly began to become more frustrated and made more excuses and ultimately made a disgusting accusation about me, personally. Knowing this would be the best for our daughter and family, we let her know that we would gladly move on once we were reimbursed for the lessons we paid for and that we would be sure to let others know about our experience. She responded by letting me know she would have her attorney (who is also a client) reach out to me if I did so. While it was very frustrating and unexpected to have to find a new stable to ride at, it was a blessing. Our daughter is now riding with a new stable and is very happy and progressing faster than she did at Inverness. I would some tips if you are looking for lessons and considering riding with Inverness: 1. If you do not own your own horse, DO NOT set up lessons with them. Had we known this we would have gone to where we are riding now. 2. Dealing with Molly can be exhausting, she clearly is great with horses, but not with people. Her take it or leave it attitude is not appreciated as I believe she forgets that the customer in this case is a 12-year-old girl who was made to feel less than when she was discarded. 3. When you pay Inverness, I would suggest using PayPal. It took me filing a claim with PayPal and a few weeks before I was refunded in full for the balance due to me.

Service was good. Pretty cool place to see and chill. People over here very nice and very friendlyread more

From the owner: Horse Trainer, Horse Boarding Stable,…read moreEquestrian Facility, Equine Boarding Stable, Horse Training, Wash Rack Services, Horse Boarding, Arena Access, Alfalfa and Orchard Hay, Horse Care

The Mesa Stables, located in Anaheim Hills, Orange County, CA provides horse boarding, horse…read moretherapy, and horseback riding. They are committed to help you board your horse and learn how to ride horses for the lowest price. Their arena is only used for horseback riding lessons and is very private and quiet.

This is a wonderful place. It is private, and they care very much for horses. Horses are fed…read morewell, and kept clean. Their classes are great and one instructor I worked with was kind, caring and great with horseback riding lessons. I definitely recommend this stable both for boarding and for classes.

I have only lived in Huntington Beach since October and I went to this park a few times just riding…read moremy bike because I like the park bench Café. I went this weekend and it was so beautiful all the cherry blossom tree trees, and the secret garden and just a walk around the little lake. I saw some turtles, a lot of butterflies and hummingbirds and bees. It's a very nice place to have a picnic or ride your bike or take your dog.

Great place just for visiting and wanting to look at or ride horses. Riding lessons for about $125…read morea lesson. They also have packages. They are also kind enough to let you roam their whole place to look at horses. However, you cannot pet or feed them unless owner allows it. Still, a beautiful place especially for horse lovers. Make sure you bring boots and clothes you wouldn't mind getting full of dirt.

V & H Stables is the best place to board your horse in SoCal!…read moreVersa, the owner, is so kind and knowledgeable. Everyone here absolutely loves horses and takes the very best care of them. Beautiful and extremely well kept stables!

Grandkids spend hour after hour here with the horses and wonderful people that helped teach the…read morekids how to care for horses

I am 73 years old and wanted to take some horseback riding lessons. The Ranch was under some major…read moreconstruction (expansion), but I talked with the owner manager Katie. She was very kind and had one of her students show me around the ranch. Her team of students were all very nice and helpful. I will start my WESTERN lessons soon.

From the owner: Discover the Unique Charm of Our Equestrian Facility in Trabuco Canyon…read more We are thrilled to invite you to experience what makes our equestrian facility truly unique. Nestled on 13.8 acres in the heart of Trabuco Canyon, our facility offers an unparalleled connection with nature, providing a serene and beautiful setting for both riders and horses. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, our location offers a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely ride through the scenic trails or simply soaking in the breathtaking views, you’ll feel a deep connection to the land. But it’s not just our location that sets us apart—it’s also the exceptional team behind our facility. Our dedicated staff is passionate about horses and committed to providing top-notch care and training, ensuring the best experience for both riders and their equine companions. We invite you to visit us and see for yourself why our facility is a hidden gem in Trabuco Canyon. We look forward to welcoming you!

Extremely Disappointed - Unprofessional, Unethical, and Unresponsive!…read more I'm writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with Nohl Ranch Saddle club; previously known as Anaheim Hills Saddle Club. After paying $2000 upfront, I was only there for two days before deciding to leave for another ranch due to the owner's rude, racist and unprofessional behavior. On my second day, the owner spoke to me in a disrespectful and condescending manner, making me feel entirely unwelcome. When I decided to leave, I requested my $2000 back, as I had barely utilized their services. Shockingly, they refused to issue a refund. Left with no other option, I took the matter to court. The judge ruled fully in my favor, yet despite the legal decision, they have failed to respond or return my money. This shows a blatant disregard for both their customers and the law. I strongly advise anyone considering this club to be aware of their unethical business practices. My experience has been deeply frustrating, from the poor treatment I received to the lack of accountability and professionalism in resolving the situation. Additionally, I did my research and found a large history of extremely horrendous behavior from the owners, management and staff. I posted in an Orange County Equestrian Facebook Forum and had an overwhelming 40+ individuals reach out with horrid stories from boarding here. Boarders beware! Avoid this place at all costs!

Great facility! have boarded there for years and would not board my horse anywhere else. Can't find…read moreanother facility that takes better care of my horse.