Circle T Ranch

We have had nothing but positive experiences boarding our horse here. Peaceful, drama-free, and…read moreowned by a wonderful and very knowledgeable family. Maureen and Mark take such great care of all of the horses, are super supportive, their communication is amazing, and they always go above and beyond. Our horse is happy and healthy thanks to all of their loving care and support. This place definitely lives up to its name!

Rainwater Farms

If you are an experienced rider and want to up your game or someone who has never ridden and wants…read moreto learn from the best - come see Michael Craghead. Michael is a great trainer who has trained world champions and is a well-respected USEF judge. No matter your discipline, Michael will make you a better rider. Michael is also really great with kids.

Total Equine Boarding

Julie does such a great job taking care of other's horses. She truly goes above and beyond. She is…read moremeticulous about cleaning stalls and water troughs. Very clean facility and expertly run! You won't be able to find someone better to take care of your horse!

This boarding facility is a blessing. Julie is so hands on, caring, and attentive with each and…read moreevery horse, and loves on them as if they were her own. She even coordinates fun enrichment and desensitization activities to keep everyone happy and entertained. She checks in consistently and monitors their health for any changes, concerns, etc. I know that my boy is in great hands with her and I do not have to worry about whether he is happy, healthy, and safe. I highly recommend this location without any hesitation.

Parker's Equestrian Center

I've boarded two horses here for 5+ years. I do like that each horse has his own space. This makes…read moreit much easier to feed supplements and specialized diet. Ranch Foreman does an excellent job of watching over the horses.

Started boarding my horse there a little over a month ago, and I just love this place! :-)read more

Summerlan Ranch

Such an Amazing, Beautiful Horse Ranch, Stables and Arena for Barrel Racing. Barbara does an…read moreAmazing job with all the horses and events she puts on in her Arena!

From the owner: Summerlan Ranch, is focused on providing high-quality service. We believe your horses are your…read morefamily and want them treated with the up most care and respect. We provide a Family Friendly atmosphere with a Park like setting for your enjoyment.... We provide room to ride including events happening monthly and welcome you to come and visit our facility.... You are welcome to bring family or friends out... We are located South/East side of Visalia at the edge of Exeter & Farmersville. 10 min. from the heart of Visalia & 15 min. from Hwy 99 & Hwy 198 We work hard to make your life easier, so you can come & just have fun!! There are no guarantees in life, but we try hard.... Summerlan Ranch has tried to work out all the bugs, so that you can enjoy an affordable setting and piece of mind with your animal.

Jacques Ranch

This place has changed owners. https://www.theranchoncarson.com/…read moreStill putting on great outdoor/indoor weddings.

The Jaques Ranch is a beautiful location for any event! The Jaques family are kind, lovely people…read moreand they worked diligently to provide a beautiful setting for our daughter's wedding. The family and friends had an amazingly fun time riding the mechanical bull, dancing, enjoying the barn and saloon facilities...we are so appreciatiative of the Jaques' family ranch. The ceremony area is lovely, filled with blossoms and hummingbirds, the sound of horses in the background, beautiful courtyard and dance floor, a playground for the little ones, fire pit, plenty of guest parking, security...it is a wonderful choice for any occasion! Many thanks, Jaques family, for a wonderful wedding weekend!

Copperwood Training Stables

3.8

(9 reviews)

Three words... twisted wire snaffles. Look them up. On…read morelesson horses with inexperienced riders these serve one purpose... to inflict pain. How many people show up here and think "this is so great" without any idea there is a torture device in the horses mouth. Normally I don't want to influence someones business with a bad review, but there's really no excuse for this.

Jeanette is my absolute favorite. She is affordable and so helpful/patient with the kiddos. I…read morehighly recommend her. She is reliable, affordable, very informative and incredibly sweet to deal with. You cannot go wrong.

Circle N Stables & Saddle Shop

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This is a fabulous facility to visit, they always have something new! Wide selection of reasonably…read morepriced tack, apparel, and horse supplies. The arena out back hosts occasional ropings, barrel racings, and gymkhana also cattle sortings! They are also a boarding facility with grass pastures or barn boarding. We've done business with them for many years and we wouldn't have it any other way! :)

From the owner: Circle N Stables & Saddle Shop is your trusted partner in equestrian excellence, offering a…read morecomprehensive range of horse equipment, services, and premium saddlery. With a deep commitment to quality and craftsmanship, we specialize in providing top-notch saddles, harnesses, and other essential horse gear to ensure both comfort and performance for your equine companions. Our wide array of products includes custom saddlery, durable horse harnesses, and a variety of tack and accessories suited for all riding disciplines. Additionally, we pride ourselves on our expert repair and fitting services, ensuring that each piece of equipment is perfectly tailored to both horse and rider. Whether you're a professional competitor or a casual rider, Circle N Stables & Saddle Shop is dedicated to delivering personalized service and high-quality solutions for all your equestrian needs. Visit us for a selection of carefully curated products and expert advice on horse care and equipment.

Harris Farms Horse Division

4.5

A Beautiful place to visit! Horses are treasured and well treated, grounds are lovely and everyone…read moreis friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

MADE IN CALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA CHROME, KENTUCKY DERBY AND PREAKNESS WINNER (POSSIBLE TRIPLE CROWN)…read more Growing up I was a horse racing fan. My family thinks it's because I love horses. In reality it was because I love the business aspect of it - a great way to make a lot of money through racing and breeding. Even at a young age I was that business-minded. But as I followed horse racing I began to understand it's an expensive enterprise. Even though I get fascinated by the billion dollar industry there are stories of those who become bankrupt because of it. I've been to thoroughbred farms in Kentucky, which is considered the thoroughbred horse breeding capital of the world. The farms in Kentucky look like castles. There's no animal stench that lingers usually at farms. The grass looked better than most grass at football stadiums. Most of all the horses themselves were treated like princes or princesses. They're better taken care than most people in this country. When I go to the racetrack to bet on important races in California I noticed most of the horses racing were born in Kentucky. Especially during the summer for two-year old races (stakes or allowance) most of those horses racing in California are Kentucky bred. For any Kentucky Derby prep races in California the betting favorites tend to be Kentucky bred. I have to admit I thought California bred horses were inferior to Kentucky bred horses. As a Californian I never thought in my lifetime that a California bred horse would win a Triple Crown race like the Kentucky Derby. That was until this year with California Chrome winning the first two legs of the Triple Crown. With the possible Triple Crown at stake next Saturday, today I drove to the farm where California Chrome was born. My contact at Harris Farms was Dave McGlothlin, but he was busy today. Debbie Winick was the one who provided me a tour of the farm. I came to specifically see California Chrome's dad, Lucky Pulpit, and mom, Love the Chase. When I saw Lucky Pulpit he was eating at his paddock. He was difficult to take pictures as he keeps moving his head around. However I was able to take pictures and pet him. He seems to be a nice stallion as some stallions can have bad temperament. In addition I was able to see Love the Chase and her foal, a 3 month old full sister to California Chrome. I was able to take pictures and pet both horses. The foal seems to have a huge curiosity about me. She would follow me around as I was walking. Debbie stated of all the foals that were born this year this filly is the best looking due to its confirmation. Is she another star in the making? Only time will tell. During this tour I got a great education about thoroughbred farm management. In fact I got more out of this tour than any other farm tours I went to in Kentucky. (If you don't like the stench at the Harris Ranch and want to know more about farm management I recommend this tour.) Even though I didn't take a picture the farm has a track where two year old horses are training. I was able to see some young horses that came from training. These horses are soon to be heading to the racetrack. I went inside the stallion barn not only to see the stalls of the stallions but also the breeding area. I also went to the foaling barn where the mares give birth. Debbie informed me that after a foal is born once it leaves the stall for good the stall is sanitized. I also saw a schedule of a mare that gave birth yesterday. I thought I was at the mother baby department at a hospital. LOL. In addition to Lucky Pulpit I was able to see other stallions at the farm. Due to the success of California Chrome will California see resurgence in thoroughbred breeding? Will Harris Farms have another national success like California Chrome? Lucky Pulpit is a prime example how blue-blooded stallions born in Kentucky are servicing stud duties in California. This helps the quality of California bred horses. However I think those answers will lie with another stallion Heatseeker, a Grade 1 stakes winning blue-blooded stallion born in Ireland but stood at stud in Kentucky for a couple of years, who resides at the farm. Just be careful you don't get close to him as he's considered the meanest stallion at the farm. Thank you Debbie for the tour as I appreciate how informative you were. Congratulations to Harris Farm for the success this year. Good luck to California Chrome next Saturday at the Belmont Stakes. Whatever happens next Saturday you and Harris Farms made Californians proud. As Californians we're proud of items that come from California such as wine, produce, seafood, and technology. You can add California Chrome to that list as he was made in California.

Lake Sabrina

4.6

(11 reviews)

This review is for Lake Sabrina To Blue Lake Trail which was a ~5.9 miles round trip that took ~4…read morehours to complete. This was a stunning hike from beginning to end. Trail was adjacent to Lake Sabrina for about half of the hike with various views of the lake from low to high elevations. There was excessive water at the first crossing; hiking sticks were extremely helpful for balance and getting across safely without getting shoes wet. Second water crossing was much easier with the rocks and logs. ~5% of the trail at higher elevation was still covered in snow. Trail was mostly a narrow and rocky incline towards Blue Lake. Furthermore, about half of the hikers brought their dogs. Beware of altitude sickness! Staying at the city of Bishop with an elevation of 4150ft and then driving the next morning to Lake Sabrina with an elevation of 9128ft resulted in altitude sickness for us throughout the hike. The worse symptom was shortness of breath with some minor headache and nausea. Very limited parking at the trailhead. There are more parking available further in at the boat landing area. Restroom also available at the upper parking lot of the boat landing. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/eMJO8pq-b6Y

Very beautiful lake!! I would definitely come here again! Good amount of fish and the waters are…read morevery relaxing. It's a small to medium sized lake but it's not too busy even on a weekend. Great time to hang out with your family or friends together on a boat or the lake side.

YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake