I absolutely recommend Cloverleaf Ranch to any family considering horseback lessons for themselves or their children. We've been at their ranch since September 2024, and every single staff member we've encountered (including office, groundskeeping, and instructional staff) has presented themselves with the utmost professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm. They've taught our boys how to ride and care for horses in a safe and skilled manner, all while exhibiting patience, dignity, and grace. They are friendly and welcoming at all times, and I feel no hesitation to trust our instructors with the safety of my children. The safety of their students and horses are of primary concern here--as it should be. I must offer an extra special thank you to Mia and Izzy, who have always made it their goal to teach my kids everything they possibly can about riding and equestrian care. It has been a blessing and a joy to work with them, and we love them both dearly! Thank you, ladies, for your dedicated work, and for always bringing upbeat smiles, wisdom, and positive attitudes to your students. I'd be remiss if I didn't also give honorable mention to Carley, who is not our instructor, but who is often on the training grounds during our appointment time. She makes us feel welcome, and goes out of her way to be friendly and encouraging while we are there. Thank you, Cloverleaf. Your pursuit of excellence in your craft has been of great benefit to our family. Keep up the good work! read more

Everyone here was so nice. Cassie was an awesome instructor for the lesson and trail ride for my daughter. She also took some nice photos from me and sent them along right after. Really great place and people! read more

What an incredible summer! My 13 yr old niece went to Resident Camp this summer and had the time of her life! She has never done a sleep away camp before and she was VERY nervous about spending time away from her family. (And her freeking phone.) The staff there did such a great job calming her nerves and tackling her fears. She sent us a letter telling us she didn't ever want to leave. I have never heard someone talk about a zip line so much. Her counselor Reef was fantastic. We can't wait to sign her up for next summer! Thank you for teaching her there are much better things in this world than spending all your time on your phone. She will walk into middle school this year with a bold new outlook and camp friends too. read more

This place is phenomenal!!! Brought my two granddaughters for their first experience riding a horses. The staff was so kind and encouraging but safety was their first priority Cloverleaf Ranch makes little girls dreams come true!!! Thank you Cloverleaf Ranch read more

I don't recommend taking your kids here. A staff member terrified the children when my disabled adult daughter was just looking at the horses from the sidewalk. We were looking into having her ride there but the staff created a scene and was aggressive. This is not how to teach children how to interact with with others or welcome new customers. read more

My grandson had his first lesson here and loved it. He wants to come back for more lessons. Prices are reasonable, the horses are well taken care of and everything is clean read more

Cloverleaf Ranch - Getting boots and helmet from the ranch for riding. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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My 13-year old son attended the sleep-away summer camp, and the vast majority of the other kids were much younger (under 10). Within the first two days of camp, two of the older kids were sent home from the camp for actions which were absolutely not reasons I would think would require sending someone home from the camp and forfeiting their parent's (not inexpensive) tuition money. The worst part of this was that the camp did not explain, in any way, to my son what happened to his new friends. He was scared and worried and concerned for their safety, and the camp refused to confirm that they were safe. Many of the counselors were very nice and my son really liked them. Two counselors were not good. The first was a male who actually physically pushed my son's friend out of the way. The second was a female who, when my son was upset about his missing friends and was crying, told him to "stop acting like a baby" and said his friend who was no longer at camp was a "bad person." When we picked our son up from camp after his first solo week away from home, this had all built up to a point where he was emotionally distraught. We had spent the week thinking he had had a wonderful time, only to find out that he had been struggling emotionally for days and no one had offered him any support. I cannot recommend this camp for anyone, but especially not kids over 10. The camp does not train their counselors how to deal with older children who have more complex analytical and emotional capacities than the little ones, and the camp's response to dealing with the older kids appears to be to send them home with the slimmest of excuses. read more

10/10 experience at Cloverleaf Ranch! Shawna (owner) is amazing. Super friendly & accommodating for my girlfriend & I on Valentine's Day. The front desk was very fast & efficient w/ the paperwork & payment. Finally, our instructor Lexi was awesome. Very insightful & reassuring throughout the entire process. Can't thank her enough for making the experience such an enjoyable one! We'll be back for the trail rides read more

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My granddaughter loves Cloverleaf, and that's all I need to know! The staff are friendly and helpful. Easy scheduling.

I cannot say enough great things about this camp! We sent our three girls the last two years and they have such a blast! It's the perfect way to kick off their summer. They love the horseback riding, all of the camp counselors, and all the activities. When I picked them up, the oldest one told me her favorite part was the food! We will be back! Thanks everybody for creating such wonderful memories for our kiddos. read more

Cloverleaf ranch is a great place to learn how to ride and be confident on and around horses. I had only ever gone on a few trail rides on vacation and wanted to take lessons to further my education on horseback. I've now had the pleasure of taking lessons with two of the instructors at cloverleaf and I've learned so much and gained so much confidence and knowledge with riding and handling horses from the ground. The staff is so friendly and you really feel like part of the team as a student. I absolutely recommend cloverleaf to anyone wanting to learn to ride, I can't wait for my first trail ride with them! read more

I went to Cloverleaf Ranch for horse riding lessons because it is close to me, just try to find a place which is in the town. I am a beginner as well, only had trail riding experience in the national park, so I have no idea how it would go. What a wonderful experience!!! They are super friendly, the check-in process is so fast. My trainer is River, I had horse riding lessons and trail riding with her. River is super nice and professional, not only teaching riding but also telling me about the horses and the trails. I felt very comfortable with her. Definitely will continue my lessons here. read more

Cloverleaf does it again! Year after year, this establishment never disappoints. From the amazingly cool counselors, to the various activities. Everyone knows who you are, and I feel super safe dropping my child off. You get a little bit of everything here, and it's the best. read more

I can't say enough good things about Cloverleaf Ranch! For many years, with the help of the Rotary Club, my organization has been able to send students to Cloverleaf for the experience of a lifetime. Many of the students that have been chosen to attend camp would usually never have the option to attend if it wasn't for the amazing Cloverleaf staff and the fundraising done by Rotary. Besides having an awesome traditional summer camp for all kids from different walks of life, Cloverleaf also has a great therapeutic environment for students who have been through traumatic situations. They train their staff to be involved and active to they can help students by providing them the tools they need to feel successful. They do all of this while giving children their first taste of real independence and hands-on life skills. Almost all of our students have come back from camp with the best stories, shared experiences, and overall just joy from the time they had. Even with the fires, Cloverleaf is still re-building and giving back, and still provided camp for needy children. This was so touching and important for the community to know.....even with the fact the camp has experienced so much loss, they still wanted to give back to the community. Cloverleaf has forever changed the lives of students, and I hope they can continue to persevere for many years to come. Thank You Cloverleaf for changing lives and giving back to the community. read more

I really love Cloverleaf Ranch. Shawna and her staff are all so welcoming and kind. My trainer and the others I've met, are all very knowledgeable and talented. Animals are happy and healthy. I've learned so much since I've started my lessons there and look forward to them every week. read more

Cloverleaf Ranch - Lead line lesson for 6 year old. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

A wholesome, beautiful place for youngling and the young at heart! Camp is a super choice to send your kids for healthy growth. This one is one of the good ones read more

I have been to other horse back trail riding before but this one is the best!!! I didn't expect this much fun here!! They have riding boots and hats for us. They gave us really great instructions for 30 min and practice!!! Up and down hills and beautiful scenery!!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

The owner and employees at Cloverleaf Ranch, went over and above to help my son and I throw a 50th birthday party for my wife. The venue is beautiful and the price was right. If you're throwing a party, having a wedding this is the place to do it. Thank you again everyone one at Cloverleaf Ranch for their help making her Birthday a day she won't soon forget. thank you again Dennis Hampton A very satisfied customer read more

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My daughter has progressed on horseback at an impressive rate. It's so fun to watch. She takes private lessons with Lexi who is skilled and safe. I give my highest recommendation for this ranch and phenomenal staff. read more

I applied for the scholarship program for my 6 year old this last summer in July. He went to summer camp for 1 week Monday through Friday 9-5 pm. The cost was $200 for 1 week but it's on a 12 month payment plan. $20 is taken out of my bank account electronically on the 1st of every month. I can also pay it off early too. My son had so much fun. The camp included healthy lunches and snacks. He did different activities every day along with swimming every day. He did a zip line and games and archery. My son is very active so this program was perfect for him. I'm so thankful for the scholarship program because I have three sons so camp is not always an option. read more

Love Cloverleaf for horse lessons and summer camp. Building WONDERFUL Memories for my daughter!

I had my twins 10th birthday party at the ranch and we had a ball!!! it was a scorching hot day, 102 f, but we enjoyed ourselves none the less! We started off with horseback riding, which was with only one horse (and 14 kids) so it was a slow start, but thankfully it picked up as we headed off to zip lining. Even the adults joined in the fun!!! That was the highlight!!! We also did the archery, but if I had it to do over again I would have went with the riflery instead. We ended the day with a fun time in the pool, which was incredibly refreshing after being out in the blazing heat most of the day. And we made good use of the BBQ area as well! The staff were all incredibly helpful, which we very much appreciated!!! Shawna was a big help with coordinating my needs and budget! A big thank you for your hospitality and in making this birthday party one that will be very memorable!!! The ranch itself is very nice, and an unexpected gem that I would very much recommend to others and will keep in mind for future events!!! :) read more

I came here last week with my two boys who are 12 and 13 to take an hour long riding lesson. I have not been on a horse in 10+ years and my boys have never ridden. Our instructor Tammy was awesome! She was very through explaining everything before we did it and has such a passion for the horses it was very comforting knowing that she knew the horses we were on so well. We got off to a little bit of a late start with our lesson, we had to find boots and helmets that fit us (provided by Cloverleaf) but when the lesson was over we had been there for over two hours. It was great! it wore by boys out and gave me a bit of confidence and they were able to listen to Tammy and do everything she asked even though I struggle to get that behavior at home. I would strongly suggest anyone looking into horse back ridding lessons to visit here and ask for Tammy. She means business is the best way possible. They also have a summer camps both day and lodging from my understanding that we are planning on checking out next year. read more

Cloverleaf Ranch is an idyllic place where a child can ditch the electronics and enjoy the outdoors. There is a wide range of fun activities that they will remember forever. It's a place where kids can be kids, make some new friends, and laugh, dance, and sing and be silly. I wish every child wAs able to attend this camp. It is a wholesome, healing, magical place for kids. read more

We had my daughters 5th birthday party here!!.. 30 kids!! Horse back riding and horse care!.. big beautiful clean property. My daughter said it was the best birthday party ever!! Thank you to Dawn and everyone one else who helped make my daughters birthday a memorable one! read more

My daughter had such a great time she was in tears when we left. I can't wait to send her again in 2019! Who knew Cloverleaf ranch would have such rave review by my friends, and friends of theirs too. Keep up the awesome job! read more

This place is wonderful for summer camps! They have amazing activities, my daughter can't wait for summer to come back, she loved everything, especially riding horses and canopy, but sleeping under the stars is priceless. Loved the dedication the counselors and the owner have toward the kids. Thank you so much!!! read more

Cloverleaf ranch was a great experience for my daughter. I don't have a lot of money and my daughters best friend goes every year. I called them up told them my situation and they worked with me so my daughter could go. It was such a great experience for her she wants to go all next summer. She said the food was good the people were great and the horses were fantastic. She loved it there. The staff was so kind to me and helped me in every way give this experience to me daughter. I am eternally grateful read more

Was there as a young girl then a counselor for two years when i was 18. Best part of the summer !!!!!

I went to Cloverleaf for three summers when I was a child and they were the best summers of my life. The camp counselors were kind, fun, and responsible. The cabins for overnight camp were magical (I felt like a real cowgirl). The camp itself is so large it's easy to forget you're in a city. Everything was organized perfectly. I cannot wait for my daughter to be old enough to attend Cloverleaf!! read more

My granddaughter has attended camp at Cloverleaf Ranch since she was 6 years old and she is now 13. She eagerly looks forward to this camp every year. In addition to the fun she experiences, the camp program and staff have helped her gain confidence and develop life skills, such as teamwork, leadership and responsibility. When I picked her up this summer on the last day, she cried because she said she would miss everyone. I was amazed that the staff pulled it together and made camp available after their facility was destroyed by the Tubbs fire. They also continued their scholarship program, in spite of what they went through. The staff at Cloverleaf truly care about the kids. read more

These people do answer the phone, but did not call me back with more information! I'm not willing to patronize this stable if they're not going to follow through with a simple answer! read more

My girls have been to this awesome summer camp three summers now and they love every minute of it! Traditional summer camp fun, making memories to last a lifetime. read more

Fun place to do a kids party. Lots of activity for kids. Staff are friendly. Plenty of parking

My 7 year old loved this place and didn't want to come home. I went here 30years ago when I was 12 and loved it my self. It's cheaper then the local day camp in Lafayette. Highly recommended read more

Been going here for the 2 years for the kids summer programs - definitely worth it. Kids love it - lots of activities, safe environment and our 2 boys love all the staff. Never have had any problems read more

Cloverleaf ranch opener is very sweet and kind hearted. I felt welcomed and secure of the area and the people. But to be honest the service we were given was a rip off. I came 2 hours away to ride here and I was on the horse for 25 minutes. I was 20 minutes late but I was told the ride was 1 hour and 30 minutes. I spent $150 for my husband and I and I totally regret it. I should've went to the casino and had more fun. Again, great people, but very disappointed. read more

My husband and I got married at Cloverleaf Ranch about a month ago and it was our PERFECT wedding venue! We wanted something outdoors and casual yet elegant, and Cloverleaf was everything we could have hoped for an more! Dinner outside at sunset overlooking a vineyard, ceremony on a big lawn with horses grazing in the background, dancing in the candle lit barn. It was all just dreamy! Shawna and her staff were incredible. They made everything happen that we envisioned and were always cheerful and helpful when we called. We were able to come visit the site several times before the wedding day to make plans which was a huge help. Moreover, we were on a budget and Cloverleaf made our wine country wedding affordable. They also had the capacity to hold 250+ guests, which is hard to find in Sonoma County I found. If you want to host a rustic chic wedding or event, Cloverleaf is your place. Highly recommended!! read more

I spent two weeks here in the summer of 1972. First and only time in a sleepover camp. I rode a horse named Clyde and met a boy, Richard. Altogether a very memorable experience. I remember the archery and the cafeteria and the campfires. I had a radio with me and always struggled to get the classical music station. After my parents picked me up, we stayed at the Flamingo Hotel and my classical station once again came in clearly. The atmosphere at the camp was warm and friendly but I missed my creature comforts. I thought of Cloverleaf recently because I went camping in Montana (oil lamps, outhouse, old cabin) and had flashbacks to all those years ago. If I had had children, I would've sent them here. read more

I visited today during their open house. Shawna and the staff were all VERY friendly, the facilities are cool, with lots of fun activities for youth. My boys are looking forward to spending time there this summer and I hope to hold some parties there in the near future. read more