I had such a wonderful experience at Cavallo Riding Center! They were incredibly kind and…read morewelcoming, and generously allowed me to use their beautiful property and horse for photos. They went above and beyond -- helping brush her, walking her during the shoot, and making sure everything ran smoothly and safely. You can truly tell how much they care about their horses. Ella was well-groomed, calm, and so sweet the entire time. The land is absolutely beautiful and made the perfect setting. Their professionalism and genuine support made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. I'm so grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend Cavallo Riding Center to anyone looking for a caring, supportive, and well-run place. Thank you again for everything!

We had a great time just riding the horses around ... for us that we didn't have experience and we…read morehave fun.

Kathy is the Equestrian instructor ; she is extremely patient and knowledgeable about what she…read moredoes. My girls so love and always look forward to going here

This is an incredible place ran by some incredible people!…read moreBeautiful property with multiple arenas and riding areas. Tons of trails to ride to right from the property, aswell! Every horse that has been rescued by the Animal Rescue of Lathrop finds safety, food, compassion and an infinite amount of love from the founders and every volunteer who helps out to ensure these horses/donkeys/mules get the best care possible. Every boarder who brings their horse to this ranch will find nothing but nice folks, clean restrooms, tons of riding areas, multiple wash racks & great quality hay.

Such an amazing experience, I couldn't recommend it enough!!! Laura is so joyful, attentive, and…read morepatient with new riders. The horses were great, surefooted, and listened well. I can't even get over how beautiful it was out there, the nature , the history, the animals. It was so peaceful, I wish I could stay out there forever! If you want to go horseback riding in the surrounding areas, don't go anywhere else!

I went on a trail ride with Laura along with my cousin and two friends on March 27, 2026. We range…read morein age from mid 50s to mid 70s. I had not been on a horse in 45 years. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. It was also a miraculous gift to my 73-year-old friend Lisa. She has been completely blind since an auto accident on the way to a horse show in 1969. She was only 16 years old and in training for the 1972 Olympics in dressage. This ride was her first since that day. Laura is incredibly compassionate and an absolute expert with horses. She is exceptionally safety conscious. She set Lisa up with a gentle horse named Mama, and at Lisa's request, Laura led mama from a few horse lengths away. The experience was amazing and Laura made it possible. I cannot recommend her and Trails of 49 highly enough. Laura is also a great historian. My mother's family has been in Calaveras County since the 1850s. While I live 300 miles away now, it's good to know that the history, horses, and land is so well cared for by such an exceptional person. I was born in Calaveras County and will be buried there, and I'm glad Laura is taking care of it in the meantime!

I've been taking lessons here since December and absolutely love it. My trainer Kristina is…read moreknowledgeable, attentive, and truly cares about helping her students improve. I've grown so much as a rider already and always leave feeling like I learned something valuable. The horses are beautifully cared for and it's obvious how much love and respect they receive. Finding a place that values both good horsemanship and the wellbeing of the horses means everything to me. I'm incredibly grateful for this experience and highly recommend this barn to anyone wanting to learn and grow as a rider.

If you want to learn how to ride, this is absolutely the best place you could seek out. I have been…read morewith Kristina for over 10 years now, and can say firsthand she teaches you everything you need to know, from the ground up, building an unshakable foundation! I've seen her teaching throughout the years, and can confidently say she teaches incredibly, and explains things thoroughly and will work with you to get you where you need to be. I have seen the impeccable care her horses are under, and she is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to training, and your horses health if you choose to board. The boarders are wonderful people, and the atmosphere will provide a great experience!

My niece did a 1 week summer camp here in 2024 and she loved it. At first, she was very skeptical…read moreand not feeling the flies and smell, she is a city girl, but she loved it once the program was over! Would recommend this place.

Never been on a horse and Shanah was amazing. Very knowledgeable and patient. Her passion for…read morehorses and there care is evident and contagious

This is exactly the kind of place that reminds you there is still good in the world. My daughter…read morehas been attending Blue Banner for weekly pony rides with Kayla. Not only are the rides developmentally appropriate and COVID-19 safe (county approved activity and all cleanliness precautions taken), but the community is amazing! The trainers and owners answer all of my 4.5 year old's crazy questions with a smile. They educate and inform while making you feel like family. They let kids be kids while teaching them to respect the horses and the boarding community there too. It's been a gift to have a place like this to go to when everything else is chaos. We'd move in if we could LOL! Highly recommend! (Be sure to ask about birthday parties and camps too, obviously more options when we're not in a pandemic.)

My daughter has been coming here almost a year and she really enjoys it! Her instructor Kayla is…read morevery knowledgeable and has taught her a lot! They teach you how to groom and tack up your horse as well. Great stable for lessons!

This is a very large, clean facility with several indoor barns and a big indoor arena. The grounds…read moreare well kept and the horses are treated with the utmost care. This is a great facility for boarding if you are considering a nice ranch that is CLEAN and well kept. There is also a nice sized outdoor arena behind the covered barn.

A nice working ranch that also is a party venue. Had a nice wedding service in front of the big…read morebarn and then a great reception and party afterwords. The Bride and Groom had a day they will remember forever.

Dave Bricknell is incredible and I am hard to impress .He has studied with Clinton Anderson and…read morereally knows his stuff.He says he is still learning everyday (Coulda fooled me) He has worked my Quarter pony I recently purchased for my grandchildren and then we got another surprise a paint stud colt was born to my little mare on 7/3/2011 and again Dave was right there. This colt is being started the way all horses should be started. I have seen Dave do things with his horses that I would have thought would be VERY hard to get a horse to do.,He makes it look so easy. I would recommend you check out his web site and then give him a call . From foal to full grown he can help you. He has been a godsend for me. Shoot he makes me want to learn this stuff myself. Give him a call .I highly recommend him. You can ask my Pony "Jezzabell"what she thinks of Dave. High marks indeed. Lorena

From the owner: Sweet Horse Ranch is an equine boarding and training facility. We start horses from "zero" to…read morewalk, trot and canter. We deal with special handling isues such as trailer loading, standing for mounting etc. We also do some trick training. In summary clients bring us a fractious horse and we give them back a Sweet Horse....hence our name.,

I can't rave about this place and Cheryl enough! I am from out of town, and instantly felt at home…read more Cheryl was an incredible instructor and her horses were wonderful! I haven't been able to ride for the past year, but Cheryl made it possible for me to get back in the saddle! If you're looking for a comforting, friendly, professional environment, this is the place to go!

My daughter loved her experience at this day camp. We did the "horse and more" two day camp. She…read morecame home so excited and filled with new information and joyful experiences from the day! She told me how very kind and fun Mrs. Brown (owner and lead teacher) was! It was obvious that the camp was well organized and executed (and as an elementary teacher, I can spot a well run children's event from a mile away)! We will definitely be returning. Thank you for opening your home, Cheryl!