Our 5 year old attended this camp this past week and she had so much fun. I was so impressed with…read morewhat she learned. The staff were extremely kind and so passionate about what they do. Excited for her to repeat this again next year.

Terrible Experience for Our Kids - Avoid This Camp!**…read more We had been looking forward to Horse Savvy Training Camp in Poway, CA, all summer, expecting a fun and enriching experience for a group of four girls (ages 9-11) who are all friends Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very disappointing and an upsetting experience. The camp was being ran by a teenage girl as the owner was not around. The problem was that girl let her authority go to her head and behaved like a drill-sergeant. The camp was incredibly hot which is of course not their fault however there was no shade other than a tree. There were no umbrellas or sail shades to help provide relief from the sun. The staff consisted of a teenage girl who treated the camp like a boot camp, bossing the girls around rather than encouraging them and making the camp an enjoyable experience. Our daughters were literally in tears when we picked them up after the first day. This was heart-wrenching for us as parent as these girls had been looking forward to horse camp all summer and this was going to be their favorite week. All four girls have previously attended horse camps elsewhere and had wonderful experiences, but this camp was entirely different. Instead of having fun, they felt as if they were being yelled at, bossed around, talked down to, and take orders from one counselor in particular. On the first day they were ordered to pick up papers that were not their mess and the counselor rudely yelled at these young girls, aggressively threw art supplies like scissors and glue sticks across the table. Basically an extremely bossy attitude and not a good fit for a young girls camp. We contacted the owner who was shocked and said she's never heard of such complaints. We agreed to try again the next day. The following day was a little better, but Wednesday was back to the same short fuse negative attitude just like Monday. The girls were forced to participate in a game where they would get wet. Some of the girls asked to not get wet but they were forced to play. Not everyone likes getting wet in their clothes but they were demanded to play along. Another girl with dust allergies was forced to clean a dusty area even though she asked to not have to due to her allergies Another girl was forced to pick up horse poop even though she asked not to. This was a terrible experience for all four girls from three different families. We had to pull them out of the camp after day three and requested a refund. The owner said she was only willing to pay us for the two days we hadn't used (Thrs & Fri) which she did. She refused to reimburse M-W. We will never be going back, and I strongly advise others to avoid this camp if you want your children to have a positive and enjoyable experience. The camp is upsetting and for a young girl not the positive experience one would envision. There are better choices when it comes to horse camp that's for sure.

O stars! I boarded my horses here for several years. Recent incident on 3/13/23 pushed me to leave…read more The caretaker who lived onsite was caught on camera violently sexually assaulting horses. His charges as of writing this are 2 cruelty to animals & 2 sexual contact with animals. Speculation is this has been going on for years and was known. Sadly my mare who's no longer alive was most likely a victim. Her unexplained injuries fit with how he was assaulting horses. On several occasions I was told that things didn't happen unless I got it on video or pictures. When I saw another boarder strike someone else's horse in the face with a whip while he was in his coral nothing was done because it wasn't caught on camera. My horses and ones near me had also been skipped at feeding times. Ive had to call/text on so many occasions for this to be fixed. Recently my horses all stopped eating the hay and were losing weight. At closer inspection I found mold and wet spots. This is consistent with what I would consider cow hay. Sadly this place has gone down hill.

I have boarded at Rolling Hills for 16 years. My mare has a 24X48 ft corral with a full shelter…read more I'm right along the creek with shade from 3 trees. This is a very peaceful spot with singing birds and croaking frogs in the evening. I can't get this deal anywhere else. Corrals do not touch and there is lots of space. We have multiple arenas, 2 round pens and very easy access to the nearby trails. We also have a hard working staff that cares for our horses, helps with set up for annual barn dances and our fire evacuation preparedness meetings.

I just came by Canyonside Ranch today and was so impressed with what an awesome, rustic place it…read moreis. What seems & feels like it would be out in the hinterlands of Ramona is actually located at the corner of Mercy Road and Black Mountain Rd., right off 15 Freeway south of the 56 Freeway. Yes, there is horse-boarding here but Canyonside Ranch also has horse-riding lessons for all ages, and hosts many Birthday parties and family get-togethers. Western and English riding skills are taught along with upper level dressage lessons. Beautiful Canyonside Community Park is right up the road and there are trails galore to go explore all around here. I was only visiting a horse with a friend but the stables and boarding area appeared to be clean and well kept. Most importantly, the horses seemed happy. Lovely place indeed.

I started horse riding lessons here a few weeks ago. Amy is a fantastic instructor. I've learned so…read moremuch in just a few short weeks and look forward to every lesson. It's apparent that they take good care of the horses and the instruction is great.

Great place for your kids experiencing the horsemanship & enjoying nature. It's been almost 6…read moremonths taking my child to be there & we are very satisfied. Special thank for Ms Nicole (the owner), coach Bailey & Connor who taking care of my daughter with great care and love. I would recommend to anyone who wants their kid surround by safe and nice environment for learning.

Had a great trail ride on 2/11/2025. Kaity was very helpful, knowledgeable and had a great…read morepersonality. It's been about 15 years since I've been on a horse and she made it very comfortable and easy for me. I ended up being the only rider at that time frame so I got a personal experience and was a great and enjoyable ride. I rode Maverick and he was very well behaved. Had a great time and will definitely get back sometime for a ride. Thanks again!!

Professionally managed; highly recommended. Lovely environment and my horse loves it. Great arena…read moreand not too crowded; plenty of space.

Have been at Peppertree for 10 plus years and have nothing but good things to say…read more They maintain the property well, drag and water all the arenas daily and the barn manager is great, she stays on top of everything. It's nice having 3 arenas as well as multiple round pens and turnouts. People are nice and horses all look well fed and happy!

My daughter started taking lessons here about 4 weeks ago. She's young for lessons and at first I…read morethought the instructor was telling her too much information at once, but I didn't interfere I just watched and she picked it up immediately. My daughter really likes the way she talks to her like she's a little adult and learns easily from her. The place is very nice, there are a lot of horses boarding here. They are very kind to the horses. It is very clean. It's open it's big and it's pretty.

There is a jewel, a sanctuary hidden off of Moreno road in Lakeside. It is called Heartland Ranch…read more If you love horses like my wife and I and want to relearn techniques necessary to ride a horse properly and with confidence or as a beginner just starting out, Heartland Ranch is for you. We have a 6 day horseback riding adventure scheduled for next year so I was searching for a great training facility to get back in shape for this type of ride. The lead trainer Amy is professional, engaging and fun to work with while ensuring your safety and making sure the horses are protected too. I didn't think there were any horses left in lakeside, well thankfully there are many of them at Heartland Ranch.

Great people. Very knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm. All kinds of horses, birds, and dogs! They…read morewill keep you busy if you volunteer but you couldn't pick a better place if your looking for volunteer hours or to just learn about livestock.

We had the most wonderful experience at Hegewisch Stables for our daughter's 9th birthday! The…read morehorses were absolutely amazing - especially Pumpkin, who quickly became her favorite. The trainers were exceptional: attentive, knowledgeable, encouraging, and so friendly. They made the entire experience feel both safe and incredibly fun for the kids. A special thank you to Katia for making the experience so memorable! We're already looking forward to coming back for lessons soon. Highly recommend Hegewisch Stables for a truly special experience!

I can't say enough great things about Karla as a trainer and as a person. After a 5-year break from…read moreriding, I was nervous to get back into it--let alone return to the show ring. But Karla welcomed me in, believed in me from day one, and had me back in the ring within just a few months. Her lessons are clear, supportive, and always push me to improve. She challenges you in all the right ways, with just the right balance of patience and encouragement. Even on tough days, I leave feeling motivated and proud of the progress I'm making. Karla truly cares--not just about your success as a rider, but about you as a whole person. I feel incredibly lucky to be learning from her.