Altadena stables doesn't return phone calls!! Very, very bad since they're only open until 2 PM…read moreanyway

I've been keeping my horse Apple at Altadena Stables for over 7 years now and I love it so much and…read morenever plan on leaving. Everyone is super helpful and kind and the place is so clean for a barn! The vibes here are so great it makes you feel so calm as soon as you walk in.

Somehow this place manages to be both an elite training facility and a friendly, community barn. I…read moreknow for a fact that there are world-class teachers and national champions riding there, but for seven years it's just felt like pure love. I am NOT world-class, nor elite, but I've been guided forward at my own pace with support and joy. It's hard to start something like riding as an adult, but they made safe, easy and fun. So fun. And I'm deeply in love with the horse I get to ride. There's a bit of a waiting list to get in, but it's totally worth it!

I want to leave a really bad review here. Every time I made…read morea one-day course reservation, it was canceled the day before, so the email didn't even come, and when I arrived that day, all I said was that the email was not confirmed. What are all these cases? This is not once, the whole family with a my son has experienced the same thing more than once. And then I had to come back a long way without solving it more then twice. Really worst customer services ever.

Based on my experience, I would not consider this a secure or dependable boarding option and…read morerecommend prospective boarders carefully evaluate alternatives. The personal relationship between ownership and management can blur professional boundaries and contribute to favoritism and inconsistent accountability. Facility maintenance, safety standards, biosecurity practices, and overall organization need significant improvement. While some staff members work hard to keep the place running and are very kind, larger management issues remain unresolved. During my stay, the facility admitted a sick horse, which is believed to have resulted in a strangles outbreak that infected my horse and others. I personally took the initiative to obtain a formal diagnosis, which identified the illness affecting the barn, and voluntarily invested my own time and money into professional grade disinfectants to thoroughly clean the property. Despite these contributions, my horse and I were held to stricter standards than others, including requiring hospitalization longer than medically necessary, accumulating additional costs. Multiple break ins occurred, including people entering at night and dogs getting through dilapidated fencing. One horse was mauled by a dog and required hospitalization. Pros: The boarder community here is unmatched. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. While I do not recommend boarding here for reliability or peace of mind, you may make many wonderful friends. Could you have success here? Sure. Many people have. Things go well, until they don't. Is it worth the gamble and frustration of being at the whim of management that sometimes seems to run this barn informally rather than as a professional business? For me, no. I recommend boarding elsewhere.

This is a historic barn, yes. I grew up around here and have had horses my entire life. If you want…read moreto be in this area, try San Pasqual Stables. Look at the difference between these two places. Arroyo has small dirty stalls that don't get cleaned on Sunday, unfinished messes and old dirty tools spread in various spots around the entire property. The worst part is neglectful owners that don't show up and force the horses to live in tiny stalls that hardly get to come out. Even if they get out once in a while from other people helping, it's not enough. That is Neglect. Just read the stories from past boarders. More than 6 horses and boarders that I know, have recently moved out because of this ramshackled, poorly managed barn. You never really know the truth unless you're there everyday. Pretty sad.

Amazing grounds, staff are welcoming and super friendly, location is easy to find. An altogether…read morewonderful place!

I have been a member of Flintridge for 4+ years and it was the be at decision of my life to bring…read moremy horse here! The grooms are amazing with the horses, the trainers are all excellent, the member events are so much fun, and I truly couldn't be happier!!

I decided to write a review regarding the horseback riding lessons at this wonderful stable and I…read moremust say, it has been an incredible experience for my daughter Delilah. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel welcome and at ease. The instructor, Laura, was knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain everything in detail and ensuring that my daughter feels comfortable before getting on the horse. The horses themselves were well-trained and gentle, making it easy for a beginner like my daughter to learn the basics of riding. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, with a spacious arena for practicing different exercises and techniques. Throughout the lessons in these past 6 months we have see the improvement and how she is gaining confidence with each ride. Laura provides helpful feedback and guidance, pushing Delilah to challenge herself and try new things. Overall, I highly recommend taking horseback riding lessons at this stable. I read a recent review left by someone claiming that the staff here are not kind or welcoming to minorities. This has never been the case for us as we are Mexican. So that statement is far from being true. I highly recommend this place to all who are looking to start horseback riding. My daughter is 14 and looks forward to her classes with Laura and her favorite horse, Skylar. Thank you so much! Best, Delilah's parents

My daughter has been taking riding lessons here since March of this year. She's been riding off…read moreand on for the last few years and we moved here from horse town USA, Norco. This is a great riding center. Trainer Laura is amazing and she is so great with the students. She is patient and really teaches. All the school horses are are great and very well taken care of.. They teach/train all levels, from beginners to advanced. My daughter's riding has improved so much since starting here and she loves it. The pricing is very reasonable and I think you get so much more vs other riding schools/centers we've been too. All the staff is attentive and courteous. The barn area is always clean and organized. There are quite a few riding schools in the area and we checked them out. I am so happy we landed here. We love FFF!

This is a great place for you, your family and friends. The…read morepeople are always nice and the food is delicious. I run an all year youth basketball camp in the local area. www.playsmarterbasketball.com

This review is in reference to ONLY the patio area by the gift shop…read more Loud obnoxious children was my recent experience, A staff member came over to the adult supervising the kids but it do nothing to adjust there behavior. The time before that a guy blasting his Boombox all day. Nothing was done to stop that. The tables are dusty, dirty as well. They should place a monitor person there during live racing and remove these people that cause chaos.

I've been working with Cassandra and the volunteers at Fresh Start Sport Horses and have been…read morereally impressed with the personalized care & attention each horse gets. They have a very large, grassy pasture area and the stalls are quite large. I've been following Saint Ignacio, a handsome and well-mannered gelding who retired from racing in June. He got to enjoy some time off at the Ranch and just recently started training.

Cassandra and her team give these OTTBs such a great start to their new careers. When I talked with…read moreher about what I was looking for, she had several horses lined up for me to try when I arrived... The buying process was seamless and amazing! And the horse has an amazing foundation. She's a skilled rider and horse woman. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

Hi, I would just like to let you know. That this is really disrespectful to put your signage over…read moreour business flyer as there is plenty of space on the board. It's really a slap in the face to another business and unethical.

I volunteered over the course of 4 months at the Fahnestock Ranch and it had such a positive impact…read moreon my life. Never has my nervous system been as calm as when I got the chance to consistently be around horses. I am honoured to have been able to work beside Michael and learn from his experiences in horsemanship. In my eyes it was truly an enriching experience to see how we can teach a horse to trust again through consistent presence, training and care. Overall working with the animals and Michael has helped me attain much confidence in my abilities. Hopefully I'll come back in the near future.