Visited Gilchrist Farm with my family for my 50th Birthday and it was such a beautiful time! First…read moreoff, the staff is great! From Monica, to Claudia to Farmer Sunny, everyone was so helpful and friendly and made us feel welcome. We purchased tickets thru Groupon which included $15 to use towards activities on the farm and you can always purchase more tickets onsite. Our group did a lil of everything , petting zoo, archery, maze, pumpkin decorating, pony riding. They have a small food court with 2-3 food vendors. The lady with the tacos and pupusas is so nice and friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. The hot dogs are yummy with an amazing snap to them. There was a small family business selling fresh sourdough as well so we had to pick some up. Yes the bathrooms are port a potties but they are clean. Internet is choppy as expected up on a mountain and actually forced everyone to be present and enjoy time together rather than being on our phones posting. It's a cute lil farm and it was such a great time. Thank you for having us!

I mentioned in my last review that I had gone to this farm in the past and had a great time. My…read moreonly problem was that a friend of mine was hit on by one of the employees, but that was okayv because she seemed into it. I write this because I spoke to that friend about it, and I was wrong. He did hit on her aggressively and it made her very uncomfortable. She played nice and only pretended to enjoy it so that he wouldn't get mad. I don't think we'll be going back the next time.We're in town. I'm sorry if my original review mislead anyone.​

Santa Clarita Equestrian Center is so welcoming and kind. My daughter absolutely enjoys her…read morelessons and her trainer (Chloe). Chloe has been amazing and her effort has increased my daughter's confidence when jumping. Totally recommend!!

For easy lessons and friendly service I would definitely recommend! Great communication when…read moreregistering with quick easy payment process. Kids loved it.

I can't say enough good things about Linda. She's hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had…read morethe pleasure of working with, human or horse! Her connection with animals is just something special; it's like they instantly trust her, and honestly, so did I. She's incredibly knowledgeable but also patient, supportive, and genuinely invested in your progress. Whether it was a scheduled session or a last-minute question or need, Linda always made herself available and never made me feel like I was a bother. That kind of dedication is rare. If you're looking for someone who truly gets horses and knows how to teach in a way that builds confidence, for both horse and rider, Jump for Joy is for you!

This place has all 5 star reviews for a reason!!! Linda is very honest and to the point. She…read moregives honest feedback in a gentle way that makes the rider feel good. I can't wait to return!!!

We just had our daughter's 5 year old birthday this past weekend at the ranch. Best idea ever. I…read morefound out about this place because my good friend had her daughter's birthday party here and my girls loved it. A year later they still remembered the party including the horses they rode and pet--Gidget and Traveler. So when it came time to find a spot for my little one's birthday, this place was the first one to come to mind. I could not be happier about the experience we had. Jenna and her family were so accommodating and so very easy to work with. I felt like she was an old friend. They try their best to make sure everyone has a great experience--including the host. Once you've got everything set up the way you want (food, decorations, etc), you just let them run it and they make the activities flow smoothly. I was able to roam around and mingle with guests and watch my kids ride horses. Every single one of my guests--children and adults--had a wonderful time. Many people commented on how peaceful and relaxed they felt there. Having no cell service really helped because nobody was distracted by their phone. Everyone was enjoying the moment and time with their kids. I loved the open, outdoor, natural space with the beautiful and gentle horses. There were also goats, chickens and pigs. Gold panning, "pin" the tail on a real donkey, painting a real horse, an open barn area where other horses are available to visit and pet. Our family made the trek up from the Sherman Oaks area and our guests came from even further away. They all thought it was worth the drive. I highly recommend! (birthday parties, weddings, photography, filming, riding lessons, affordable packaged birthday, family, fun)

Over the moon. I am highly impressed by Jenna and the staff of Copper Horse Riding Ranch. From…read morecalling to do a site visit to my granddaughter's actual party, everything was Hassel free and very easy. This was a party for an 11 year old, with kids as young as 2 in attendance. All the children enjoyed riding the horses and playing the games, but my biggest surprise was how much they enjoyed panning for "gold". My party was 3 hours long and the children were occupied and enjoying themselves the entire time. Not only did the kids have a good time, all the adults commented on what a relaxing atmosphere the ranch was. We are now planning an "adult only day".

Everyone there is great. They have a great caretaker on site monitoring the horses and taking care…read moreof them 24 Hours a day. Julie is very knowledgeable and helpful with all level riders. There is access to trails for the casual rider.

The best trainer and is vary nice and teaches the students how to train,care and ride the horse or…read morepony

Larry is an amazing instructor and a top shoe jumper! The facility is beautiful with great footing…read morefor elite horses! They hosted several clinics with top international riders like, John Floody! I would 10000000% recommend boarding and taking lessons here!

Larry was very helpful and lovely. He taught us a lot about horses and about breeding. We did a…read morephotoshoot where he graciously allowed us to use his home as our playground. It was a wonderful experience! He is also an award winning rider and breeder. Ask him about all the awards he has won!

Directions were not fun. If you do not know how to read an old fashioned map like I didn't you will…read moreget over whelmed and feel lost. You might even get lost. BUT Once you get to the stop sign at the corner of beechwood and it tells you to turn on beechwood or keep straight to stay on beechwood (depending which direction you coming from) no matter what your gut tells you just keep riding straight to the top. It's a far drive up and you will start to think you not going to the right way but you are. The gate has sunset ranch on it so you will know. Push the button to be let in the gate, park and you will have a steep hill to walk up to get to the top. If you get lost just call so they know but you won't miss your trip they are used to people getting lost. My whole crew was lost and we still completed the hour trip in the time frame given. My guide was William and he was great. He gave clear instructions and was very patient when we didn't catch on and was struggling to control our horses. The trail was calming and scary being as though you have to stay close to the edge of the cliff. The horses know what they are doing. I had a horse named tater tot and he was very calm and chill and once he got comfortable with me he was a great listener. When you return you will be assisted on getting down but if you don't have strong knees or good balance be very careful because the ground is very far down from the horse and you could really injure yourself. I didn't get injured but someone else easily could. If you forget to bring cash like I did no worries they have QR codes that you can and use for Venmo, Cash App, pay pal which I loved!

We came here to celebrate my girlfriend birthday. Check in was quick, the employees were very…read morefriendly and very helpful. Luckily for us it rained the night before and the views of LA were amazing and clear for miles. Quick tips: Book and early trip to avoid parking issues since spots seem to be limited. Also, bring shoes you don't care for, jeans you don't care to get dirty and some sun screen. Use the bathroom prior to arriving. And tip your tour guides.

We initially thought we wouldn't be able to ride because someone on the phone let us know we could…read morewalk in on the weekends. When we came, there was a private event before us but they were able to squeeze us in for an hour trail ride! I'm an experienced equestrian and the facilities here are beautiful and their horses are well loved and taken care of. Our horses were sure footed and steady and easy for my novice boyfriend to ride. The trail itself was amazing in the spring after the rains - there were plenty of water crossings and Hansen Dam was in full bloom! I was so impressed by their horses and their sure footedness with how rocky the ground was at first. We got to trot a little and where there was room, my horse was happy to ride side by side with my boyfriend. These horses are more responsive than your complete dead head average trail horse and I appreciated the ability to get out there on a weekend and see Hansen Dam. I rode at the Hunter/Jumper facility nearby for years and had always wondered what the trails around the area looked like. It was $60 (cash only) which I thought was more than reasonable! I would highly recommend coming in the spring when it's this nice out.

We rode here for a birthday in 2024. I would not say these horses are for beginners - this was not…read morea safe or enjoyable ride. The horse I rode jumped from my leg brushing his belly, so I had to float my legs off his body the entire time. I'm not sure he was well enough to ride that day if his belly was that tender. The other horses did not get along and fought while on the trail. This led to one horse spooking/attacking another and caused my friend to fall. She had difficulty walking, but was asked to get back on the horse despite laying on the floor in pain. After she couldn't get on, we thought the guide would call for help. But we found out later that the guide simply called her coworker and told them she'd be late for her next ride. Are you kidding me? Someone gets hurt and your first thought is your next paycheck? Our friend had to continue on foot since the guide told us we could not get off to help her. I don't think she would've made it all the way. We were lucky to run into fire authorities that gave her a ride. The authorities clarified they were NOT contacted by the guide and they were there for a separate event. We took our friend to the ER ourselves to get a spinal scan which thankfully turned out with bruising only. Afterwards, we were not offered a refund. We get it, horses have bad days and are unpredictable. But there is no excuse for having a guide that is so severely untrained and unempathetic. In a real emergency, you do not want to be caught in the middle of a nowhere with no signal and a "guide" that doesn't even know how to call for help or care about you. She just sounded like she wanted it over with. Really horrified and disappointed by the negligence here.

My kids have been taking horseback riding lessons here with Ms. Amy since September 2021 and we…read moreabsolutely love it here! The lessons include caring for the horses, safety, how to approach a horse, anatomy of a horse, how to properly put on and take off the saddles, different types of hay and more. Each lesson is different and my kids are learning something new each time. They look forward to their lessons each week and love spending time with the horses. I bring my toddler as well, and although he's too young to ride the horses, he loves walking around the ranch and saying hello to all of the animals. We love Clear Compass Equestrian so much, we brought our Girl Scout troop here. Amy put together a customized lesson for our troop based on badge requirements and the girls really enjoyed it. They learned about the two different styles of riding, English and Western, caring for the horses, they got to each brush a horse and then they learned to clean a horse stall. I really love the emphasis on safety and care, not just for the riders, but also for the horses. My children are learning so much more than just riding a horse.

Miss Amy is great at teaching kids what it's like to own a horse. They have to brush, tack, and…read moretake care of the horse before they can ride. We have been taking lessons for years and my kids love Miss Amy and her horses.

I am boarding my 3 horses here and they are getting the best care. A no drama nice place to relax…read morewith my horses.

Great ranch. Horses are turned out 2 times per week they are also checked on during the day several…read moretimes. Owners live on the property. Quiet and peaceful. The arena is large and there is s track that goes around the perimeter of the ranch. Call and make an appointment to see the place. The board is reasonable.