Super knowledgeable, child friendly, safe, clean environment. They show the kids everything from…read moretaking care of horses to riding them with ease. The staff is kind, caring, hands on, and are super kid friendly. We will definitely be back.

Kathy, Chris, and Brenda are an amazing team to bring the reality of enjoying horseback riding…read morelessons for the whole family. We love the integrity they hold as a business, the affordability to ride weekly, and appreciate the expertise in coaching us on their lesson horses! (There are all types of horses for all abilities). We've been riding for 2+ years with the lesson horses and are so thankful for such a family friendly stable to ride at.

I want to rent a horse and ride it here!! I love coming…read morehere to pet the horses that seem to be well taken care of!! It's a beautiful stable and the owners are friendly and welcoming!!

I love Mission Trail Stables...Best stables in OC!!! Where the people are friendly and the horses…read moreare loved!

This review is for the Costa Mesa Z Equestrian location at the OC Fairgrounds off Arlington Dr…read more Same owner at both San Juan Capistrano (SJC) and Costa Mesa. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Z Equestrian in Costa Mesa! My 6-year-old daughter takes English riding lessons with Miss Emily, who is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and truly amazing with young riders. Both Miss Lexi and Miss Emily are wealths of knowledge and handle their students with such care. They don't just teach you how to sit on a horse; they focus on building strong foundations and fostering a genuine love for the animals. The communication is seamless, and the pricing is very fair. In a hobby that can get expensive quickly, we find this so much more fulfilling (and affordable!) than a Magic Key to Disneyland. My daughter is already dreaming of riding every single horse in the stable!

I'm a 59 year old woman with leukemia looking forward to my fifth lesson next week…read more I rode, briefly, as a teenager and decided...now or never. How absolutely blessed I was to find Zequestrian! Everything, absolutely everything, is perfect. Zara, my instructor, is patient and reassuring. I'm 100% comfortable in everything we do. She's intuitive and positive, gently correcting my mistakes in a way that makes me feel good about trying and really complimenting my successes. So much encouragement! She's knowledgeable and astute, I learn so much in the hour I'm there. I'm exactly where I want to be and feel inspired to keep going. The stable is always clean and organized. It's a joy to walk on the property. If you're looking to take lessons or have a child you want to get started, look no further...go to Zequestrian. Sara made it very easy to get started and has made me feel so, so welcome. Love, love, love this place- everything about it.

We have been boarders here since 1993. RSV is truly our home away from home. The ranch is well…read morekept up, Patty, John and Javier are on top of everything. All of the facilities - arenas, track, barns, wash racks - are maintained at the best level. Any concerns are addressed immediately. We are grateful to be a part of the RSV family.

Love this place! We board our horses here. Cindy, our trainer, is amazing. Patient,…read moreknowledgeable, and really cares about the horses. The facilities are clean. The conditioning track is a game changer. When the weather doesn't allow for trail riding, the track is the place to go. Plenty of round pens, arenas and washing stations. We ride western and our fellow western riders are friendly, helpful and fun to be around. Saw some of the negative reviews. I think you just need to find your people and you will be all set.

Very Happy to be a student at Joanne Gladstone. She is an amazing trainer, very passionate about…read morewhat she does, always watching and fixing her students, always focusing on every little thing. Also I like the horses that they have, safety is always first and they perfectly pick a horse for your level. All horses are loved and very well taken care of. I would recommend all new riders to take at least 2 classes a week, so then you will see the improvement much sooner. Thank you guys for warm welcome!

Today is the 6th year anniversary of my daughter riding with Ms Joanne Gladstone from Gladstone…read moreEquestrian. This place is more than a home to my daughter. Joanne put her heart and soul into these kids, and making them be the best of they could be. She has great knowledge of horsesand tons of teaching experience in this sport. We are so grateful and proud to be part of the Gladstone family!

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

Great horses, great guides. It is always a pleasure to do a…read morehorseback ride at Suzie Q Ranch. Lovely afternoon today January 19th of 2026. Will be back! I think this ranch is the best of the area. Thank you Suzie!

I am so grateful my aunt started me back up riding again at Reveal Equestrian. Jenna has taught me…read moreso much since getting back in the saddle a couple years ago. The barn has always been an amazing place to just be one with a horse and coming here has been very special for me. I'm surrounded by all of Jenna's lovely lesson horses and by a supportive group of fellow equestrians, including our newest trainer Aja (who is wonderful)! It has been an incredible experience here, especially during this pandemic and I highly recommend checking Reveal Equestrian out if you're looking to start riding for the first time or get back into it. I certainly look forward to many more years of growing as a rider alongside Team Reveal! Thanks Jenna and Aja for being such talented trainers.

I've been riding for over 30 years and have never been happier with a training and lesson program…read morethan at Reveal Equestrian. I have had a couple of horses (all very different in type and experience) in training over the last 4 years with Reveal Equestrian and the training and care have been customized to give each of the horses exactly what they needed. I love that the riding lessons concentrate on the fundamentals of riding, an appropriate focus is put on flatwork, jumping is never rushed and riders are brought along correctly according to their skill set. The horses' well-being and riders' safety is always a top priority! I can't recommend Reveal Equestrian enough!

If you're in this area definitely worth it to check out this amazing Historical Mission. This was…read moremy second time and I enjoyed it. Lots of couples taking pre-wedding photos. Must be the place. I got a new experienced each time love the vibe.

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded on November 1, 1776 by Junipero Serra and Spanish…read moreCatholics. Its nickname is "Jewel of the Missions" and is one of 21 Spanish missions in California. We purchased tickets ($18/adult) on-site although you can book them online to perhaps get a discount. We got an audio device where we could take an audio tour through the grounds and learn more about each individual aspect of the mission. We even saw the remnants of the stone church that was once the largest structure in California but was destroyed in the 1812 earthquake. While the inhabitants' primary goal was to promote Catholicism, the mission also served as an agricultural and economic center. The founding priests of the mission were told they had to be self-sufficient; when we visited the area there was a garden to grow food and a kitchen area. This mission was even the first one in California to make their own wine. Overall it took us an hour to walk around and explore. We didn't read or listen to everything in-depth but you can easily spend 2-3 hours here. We went early in the morning and there was no one around so it was peaceful exploring the grounds.

Dana Smith Show Team is home to some of the most personable horses. They seem to find the biggest…read morepersonalities that are a joy to see every time I drop by. Dana is an inspiration to female business owners and carries herself with a fabulous professionalism that you can feel a mile away. One of her trainers at the barn, Katie, is so good at teaching beginners. She is kind and patient, she explains things in a way that feels tailored to you. She's good at meeting you where you're at, and progressively pushing you to keep growing. I've loved every lesson with this company!

Dana Smith's show barn is top notch. She's an incredible trainer for beginners through advanced…read moreriders, with amazing lesson horses and fun, highly effective lessons. The program is professional, supportive, and the jumping experience is fantastic. Highly recommend!

We brought one of our daughters to Ivy Gate Farms and it has been so wonderful! We have now…read morebrought a second daughter there to learn how to ride. Mary Morrison is fantastic! She is caring and careful. She puts the student first and her program is based on fundamentals. We have been very happy with our daughters' successes at Ivy Gate Farms.

From the owner: Training for individual horse and rider needs. Our beautiful private arena allows the training and…read morecoaching for our riders and horses to thrive, while in a safe environment.