My sisters and I went riding during the week on a Thursday morning …read more Called the day before to make reservations and was able to make them pretty smoothly . You pay when you get there . Only cash or Venmo. Javier was our guide, he was friendly and answered any questions we had . Pal was my horse and he's a snacker haha Lovely time! We rode for 90 mins :) Definitely recommend this place !

Healthiest and best kept horses of all LA County rentals…read more $50 cash and give $10 cash tip.

I have a 2 year old dog that is very active. I try to find new experiences for her. When I arrived…read moreat SMOKE TREE STABLES, in Palm Springs, I asked permission to allow my dog to enter. I was asked if she would bark and I said "no" (keeping my fingers crossed). She had a fantastic time. She never barked. All the new smells and getting close to the horses kept her so quiet. One particular horse took an interest in my dog. I didn't let her get too close though. The people that work there are so friendly and accommodating. I think another trip is around the corner!

We came here for my birthday celebration. They required us to make reservation online. We reserved…read morethe 10am tour online, $99 per person for an hour ride. They required us to get there 30 minutes before the tour. We got there at 9:30am, but the tour did not start until 10:30am. We waited for an hour before we can get on the back of the horse. This place is pretty private. We will have to make a call at the gate, so the staff can buzz us in. Parking structure is small, and it gets full fast. Staff was not too friendly unsure if they get burnt out with the tour. The horses looked tired and some of them look sick. My horse kept its head down throughout the ride. The one hour ride is basically sitting on the back of the horse, walking up the trail that we can see the Hollywood sign, and turned around at some point. Not worth the price you pay for. I will not be back.

Great experience. They are so kind and patient with you. Showed up a bit late but they were able to…read morework with me. I will for ever be grateful for them.

So much fun! Our guide, Hector, was a cool guy. Chill, but knowledgeable and experienced with the…read morehorses. The 1.5 hour option was the perfect amount of time for a beginner: the horses go slow, the route is scenic and it's totally worth while. You go through a small tunnel, a bit uphill and downhill at times, and through the Griffith which is pretty great. You don't need experience, you can get a helmet if you ask for one, and the group was a nice intimate size that feels safe. Definitely recommend for a date or to simply try something new!

It's a very big establishment…read more Nice and well kept grounds. Great location! Nice, good customer service all around. If you love horses and horse stuff- you'll love it here. There's a small Cafe and serves a couple of snacks and stuff. I'd come back if I had to.

Not exactly the friendliest place. We were eating nearby then wanted to explore the Equestrian…read morecenter. We were unable to get close to any horses, as this place is private and not open to the public. Unless you are boarding a horse good luck. There is no gatekeeper at the entrance. You just drive in. It looks like they have a lot of events. They is a small feed store. Just stay far away from the horses. No touching or petting allowed.

Came here as a late birthday gift to go horseback riding with a friend. We booked online in advance…read morewhich will save you $5 though be aware if you weigh close to 200 or appear like you could; you will be weighed on a scale and be charged a higher price as this additional weight is more difficult for the horse. There is free street parking on this street that we were able to find easily. We came on a Sunday morning at 9 am on a sunny day in November and no one else opted to ride at this time so it ended up being a private ride just for us. Another reviewer complained that their ride wasn't private but I don't even know if they offer actual private rides here?? If you want one your best bet would be calling to see if anyone else has booked a time slot and book one that is less likely to be popular such as weekday early morning etc. We chose to $50/person for a 1 hour approximately 3 mile ride (3.5 according to my watch). Your horse will be selected for you and I rode with Cortez who was friendly and very beginner friendly! Our guide was both English and Spanish speaking and directed us through the route, telling us which way to go but the horses are really good about already knowing the route so required reorienting them isn't very necessary. There isn't any other dialogue exchanged like info on the trails or historic info about Griffith park but both my friend and I are local to LA so we didn't mind but something to keep in mind for tourists. We did come across a pack of 3 coyotes but they didn't bother us and the horses did not get scared at all! The rental place also offers helmets (wear one!!!) for free in different sizes. It was quite sunny when we went so even though it was cooler outside we actually got really hot so I recommend dressing in layers, wearing pants you're ok with getting dirty/dusty, and boots or sneakers as well as sunglasses.

Love it....the horses pretty healthy . The facility is ok not too clean but ok . They are pretty…read moregood organizing the tours

My 5-year-old absolutely loved his first ever riding lesson with Lorie and her very sweet horse! He…read morewent for a beautiful trail ride, learned some basic skills, and then got to help with brushing and feeding. He is already asking to go back. Lorie is so friendly and flexible with scheduling, and she was incredibly patient and caring with my child as well. So glad we found her!

Lorie offers the most unique and comprehensive horseback riding lessons in Griffith Park. Unlike…read moremost of the instructors around the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, who stick to arena work, Lorie's trail riding lessons help prepare students to actually lease or buy their own horse by giving them real world experience on busy trails. She also teaches general horse care including grooming, tacking up and more.

Out of all of my horse lessons, Good Pony (ask for Davee) is the BEST and my FAVORITE when it comes…read moreto lessons. A locally owned female entrepreneur who loves horses and who cares about teaching proper riding is such a breath of fresh air, and definitely a step up from larger businesses that may not care about you or who are just interested in getting you in & out and taking your money without much benefit to you. Horses are well maintained and gentle, and you can tell they are treated with kindness and care - treated like respected employees instead of just an animal. Davee's teaching method is very thorough, she will show you what to do then let's you do it yourself to make sure the skill sticks with you. It's definitely my preferred method of learning. Well worth the $! If you care about horses and love to support small independent businesses - this is the place for you!

I used to be an avid rider as a child but that was 20 years ago and I had never done large group…read morerides. I was very nervous/scared about being in a large group ride but Davee was there to help everyone, especially silly me, feel safe and comfortable. I'm pretty sure she is fluent in horse. It's pretty amazing to watch this woman around these magnificent animals and her comfort/familiarity with them. Highly recommend, especially for anyone new to horses and/or a little nervous.

These are genuine, wonderfully skilled trainers, grooms, and horses! I was introduced to saddle…read moreseat here and also love to watch them drive! No nonsense, no drama. It's all about the sports, safe and effective training for horses and riders, and the true love of their horses.

My daughter started taking horseback riding lessons here a couple of months ago and I feel very…read morelucky to have stumbled onto Bennett Farms. We were looking for somewhere that could teach a young child, and after chatting with several places, we decided to give Bennett farms a try. I know nothing about riding, and my decision was based simply on the fact that Nancy from Bennett Farms understood a lot of my concerns about my young daughter riding (short lessons, Samler pony, what she would be learning, etc). The people here are ridiculously friendly, and they've been so kind and welcoming to my daughter, it's amazing. Eloise, her teacher, is fantastic - patient, calm, and confident - and my daughter has been improving steadily since she started here. The other people we've met at Bennett, from the people taking care of the horses to the other owners, have been really great. It feels like a community when we're here and I highly recommend them if you're looking for lessons for yourself or your kid.

I have loved taking my daughter here for the last couple months. I do wish she could volunteer her…read moretime at the ranch because she loves spending time with them! But the lessons are great, Elle the trainer is really fun to work with and my daughter loves the location. Thank you for treating her so kindly!

From the peaceful scenery, to the structured classes and organized setting, TES is a gem in Los…read moreAngeles. My 3 sons enjoy their time at TES. The instructors are highly trained and knowledgeable, keeping safety as a priority. One notable exception to TES (and what sets the school apart) is their inclusive approach with STAR Horses. Stat Horses is a program that allows neurodivergent students to access lessons and be in the presence of such a magical creatures-horses! Thank you TES for the equitable education and for granting ALL students the opportunity to participate. -Araceli Ruiz

My lesson was meh. It wasn't anything special. I don't feel…read morelike I got any instruction. We just went in circles and got yelled at about not posting our trot. I wanted to learn about the parts of the saddle, how to hold my body, how to breathe with the horse, the proper things I need to learn and expand on my knowledge of horse riding. There was a little girl in the class and she seemed to get all the attention. I didn't get any one on one attention-definitely not worth it if I wanna go in a circle, I would go on a kids ride. Coach was very nice, but not much of a teacher. It's not worth it

I cannot recommend The Riding Coach enough! Been going to classes for over a year now and I've…read morelearnt so much. Gudrun and Carol are both excellent instructors - always made sure you were safe but most importantly having fun. You get a casual 10-15mins trail ride to and from the barn to Eastern field, where you get about an hour of lesson time. Riding is really about connection with the horse and you'll get to ride different horses to level up your skills over time. I look forward to my classes each week!!