The place is beautiful with well kept horses. Love it! Cyd is awesome trainer and everything is run…read morewell

Lisa and Cyd run an incredible stable. In 30 years of riding, I've never experienced the level of…read moreservice Longview provides. The horses are impeccably cared for. The training rides are top notch, the show schedule is extensive and the lessons are challenging. I can't say enough to recommend this barn. it's abs the best.

Excellent boarding facility. Had my horse there for years before we were able to bring him home…read more Covered and outdoor arenas, round pen, stall/paddocks cleaned twice a day, extremely reasonable rates. The trail access is incredible. I always knew he was safe and well cared for at Creekside. Clean, no drama, my tack was safe. They also offer a lesson program.

I have been a boarder at Creekside Equestrian Center for 4 years now and find the facility and…read moresurrounding trails to be "top shelf". There are three well-maintained arenas - a covered indoor, a dressage court, and a jumping arena. There are four barns each with its own unique attributes, four dry-lot multi-horse "pastures", and multiple options for day use turn-out. The horses are fed top quality hay three times daily and there is an option to have the management supplement, blanket, or turn out at your request. The staff is friendly and helpful and many of us just like to "hang out" together - it's a relaxing venue. The surrounding trails are endless and can take you in all directions as far as you would like to travel. The terraine is varied from redwood forrest to rolling grasslands above the County's azure reservoirs - breathtaking! The Bonuses are: It is a short hop to trailer to Pt. Reyes, and the occasional horsemanship clinics given by Brian Newbert, The Californios, or other clinicians. Most importantly, I have found that all the horses here are relaxed and content which is key to keeping me worry-free about my fine & fancy fella ;-D

This stables is a special place. I have grown up riding, working and boarding at many boarding…read morestables since I was 7 years old across the country. Marin Stables is lovely! The management, people and community are wonderful and caring. I have experienced polite, caring, people from everyone at this stables. The trails are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen with many different types of trails and views. The horses are very well cared for at this facility and that is the #1 in my book. I find the rules are basic safety, common sense and curtesy and this is a public facility that hikers come through the trail head and there are bikes on the fire road and multi-purpose trails and most of the horses are trained to deal with the bikes and most hikers, runners, bikers are considerate and follow the "Slow-and-Hello" suggested public safety approach. Come and see for yourself how quiet and pleasant it is to be in this magical place, while walking by on the trail to the trail head of the Canyon Trail.

Hoo boy. I haven't been here in a year now and slowly have begun to unpack the extent of how messed…read moreup my experience boarding here for almost 2 years was. I knew many things I experienced were wrong but didn't grok the magnitude because this was the first barn I've ever boarded at with the first horse I've ever owned myself as an adult. Additionally I am both a survivor of severe childhood emotional abuse and a person with Asperger's Syndrome. I present as very shy and malleable and have a tendency to apologize for things that are not my fault in order to keep peace and not rock the boat. I was 35 when I boarded here and the next youngest people were in their early 50s, with everyone else being older. So I was conspicuously different and an easy target. One particular person who now runs this barn noted these traits in me and took advantage of them by essentially bullying me. I fully acknowledge that my horse was young, difficult, and above my skill level. I tried my hardest to reach out for help from people with more experience. When I first arrived this person acted as if she were trying to help me but really just wanted to dominate, manipulate, and gather information on me. Finally I politely told her I did not want her to "help" me anymore. When she took over running the barn she was constantly trying to find things she could harass me about that were "against the rules". Rules that were not documented anywhere and I had no idea about, like using slow feeders as example. Funnily enough a lot of those rules didn't apply to her or to many of the oldtimers she liked. In the pursuit of leveling up my skills to be able to match my horse's level I took group lessons some mornings with the resident trainer. Everything was going okay until one day when my horse had a meltdown over some deer that spooked him on the hill. This trainer fought with my horse for an hour on a lunge line and when he wouldn't submit told me he needed someone super dominating to be able to retrain him, and that if I didn't do that he was dangerous and useless. She also said he reminded her of the horse in the film "Buck". You know, the one they put down because he was too "crazy" and untamable. Speaking of the deer on the hill, the layout of this barn is probably the worst and most dangerous I have ever seen. It sits in a forest canyon and the arena has steep wooded hills on all sides where deer like to graze and pop out of nowhere. It is next to a public hiking trail where people emerge from a blind corner and scare the horses all. The. Time. Most of the people at this barn are OBSESSED with "safety" and put the responsibility of being safe onto individuals, seemingly not realizing or daring to admit to themselves that the environment itself (the aforementioned insane arena + the highly trafficked Mt Tam trails with mountain bikes whizzing by + horses being cooped up in small stall/paddocks) is a primary contributor to accidents and the lack of safety. There are a handful of cool people here who agree with much of what I said above and continue to board here because the location and trail access works for their lifestyle. These are strong enough people to ignore, withstand, and push back on the resident tyrant as they see fit. I am so grateful for those people and their help during my time at Marin Stables. You know who you are! The only really good thing that happened as a result of boarding here was that during the last 9 months of my time at Marin Stables (while I was recovering from a major surgery) I was able to work with another boarder, Heidi Craig, who is an experienced and humane horse trainer. She really understood my difficult horse and was different from almost everyone else there. Instead of a constant onslaught of domination she listened to my horse and knew how to engage with him and get him to work with her without a fight. She was the role model I needed who helped me see another way and I so wholeheartedly recommend her as a trainer or person to take lessons from. This negative review has nothing to do with her! If you're considering boarding here just know the dynamic you are walking into. Somehow this horse facility has more drama than the dressing room of a strip club! If you're looking for a peaceful place in Marin to board your horse and ride the trails I recommend Creekside. I was planning to move my horse there but then my husband and I decided to buy some land and keep my horse at our new home instead. I feel so grateful we were able to do this and the changes in my horse since he's had a larger paddock to move around in, access to 24/7 hay in a slow feeder, and shielded from the presence of people who criticize and condemn him as "crazy", "useless", etc. has been incredible to watch. I'm so glad I didn't listen to the advice of many here to sell my horse. I actually almost did. They made it seem like I had no other option. It's so sad and I am not the first it's happened to at Marin Stables.

Such an excellent place to be. Jenna and Leah are extremely helpful and kind and are great with my…read moredaughter. She has been going here for about 3 years. Huge Thank you and thumbs up for Dickson Ranch.

I have been boarding here for almost a year and I have to admit, there is something about Dickson…read moreRanch that draws you in. I Love this place! Grace and Chuck are very easy to deal with and whenever I have an issue I can talk to them about it and they handle it--sometimes I need to be on top of it, but more often than not it is handled. I spend HOURS AND HOURS here and I am very sad to be leaving soon. This is a great place. Low Drama and fun...(for the most part!) if you have a horse bring him here and have fun

Our dog has not been able to get nails clipped by any vet, but Henry can do it, no problem!read more

Great service, joyful people, clean and smells so good…read more This is my second time here for my dog to have a nail trim. The first time was Christmas Eve 2024, I love that Henry has longer hours for nail trims!!

I have just started boarding at PBR, but I am so thrilled to be here. My horse Beau arrived on…read moreSunday and everyone here has been so helpful. I'm a total noob and all the boarders and the owner Michelle do everything they can to show me the ropes. Michelle is one of the most friendly and accommodating people I've ever met. Her cheerful attitude makes my day. I'm still letting Beau settle in so I haven't ridden him yet, but everyone raves about the trails. PBR is backed up to Indian Valley and Ignacio Valley preserves and has direct entrances from the ranch. No trailering needed! Good for someone like me with a Hyundai. I'm happy with my portion of the tack room, and Michelle offered to put up another saddle rack for me. She also offered to fix the mats in Beau's stall, as they're wonky and make it difficult to clean. This is not a show barn, so the atmosphere is very relaxed. There are not trainers on site, so you would need to arrange for one to travel to PBR. I've been told there is a dressage trainer down the street, but I'm not sure if they travel for lessons. There is a large arena and large round pen for turn out. No pastures.

Pencil Belly, from Stall to open space in less than 4 minutes. Happy horses, happy people, not…read morecrowded. Way to be Pencil Belly!!

Dr Manchester is an experienced, knowledgeable and very kind veterinarian…read more Her practice is well-run Highly recommended. We have taken our 2 dogs here. Surgery was performed on one(spay). All was professional . Dr Manchester performs veterinary medicine to evidence based standards. Office staff are friendly and effective

Sorry, usually I'm not a negative person, but be prepared to empty out your savings account if you…read morecome there. I made an appt to bring my dog in because he had mucus in his stools and was scratching a lot, they also shaved him, for a total of $700. I live on social security in HUD housing and count my dimes...oh and to have his teeth cleaned I was given an estimate of $3,000...just sayin. P.S. the reason I picked them was because out of all the vets they said they work with anxious dogs and mine is pretty anxious. If you call sedation as "working with anxious" dogs then they're right on the mark. Oh and I asked for a mild sedative to help with grooming and she said to take him to a dog behaviorist! Really? And spend another $700? Right! When pigs fly!!

Dr. Di Maio provided my dog Snowy with excellent care throughout the years. During appointments,…read morehe took time to explain treatment options to help manage his diabetes. As the years passed, Snowy experienced other issues with his heart, cognitive functioning, and balance As he was aging. I've always felt that the clinic staff and Dr Di Maio truly cared about Snowys well-being. Last Friday I had to make the extremely difficult decision to euthanize Snowy his quality of life rapidly declined. This was the most painful and hard decision I've had to make I couldn't see him suffering. Dr.Di Maio was kind, compassionate explained every step during the process. My two adult sons were there as Snowy transitioned over the rainbow bridge.. My adult son commented " He's really a good doctor". Thank you for your caring presence. Angela

I want to start by saying that the doctor and veterinary technicians are fantastic. They are…read morecaring, knowledgeable, and genuinely seem to love and care for my pets. I have never had an issue with the medical care I've received, and I will absolutely continue bringing my dog here because of them. That being said, my experience with the receptionist has unfortunately been very different. There have been multiple occasions where I've called and felt that she was rude, had an attitude, or spoke to me in a condescending manner. I've let it go several times because I'm not someone who likes conflict, but today was the point where I felt I needed to say something. I called last minute to see if there was any possibility of getting an appointment, and I completely understand that scheduling can be difficult. However, when I asked how long I could expect to be there and to ensure I was getting an appointment with the actual doctor because I needed to coordinate work, my kids, my pets, and everything else that comes with managing a household, I was told, verbatim, "I don't have to explain my scheduling to you," in a very condescending tone. I wasn't asking her to explain or justify the clinic's scheduling. I was simply trying to get an idea of how long my visit might take, especially because there have been times when I've had an appointment and ended up being there for over an hour. As a client juggling a lot of responsibilities, having an estimate helps me plan. I am always polite and respectful when I speak with staff, even when I'm frustrated. And having worked in customer service and previously worked at the front desk of a veterinary hospital myself, I know that things can get busy and stressful. But there is still a basic level of professionalism and customer service that should be maintained. I truly love the doctors and techs here and have nothing but good things to say about the care they provide. I just hope the front-desk experience can improve, because the way clients are spoken to matters too. Great medical care deserves great customer service to match.