Straddling the US boarder and Mexico boarder is Pony land, which is located in San Diego county,…read moreChula Vista to be exact. The trail area was once used for navy training and a dump site; now for recreational use. The preserve/wetlands are patrolled and have cameras that are throughout the trails. Communities tucked in Tijuana canyons and US canyons. I'm not your average rider as I love cute mocktails on the beach and sewing in my spare time. Abort mission? By no means. Pony land is a family owned ranch that is also an interactive petting zoo. My tour guide was Rozka and while she was rather quite lovely, however, Lilly stole the show. A calm and gentle gal--yet a playful, curious, and sweet mare. She was not easily spooked by things or noises on the trail. No leaf eating for the horses during the journey, it is bad form. Horses have way more character than I would have thought! I have learned they can push your boundaries or engage in lighthearted mischief while sticking to their training. They do have porta potties on the grounds and customer service was wonderful. They also provide complimentary sunblock and mosquito spray--sprayed bug spray on horses for their protection as well. I enjoyed myself throughly and would definitely do it again. The wind in my hair and the views were breath stopping! Riding along the beach was wondrous and or romantic even--a truly magical experience. Until further notice, continuing to romanticize life. "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle!" Tips: Long sleeves Water Hat No restrooms on trail Close toed shoes Great for first timers

Super cool experience, Gandalf is a beautiful tame horse and made the experience way better than I…read moreexpected

Whenever we travel, we try to do a trail ride. As more experienced horse people, we've found that…read moreit can be hard to find tourist trail rides that are for fun for people who already know how to ride. After a lot of research I picked Integrity Stables and I'm so glad I did! Horses are well loved and cared for, the ride was very private (just us and our guide), the scenes were beautiful, and our trail guide (I'm blanking on his name he was young--maybe it was Luke?) was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend to anyone (experienced horse person or not) and definitely plan on going back next time I'm in San Diego! While it is a little drive from San Diego (45 min - 1hr), the little town of Julian was the perfect place for us to stop afterwards for lunch before we made the drive back!

What a fun time!!…read more Coming from someone who rides horses daily, this was a wonderful experience! I took my friends here for a bachelorette weekend ride and it was perfect! One of them had never been on a horse before and Luke was so kind and willing to make her feel the most comfortable when riding! He explained to her how to safely ride and have a comfortable ride, at that. Not only was it fun learning about the Julian mines along the tour, the horses were very happy! I avoid doing these kind of things because typically the horses are ridden so often that they just become robots and you can tell they're unhappy. That was NOT the case with these ones. They get well-rested and have a lovely space in the shade to relax when they're not on trail. Each of our horses were also very well trained and rideable for even the most inexperienced person. All very sweet temperaments and happy to get their apple slices at the end. Overall, the ride was wonderful, our guide was so respectful and informative and we had a wonderful day riding through the countryside of Julian!

San Diego Riding is excellent!! Zoe and Olivia are wonderful instructors - they are patient,…read moreencouraging, and knowledgeable. And very organized with the scheduling. The lesson horses are loved and well cared for. A great choice for all ages, highly recommend!

I've been taking lessons here for three years, and I can confidently say it's an outstanding place…read morefor riding. The trainers are incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and they take amazing care of all the horses. The environment is welcoming and laid back, and everyone is super friendly and helpful. Whether you are completely new to riding or an experienced rider, I highly recommend San Diego Riding!

Great experience! I was gifted a trail ride through The Tijuana River Valley Park today as a…read morebirthday gift with my daughter! What a wonderful time! Chuey was an excellent guide, knowledgable and patient while refreshing this past-horsewoman with riding techniques. The ride itself was beautiful through lush heavily foliaged forested areas. The horses were great trail horses, sweet and well-behaved, easy to handle. Can't wait to go back and take my husband! Thank you, Chuey!!! I highly recommend this experience!

Chuy is an amazing person. He is knowledgeable and truly cares about the horses under his care…read more I've had the pleasure of of using his services several times with my family members and we all had an amazing time and can't wait to book another horseback riding experience at the blanco brothers

Great people and horses come together for special times every time we go there to ride and care for…read morehorses. I highly recommend this place for beginners to seasoned horse riders. They have around 40 horses and lots of other animals to love on. The terrain in and around Pine Valley makes for excellent trail riding.

An amazing facility that offers that rare opportunity of finding a sense of peace & wellness when…read moreyou connect with a horse. Horses Heal! Every horse there is a testimony of the power of horses to Heal & experience the joy of a connection with a horse that has no agenda~just wants to be present with You & help you on whatever journey you may be on. SDHC is nestled in the beautiful community of Pine Valley with its fresh air & stunning landscape. It's a life changing experience.

This was one of the most memorable things was to ride the ATVs with my son on spring break. Highly…read morerecommended. You can go up and down on the sand dunes and you can see the ocean. It is so beautiful.

First of all I want to make clear that the locating address on yelp is not the correct address…read more.. your best bet is to call the phone number listed in yelp to get the correct address. Now on the to our experience, customer service was great. The tour guide that was assigned to is was amazing. He made my wife very comfortable, it being her first time using an ATV. Overall great experience and would recommend if you are in Rosarito.

Great morning ride with Jose and Hector along playa la Misión and through the estuary near the…read moreranch. Diamanté and Flicker both had spring in their step along the trails and got up to an exhilarating gallop along the beach. Nothing like a speeding horse under you hearing the waves crash along the Baja shoreline to make you feel alive! Highly recommend! PS. Hector acted as our personal photographer along the way and got some amazing shots and video. Bravo!

A friend and I took a day trip to Rosarito, and after eating decided we wanted a bit of an…read moreadventure. It was later in the day, so we decided to call first. Their last ride was booked but after speaking, they were able to make accommodations for us! We had the pleasure of riding through the trail with Erin and Alex, and Junior, who were all so welcoming, knowledgeable and captured some great photos of us. The scenery was stunning, especially the beach and the horses seem loved and well taken care of! Definitely would do this again. Thank you all for squeezing us in!

A gem in Baja. Do you like fun? Well there is lots of it available at Rancho la Pila. Amazing…read morevistas, majestic animals, and warm hospitality are a few of its qualities. This is my second time riding in Baja and has been my best experience by far. I only wish my tired legs and sit bones would let me ride more Our caravan of Priuses made it to the ranch with no problemas. ¡ARRRRRRE!

Wide open spaces, lasso lessons, and playing with cattle dogs are some of the highlights that made…read moremy overnight Dude Ranch Experience the most fun I've ever had on horseback. Marty is the ultimate host as she created an experience unique to me that included a cattle drive and leisure ride. It was my first time riding through this terrain and I felt safe the entire time thanks to Marty & her vaqueros. Her horses are well trained and Marty expertly matches you based on your riding level. Lodging was comfortable and Marty accommodated my dietary restrictions. Marty is willing and able to make memories that you'll cherish forever - I mentioned how much I love western art and she surprised me with a photoshoot on our ride! By the time we were riding back to the ranch I was already planning my next ride with Baja by Horse.

Decided to try something new and experience horseback riding. We booked online, chose the 1-hour…read moretrail ride, and enjoyed every minute of it. Once we arrived, the experience was seamless. We learned all the do's and don'ts, how to ride and guide the horse, and then we were off. The creek trail was a nice nature ride, super peaceful and relaxing. Our instructor made us feel comfortable every step of the way, and the horses behaved amazingly, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. As it was my first time, I was definitely a little sore afterward, but the experience was so great that I'll absolutely do it again. Would recommend!

Everything went well with this trip. The ranch is hidden, but it's really easy to find. The horses…read moreare friendly and filled with so much personality. The staff was right on time and very accommodating. My kids had never done a horseback ride before, but they can't stop raving about how much fun they had. We even had a chance to feed some of the horses and goats and it was a ton of fun. I highly recommend Surfside Ranch.

Recently purchased by a couple with about as much horse savvy as tourists at a guest ranch who are…read moreDIYing the ranch outside of their day jobs. They got a new sign, watered the grass and addressed a few other "first impression" things so it looks prettier from the street. They haven't bothered to fix important things like replacing the old corroded connections that spontaneously break off of the automatic waterers, fixing broken welds in corrals or other sharp edges, or clean up the areas people actually need to use. Also: No manager. No night checks. No fly control. No manure removal and a pile the size of a small mountain that regularly catches FIRE in hot weather. No dust control and major dust issues/no bagged shavings - sawdust. Piles of junk everywhere. Gross, leaning porta-potties. Giant holes in the corrals and horses stand in inches of mud after a rain. Scary barn wiring (cobweb covered exposed wires, extension cords everywhere, noises coming from breaker box). A tree fell on a corral and killed a horse; there are still giant tree limbs over corrals. No feeding schedule - odd times and odd amounts, and sometimes forgotten or skipped. People get kicked out if they complain. It's sad because the property has great potential, but for the same price (or less) you can do way better in East County.

This boarding facility is absolutely the best place I've ever had the pleasure of being a part…read more From the youngest to the oldest, all boarders whether they're competing riders,trainers or just using the boarding; are made to feel part of the Willow Glenn Family. Nestled between two rolling hills and an occasional running creek, there's plenty of areas to walk , graze and ride your horse. The owner lives on the property and is available to help or assist w/ any issues that may arise. She is kind, caring and very compassionate. Has saved many of her clients horses by being so knowledgeable and observant. Would I recommend this facility...... 100% I have been there now for 8 yrs. I was originally only going to be here for a couple of yrs. Now I can't imagine boarding anywhere else.