My daughter is just starting out here but loves it! We've had all 3 instructors and can say nothing but great things about each one of them! They are all so kind and patient. Mike especially went above and beyond for my daughter who is on the spectrum. Watching her complete each important horse care step is so rewarding to see and the best part is seeing her riding the horse with such confidence. Thank you so much Cheryl and we look forward to our weekly sessions! read more

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What an amazing experience !!! Miss Stacy was an awesome instructor. She let my daughters brush the horse, participate in feeding and learn the basics of riding. They loved it !! read more

Fun With Horses - Horseback Riding Near Me - Brea, California

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Mike has been amazing with Benji. His care, patience, and dedication truly stand out, and it's made a meaningful difference for our family. We genuinely appreciate everything he has done. We definitely recommend my son has autism and it has been a great experience read more

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We've been coming about a year now. My daughter looks forward to coming just as much as her first day. Yes, this isn't just riding its learning to care for horses that translates to other skills. My daughter brushes, cleans, and learns about her friends. The knot tying gives her confidence when she had none to tie her own shoes. She works directly with her trainer Tracy who is kind, patient, and firm. You need that when working with kids and large animals. Through her my daughter learns respect and boundaries which is necessary when handling large animals. Im happy that she's happy and gains confidence and new skills as she continues. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Fun With Horses. As a parent of two children with level 3 autism, finding programs that are truly supportive can be challenging, but this place has exceeded every expectation. The staff is incredibly friendly, patient, and genuinely caring, taking the time to work with each child at their own pace and making us feel completely welcome and understood. The environment is calm, safe, and well-maintained, and the horses are gentle and well-trained, which makes a huge difference for kids with sensory sensitivities. Since starting, I've seen real improvements in my boys' confidence, focus, and overall happiness, and it's clear this program offers more than just horseback riding--it provides a meaningful, therapeutic experience that has made a positive impact on our entire family. read more

Brought our 6 yr old horse riding son for his 1st 30 mins lesson. The ladies were so good with him and made him feel so comfortable with the horse. He learned how to brush and care for the horse before and after the ride. The horse was so good for our son's 1st time learning to ride. Priceless memories and he's already asking to go back. Would recommend for all ages. read more

Fun With Horses - Horseback Riding Near Me - Brea, California

My daughter loves her time with the horses, everything done is tailored to her young age. She learns the basic commands, how to sit in the saddle and hold the reins properly. Stacy does a great job explaining everything as they do it. It's a great experience and builds confidence in my daughter. read more

All riders of all abilities, ages and disabilities are very much welcomed here. The staff is very supportive and I love that they have different temperaments of horses that can be worked. This is definitely not a one horse fits all but careful attention is given with matching rider, trainer, and horse. My son's confidence has improved a lot working under the careful supervision of Stacey even when he shows up a little overloaded with life. Very grateful for everything my son is learning from this program. read more

Fun with horses is a great program. The horses they have a sweet and very good with kids. The instructors are great with kids as well. My daughter took riding lessons there for months and she enjoyed every minute of it. We will definitely be back again to take more lessons. Thank you for the amazing experience! read more

Fun With Horses - Horseback Riding Near Me - Brea, California

Cheryl and the rest of the crew are wonderful! They are patient with my special needs child while he is learning all about the care and riding of horses. Something he looks forward to all week! read more

After researching available equine experience options in the area, I chose Fun With Horses because it offered something most of the others don't - the opportunity for a child to get acquainted with their horse prior to getting in the saddle. Staff member Stacy was very patient with my granddaughters (10 & 13) as she instructed them in critical pre-ride basics, such as how to tie a quick release knot, how to brush the horses (including which brushes to use and when), and cleaning their feet. During this time, the girls got to know their horses and were comfortable leading them to the arena. Stacy provided clear instructions on mounting, guiding, and stopping at an easy-going pace that allowed the girls to feel confident in what they were doing. As a long-time horseperson, I was thrilled with the introduction to horses the girls received. They had time to make friends with their horses before the ride and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and they can't wait to do it again. In addition, the horses were well-behaved, and Stacy was informative and patient. As an FYI - several years ago I took my other two grandchildren (13 & 11 at the time) to a typical rental stable for a trail ride, their first real exposure to horses. They were given no opportunity to get acquainted with the horses and instead were plopped into the saddle and headed down the trail single file. Though I was riding right behind them, it was impossible to talk with them and provide encouragement due to the width of the trail. If you haven't been around horses, being on top of a large animal and unsure how to control it can be a terrifying experience. I learned after the ride the 13-year-old was scared the whole time, and I'm pretty sure she'll never go near a horse again. So for those reviewers who complained that they thought the prep was a waste of time, that they were disappointed their child didn't get to go out on the trail, take it from someone who's worked with horses most of her 60+ years that the time spent getting a horse ready to ride is as much, if not more important, than the ride itself. Building a relationship with that animal before getting in the saddle enriches the child's experience and helps ensure they can enjoy the ride with little to no fear. Thank you to Cheryl and Stacy for making my granddaughters' intro to horses a wonderful one. We look forward to building upon that experience and will visit you again. read more

I booked a 30 minute appointment for my 3 y.o. which was the perfect amount and she loved it so much, My son is 6 and he did the hour. I was just thinking I was booking a horseback lesson but we got so much more. He loved the whole experience. They prepped the horse and did all the steps went over all the equipment and all the rules. I would definitely recommend this place to my family and friends. Phenomenal experience! I will be going back for a summer camp. read more

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I got package through City program. My kid like it. Because This was her first time doing horse riding. I had horse riding experience when I was in college. I know little bit of horsemanship work. Two days winter camp. Mix age group! (5-teenage) I didn't like the idea at all! Kids riding horse less than 30 mins per day per kid! Most learning horsemanship work basic stuff. Hiking; craft. They are really try to have kids having good time. But, in my opinion not worth it if you are looking for horse riding for your kid! Because not only the fee I paid through city program. AND I also had to pay cash $40 "material" fee. I brought own Helmet; boots; lunch; snacks! The horse riding place offered horse; and little bit of craft stuff. Nothing else! I was little disappointed. I wish there was little more riding for the kids... read more

Took my kiddos here for there riding lessons and it was an amazing experience. Amazing staff great communication with the staff and owner. My kiddos had the best time learning about the horse what they eat, also getting to brush the horse. Over all great place! read more

We found fun with horses on a approved vendor list for our homeschool over the summer and my daughter was so excited to start her lessons. We started this September and today was her 2nd lesson.... I'm am very happy we found Cheryl and her staff they are so friendly, patient and understanding. My daughter has autism and they are very patient with her and explain everything to her. Today she improved so much from her 1st session last week and I just can't wait to see her improvement in a couple months. read more

Fun With Horses - My daughter with her favorite horse - Horseback Riding Near Me - Brea, California

Fun with horses should be called work with knots and brushes. If you are looking for a place to learn knots, brushing and cleaning hooves, this is for you. If you are looking for "fun" look somewhere else read more

highly recommend this place for kids explore the horse riding. My daughter has autism, and Cheryl's patience and encouragement are making a world of difference in Claire's development. Always feel warm read more

Great instructors, amazing beautiful horses, and Cheryl is a wonderful down to earth lady read more

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Maybe I have seen too many movies with horses, but I find them to be such beautiful, graceful creatures. I imagined what it would be like to go riding and when I saw the Groupon for Fun With Horses, I jumped at the chance (and bargain) to learn how to ride locally here in Orange County! To make a reservation, you can call/text (949) 285-5286 or email funwithhorse@yahoo.com. It was an easy process and I arrived the day of my lesson. (Keep your eyes open, I definitely drove by this place and missed the entrance.) Parking is available in front of the stables. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow enough time to complete paperwork. I brought my own bike helmet; otherwise I would have had to pay $15 to RENT a helmet. My solo session was on a weekday afternoon. A nice woman taught me about horsemanship, safety, how to halter, groom, saddle and basic riding. All riding is held in a fenced in arena...YOU WILL NOT GO ON A TRAIL. The picture on Groupon is false! Also be prepared to be "instructed" by very young staff members. It's all fun and games until you are up close and personal with a 1500 pound (still beautiful) animal who might crush your foot. I think horses can sense fear, but I don't think they can smell pee. I would estimate that 20 minutes were spent grooming the horse I believe is named James? Jimmy? & 30 minutes were spent learning how to ride with the remaining 10 minutes used to unsaddle and clean him again. Near the very end of my "lesson" my horse was spooked by a few other animals walking near the stables. I swear I saw my life flash before my eyes while I envisioned him throwing me off but luckily the woman was able to calm him down. I left grateful to be alive and with extremely sore legs. Overall, it's a meh experience and tolerable because I saved money buying through Groupon. If you're an adult, I suggest going elsewhere. read more

Fun With Horses - Horseback Riding Near Me - Brea, California

I took my troop of Girl Scouts to Fun With Horses. All my girls were over 11 years old and had not been around horses for any length of time. They learned so much in the lesson time, got to ride, and took care of requirements for badge work. They have all asked me to go back just for fun, not for "class." Everyone that works at Fun With Horses went above and beyond with my novice girls and I would say to anyone to make sure you go with them for any fun with horses you would like to have! Thank you ladies!!! read more

This is a long overdue review, but I hope it gives you some helpful insight about this place. Horses are one of my top favorite animals and my boyfriend definitely took advantage of that fact when he took me here for a fun weekend date. I don't know how much we paid for it since it was a surprise date (and the Mister likes to keep those things secret to me), however I do know that there is a Groupon available right now ($33 for a 60 minute horseback riding session). So be sure to grab that while it's still available. I have to admit, there was a bit of some disorganization among the workers since my boyfriend and I waited until someone was available to help us. This was our first time horseback riding together and we didn't really know what to expect. However, with our session, one of the helpers taught us how to saddle a stead, groom a horse, and also get some horse-riding time. My boyfriend and I rode separately and we each had our own instructor. Keep in mind, this isn't a place for you to go horseback riding with a view. You are at the stables inside a gated area getting a horseback riding lesson. I was able to go through some of the riding courses and I had the independence in steering my horse in whichever direction I wanted to (my instructor told me that I was more "advanced" for a beginner haha). While riding, I got to jump my horse over some small obstacle courses, which was pretty cool. It was an awesome experience because the horse and I had really great synergy :) Overall, I enjoyed my horseback riding here. I highly recommend calling this place beforehand to see if reservations are needed. This place can get pretty packed. Be sure to snag that Groupon deal. Dress appropriate for the occasion (comfortable clothing, close-toed shoes). Helmets are provided too. read more

Cheryl Karen and Amy gave the perfect first horseback riding lesson to my son and his friend for my son's birthday. Absolutely perfect. So glad I found Fun With Horses!! read more

I bought a groupon for my granddaughter for Xmas. She has always wanted to ride a horse, which was also my dream when I was little. I was truly impressed with Fun with Horses. Not only has she learned some riding techniques, she also learned the responsibility of taking care of a horse and the use of the equipment required to ride a horse. My other granddaughter decided she wanted lessons also. She is much more timid, but these lessons taught her to speak up, especially when trying to controller a big animal. They have both learned responsibility and the appreciation for horses. I have also started taking lessons, as my goal is to own a horse in the near future. I did not realize how much you need to learn in order to care for a horse and to ride properly and safely. Sheryl has been working with me, and has taught me a lot. Yes, she does let me know when I am doing something wrong, but that is only because she wants us to learn to ride the correct way and how to handle a 1500 lb. animal safely. Sheryl truly cares for her students and staff. People who think they didn't get what they paid for need to know that you just don't jump on a horse and ride, there is a lot to learn. I would truly recommend Fun with Horse to anyone who is serious about learning to ride. read more

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Absolutely the best experience I've ever encountered with a horse! I took my son and his cousins for his 8th birthday. Cheryl and Heidi were incredibly kind and sweet with my family, they truly made my sons birthday amazing! He talked about how great the people were and how clean and smart the horses were. Cheryl and Heidi are extremely experienced and caring with the horses, they educated the kids on safety and how to be gentle with the horses, they allowed them to groom and feed them. Incredible experience all around! We will definitely be back. I can't thank you guys enough! read more

It has been a year and now little sister wants to ride too. They have their lessons together once a week and I can't take enough pictures. Their love for horses is one thing they share together and these lessons are special times that I will be scrapbooking photos of for them to look back on. Schedules will not always match like this as they get older, but for now we'll be treasuring these spring/summer classes. Cheryl is a sweet, caring person, and Bri has been a wonderful instructor for the girls as well. read more

Great instruction here. The children that take classes here are not only told how to mount and ride, but also about the tackle, and cleaning the animals, which I think is important. It teaches the children to get to know the animal and be patient and look out for them, rather than just using them as a "ride". Cheryl can be rough with people, but the atmosphere, the way the property is run and the education, is a good experience. There isn't much for those waiting for lessons, and water and shade is sometimes hard to come by, since this is in an area that gets hot during some days. read more

My daughter recently started riding lessons here. In one month she went from quiet and shy to being more confident and sure of herself. She loves the horses and looks forward to coming every week. I appreciate Cheryl's dedication to the riders and the horses. read more

Hi Fun With Horses has been great for my daughter with Asbergers,she loves horses and I looked all over HB,FV for riding lessons,till I came across Fun with Horses that teaches her to brush,saddle,she has social issues... helps her focus,staying,calm..and responsibility... Cheryl's been a great person getting us the right days and times..thank you Cheryl.... I asked me daughter 11yrs old she's been going to Fun with Horses for about 2yrs now...she said she Loves to be with the horse and it's so much fun riding horse...she's a kiddo who does not like other sports and it was so hard to find her something she can do and enjoy... So if you are looking for horse lessons Fun With Horses is it Located in Brea... read more

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Great place for a cow girl theme birthday party. Celebrated my daughter's seventh birthday here. Cheryl did a great job making sure all of the kids helmets were on properly and safely. They had four horses at a time which was nice because it cut down on the wait time for the party also had a great clubhouse in the back which we use for desserts and had table set up and on the stereo for the kids to dance. read more

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Excellent first riding experience for my daughter! Super friendly and laid back. Horses and ponies are beautiful. We've signed up for more lessons. Truly, feel lucky to have found this place. Cheryl is great with kids. Impressed with her skill, knowlege and ease with which she does it. It really is Fun with horses! read more

If I can give her a negative 5 star, I would. This place is a disgrace. Do not take your kid(s) here unless you want them to be treated badly by a loud mouth, tactless, RUDE, money hungry, and extremely disrespectful person named Sheryl. She is one of a kind. It's a shame that she would walk around with a shirt says "For his Glory" while behaving in such ill manner. I signed my kids up for the "city class" as was called by this Sheryl. The registration was unorganized. All she cared for is "I need my $20 fee." "Did you pay?" "Did you pay?" Like a parrot, she kept on repeating that over and over again with an unnecessary level of loudness and rudeness. She doesn't give you a receipt when you paid. Just grab the money (she literally GRABBED the money ... like yank it out of your hand) and shoved it down her jeans pocket. Classless. One of the moms asked Sheryl what is the $20 for. She rudely answered, it is for the kids to use the restroom, the water that she spray on the dirt when it gets too dry and the 5 pieces of carrots that she gives them to feed her own animals. WOW. This woman has the nerve. BTW, this $20 is addition to the class fee that we paid already. Before I go on, I want to compliments the young people that actually teach the kids. These are very nice people. They are friendly, courteous and caring (except for one young girl ... who I think is Sheryl's daughter. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. She's the only one that has an unpleasant attitude). The trainers themselves are young riders who are learning how to ride. Just like the rest of us, Sheryl treats them very badly. Yelled at them in front of everybody. Criticize them and treat them like they are nobody. Unlike many yelpers here, I do not have a problem with my kids spend time grooming the horses. I think that teach the kids responsibility. However, I have a problem with the fact that even though each class is an hour long, yet, at longest, the kids get to ride on a horse is 3 minutes. I timed them. I know it was not longer than that. She let them kids get on the horse and walk around the little circle twice. On the 2nd week, my boy gets to be on the horse and walk around the little circle ONE TIME. OMG my blood boil. I was so angry but I did not want to upset the already upset kid. I had to put on a cheerful face and tried to calm him down. After an hour there, this EVIL woman let the kids sit on the horse for about a minute. She is heartless. The problem is, she is money hungry. She doesn't put a limit on how many kids get to be in a class. She will pack as many of them in a class as she can like sardine. And she schedules a class every hour. Therefore, she has no choice but to short change the kids by cheating them of their experience. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. DO NOT SHORT CHANGE YOUR KIDS BY BRINGING THEM HERE. I recommend you take your time go there to see for yourself how Sheryl runs her business. If after 4 weeks of being there, you still like what you see, then disregard my review. read more

Wow..so this is the response I got from the owner: "We do not have 10 yr olds working for us?! Who are you referring to? We do have jr staff who help out! However, they are at least 16 yr old! As far as not knowing where to go?! There are signs posted! We also have a front office to tell you where to go! The Groupon states that this stable is in Anaheim! You purchased a horseback riding lesson adventure! Read the fine print before purchasing!" Rude. I'm entitled to my own opinion. Shows what kind of customer service they really have. Yes, I purchased an adventure. I don't believe riding in a circle is an adventure. read more

I had three different adolescents for my three groupon riding sessions -- during which most of the time was spent grooming the owner's horses for free, leaving about 20 minutes actually on the horse from a "60 minute" session. Sweet deal. Customers pay her money and we curry the horses and get them saddled. I understand that some people may enjoy that, but I requested that my third and final lesson be actually spent on the horse and that the horse be saddled and ready for me to ride upon my arrival. Not surprising, and in consistent fashion with the owner's total lack of responsiveness on all prior occasions (I had to report her to groupon to get her to contact me so I could even schedule the sessions), my request was ignored and they were walking the horse back to the stable when I got there. In response to Kathy K's 5-star review calling us nasty reviewers, "lame," horse OWNERS do not "just walk up, jump on a horse and ride off." But horse RENTERS do. I have never EVER at any riding stable been required to saddle and groom the rental horse -- and pay for the privilege of doing so on top of that. Cheryl advertised her groupon as three RIDING sessions: not three animal husbandry / care of horse sessions. Oh -- and by the way ... the only time Cheryl returned any of the multiple voicemails I left was when I left a message saying I would like information for a birthday party for about six girls. Then she actually returned my call and left a message. hmmmm .... interesting way of doing business. Advertise a great deal and then just never follow through with your prospective customers after you've already taken their money. Groupon's email to her asking her contact me noted "another" customer needing her response -- i.e., I was not the only one to have to resort to contacting Groupon to get her to hold up her end of the bargain. read more

Advertised as 60 min horse riding session The reality is "30 min brush, 10 min on horses, and 20 min waiting" If you did not cancelled the appointment 24 HOURS ahead, there is no negotiate to refund or re schedule. read more

Yeah fun at the farm if you don't mind the 57 freeway right next to you!! The traffic noise is constant and the smell of exhaust is unbearable. I went there to look at the place and when I walked into the office there were seven people sitting there talking and not one of them turned to look at us. After about a minute of awkward silence standing in a room full of people that didn't acknowledge our presence I finally said hello?? Once I had the chance to talk to them, the people in the office were condescending and rude. The whole place had a pretty bad feel to it. It sounds like Cheryl and the staff may be a little bipolar. Up and down some days good some days bad. read more

I signed my 7 year old daughter up through the city for what we were hoping would be a fun class. She was very excited about going but unfortunately it was an awful experience. The woman in charge was incredibly rude and brash. She wanted to talk politics with me and I had just met her! When I said I wasn't comfortable talking about politics with her she became upset and mean. The girl that was in charge of helping my daughter and another girl with the horse was so impatient. She yelled at them when they pet the horse. She was on her phone multiple times which is very unsafe! She seemed so annoyed with having to work with my daughter and the other little girl. I stopped going after that one day and am waiting for my refund from the city. I would strongly advise against anyone going to this place, it's not fun and so unsafe and unwelcoming. read more

What an amazing experience! I have never seen my little girl so excited to do something and she has not stopped talking about it since we went there. Our instructor, Brianna, was very kind, knowledgeable and an expert with horses. She made my daughter feel so comfortable and that made me relax too. I always look for horse riding lessons online but most places only allow children over 8. We found this place via Living Social and will definitely be returning for more lessons. Thank you Fun With Horses for making such fabulous memories for us. read more

This owner is just horrible. I would tell anyone to NEVER come here. I bought the groupon voucher for 3 rides, and the owner went on a rant about how they cannot teach me anything but the same thing for 3 lessons which is BS. Honestly, I'm going to say nothing but horrible things about this place. Im so furious and pissed off at the owner. She has no regard for business and customer service. She's rude and mean to everyone. I was going to purchase private lessons, but thats not happening anymore. I was also going to purchase lessons for my niece, but thats definitely not happening anymore. STAY AWAY!!! Yu can find a bunch of other places to learn to horseback ride with better instructors (they dont really know what they are doing) and better owners who can at least be nice. This place will go out of business sooner or later, and I'm hoping sooner. They even make you pay for a helmet? Cheap place, you can see that when you just go and visit. AND... you can never get a hold of them, and when you do, Cheryl is just plain rude and mean. And confirm your own appt??? I've dealt with lots of businesses, but none like this. Again, I will not be surprised if they go out of business with this kind of customer service. read more

Had so much fun!! Celebrated my daughters birthday and had 12 girls. They were so patient and accommodating. We will definitely go back

I agree w/ the other low reviews on here. The only reason why I gave 2 stars instead of just one is because my son and I did indeed have a fun time the 2/4 classes we went to (3rd class I totally forgot about and 4th class I was tired from work). He was able to feed a goat, I milked the goat twice, and he was exposed to different animals such as chicken, roosters, horses, sheep and a pig. He also really liked "Chili dog", a little wiener dog that belongs to Cheryl. He sang songs and did a craft which we still have at home and he enjoys. It was cute seeing him enjoy interacting with other children and singing. HOWEVER when it came to the end of the class where he could go ride a horse, I felt very unsafe. They have the kids wear bike helmets, but they do NOT strap the children into the saddle. My son is only 2 years old and he is riding on a big horse rather than a small, slow pony. He got scared, which in turn scared the horse and the teenage volunteer didn't know what to do. Thankfully, Cheryl stepped in but it was clear that her teenage volunteers are NOT properly trained in handling horses. When I asked why the children aren't belted into the saddle, they gave a weird reason that I can't even recall and that was not satisfactory to me. So my son only going to half the classes I paid for is actually a blessing. For my son to experience animals and ride a horse, I feel much better bringing him to the Lakewood Eq Ctr where the ponies for his age are small and slow and the workers have proper training. read more