The worst place I've ever boarded a horse.
If you're just coming for the Friday events, fine. But if you genuinely care about your horse's well-being, I would never recommend boarding here.
The majority of the boarders act like they're playing cowgirl instead of actually knowing horses. People will walk into your stall and mess with your horse while you're gone, always with some excuse for why they thought it was acceptable.
Ever since the new owners took over, the quality has gone downhill. Horses are being fed significantly less than they used to be, yet boarding fees continue to increase. Charging around $700 a month for what this facility offers is absurd.
The property itself is basically a dusty desert--very little shade, no grass, and dirt stalls that aren't even level. Because the stalls are dirt, urine soaks into the ground and the smell is absolutely unbearable.
Horses constantly seem to be coughing, and colic has been an ongoing concern. They also don't require new horses to quarantine before joining the barn because there isn't even a designated quarantine area. A few months ago, everyone was told to keep their horses stalled for seven days after someone brought a sick horse onto the property, yet some entitled boarders ignored the rules and used the turnout anyway, putting everyone else's horses at risk.
There also seemed to be an unusual number of horses ending up with unexplained cuts and injuries.
The only people there who consistently showed common sense and genuinely seemed to care about the horses were Summer and Mariah.
Instead of focusing on horse care, the atmosphere often feels centered around the "cowgirl" Instagram aesthetic. It's more about appearances than horsemanship.
To make matters worse, the ranch frequently hosts birthday parties and unrelated events. If you drive a long distance to ride your horse, don't be surprised if you can't even find parking when you arrive.
If you're looking for a place to board, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. Hansen Dam is just down the road and, in my experience, offers a much better environment, with actual horse people, shade, better care, and far less drama. read more