I feel so lucky to have found Andrea and David for lessons! I've only been seeing them for a…read morecouple months but have already learned so much. They are very patient and take time to explain the whys, not just the hows. They also are great about explaining concepts that I don't understand right away, finding different ways to explain or demonstrate the right way to do things to make sure it is the best experience for you and the horse. I feel safe under their instruction, and completely secure on their horse, Cash. He is sweet and calm, but not a pushover - perfect to learn on! Andrea and David's horses obviously love and trust them. I'm happy to be learning from them! For reference, I took lessons as a kid but am in my 30s now; I believe they also have kid students - I'm sure they can do a great job instructing students of any age.

My granddaughters had their first riding lessons yesterday 9/23/23 with Andrea, they had a great…read moretime and really learned a lot. Andrea was very knowledgeable, kind and patient with the girls. The horses were calm gentle and sweet. We will be continuing training with her. I highly recommend this talented lady and her beautiful crew.

I board my horse here and it's the best place around. I have been here since I purchased my horse…read morein Jan 2023. I couldn't imagine ever boarding elsewhere. Before I bought my horse (he is my first horse) I looked at other facilities because ACTC was completely full (still is). I was kind of leasing a horse that was already at this barn, and purchased a horse that was already here, or I would still be waiting to get in. Marie (owner) is the best. No barn around can compare.

Great facility, great owners and an amazing instructor, MQ Training. Easy to get to from freeway,…read morescenic location, awesome boarders.

As an Equestrian with my own ranch~I would love to live here! This place is absolutely beautiful…read more The equestrian facility is so clean and the trail horses are well groomed horses~I could tell they had great training before they were beautifully retired to trail rides at this most special winery estate. I researched hard to find a great place like this to ride and I will be back! Thank you to the great staff that also made this experience amazing! The food, service and ambiance of the estate was wonderful..Enjoy! worth every penny! Janise Msh, Florida

Katie and Kiera were awesome! Beautiful experience and lovely setting. Highly recommendread more

I have been getting lessons from Steve for a couple of months and he is the best! Everyone there,…read morein fact, is great. Steve always spends lots of extra time with me and never charges extra. He even has started teaching me about groundwork which I had never had any instruction on before. Larry, the lesson horse is very sweet and very responsive, unlike many lesson horses. The facility is clean and horses are well cared for. It truly is like a big family there with everyone being friendly, helpful, and caring.

It's a super nice place for me to have my three horses I love it I very determine you to get a…read morehorse they are really fun and at the same time really helpful

This woman takes advantage of you. Stealing your time, money, and possessions so watch out she will…read morehold your child back. TIME: First off she rarely holds a lesson on time and does not value your time at all. She will allow lessons to bleed into each other ranging from children just learning to ride and adults on young, dangerous horses. If you ride with her expect to be at the barn for hours either helping her out for free (because she won't spend money to hire help and instead relies on free parental help) or being stuck in a lesson riding around in circles while she occasionally shouts things like "close your hand" or "put her on the bit" without ever instructing you how to do so. You will see little progression when riding with Jaimi and it will likely take your child years to learn even basic skills. MONEY: Never buy a horse with Jaimi. First, she will find a horse in a location convenient to her and her travel wishes! Whether that be Florida or Europe, wherever she can go on your wallet suits her and she will bring you back an average horse at best. Once the horse is at the barn she will sell you a "training" package. On days you cannot come to the barn your paying for her to ride your horse and school it. When in actuality, when you don't come to the barn she sells lessons to other children on your horse and considers this training, gaining herself a 2 for 1 deal, your money and this other parents money. Eventually after about a year you will realize your horse has developed a few bad habits, this is due to the horse never being taught what to do. These bad habits will continue to grow and will never be addressed. You and your horse will loose many skills when riding with Jaimi. POSSESSIONS: Like with the horse, Jaimi is using things without your knowledge. Do not leave your tack at her barn. She will use it with her lesson kids. whether it be your girth, bridle, that nice Antares saddle you just bought, or even your horse, don't be surprised when you come back to it dirtier than when you left it. Point is, only ride with Jaimi if you're a lesson child without a horse, that way you reap all the benefits the other horse owners pay for. If you would like to get serious, progress, and own a horse ... look for a different barn.

We have been with Skye Valley Training for 2+ years, through ups and downs, with good clients and…read morenot-so-great clients. Through all of that, I've seen the hardships they've endured (COVID, those tricky clients, lifelong horse pass of old age, etc.) Yet, they've handled it all with grace and professionalism. I've spent the last few minutes reading through the reviews below. There cannot be a more false representation of the business and ethics of Jaimi and Skye Valley overall - conjecture at best. Those who have given the retaliatory reviews below are doing so based on their inability to handle situations like adults through conversation. As a result, the reviews are based on a. childish retaliation, b. a hunger for drama c. to feel better about themselves by harming others. Jaimi and Ainsley (now Dr. Faraday) are some of the most selfless and loving people I have ever met. Do they run late sometimes, yes? Does your pediatrician run an hour late when you have a sick kid? Also, yes. Under Jaimi and Ainsley's care and coaching, we saw our daughter go from anxious, stressed, and sometimes sad to the confident, capable, and frankly excellent rider she is today (placed at Nationals - woot!). She has flourished in life, and I attribute a huge chunk of that to these women at the barn. She has ADHD and can be perceived as a LOT by some people. But, Jaimi and Ainsley always met her with grace, patience, and understanding. Most importantly, when she was off track, they would refocus her without shame and in a positive way - that's more than I can say for myself, and I'm her mom. Do you know what you want from trainers? Someone who is so safety conscious will reject a horse you have on trial because they don't trust it. No matter what. No, it didn't do anything awful during the trial, but she knew, and even I did. Jaimi and Ainsley had the care to tell a little girl that the pony she thought she was in love with wasn't the safest option and that she had to say goodbye. We now have what I consider one of the safest horses money could buy. As for the stealing accusation, bogus, stealing is willingly taking dozens of additional lessons from your "friend" and never paying for them. Everyone has terrible reviews sometimes. Everyone has bad days. But sometimes, you have to consider the source. Ask yourself, what kind of review would you leave if you were kicked out of a barn for bullying a tween, attempting to steal clients, and talking poorly about your 'best friend/trainer'? And then sign yourself up at Skye Valley, where you know you will be SAFE and cared for. Yes, you might even progress a little slower, but ONLY because it's the absolute fundamentals that will save your life when you move to the next step. Enough said.

Great ride and tasting at the overlook. The tasting was very informative and she had great…read morerecommendations for the wine/local cheese joints to shop.

Amazing ride and the guides were wonderful! Our ride was an absolutely beautiful one hour through a…read morewinery. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. The horses were also very well taken care of which is extremely important to me! If I am ever in the Sonoma area again I will 100% be back and I hope that I am just to spend more time in this beautiful vineyard with the lovely horses. Thank you so much for an amazing afternoon

we love spirithorse my five year old daughter has been riding there for about two years now…read moreestablishing our connection to the program for not only her but for my son and myself has been amazing and life changing! we eagerly await our lesson morning on the weekends all week it's truly the highlight of our weekend getting to go out there to such a beautiful chunk of land to watch her lesson and visit and be around the horses and all the amazing instructors it's definitely so peaceful for all of us!! my daughter has gained so much confidence from horses especially the horses out at spirithorse it has also taught her about patience,team work, respect for these amazing beautiful creatures she's always surrounded by very encouraging motivating teachers out there at the stables we just love everything about spirithorse and truly can't recommend them enough!!

This place is so special. Equine assisted therapy with horses, ponies , goats, pigs all rescued…read more There's riding lessons, volunteering opportunities, after school programs, events and much more. Charlotte and her team are amazing.

We had a great experience with Platypus Wine Tours on our visit to Napa. Army was a wonderful…read moreguide, a lot of fun and gave us some neat history about the area and wine-making process. After picking everyone up, our group went to Saddleback Cellars. This was a great vineyard to visit - we were seated right next to the beautiful fields and enjoyed sipping our wine while walking right next to the growing grapes! The lady working there was friendly and it was really nice learning more about the history of their vineyard. They've won several awards, and we could see why! These were some delicious wines. Next, we made our way to Merryvale Vineyards where we also stopped to have our boxed lunch. Their inside space was gorgeous and it was interesting learning about the barrel aging process. We enjoyed our tasting here too! We finished up at Backstage which was one of the highlights of the day - the wines we tasted were excellent and the seating area is just gorgeous, overlooking their beautiful vineyards. We decided to buy a bottle here and enjoyed it later during our trip. Platypus was a great choice for our tour - when I was searching for tour options online it was affordable for our group, had great reviews and I can see why! Army was excellent, I loved that they picked you up and dropped you back to your hotel, and the reduced rates for the tastings helped a lot too! On my next Napa visit I would definitely book with them again.

Amazing experience with the join in tour. I was a little hesitant at first but I have made friends…read morefrom all over the country visiting. They offer a private side as well which the curators can plan and schedule for you. You give them an idea of what you want and they make the magic happen.

Michelle at MQ Training is an incredibly knowledgeable horse trainer and horseback riding…read moreinstructor. I can't recommend her enough. She works with all levels, from beginners to advanced riders, and really knows how to meet you where you're at. There is something extremely special about her style that connects you with your horse and to become a better rider. Additionally, she did an amazing job training my horse and has given him all the cool buttons. I've learned so much from her along the way. Horseback riding lessons are always fun, she's super knowledgeable, friendly and the barn has such a welcoming, positive atmosphere for everyone.

Michelle is amazing! I have never met someone as patient, understanding, and fun as her. She…read moretakes great care of her clients. Anyone who can't get along with her has severe social issues. She is fantastic with kids and adults. 5 stars all the way!

Excellent driving company!!! I hired a different limo/driving service for my wedding last year, and…read moreit was not a good experience, so I was a little nervous going through this process again for my birthday. Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I wished I had hired them for my wedding! The booking process was seamless and transparent. I appreciate how much they communicated with me to confirm the itinerary and sent reminders leading up to the day. We booked an SUV for the day, and the car was in pristine condition and perfect for our group of 6. Our driver, Tony, was very professional and went above and beyond to make our day comfortable and easy. He was punctual, responsive, and safe as he took us to our many destinations for the day. All of this amazing service came at a very reasonable and competitive price. I 1000% recommend hiring Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver for any of your limo/driving needs! We'll definitely be using them again.

A late review from our wedding last year! We used Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver for shuttling…read moreabout 50 guests and they were fantastic. Everything ran on time even with multiple stops throughout the day, which was our biggest worry with that many people to coordinate. We shopped around quite a bit for shuttle services and they had the best rates for our group size. But what really impressed us was how flexible they were when we needed to make some last-minute changes to timing and pickup spots. They could have been difficult about billing adjustments but really went out of their way to make sure we were happy. It's clear they actually care about taking care of their customers, not just getting through the job. Made one less thing for us to stress about on an already busy day. Would definitely use them again and recommend to anyone needing reliable transportation in the area