I was so blessed to find this amazing barn. The people here are not like other barns. They are all…read morereally nice and there is no gossip and mean people. The arenas are very nice even in the winter. The owners are great people and really care for the horses in a way I've not seen in hardly any other barns.

I highly recommend Morning Sun Ranch. This is a beautiful place to board your horse. The barns are…read moreclean, the stalls are so nice and great feed, great arenas and trails. Gina, who owns the barn, is so great and knowledgeable and everyone who boards there is very friendly. Most of all my horse is happy and well taken care of and I so happy too.

I have been boarding my 4 mares at The Barn for 9 yrs now. Its a wonderful, serene atmoshere, and…read morethey ate very family oriented. My girls are very content and they love it there. I also have another livestock animal being boardef there and hes also very happy there. The owners are wonderful people who make you feel like your part of their family. Its a great place to board at.

The Barn is NOT CLOSED and has never been closed…read more The BARN is a very family friendly, easy going place. It has a historic barn that is what I love the most, and keeps me coming back. I really prefer the slower life, old barns, and porch swings. The Barn has one large arena, a round pen, a kidney shaped turn out and then a large hill side turn out. The footing is not the best, kind of deep in some areas but you work around it and for the price, and the beautiful surroundings, its definitely worth it. They also have a brand new round pen up top with direct access to the trails. I love the Barn because it has everything I want and need and no snobby rude trainer bugging anyone. People are around if you want help, or if you have a question but no one bugs anyone and we all get along like family. The way it should be. I moved my horse here in the fall of 2013 because she was coming out of founder and colic needing stall rest. She is now sound and healthy. She loves her huge paddock (Roughly 24X48) and enjoys the bunnies that play in her stall. She also loves to roll and lay in the sand so it works for her. If you have a horse that loves rolling you know what I mean. Wash rack on side of the barn for bathing. The place is kept up with raking, sweeping etc. The place is not left to be a mess. It might be older but its not lacking for care. I love that they feed and will clean if needed.

This is a beautiful spacious area but the humans here are insufferable. Competitive, gossipy,…read moredisloyal. It's like a middle school snake pit. I need a peaceful place to work with my horse, but the sense of being observed and talked about is spoiling it for me. They should institute a rule here, NO GOSSIP". It would transform the place.

This was honestly the best ranch in Santa Cruz County. Rest in peace to one of the greatest…read morehorseman I've ever met, Deborah Cooper.

This is a beautiful place that does outstanding work. Kat (owner and Therapeutic lead) is…read morepassionate about children/adults with social, medical and/or emotional special needs and helping them connect and blossom through working with horses. Highly recommend!

The Instructor here is very caring and safety conscious with the riders and the mission of the…read moreplace is centered around respect for the horses. Lovely setting too!

Willow Pond is a wonderful facility and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to take riding…read morelessons, train, and board. Sharon, the owner, is a great horse person. I have ridden with many instructors and trainers, and I've learned so much from Sharon in the few months I've been at Willow Pond. The facility is peaceful; no drama, and plenty of space to ride. Having a covered arena is great, and the footing is good as well. Lessons horses are well trained, safe, and well taken care off. Sharon is a patient teacher with both adults and children, and she is very safety conscious. I like that she also rescues horses when her budget allows; you don't always see that with all riding facilities.

Great place to keep horse, ride, do what ever riding discipline you do. Great trainers Dee White is…read moremy trainer I suggest her if you're into dressage or cross country. Large covered arena and a large outdoor arena and a round pen. Horses are fed cleaned and supplemented every day and they can be turned out for extra pay. Camps for kids day camps and lessons for kids by Valerie. Pasture for horses that are off, people are great and friendly...... like no other barn I've been to!

Wonderful facility - we have been with Hillary for 8 years she really cares for the animals. We…read morehave two geldings there that are happy and healthy. Three rings to ride in and a huge wilderness to ride in for those who will cross the creek. Disregard the negative reviews. I knew both the people who posted and they were bullies. I recommend this facility highly! Jill Lander

I have a 30 year old paint gelding who has been at Briarcliff for almost 5 years. We were at our…read moreprevious barn in Castro Valley for over 20 years. I would like to say that Briarcliff is the premiere boarding facility in Santa Cruz county. It has been my experience that the horses are well fed and cared for, the property is beautifully maintained and we are able to have our preferred Shoer and any Vet we choose. The owner is on the property 24/7/365 and always has her eye on the horses, making sure they stay healthy and happy. If you truly care about your horse and the care it will receive, Briarcliff is your only choice in Santa Cruz county.