Amazing ambiance, very stable horses, extensive experience with kids and our four legged friends…read more Instructors and team are very welcoming. My daughter started a couple of months ago and she has been loving it ever since. Highly recommend Hidden Creek Ranch to beginners and experienced riders.

Our daughter has been riding for 3 years, from the age of 2. She was taught confidence in her…read moreriding and herself from such a young age. The skills she has learned with this riding group are outstanding. Outside of riding, they have taught her the importance of helping with the horses and responsibilities that go in to owning a horse. We are so thankful for the care and skill that has been shown to our daughter.

Lynn is an excellent trainer, rider and mentor. She knows equine medicine. She can help your horse…read moreheal. She does it all and she does it beautifully. Irvine Park is a gorgeous place to ride with hundreds of miles of all kinds of terrain, from flat land to steep mountains and Lynn is familiar with all of it. I highly recommend her and her services.

I highly recommend Lynn Strand and Strand Training Center. Although I have some experience riding…read morein an arena, I was uncomfortable and nervous about riding out on trail. I contacted Lynn because I wanted to get instruction and have a positive trail experience with an expert. Lynn exceeded my expectations! My own horse is boarded at another stable, so I was matched with a safe and experienced trail horse belonging to Lynn's assistant. My lessons started with a short introduction to my horse in the arena followed by a short trail ride. Subsequent lessons took us farther into the trail system. Lynn knows the trails like the back of her hand and chose trails that challenged me but did not overface me. She freely shares her extensive knowledge about trail riding technique, trail etiquette, and safety. We saw lots of beautiful scenery. Encounters with deer, mountain bikes, hikers, courting peacocks, squealing children in trees, and joggers with mylar balloons all came off without incident, thanks to Lynn and Star, the perfect trail horse. Lynn offers private instruction, group lessons, and horse care. I had a great experience and recommend Strand Training Center without reservation!

Very pleasant experience overall. Sofia, Cheyenne and the rest of the staff were patient and very…read moreattentive. Our ride was short, an hour, but enjoyable. Clifford was a little feisty but we got along great in the end. I would recommend this for a gentle, relaxing walk within irvine Regional Park.

Another negative review. This place has a number of them now. Disappointing customer service. These…read morepeople have no consideration. Outdated website. Never answers phone calls, and slow email replies. They will snake you for your deposit even if you cancel months ahead of time. They want to act like they are so busy but can't open the website for cancellation. Consider Norco or Laguna Niguel for your horse riding experience

My 12 year old daughter has been riding at Moonstone for a couple of years now and has really…read moreadvanced but has also grown tremendously in confidence! She's not only learned how to ride but learning about horses and how to care for them. She did her first show last summer and Kim worked with us to make it happen for her and she had a great time. All the people there are so nice and care about all the kids that come through there. It's so nice to see them working together to make sure everyone has a good experience.

My daughter is 8 and has been coming here for 5 months now and it is her favorite activity. As a…read moremom I enjoy that not only is she learning how to ride properly but she's learning about horses, how to take care of them, their anatomy, etc. she is learning responsibility as well as having fun. Sami is her coach and she's awesome. She's extremely patient but firm. She deals with all different types of temperaments and excels. The other trainers are all awesome as well as I have been watching them all while I am here once a week. My daughter also did the summer camp and had a blast. There are other Horse facilities closer to me but I felt this was better training and opportunities then just riding a horse and going home. I highly recommend.

3.5 stars Another…read moretourist trap The young one loved it and was the most favorite part of irvine regional park--kids having a fun time is what matters most. BEWARE -- when the pony pees, it is a strong and long stream that bounces high off the ground and onto your child...WITHOUT WARNING. So have your child stay several feet away from the rear of a pony , unless your child wants a face splash. Otherwise the young one loved the pony ride which lasted 3-4 minutes (2 laps). Kids can choose between a slow walk to a trot on the pony....usually older kids would choose the trot and younger ones would like to ride on a walking pony. It is nice to experience once but We would not go again.

We always have a great time with the pony's. We come a few times a month and always have a great…read moreexperience with nice workers until today. I don't Know what side of the bed this girl woke up on but man was she incredibly rude the entire time. Her name is AMBER. Even the people standing next to me commented on how rude she was. It was very unnecessary. She is not a pleasant person and should not be working with children or Horse/ponies. She literally bullied us the entire tome. Poor girl just needs to feel "empowered" or something lol. It was sad that the entire pony ride my 4 year olds daughter kept asking" " Why so she being mean to you? Why does she keep yelling at you?" 5 stars for the ponies, this girl (AMBER) needs a good talking to from her mom. I could say worse, but I'm no bully.

I have been working with Lauren for the past year as her assistant instructor. I've ridden with…read moresome top hunter/jumper barns and briefly in Germany. I could not feel more at home and happier here. Lauren, the head trainer and owner, is very knowledgable and KIND. She cares about every single horse and wants every rider to succeed. The barn is a fun atmosphere where everyone supports one another and safety is stressed. There are novice to experienced riders here, some with horses and some without! In addition to assisting with lessons, I take weekly lessons with Lauren. Her lessons are always challenging and educational. She uses a variety of exercises to build confidence and ability in rider and horse. Most lessons are privates, but for more advanced riders she does offer group lessons to encourage riders to learn from one another. Le Cheval Riding Academy is located at Peacock Hill Equestrian Center inside Irvine Regional Park. Inside the center, Lauren has her own beautiful private arena that overlooks the peaceful canyon. All the horses are closely watched and maintained.

Lauren is fantastic! She's helping me get my confidence back after a nasty spill last year at a…read moredifferent barn. Her barn is organized, cleaned, not overcrowded and she is very responsive! Lauren!

Extremely Disappointed - Unprofessional, Unethical, and Unresponsive!…read more I'm writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with Nohl Ranch Saddle club; previously known as Anaheim Hills Saddle Club. After paying $2000 upfront, I was only there for two days before deciding to leave for another ranch due to the owner's rude, racist and unprofessional behavior. On my second day, the owner spoke to me in a disrespectful and condescending manner, making me feel entirely unwelcome. When I decided to leave, I requested my $2000 back, as I had barely utilized their services. Shockingly, they refused to issue a refund. Left with no other option, I took the matter to court. The judge ruled fully in my favor, yet despite the legal decision, they have failed to respond or return my money. This shows a blatant disregard for both their customers and the law. I strongly advise anyone considering this club to be aware of their unethical business practices. My experience has been deeply frustrating, from the poor treatment I received to the lack of accountability and professionalism in resolving the situation. Additionally, I did my research and found a large history of extremely horrendous behavior from the owners, management and staff. I posted in an Orange County Equestrian Facebook Forum and had an overwhelming 40+ individuals reach out with horrid stories from boarding here. Boarders beware! Avoid this place at all costs!

Great facility! have boarded there for years and would not board my horse anywhere else. Can't find…read moreanother facility that takes better care of my horse.