amazing! can't describe how amazing Salisbury farms is. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend I have past riding…read moreexperience and this is one of the best barns in San Diego

Great people and great horses Couldn't pick a better barn…read moreto take lessons! The owner Amy and the instructors are always making sure you're safe, learning, and Ofcourse having a great time doing it! Would recommend for all riders of all levels!

There is a jewel, a sanctuary hidden off of Moreno road in Lakeside. It is called Heartland Ranch…read more If you love horses like my wife and I and want to relearn techniques necessary to ride a horse properly and with confidence or as a beginner just starting out, Heartland Ranch is for you. We have a 6 day horseback riding adventure scheduled for next year so I was searching for a great training facility to get back in shape for this type of ride. The lead trainer Amy is professional, engaging and fun to work with while ensuring your safety and making sure the horses are protected too. I didn't think there were any horses left in lakeside, well thankfully there are many of them at Heartland Ranch.

Love love this ranch ! The owners are very attentive and on top of everything . Beautiful facility…read morewith all of the amenities ! Can't say enough good things about!

I took some time to type this review as I would never want to negatively impact a company but…read morethought I owed it to the community to share our experience. We recently had a very disappointing and concerning experience with this horseback riding company. Unfortunately, the horses provided for our group did not appear to be properly trained or well-managed. Several of the horses were extremely difficult to control, and their behavior raised serious safety concerns from the start. During the ride, two horses became particularly unruly and ended up bucking, throwing two members of our group off onto the ground. This was a frightening and potentially dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious injury. While we understand that working with animals always carries some risk, this level of behavior suggests a lack of adequate training, supervision, or proper matching of horses to riders. After this negative experience the Owner refused to reimburse us. She offered us a credit to come back and take another ride with them. After this experience, the ladies are terrified to get on another horse. I would strongly encourage the company to review their safety protocols, horse training practices, and staff preparedness to ensure a safer experience for future guests. I leave you all with the horses are beautiful and you can tell they are well taken care but you should be a very experienced rider if you book with this company.

PLEASE READ THIS!!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. FOR…read moreYOUR SAFTEY TRY ANOTHER HORSE COMPANY WITH BETTER TRAINED HORSES AND A MORE CARING OWNERS. This what I sent to the owner after my other friend send a massage. We were offered some type of credit. There's no way in hell I would ever return here! To top it off... the owner said she replied with an email after several attempts to get her to respond. Nothing! To give you an idea of our experience, I'm being very transparent and showing you what I sent to the owner and her not responding with any type of concern. Good afternoon, My name is Jonnie Thomas, and I was one of the eight riders on the Saturday, April 18th 2:30 PM trail ride with Gabby. I am writing to formally request a full refund for all eight participants due to the unsafe conditions and negligence we experienced during this ride. While we understand that waivers were signed, those waivers do not absolve your business from responsibility when horses are knowingly placed into service in unsafe conditions. Several horses appeared overworked (some reportedly on their third ride of the day), hungry, and agitated--conditions that directly contributed to dangerous and unpredictable behavior. I was assigned the horse Maverick and was explicitly warned about his aggressive tendencies. Despite having prior riding experience, it became immediately clear that this horse was not suitable for a group trail ride. During the ride: * Maverick attempted to buck me off early on. * He later bit Gabby, causing her to bleed. * On the return, he became unresponsive, agitated, and ultimately bucked me off causing myself injury. * He then ran off, spooking the other horses and causing a chain reaction that resulted in two additional riders falling. As a direct result of this incident: * Two riders required medical attention at urgent care. Sprained wrist and CT scan. * Multiple riders experienced significant emotional distress. * The ride became chaotic and unsafe for all participants. It is also concerning that, despite this being described as an "investigation," no one from your organization has contacted the riders involved to obtain firsthand statements. A proper and credible investigation must include the accounts of those directly affected. Given the severity of this incident, we expect: 1 A full refund for all eight riders 2 A prompt and direct response addressing this matter We request a response within 5 business days. If this matter is not resolved promptly, we will be forced to pursue additional steps, including formal complaints and public reviews detailing our experience. We would strongly prefer to resolve this matter professionally and without escalation. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Nothing! The owner is very unprofessional! Be warned! Please go somewhere else. *** I honestly can't believe the responses from this owner and Gabby!!!! Gabby was in the front so did not see the craziness that happened in the back. I have 8 girls saw Gabby get bit, so for her to deny she was bit is wild to me. 2 of our girls went to the hospital and yes, in fact had injuries. I wish I could upload our hospital paperwork. For the record, everyone wore a helmet. We were hesitant because of the nastiness and conditions of the helmet. Maverick should've never been taking out. Plain and simple! At this point I'm fighting for the principle of the outcome. I don't even care about the refund anymore. It's clear that the owner isn't going to give it and just continues to lie to protect her company, including her wrangler Gabby. Very disappointed! But this review is to warn the public! So many other options. I typically leave only POSITIVE reviews but I can't with this company.

I was eager to have our 4yo twins ride horses. I had enrolled them in another program that only had…read morethem sit on a pony and be lead around lesson after lesson. They weren't taught the name of anything: stirrup, reins, saddle, horn, etc. They did no riding or leading independently. At SD Riding Academy they teach English riding The 4yos. within the first 15 minutes were taught what everything was called as they learned to independently mount the HORSE! Within 30 minutes of their first lesson they learned how to start, stop and turn their horse WITHOUT anyone leading the horse on a rope! We are VERY IMPRESSED with this facility and how thoroughly they are taught.

Sent my kids here and just had an awful experience. Our instructor was Ines and she was just rude…read moreand had a horrible attitude. AVOID

This boarding facility is clean, friendly and helpful. They go out of their way every day to make…read moresure that our horses are happy and healthy. No drama atmosphere, with plenty of grazing and well maintained grounds.

I am so impressed by the staff at this ranch! Brandy, Shauna, and Beth have gone above and beyond…read moreto ensure that my horse would have a clean, soft and safe corral for him when we arrived. It has been less than a week and I can already see how happy my horse is at his new home. He really enjoys his time in the pastures. He already adores Beth. The staff here at the ranch have been so supportive in assisting me with my horse's lameness issues. I feel as if I have come home!

We really thought we were going to love this place. I…read morealready wrote a great review six months ago because my daughter was enjoying her lessons with the trainer Julia (although she was really not supposed to be doing lessons and was actually the farm manager). The owner, Evonne, definitely promised a lot as mentioned in the other review by Chris (it's hidden so please go look at hers and others that are there). I was sold just like Chris and other parents in that she told us on how amazing and talented Julia was, after all she was phenomenal Grand Prix Jumper who competed in Europe and all. In Evonne's words, "she's the real deal." I was hooked and my daughter trained with Julia learning to walk and trot, how to tack up, technique of holding reins, etc. Well, that all ended abruptly when we found out Julia was fired. Julia was never truly hired for lessons, and Julia was given SO many! Julia had agreed to do lessons for us and some other kiddos who were further along now, but not for a pony lead line lesson (she's way too valuable and experienced for that). The other young gal trainers should only have been given those, and we all knew it. Sadly, I watched surprise lessons pop up here and there, no warning for Julia and double booked for all the trainers. And these poor horses! We watched so many horses turn lame because the lesson horses went out multiple times a day from Tues through Saturday (they don't have nearly enough rideable horses to have a great lesson program). We loved those horses, and will definitely miss them. But there was no way we could stay at this facility once trainer Julia was let-go. Safety is the number one concern as a parent, and as we finished out our final lessons, we knew and saw that safety concerns were not a high priority anymore and my daughter would not advance as a rider (we never saw anyone jumping or even jumping equipment like cross rails or poles for 7 months). It was a HUGE mistake to let Julia go. This place could have achieved a great riding program with her.

My review is for horse boarding the year of 2021. Worst management ever. Highest DRAMA boarding…read morefacility I have encountered in my 30+ years as an equestrian. TOXIC environment. I HAVE RECEIPTS FROM EVERY SINGLE BOARD PAYMENT. Thank GOD I keep all my receipts, and have a backup digital copy as well. For more than 6 months, every time I saw Yvonne I asked for an invoice and "stated please tell me my balance, I want to pay it in full. EVERY TIME she replied "I'll get that for you sweetie...no problem" THE Only way to get to get AN INVOICE was to put in my 30 day notice... Which Yvonne FINALLY PROVIDED A "final incorrect bill" of $2500. The ranch DOES NOT KEEP ANY RECORDS OF PAYMENTS MADE BY THEIR BOARDERS. Zilch, zero. Lied to my face about this, and slandered others. They keep no records at all. She blamed others for 'stealing them.' My final board check of $600 was never cashed, despite handing it to Evonne. The stable does not deposit board payments.... I had to call the Sheriff for assistance removing my horse from Windsor and "keep the peace...." Only board here if you want PTSD on departure... Immediately after I gave my 30 day notice the situation became dangerous for my steed. They" lost" my brand new Winter blanket...$600. I do not recommend boarding here, it was a nightmare!!!

Wonderful facility with happy horses - huge paddocks and great trail access. I am a polo club…read moremember and can say it is a really fun and lively group. I also have barn friends who are non-polo players . It is an inclusive environment to all types of riders who want a laidback setting to enjoy their horses. There are a number of fun events from polo tournaments, chili cook offs, wine and cheese and trail rides, and so much more that are fun to bring non-horsey friends to as well. The owners are friendly, responsive, and also live on-site. So happy I found this place!

As a long time boarder, I've had my horses at RVEC for several years and there are so many…read morewonderful aspects about this facility and the family who runs it. They care about creating a community of responsible horse owners in a positive, well-managed environment where people can relax and enjoy their horses. Several ranch functions are coordinated throughout the year, including vet clinics and social events. The stalls are some of the largest in the county and recover quickly even with all the rain we've had this winter. Multiple arenas and access to trails give lots of options for riding. While no facility can please everyone, if you are truly looking for a respectful, peaceful environment then you will LOVE this facility. Each year there have been positive improvements to the ranch and I would definitely recommend it.

Do your homework before using any trainer. Make sure you get a contract and a receipt. Make sure…read morethe trainer has insurance. Take a look around and make sure the facilities are clean. Check references. The first couple of months I would have recommended this guy. It didn't take long for his true colors to come out. He stilled owed me training for the 2nd month due to rain. That didn't happen. The 3rd month he took my money while my horse sat in a filthy manure filled muddy stall without ever being touched. When I went to pick my horse up it was lame and could barely walk. I've spent almost $1000 dollars in vet bills to get it sound. If he had been feeding my horse he would have noticed something was wrong and at least called us. She worse now then when I left her as far as manners go. She's spooky and she has terrible anxiety. If you want natural horsemanship go somewhere else.

I boarded my horse here for about a year and a half and I absolutely love it. Fran is more than…read morehelpful and I consider her family and I absolutely love her and her facility