Caitlin has worked with my horse twice so far and we had our first lesson with her yesterday…read more She's exactly what we need! She's excellent with horses and really knows what she's doing. A really great trainer that works with people and the horse. Since I was looking for someone to work with both of us during lessons, that's exactly what I'm getting with Caitlin! She allows me to trailer in my horse for our lessons. I'm greatly looking forward to our next lesson!

Caitlin is one of the most talented horse trainers I know. It's obvious to me that she does this…read moreout of her genuine love and passion for horses. She is able to connect in a special way with every horse she meets. This combination of love, passion, the ability to connect and communicate with the horse, accomplishes great results! I appreciate how Caitlin is interested in teaching people how to communicate with their horses as well. It's one thing to have your horse trained well, but It's another to also care about educating the rider.

Our horse is so happy here! She has absolutely everything she needs and these owners keep…read moreeverything so clean and healthy for the love of the horses they oversee, and their own horses are here, too! Super great horse people are here, taking great care of our horse, and others, too!

A loving home for your horse. Best prices in the area. 3 arenas. Round pen. Hot walker. Irrigated…read morepasture.

On Sunday, February 12th, evacuation orders were issued for Yuba county and surrounding areas. A…read moreresponsible ranch owner would have developed a plan at this time for the orderly evacuation of the horses boarded on their ranch. That did not happen here, here's what happened. On Sunday, February 12th, we received a phone call from ranch proprietor, Beverly Miller. Beverly stated that we had two days to remove our horse from her property before she left and had animal control seize all animals remaining on the property. We were on the other side of the river, unable to get anywhere near Riverbend, so we started working on finding a friend to help us move our horse. THEN, on Monday, February 13th, we notified Beverly that we were sending a friend to pick our horse up. When our friend arrived, Beverly denied access to our friend and did not allow her to take our horse. Later that evening, we received a call from a fellow boarder who went to pick up her horse. This is where it gets really bad. When this fellow boarder arrived at Riverbend to pick up her horse, she found the front gate (facing the highway) OPEN. Once inside, she found that all horses were LOOSE inside of the property AND the back gate facing the railroad tracks was OPEN as well. When she questioned Beverly on the morning of Tuesday, February 14th on this, Beverly said she was told to let all the horses go for their own good, However Beverly was not able to identify who told her to do that. There was no immediate threat of flooding at this time. Beverly didn't even realize she had removed her horse. Makes sense since Beverly doesn't have any active interest in the ranch at all during our 6 month stay at Riverbend. The ranch was previously managed by Beverly's late husband who actually managed the ranch very well prior to his passing. We already had plans in place to move our horse on march 1st, but we were able to move her to her new home, Reddog ranch, early because of this. This is a good thing because she will receive great care there. We made the initial choice to leave Riverbend for the fallowing reasons: boarders are responsible to clean their own stalls, you won't find another facility anywhere near here that does that to their customers. The reason behind that is their long term, live in "ranch hand" is afraid of horses and will only feed them. If you can call the sliver of hay he throws out feeding them. He will also swear at you and treat you like dirt, great customer service huh? The place is falling apart, a big muddy mess where horses are standing knee deep in mudd. So sad. Stay away.

Vaquera ranch was so delightful. There were so many horses, goats, and sheep that lined the fields…read moreand the rooms were just so charming and thoughtfully put together with a delightful horse theme. The kids had a great time feeding and petting the animals and riding the horses. It was such a peaceful getaway and Pam the host was so charming and helpful. The nearby towns of Penn Valley and Nevada city were higher end then a lot of the other western towns I had been to around California and had some great dining options. We were able to visit the mining museum and stop over in Tahoe to see some snow for the kids. The estate also had a great hot tub and we were able to bbq steaks at night and there was plenty of outdoor space for dining. We had a great restful time and it was a great weekend getaway. Pam even made us home made breakfast and dinner which was also delightful! Highly recommend!

(VRBO is a pain the &$%#, book through her site or direct contact)…read more I booked a weekend at Vaquera Ranch, I'll never forget it. I searched and searched for the perfect place and this was it. I was traveling with family and friends, including two energetic 7 year old girls who are nuts for animals (with the attention span of a gnat). Pam's place is majestic, a quick hour to skiing, hiking, etc. At first we felt we were MILES into the sticks but once we got our bearings it was a very quick 10-minute drive out to the store. We didn't cook much but if we had to there were pots and pans, a nice-sized cuisinart hot plate (everything there is top of the line!!), a Kuerig coffee pot with biodegradable pods (which we appreciated). The wine fridge was enough to keep some groceries if you wanted. And by groceries, I stored beer in there. The kids loved movie night on the big screen TV, doing crafts around the beautiful kitchen table, and of course going down to see the horses. The large tub, we couldnt get them out of it...which was absolutely perfect, they were filthy at the end of each day! We enjoyed the massive show the sky gave us come night time! Stars galore! Pam was over the top generous with her time. Memories of the ranch and the space Pam has created for her furry, four-legged family will live warmly in our hearts until we return.

If you're thinking about booking a trail ride with Boarding on the Lake, do it--you won't regret…read moreit! My granddaughter and I chose the two-hour trail ride around Folsom Lake, and it exceeded every expectation. I've owned horses and have ridden extensively, so we came with experience and simply wanted to enjoy a beautiful morning ride together. Our guide, Will, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, personable, safety-conscious, and made the entire experience relaxing and enjoyable. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares about both the horses and his guests. The horses were well-mannered, the scenery around Folsom Lake was breathtaking, and the pace was perfect for taking it all in. The best part? The smile never left my granddaughter's face all day. Those are the kinds of memories that last a lifetime. Thank you, Will, for making our ride so special. We highly recommend Boarding on the Lake and can't wait to come back!

Had a great time taking in the views and chatting with the guide. Glad it was a small group. Will…read morebe back again sometime.

Our daughters ages 9 & 7 have done summer camp at Shamrock Ranch and recently started lessons--we…read morecan't recommend them enough! Chrissy is so kind, patient and knowledgeable. She spends time w the girls explaining what they're doing and why which goes a long way when starting out. We are happy to have found Shamrock Ranch & promise you will be, too!

We love it here! my daughter attends weekly horseback riding but not only does she learn to ride…read morebut learns about various animals and how to care for them. Her weekly classes are always a highlight. The staff members are kind, knowledgeable, and respectful. I would suggest them to anyone.

Shadow Glen Riding Stables was hands down the best field trip we have been on in years!…read moreAs a 3rd-grade teacher, I cannot say enough good things about Terry and the wranglers. They were welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, and made every student feel included. Our students had an incredible opportunity to learn about ranch and farm life, tractors, horses, foals, farm animals, hay, and the daily responsibilities of caring for a ranch. The hands-on experiences were the highlight of the day. Students were able to groom horses, interact with animals, ask questions, and gain a real appreciation for agriculture and animal care. Terry and his team kept the students engaged from beginning to end. What made this experience even more special was Terry Howard's generosity. Shadow Glen donated approximately three hours of their time at no charge to educate three classes of Center Joint Unified School District students. That level of community support is truly appreciated. Our students are still talking about the trip, and the adults had just as much fun as the kids. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish.

This place was nice, I signed up for riding lessons which was a one on one lesson with a trainer. I…read moreforget my instructors name but she was a young girl, really patient and knowledgeable. My lesson got cut a little short because a horse (not mine) got stuck in his reigns wrong and freaked out. They said I could ride more on my second lesson but when I tried to book my next lesson it was sold out until next year.. I'm not kidding. More than 8 months until I could book my next lesson. Very nice staff and horses but I wish their lesson bookings were more straight forward.

We had my son's first birthday party here last week, everything went so beautifully! Kristen and…read moreJerry were great to work with. The property is beautifully maintained and the horse rides/hay rides are such a nice touch for guests!

In a time of need you can rest assured, Butte Star will exceed your expectations! Awesome folks to…read morework with!

Professional, Safe, Clean, good Prices, Easy Access, Very Friendly Staff!!…read moreGreat Barn!!

Kristina's AWESOME!! Thanks for answering all our questions and sharing your experience with us,…read moreand also for the meet and greet with Shasta. We had a nice time checking out the grounds and meeting the staff. While my niece might not be ready to giddy up, I sure will be! But I wanna fly before learning to trot!

I currently board my horse here and we are both very happy. My horse was always a bit stressed at…read moreour old facility, but she is very relaxed here. The facilities are clean and they take good care of my horse. They have pastures that you can turn your horse out in and they also have some pastures attached to your horses boarding stable. In addition to regular boarding, they will also do short stay vacation boarding. Recently they did boarding for horses affected by the fires here in Northern California. Alex (the owner) is very easy to work with too!

I recently went on a trip and needed boarding for my two geldings. The owner of DCTStables happily…read moreaccommodated all requests for feeding and care above and beyond my expectations. He communicated about issues as they came up and checked with me to make sure my horse was in the normal zone for him. I appreciated the professional care and will be back in the future!