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.

I was visiting my girlfriend in NorCal and asked her if we could go for a horseback ride. She…read morebooked the ride at Boarding on the Lake in Granite Bay. When the day came and we arrived we were greeted by Marina and other staff members. They were all so nice. Marina asked each one of us that was going on the trail ride what our experience on a horse was. She paired us up with the best horse for our experience. We had an awesome ride by the lake with beautiful scenery and Marina even took pictures of us along the way and shared them with us after. She was such a great guide and I hope to go back there again when I return in September. Thank you Marina and Boarding by the lake!!

We had came from far away to do another horse riding lesson with two kids that have already done…read morelessons. When we first got on the horse the instructor was already screaming and staring at the kids with such a rude attitude.We started the trail and she was not patient with us at all, with even more screaming and made our experience so stressful.One of the kids was having a hard time and started to cry and instead of helping she kept screaming and telling him to go. There was also another person with us on the trail and I heard the instructor make comments! This was not a good experience and especially for the kids that were so excited. They are not patient at all and really need to work on their attitude and way of speaking to kids! Thank you for responding, I already knew this was a trail ride and the kids had more than 5 rides already.There is still no need to be shouting and being extra mean since the beginning even before the ride, it does not make it enjoyable and It does not qualify someone for this job. I will not recommend this place to anyone.

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.

Ran by wonderful people who have a love for horses and incredible human compassion. Highly…read morerecommend.

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.

My friend and I went on an hour long horseback ride today and we had so much fun! Everyone there…read morewas friendly, professional and very helpful. The horses looked like they were well taken care of and you can tell the staff love each and every animal. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's a beginner or an expert. The ride was just long enough and easy but fun. One of our guides, named Donnie, was talking with everyone, cracking jokes and made me feel very comfortable. He was great!! Please check this place out if/when you get a chance.

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

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!

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!