Nice big place for boarding! It was a bit too far to travel from San Jose and they had some…read morepotholes in the dirt roads.

Wonderful place to ride. Excellent horses and very experienced instructors. Just off 280 in…read morePortola Valley.

Incredible place to learn more about horseback riding and humanity! Among the absolute best…read moreteachers that our kids have ever experienced.

I normally give very good reviews, so this is my "venting" review so to say…read more.. I have taken two lessons at Misty Ridge Farm of the Portola Pastures. The lessons were with Bobbi Petrov. I am extremely upset with the outcome of the whole thing. I paid for 4 lessons: $230 and could not attend two of them due to a very rigorous work schedule. When I e-mailed Bobbi to let her know I was not gonna be able to make it, I was informed that she needed a 24 hours notice if I wanted to cancel the class and then retake it at a later time. This was not explained to me beforehand and I am very upset w/ them, since I paid for 4 lessons and I only got 2 out of it. I wasn't even given time to read over what I signed, because Bobbi was late to the first session and I was simply given a form and asked to sign it. Now, in terms of the lessons themselves- Bobbi probably does care for the horses, since you're given about 30 minutes to groom and tack your horse first and then almost 1 hr on the horse and 30 more minutes to untack and get the horse ready for feeding and bedtime. My problem with the lessons was that Bobbi didn't actually show me anything. The more advanced girls were asked to show me things and then she was just yelling instructions from this little stage area next to the barn. I am very disappointed with the way lessons are taught here and I am also disappointed with the way they do business. I doubt I will ever take classes here again. Or at least not at this farm. Portola Pastures has a lot of opportunities for lessons, so I might end up choosing a different farm and/or instructor.

Idyllic, serene and welcoming!! The highlight of my day!!…read more Whatever you are looking for -Boarding, lessons, trail riding etc- On A Lark Farm has it all! Becky Witters is a longtime Woodside resident, amazing trainer and natural horsewoman. I have been here since January and am loving every moment!!! With easy access to all the local trails On A Lark Farm is ideal for all levels of trail riders!

Great location with access to Wunderlich and Woodside trails. Small, chill horse boarding option…read morewith currently about 12 wonderful horses.

I think spring down is a very good place to go and all the horses are so sweet and it's a good…read moreplace. I really rated a good five stars. and I started going here because I really love horses and I hope you guys like it too.

The most terrible experience in the world!!!! Sooooo angry , rude , insulting new staff including…read morenew manager Camden. They were yelling and screaming on people and little kids... Not professional!!! Never go there again !!!! And never recommend this place!!!! Sadly, this place has been completely changed in terms of how they treat people now after new staff came. it used to be very friendly, kind, warm and welcoming place in the past ( just couple years ago).

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at Nessa Cossentine Equestrian! Nessa is an exceptional show…read morejumper, a phenomenal riding instructor for both beginners and advanced riders, and an outstanding horse trainer. Unlike half of her students, I don't own my own horse, so I ride one of her ten incredible horses. If you've ever taken lessons at other barns with their typical "lesson horses," you'll be amazed at the difference here. The quality and temperament of Nessa's horses are unmatched in the Bay Area. I started my lessons on a very experienced horse that kept me safe and taught me so much, taking me through the journey from walking over poles to jumping to 2' fences! As I progressed, I earned the incredible opportunity to ride Grand Prix horses in my lessons! This kind of experience is truly unique and invaluable. Nessa's friendly and always smiling demeanor makes every lesson fun and enjoyable. I can't recommend Nessa Cossentine Equestrian enough for anyone looking to improve their riding skills in a positive and supportive environment!

I enjoy riding my horse at this facility. The ring is large, plenty of nice jumps and there is an…read moreindoor for rainy days. You can also walk down a quiet road or ride in the hills on a trail if your horse is ok with cattle. Nessa is always coming up with creative, challenging lessons so I have learned a lot. And the showing is fun! The down side is that the facility owner raises the board $50 a year, every year. The stalls are barely covered in shaving even when I offered extra money for more. And if you want to replace the tattered mats you pay for it. The investment in the barn itself is minimal. But my horse gets an in and out stall, which is great so that is good. And the people are all great...love my barn friends and those who work here.

Lara helped my find an excellent horse to purchase and has helped us develop together as a team. I…read moreappreciate that each horse in the barn is considered as an individual and that they each have a customized training plan. She has helped me safely improve my riding skills and confidence over the years and respects each rider's individual goals as well.

I have been in the Vintage Lane program since 2014 and this program helped prepare me to become an…read moreofficer for the Sonoma State IHSA team and also helped me prepare for my level 1 diploma in horse racing from the British Horse association at the National Horse Racing College- this is an extremely rigorous course and i was one of four that made it to graduation out of 15 jockeys. I owe this success thanks to my prep from years working with Lara and Kelley. Additionally, I was a head trainer for my college's lesson program for two years and trained over 200+ kids in this program/ in summer camp. Vintage lane prepared me to teach the kids of Sonoma County. They learned positive reinforcement with horses and I thought them the value of good horsemanship- fundamental principles of the vintage lane program. After graduation of horse college and returning home to the Bay Area, Lara has welcomed me back with open arms to re-enter the show ring scene and she also rehabilitated my horse Cash after being falsely accused by his previous owner of never being able to jump again. Lara made him healthy and fat again in less than three months and brought him back to perfect health/ jumping condition after over 6+ months off jumping. Lara is extremely gifted at finding diets/ exercise regimens that are specifically tailored to each horse's individual needs to make each horse shine and is a very experienced horsewomen. I am thankful for such a special barn and the welcoming and positive atmosphere this barn prides itself on!

I know of no better horse trainer, rider and teacher than Laura Stevens. She is absolutely the…read morebest. I have worked with her since 1997. If you get a chance to take lessons from her, learn from her, lease a Welsh Cob or Pony, it will be an experience you will treasure for your entire life.

Laura Stevens is one of the finest horsewomen I have ever had the privilege to learn from. Her…read moreintuition is uncanny, and horses thrive under her care. She has taught both my children as well as me, with consistent attention to safety, kindness, and excellence.

If you want a quality lesson program, look no further! The Stanford Red Barn has a beautiful…read morefacility, wonderful coaches and staff, and great horses. I can't imagine a better riding environment.

I'm not sure how anyone who actually cares about and loves horses would think it is okay to keep…read morethese beautiful majestic horses in such small "cages". Horses deserve to have room to move and walk and trot and interact. They are herd animals, they walk up to 20 miles a day if they are free. This is equivalent to being in jail. Horses were not put on this earth to have metal in their mouths and be ridden in unnatural positions so that humans can get there jollies off this is terrible treatment.

I've been riding with Pam and her crew for almost 4 years now and can definitely recommend it. She…read morereally cares about her horses' welfare as well as safety for all. Even though I don't take private lessons, her attention to detail in group settings has improved my riding more in a one year than it had over several years with other instructors. Her assistant instructors are timely, excellent riders and instructors who are patient and respectful. Frankly, all of them have been provided better instruction in individual or group settings that I have gotten almost 95% of the time in the past 20 years of riding from lead instructors, no joking. She'll also never over-mount you or put you on a horse that you need to tune up for the program so she can make money off the horse before it's actually ready to be a program horse. Also if you do package lessons or lease, she'll help you squeeze in extra rides if she has horses that need to be ridden. This helps your riding and also helps fit in make-ups if you are, sick, traveling or lessons were rained-out. Pam is also incredibly ethical; she's the most ethical person I know in any line of business. This means she's not putting her interest in making money over yours: she won't try to sell you a horse, push you into a lease or lesson packages you can't afford or won't benefit from. If you're nor interested in any of these options; she'll treat you just as fairly and equally as any other rider. Regardless of whether you ride once a month, once a week, or 6 times a week, she treats all student the same: with respect, patience, fairness and diplomacy. The final part is that it is a relaxed barn atmosphere. Safety is upmost: but no one cares what attire and equipment you wear as long as it is functional and meets current standards. Horses are kept tidy, but there are no full time grooms handing you fully groomed, impeccably trimmed and polished horses. The upside is there are no high-maintenance people, nor is there pressure to show, or pressure to fit into a certain mold in terms of fashion, dress, or brands of attire.

Seven Oaks was recommended to me when we moved to the bay area. I have been riding for over 20…read moreyears and have found that these ladies really know their stuff! I've been riding with them for the past 4 years. All of the instructors teach Carrie Coe's and Pamela Miller's carefully thought out training program, so you never need to worry about who is teaching you because they all follow the same methodology. Also, they have been working with my horse and have helped us go from training level to third level while keeping my horse happy all along our dressage journey. I would recommend Seven Oaks for anyone interested in dressage. Not only is it a fun, friendly environment, but if you are interested in competing, they can help you reach any goal you set for yourself.