Berated and yelled at me and my little sister for not having horse riding skills when we were…read morebeginners. She was late to our lesson! How unprofessional! She tried to make up for the whack lesson by offering a free class to us but I declined by how terrible she treated us. Do not come here at all, please take your money elsewhere.

Holly is amazing she made my daughter feel so comfortable. She knows her horses so well and knows…read morewho will fit well riding them. I'm so glad I found her here on yelp for last min search.

Long review but well-deserved…read more Dede/Urban Horseman owner/operator/trainer deserves 10 stars. My adult daughter and I had our first lesson with her today and I cannot say enough great things about her. She has the experience, knowledge, and ability to teach you, your kids, or anyone how to ride correctly so that you are confident in the saddle. She also shows you how to groom and tack up (saddle) your horse which increases your confidence around horses. She is definitely safety first, has incredible patience, no judgment, and is a lovely and friendly person. Everything you could possibly want in a riding instructor. I have ridden a fair amount over the years but haven't been on a horse in several years. I wanted to improve my form and technique while getting back into riding. Dede was the perfect choice to get started again. My daughter and I took a lesson together (great bonding experience, parents!) Very helpful to eavesdrop on the tips she was giving each of us while we were in the arena. There is also the option of doing trail rides while we learn which we'll definitely take advantage of as we progress. Who knew there were gorgeous trails right off the 605/60 freeways?!?!? Dede has a number of beautiful, well-trained horses to suit every rider and their ability. The Whittier Narrows Equestrian Center is a large and lovely facility, well maintained, with easy access off the 605, and immediate access to riding trails. With summer vacation on the horizon, Urban Horseman is the ideal source for riding lessons, horsemanship camps for kids, individual (or perhaps small group/friends lessons), or parent/kid time together. Reasonable rates for quality instruction. You will absolutely get your money's worth at Urban Horseman and have a fantastic time learning or improving your riding skills. Take that 5-star rating I gave Urban Horseman and double it. Can't wait to go back for more!

Dede is wonderful in many ways! Come see for yourself! Thank you for being you!…read more Riding lessons, trail rides, all sorts of fun stuff going on here! Come check in!

I decided to write a review regarding the horseback riding lessons at this wonderful stable and I…read moremust say, it has been an incredible experience for my daughter Delilah. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel welcome and at ease. The instructor, Laura, was knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain everything in detail and ensuring that my daughter feels comfortable before getting on the horse. The horses themselves were well-trained and gentle, making it easy for a beginner like my daughter to learn the basics of riding. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, with a spacious arena for practicing different exercises and techniques. Throughout the lessons in these past 6 months we have see the improvement and how she is gaining confidence with each ride. Laura provides helpful feedback and guidance, pushing Delilah to challenge herself and try new things. Overall, I highly recommend taking horseback riding lessons at this stable. I read a recent review left by someone claiming that the staff here are not kind or welcoming to minorities. This has never been the case for us as we are Mexican. So that statement is far from being true. I highly recommend this place to all who are looking to start horseback riding. My daughter is 14 and looks forward to her classes with Laura and her favorite horse, Skylar. Thank you so much! Best, Delilah's parents

My daughter has been taking riding lessons here since March of this year. She's been riding off…read moreand on for the last few years and we moved here from horse town USA, Norco. This is a great riding center. Trainer Laura is amazing and she is so great with the students. She is patient and really teaches. All the school horses are are great and very well taken care of.. They teach/train all levels, from beginners to advanced. My daughter's riding has improved so much since starting here and she loves it. The pricing is very reasonable and I think you get so much more vs other riding schools/centers we've been too. All the staff is attentive and courteous. The barn area is always clean and organized. There are quite a few riding schools in the area and we checked them out. I am so happy we landed here. We love FFF!

took my 3yr nephew to the Montebello Barnyard Zoo last weekend and had a really nice time overall!…read moreIt's definitely on the smaller side, which honestly worked out great for us--no wait to get in and easy to walk through without feeling overwhelmed. Perfect for younger kids. Parking was probably the only downside. Since you park in the main park area, it was pretty packed with baseball games and birthday parties going on. If you're going mid-afternoon, just be prepared to circle a bit for a spot. Pro tip: get the Groupon! We grabbed a family 4-pack for only $13 way cheaper than paying at the gate, which made it feel like a really good deal. As for activities, pony rides were $10 and the tractor ride was $12. My nephew skipped the ponies but loved the tractor ride. Feeding the animals costs a couple bucks ($2-$3 for pellets), but just keep in mind you can only feed the llamas, goats, and one pony. Still fun though! He also got to interact with a chicken, which he thought was super cool. Overall, it's a cute, simple spot for a quick outing with kids. Just go in knowing it's small and plan ahead for parking, and you'll have a great time!

I found this spot when looking up things to do in montebello…read more You can get a great deal on group on for an admission of 2 for like $8. Since buying the ticket in person is $11 per person. There is ample parking since this place is located at the park. It's a small walk from the parking to the barn. Once you enter you can purchase small bags of animal food for $3. Once we entered we were able to see the stalls with different animals. Some animals you can feed others you can't, so please read the signs posted. It was fun to see small goats hopping & the bunnies snacking. It's a small spot but cutely decorated. The staff were friendly & open to questions. They also seem to host larger parties in where you have a small section for yourself which is nice. There is also pony riding & a small train for the little ones to explore. A nice spot for some bonding with critters.

This was well worth it, and I would highly recommend it. Johnathan had great communication, the van…read morewas very clean, and he made it fun and easy for the whole family to enjoy. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. The best tour in SoCal!

We had Joseph as our driver to Temecula for a wine tour day and man, he was awesome! Let us pick…read moremusic and crushed it on the DJ front! This is my second tour with this company and we will be back again! Smooth driving = happy moms wine day!

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

Hi, I would just like to let you know. That this is really disrespectful to put your signage over…read moreour business flyer as there is plenty of space on the board. It's really a slap in the face to another business and unethical.

I volunteered over the course of 4 months at the Fahnestock Ranch and it had such a positive impact…read moreon my life. Never has my nervous system been as calm as when I got the chance to consistently be around horses. I am honoured to have been able to work beside Michael and learn from his experiences in horsemanship. In my eyes it was truly an enriching experience to see how we can teach a horse to trust again through consistent presence, training and care. Overall working with the animals and Michael has helped me attain much confidence in my abilities. Hopefully I'll come back in the near future.

BEST WEDDING VENUE EVER!…read more My husband and I dreamed of a wedding where everyone could stay together onsite, immersed in nature, with no worries about driving after a night of fun, and Camp Osito Rancho made that dream a reality. Our families stayed in the health center, lodge, and electrified cabins, while our friends embraced the adventure of summer cabins and tents. The venue offers so many stunning spaces, from the spacious dining hall for meals to the stage/amphitheater with fire pits--perfect for s'mores and late-night stories. We exchanged vows at the top of a hill near the outdoor pavilion, with a gorgeous backdrop of pine trees and a view of Big Bear Lake in the distance. We were able to offer our guests camp activities like archery and a pool day, as well as had room to setup other activities like craft tables and lawn games. The biggest perk was the complete freedom to choose our own vendors, allowing us to create a truly personalized experience (huge shoutout to Scratch Kitchen for catering--our guests still rave about the food). We spent a year making signs, collecting décor, buying solar lights, and crafting to transform this Girl Scout camp into a full-blown wedding festival. If you're up for planning the details, this venue is the ultimate blank canvas. Last but not least, the Camp Osito Rancho team is absolutely amazing. A huge thanks to Angel for her help throughout the year, Ryan for his help throughout the weekend, and to Gerardo for the tour that sold us from the start. For a wedding that feels like an unforgettable getaway, this place is pure magic

Amazing camp!! Came with sweet elite Girl Scouts 2020. My daughter canoed, rode horses, zip lined,…read morelearned archery. So many activities. Well worth the work. Beautiful campsite.

USED 2 times within last year from LB airport to Disney area. HIGHLY recommended. ON TIME FAST NICEread more

I booked a Karmel shuttle bus to transport 27 students & parents on a field trip to/from the…read moreairport and our Disneyland hotel. Unfortunately after what transpired, I cannot recommend them. Obtaining a quote and booking was easy. The cost seemed a bit high, but they did explain it after I inquired. They charged $2300 for 2 trips, arrival and departure to/from the airport and our hotel. Okay. 1 - They say they'll provide the cell number of the driver. They do not. I had to find someone at LAX to call Karmel. Our flight got in at 10:45am; AFTER I called that we got our bags and ready, it took 30+ minutes to get picked up. They said there was traffic. Umm... why on our invoice was the pickup time = flight arrival time? We paid for time that we did not receive because the bus wasn't ready. Waiting in the LA heat outside the airport, staring at every bus, wasn't the best welcome. 2 - The first leg was fine, although the driver played loud 90s hip hop and then took us to the *wrong hotel*. I went all the way into the front desk until I figured it out.. luggage had to be reloaded. Sigh. 3 - I worked with Heather all along the way via phone and email. I will say she was very responsive regardless of time, but I'm just not happy with the answers I received. 4 - For leg 2, the bus arrived early but we had no text (again). At this hotel there is no viewing to the entrance from the lobby. So we were sitting ducks for 30 minutes not knowing the driver was waiting outside. The MAJOR issue - on our trip to the airport, which should have been 30 minutes, the bus broke down THREE TIMES! Each time we had to wait for it to cool off on the side of the road. This caused ample stress - will we make our flight home?? It was already a late evening flight. At the 3rd breakdown, we all started panicking and checking in online via the group site. Finally, they sent another bus to us. And yet again, we had to unload luggage and re-load luggage. This is just exhausting. However, I've never seen my group move faster! Although we made our flight, we should not have been broken down and had to switch busses. Our group did not get dinner at the airport as planned, so students (under 18) were going hungry. Our driver said "This always happens" and seemed very upset. He got off the bus and spoke heatedly with someone on the phone. I don't blame him for the frustration. After all was said and done, I asked Karmel what they could do about the situation. I requested a partial refund. They offered me $100 for the stress it caused my students. One hundred dollars. So no, I cannot recommend Karmel and I will not be using them again.