Went here as a gift and we had a lovely time. I'm an advanced rider and my partner came who is a…read morebeginner, and the guides were super helpful providing him advice on saddle and rein position, etc. Similarly, they did a good job helping others who were not taking instructions very well. I see others on yelp have criticized this business for this very thing, but I suspect that people are upset bc they don't take constructive criticism well- these guides are giving instructions to keep the horses and humans safe we would definitely come back, the views are magnificent!

I am finally speaking up about my experience in hopes that no other person or child experiences…read morewhat I did. The ride was beautiful and the weather was gorgeous. The horse I rode was an angel. BUT the ride almost didn't happen for me. Why? Because one one of the workers abused me by yelling at me in a loud, condescending, and absolutely terrifying way that left me with fright, anger, and tears in my eyes that I had to hide behind my sunglasses so that my daughter and her cousin wouldn't see. It was infuriating and 3 months later I am still a bit distraught. It was my very first time EVER on a horse and still to this day I am not totally sure what I did wrong which prompted the worker to abuse me but I assure you I did nothing intentionally bad. Perhaps I pulled the reigns too far back. I am not sure and there was a language barrier as well so I did ask "what?" and had some confusion as to what he wanted me to do or not to do. I do not remember the worker's name. But I will never forget the anger, rage, and terror he spewed toward me. My cousin after the ride even told me he heard him yell at me. Whatever I did "wrong" there was no justification to be treated the way I did by this person. And for this I will never go back to this place nor will my child. The feeling I experienced after getting berated all the while trying to navigate a whole new feeling and experience of being on a horse for the FIRST time was overwhelming to say the least. I almost quit right there but I did not want to take away from my child's or family's experience. I also had looked forward to this adventure as I had gone through cancer treatment prior and what better way to celebrate than to ride a beautiful horse on beautiful Half Moon Bay...? THANK GOD there was another worker who was an absolute joy full of smiles and KIND who helped ease my angst and made the experience enjoyable. I'm glad I did it and completed it but BOY what a horrible horrible start. I hope this company takes a look at their workers and re-evaluates them because I will never return or suggest this place to anyone. I can NOT imagine if the person who yelled at me yelled at another person who was more vulnerable than I OR at a child god forbid. THIS is why I am finally writing something. I just had my family that went on the ride visit me recently and we were talking about the incident and my cousin's wife said ..."you know what, leave the review..what if that person treats a child like that in the future?" And so here I am letting people know that there is a worker out there who is totally completely out of line. I understand safety first BUT this was NOT the way in which to handle a situation not in dire need. The horse was at a standstill. I did not yank or do anything abrupt or out of line to warrant the horrid behavior spewed toward me. Even If the situation was dire or dangerous there should have been a totally different way to approach it. He ruined a part of a very meaningful experience. However, I'm glad I found the strength to go on and persevere and create memories with my family. The ride was in November 2025.

It's a great way to walk to the bluff, or the beach. Easy access to the coast from the neighborhood.read more

Nice Trail to walk my pitbull Zero, your dogs have to be on leash at all times. Parking is $10 all…read moreday or park on the street and walk. It's busy on the weekends so make sure to come early. Most dogs are friendly here, but like most places there are always a few overly protective dog parents. Enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the trial or walk down and walk on the beach. We absolutely love it.

Branscomb farms is my absolute favorite and happy place to visit. There are many handsome and…read morebeautiful horses, like Contiano, Castifina, and Quinta. I just cannot name them all. Seeing 2017 foals, Quinliana and Linda is exciting and enticing. My friend regularly rides beautiful Brancomb horses. I enjoy coming with her and watch her ride when I am free to join her. My friend is very brave. The horses she rides are tall and usually trained by a professional. I fell off the horse once, and now rarely dare to ride again. This place is a solid first class farm specializing in German horses. They provide many services such as breeding, boarding, and training jumping and dressage horses. Head trainer, Daniel Zilla is amazing with young horses and student riders. I'm amazed at how this 72 acre farm is so well organized and clean. How much do you like horses? Looking for the best horse? Check out this place.

Amazing Place, top quality horses care.. Great and serious…read moremanagement. Big Plus with Daniel ZILLA is an Excellent rider/trainer and super staff all around.

Denise has been very helpful to me in taking care of my horse. She is conscientious about making…read moresure my horse is well cared for and I have come to trust her advice even though I have a lot of experience around horses myself. I believe she shares a wealth of good knowledgeable about horses and equestrian skills to her students.

I am so grateful I found Denise. Her lessons are exactly what I had always been looking for. I have…read morebeen taking lessons with Denise and her horse Lobo for nearly a year now. As background - I am a complete beginner rider. Denise is an incredibly knowledgable and experienced instructor who is also patient, trustworthy, and teaches important foundational riding and horsemanship from the ground up. Along with her knowledge, she has a very realistic/no BS approach to the way she teaches. She tells you how it is and will always point out improvements in a supportive and constructive way. All her lessons build upon each other and focus on important skills like balance, general groundwork, reining, communication, having a good seat, and of course riding at various gaits. Denise teaches practical skills of how to be around horses and know what to do in different situations. She also focuses on safety first for both the horse and rider at all times. I also love how comprehensive her lessons are. She teaches how to groom and tack up a horse along with riding, which only makes the experience feel more realistic and complete. Denise is also very responsive and is able to work with you when it comes to scheduling, which I appreciate so much. My riding lessons are one of the very few places in my life where I truly shut off from everything and am completely immersed in the moment. My mind doesn't trail off, but rather is focused on Denise and riding. It's an incredible feeling that not much else compares to. I absolutely love going to my lessons every week. Thanks for the amazing experience Denise! I'm looking forward to more

I've been boarding and riding at Ciara West for over a year. Ciara West has a great barn manager,…read moreSteven. He is incredibly engaged in making Ciara West run well and comfortably for horses and people alike. The facilities include an indoor arena, an outdoor dressage court, and a round pen. There are several small trails for general exercise around the property. You can keep your horse in a box stall with turnout, in a solo paddock with cover, or full time paddock. Ciara West feeds real deal hay three times a day. There are three bathrooms one in the upper and two in the lower barn. The weather at along skyline is typically not so hot as down in the valley. The view at sunset of the ocean is spectacular. Finally, there are trainers available across multiple disciplines. And the community of equestrians is welcome and friendly.

Great barn with no drama, excellent trainers and all day turnout. Management is thoughtful and…read moreresponsive, workers appear happy, and horses do well there. Even the barn cats are extra cute!

Where do I begin? I found White Horse Dressage around 5 years ago after searching for a truly…read moreclassical dressage trainer for almost 10 years! I have been riding since I was 8 and rode with a classical dressage trainer since the age of 11. She became very ill and unable to teach when I was 18. After that I rode with many Bay Area trainers searching for an actual classical trainer. Petra of WHD is incredibly knowledgeable, excellent at explaining her knowledge, and also genuinely kind and puts the horses best interest first. Her teaching style is warm and kind. She is an expert in long lining and in hand work. She is a master of teaching horses correct piaffe. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Me and my gf had an amazing experience horseback riding with the help of Kiera and Katie, guiding…read moreus through and making sure we are comfortable and safe. I had a wonderful time with Dozer! I highly recommend trying this experience as a beginner like me :))

Katie and Kiera were awesome! Beautiful experience and lovely setting. Highly recommendread more

Creek Squad…read more +2,900-acre preserve managed by Mid-Pen that features over 34 miles of trails across a variety of terrains. The Good: * Free to visit. * Restroom in the main parking lot * Horses OK * Mountain biking OK on designated trails (check signage and maps) * Main parking lot as well as several roadside parking lots available off Skyline Blvd (aka Hwy 35). * Trails are in pretty good shape for the most part, and they're mostly shaded from what we can tell. There are several loops of varying difficulties, so check AllTrails for suggestions. * Several points of interest to check out, including the Tafoni skulls and the Methuselah Tree. * Some of the largest banana slugs we've ever seen! The Meh: * Roadside parking fills up quickly on weekends. Lots of cars waiting when we left around 11:30-ish. * No dogs * No camping The Ugly: * Beware of the mountain bikers who come ripping through the trails like they own them. You'll usually hear them before you see them, so keep the music down. * Driving here is no picnic on very windy roads, so please take your time and slow down, especially on weekends where you'll see hordes of bicyclists on the Hwy. Conclusion: Fantastic park with some great trails, beautiful forests, and huge banana slugs!

This place is stunning ! There are so many trails to choose from, and a number of parking spots so…read moreeven during late morning my husband and I were able to find parking in one of the lots. We decided to just go see the giant sandstone, which did not disappoint ! I really appreciated how well the trails were marked so that you knew clearly where you were going. On the way to the sandstone, it was also coo lto see some ocean views as well as random open fields in the dense woods here and there. Definitely a worthy hike to try ! This place is stunning ! There are so many trails to choose from, and a number of parking spots so even during late morning my husband and I were able to find parking in one of the lots. We decided to just go see the giant sandstone, which did not disappoint ! I really appreciated how well the trails were marked so that you knew clearly where you were going. On the way to the sandstone, it was also coo lto see some ocean views as well as random open fields in the dense woods here and there. Definitely a worthy hike to try !