I was a bit grouchy upon arriving to the Saddle Club. I had just pulled a quick 48-hour whirlwind…read moretrip to Seattle, interviewing for multiple positions. Missed my flight, got five hours of sleep, and drove the kids to Newport for their horseback ride. I was a little nervous reading a review where an adult was led on his ride, however, this was not my experience. We had two adults and two small children in our party. One of my children was led by the pony for half the ride and then all of us were able to ride at our own pace with the most beautiful view of the water and beachside. Stacy was great with my kids and the horses. I was never worried about safety and the ride was calming. I felt centered for the first time in weeks after the ride. It was beautiful. She spent a lot of time with us. I am grateful for a wonderful 3rd birthday, thank you! We were just a little cramped in the beginning with another birthday party there. My children learned to paint hooves though, and that was an excellent activity to space out the two separate parties.

The best location for toddlers!…read more Received lessons by Shelby, Emma and Stacey for our daughter who is a toddler. They have a wide array of saddles (western and English) for little kids along with horses who are well trained with little kids. Clyde and Sonny are amazing horses and Ace is a wonderful Pony for first time riders. Love the 30 min loop around Back Bay!

Centennial Farm is FREE to enter with free easy parking!…read more Make sure you check their website calendar for closures. My little one had an enjoyable time seeing and hearing all the animals and walking around the gardens! We saw cows, pigs, piglets, oxen, chickens, goats, sheep, bees, rabbits, and peacocks. You can even pet most of them! There were many handwashing stations available. The garden was fun to walk around and see all the labeled flowers, fruits and vegetables growing. The entire area has plenty of shade and seating. Keep in mind that you'll mostly be walking in dirt so dress yourself and children appropriately!

I don't see how anyone could give this less than 5 stars. First of all it's FREE. Name one other…read moreplace in OC that offers an experience like this for $0. Second of all it has quite a large range of animals, i'm happy they titled it a Farm and not a Zoo because that's exactly what it is. I take my toddlers here very very often and they love seeing the babies, the plants and the food grow. It's such a good educational opportunity and family is always fascinated and intentional to go back. I hope we never lose this diamond!

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

We've been here a few different occasions already, and each time has been a special experience! My…read moredaughter first visited when she was 3 years old, and now she is 6, and still loves it. Susie is always very kind and welcoming, and patient with our daughter. She even let us visit the chicken coop, let my daughter pick a few eggs and feed the chickens just for fun. The animals on the farm are all so sweet and calm too. We're very thankful for this business, great memories made here!

Sarah is an amazing instructor. She has a special talent when it come to training adult riders…read more She focuses on the basics and ensures you are secure in the walk, trot, canter. She has a way of putting you at ease while you are riding but also gives you the push you need to excel. My daughter and I started riding with her 2 1/2 years ago without any knowledge of riding. Both of us are jumping over 2' consistently. She is a master at her craft. I highly recommend Sarah if you own a horse or even if you are just taking lessons. She is truly amazing.

We LOVE Coach Sarah and her stable. You can find and learn so many things from here. Her…read moreprofessional teaching skills guide the young riders to the best next leave they can reach. Highly recommend this place for all riding level needs. Coach Lindsay is awesome for beginners. Contact Sarah and she will give your a good suggestion where to start.

Top trainer with first class facilities. Kayla is very patient, consistent and precise with her…read moretraining advice for any level western rider. She herself has excelled at horse shows and is well decorated with many awards and titles. Her facility is one of a few private horse facilities in the Newport Beach Back Bay with access to trails around the bay and the neighborhood. It's conveniently located, with brand new barn, arena with great footing as well as a corral. Oversized stalls for horses to be very comfortable. I take lessons with Kayla but if I would have my own horse I would most certainly trust Kayla to take the very best care of it. Kayla's operations at this amazing top quality facility are truly exceptional. Horses can thrive at this calm and relaxing barn.

Kayla is extremely talented as a rider, trainer, and a teacher. She loves what she does and it…read moretruly shows in her work ethic and professionalism. I would refer KB Performance Horses to ANY parent looking for a place to have their child learn about the Quarter Horse world (western pleasure, hunter under saddle, etc.), experienced riders, and those who are looking for somewhere to board/train their horse. Not to mention the facility itself is impeccable; spacious stalls, wash racks, a beautiful arena, round pen, turn out..you name it...the facility grounds has it! I have been beyond impressed with KB Performance Horses and this is coming from somebody who has been in the AQHA circuit for 22 years and has owned 8 horses. Highly recommended !

We are so grateful to Julia for making our child's birthday celebration so special. Julia was…read moretimely, great with communication, very professional, and well-prepared for the party. She was so friendly and accommodating, which was especially nice since we had a number of children with special needs at the party. Julia made sure every child felt included and was very patient with everyone. All of the parents loved that their child was able to pet, groom, and ride a pony in such a comfortable and safe environment, which is all thanks to Julia. We cannot recommend her highly enough. We are so excited of having her back next year or sooner!

Picture Perfect Pony's made my daughter's 2nd birthday absolutely magical! From the moment they…read morearrived, everything was so thoughtfully done, beautifully presented, and incredibly well organized. Julia was amazing with the children. She was patient, kind, and made every interaction feel special. You could tell how much she genuinely cares about the animals and creating a wonderful experience for the kids. The animals were calm, well cared for, and such a hit with everyone. Watching my daughter and her friends hold the bunnies, pet the pony, and interact with all of the animals was one of the highlights of the day. It created the sweetest memories that we'll cherish for years to come. The entire experience was professional from beginning to end, and they made hosting so easy. If you're looking to add something truly special to a birthday party or event, I can't recommend Picture Perfect Pony's enough. They exceeded every expectation, and we are so grateful they helped make our little girl's birthday so unforgettable!

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!

We have been with OC Vaulting for almost 1 year, and we are so happy we found them. It is a…read morefantastic group of people, both the kids and adults are the kind of sweet, considerate, fun and welcoming humans we have always wished for. The coaches are VERY good, both in regards to knowledge, but also with people skills. The atmosphere is so positive and encouraging. Editing to add: I have now been taking dressage lessons for a few months, and Gibran is a fantastic teacher. She is patient and kind, and vey knowledgeable.

Wonderful vaulting organization. I've enjoyed watching their talented members perform a few times…read more They have lots of talent and gorgeous horses. Go see them in action if you get the chance.