Had a FANTASTIC experience today! It seems some of the less than favorable reviews below are…read morerelated to the other business with the same name. We met our guide at a private lot with direct beach access. (No crossing freeways or long rides to the beach) Our guide Steve was friendly and we were given clear instruction before mounting the horses. My husband had never been on a horse before and he was nervous but afterward said he had a great time and felt confident on the horse as we rode. While we did not book a private ride, our group ended up only being our family of three and it was a truly gorgeous day and awesome experience. If we lived local I would do this all the time!

This trail ride was perhaps the worst I've ever experienced for multiple reasons. Two of the…read moreemployees in particular were so rude, uptight, and condescending. I brought a water bottle attached to a lanyard and both of these employees felt the need to judgmentally ask me if I "really needed that water bottle" and "are you sure that won't fall off?" Of course, the water bottle did fall off. When we got back, the man rudely and unnecessarily remarked "I told you it would fall off." I was paired with a terrible horse who did not follow any of my commands, constantly ate the vegetation, pinned his ears at and would try to bite the other horses for no reason, etc. I have some experience riding horses and I was doing my absolute best with this out-of-control horse. In turn, I was continually being barked at by the guides to "pull up on the reins and release, don't let him eat, kick him, go to the back, catch up to the rest of the group, keep him away from the other horses" etc. In addition, we rode through a very busy freeway overpass with multiple onramps/offramps and cars everywhere. We also passed right next to an active railroad. Of course, a train roared past a mere ten feet away from us. The horses spooked and it was a miracle that no one was thrown off. We were not given any prior warning that we would be riding in the middle of these very dangerous environments. If there was a warning in the waiver, I wouldn't have known because we were so rushed to sign it and had no time to read it. We finally made it to the actual beach and spent a mere 20 minutes on the shore before riding back through the danger zones towards home. I spent the entire ride pissed off, disappointed and feeling unsafe.

Really liked that safety is a priority. Very positive experience for my grandson. Cara is a great…read moreinstructor with lots of experience. My grandson rode Western but they are very experienced in English riding, dressage, etc. The property is beautiful with 160 acres including riding trails.

From the owner: Riding lessons and pony ride lessons in Oxnard. The riding lessons are for all ages. The 15-minute…read morepony ride lessons are just for the little ones (ages 5 and under) ask about our equestrian learning levels program for all ages and levels- allows you to monitor your progression with each level and test for the next. Barrel racing, jumping to dressage all guided with natural horsemanship. We do it all! Come check us out for yourself Fall and winter pony school break sessions are available

Katie at Riding the Spectrum has been incredibly patient and thoughtful in her approach with my…read more3‑year‑old son. She sets clear, achievable goals and celebrates every small win, which keeps him engaged and confident. Her techniques are gentle but effective, and you can tell she truly understands how to work with children who need extra support.

I truly believe Katie's deep passion for her vision in this program shines so bright. My daughter…read moreexperienced this instant connection with the horses and can't wait to return. Check out her facebook page and please support this place if you can.

Loved this place! Michelle was my trainer and she was excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend…read moreStarlite Eventers.

If you want a perfect slice of heaven for you and your horse or a riding lesson this is the place…read more Michelle's barn is new, clean and very well organized. The in and outs are large, nice and light. A cool sea breeze floats in the afternoon cooling down the air, making this a great location for an afternoon lesson. Michelle is a very talented rider, an excellent trainer and a very confident horsewoman. Samba I first meet Michelle in our golden years and she was very happy to train us, we were still a working dressage pony. She helped through some old age issues to make Samba a circus pony , the 2 of us a long lining duo, leg yields, turn on the haunches, jumping little cross rails with even a lead change, little cross country logs and ditches. With Michelle's guidance I was able to ride Samba again at the age of 31!. Our last discipline was clicker training. Michelle and Sasha supported and cared for us until the bitter sweet end. Sasha Cohen is a great asset to the barn, she is a very hard working, reliable student. Under Michelle's guidance she has become a very strong, confident rider and Norman her horse a rock star. I highly recommend Michelle's barn and training programs that she has to offer.

My son attended a 3 day camp in July and we recently took their 1 hour trail ride in Nov…read more We choose these particular activities as it was conducted outdoors with mask and social distancing requirements. There is a sink with soap to wash hands and a porta potty on location. A short walk away is the public restroom for the Rancho Potrero trailhead that is fairly new. For camp there was temperature screening upon arrival. For the trail rides there was a limit of 5 (family members or family pods), age 7 and up, and not more than 200 lbs. My 9 year old son enjoyed the camp more than the trail ride as it taught him basics and provided more opportunities to interact with the horses. He was the only boy at camp but he really likes animals. They went out on short walking rides only, which was plenty for my son. The trail ride was a full hour and we saw coyotes, hawks, and kites. Adults really enjoyed it, but it was a little long for the 7 year old. The other slightly unexpected occurrence was of the horses going through their natural bodily motions during the ride: fart, pee and poop. We were untouched, it just elicited alot of reaction from the kids. Since this is an outdoor activity, dressing for the weather is the main difference that will make your experience enjoyable. In July, we used thinner long pants with vented athletic wear shirts. For Nov, we wore jeans with double layered long sleeved shirts. They do not cancel except for extreme weather. Their website has more information about camps, lessons and rides. We had positive interaction and are grateful to have this facility close to us, and at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend and we would do it again.

I went to inquire about horse riding lessons and was told to leave!, didn't feel good getting…read morekicked out. Okay? I guess I must have been mistaken or labeled as a trespasser or must have been my skin color or the way I was dressed. My guess is I must have caught them in a bad mood or maybe because the weather outside was 86 degrees? I don't know?. I really wanted to learn how to ride a horse but I suppose it will be somewhere else I guess.

Rachel is awesome! Super knowledgeable of the ocean, water, marine life, and history of the area…read more What a rad human being to have guiding the tour. As it turns out, all of the harbor seals, and sealions have names. We befriended one named Steve, he is much better at swimming than I am. He also taught me secret techniques to paddling. This one Pelican named Parry got into a barking match with some sealions, which is a fight he wasn't gonna win, let's be honest. Though I was hoping to see an M-A-N-A-T-E-E ... next time! If you're gonna go down on Haley street, where the dogs are easy and the sun is cheap, you never know just who you'll meet, on Haley. (But hopefully it's Rachel from the Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and you get her kayak tour; shout out!)

A heartfelt thank you to Santa Barbara Adventure Company for creating such a memorable birthday…read moreexperience for our daughter. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fun ferry ride to the islands and even got to slow down to watch a large Sunfish (Mola Mola) snacking on some jellies. I recommend getting in line early to secure the best view seating on the ferry. Our kayak guides, Chuck and Adam, were exceptional--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire trip both fun and informative, while ensuring we always felt safe and well cared for. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and warm water, which allowed us to explore all seven sea caves--many of which are inaccessible during high tide or rougher conditions. It made the experience even more special. Having lived in Santa Barbara for 22 years, this was my first time visiting the islands, and it was truly unforgettable. The pristine landscapes, abundant sea life, and even spotting several tiny island foxes while enjoying our picnic lunch, made it an unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to do it again--highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and exceptional experience!

Most often the staff seems to forget who their clients are and why they are there. There is a who…read morecares attitude because they have a closed waiting list. So, if you don't like it,you can leave comes through loud and clear. The horses are reasonably well taken care of.

Ride on is a fantastic facility with locations in Newbury Park & Chatsworth. The offer therapeutic…read morehorse riding for children & adults with special needs as well as veterans. A volunteer run organization. Check out their website for more info.

My husband and I went to our niece's birthday. When we arrived, we were happy to see such a cute…read morepetting zoo set-up with all the cute bunnies, chicks, baby goat, piglets, and rabbits! The baby goat named Stanley is super sweet and cute. Overall, it was a great experience. I would definitely recommend Gabi's Barnyard Adventure for any kid's party. They definitely created a great experience for all of the adults and kids. It was great feeling like a kid again!

We used Gabi's for our daughter's bday party and the animals were such a hit - not only with the…read moreadults, but also the kiddos! Staff arrived on time , was friendly and organized, and cleaned up any animal mess. Thank for such memorable moments.

Jacob was professional, efficient, friendly. Everything you could ask for as he navigated shuttling…read moreguests at our party. The van was comfy and clean. I highly recommend this company!

By far the best tour company in town! Great day horseback riding and visiting the spectacular wine…read morecountry. If I could give them 6 starts I totally would :)