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    Norco Equestrian Academy

    4.1 (37 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Horse boarding

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    Phattharaporn S.

    An hour drive from my house to get here but somehow I felt that it's worth it. The instructor was very friendly. The horse was very sweet. I took a morning class and felt bad for disturbing his breakfast time because the horse struggled to grab more food as we pulled him out of the barn. Class information on the website was quite accurate. I'm a first time rider and can say that their beginner class is very beginner friendly. Be sure to allow more time because it does take a little more than an hour. The only thing with this place was that it's full of flies! Not sure what to expect from a horse barn in SoCal weather but it's very unpleasant having numerous flies everywhere.

    This is the picture of the instructor. Tom didn't give us her name
    Magali C.

    Use caution and avoid!! Sorry this is long !Norco Equestrian Academy in Norco - I want to warn parents and beginner riders regarding the rudeness and arrogance a female skinny white instructor in her 30's who likes to put people and kids down while giving them a group riding lesson. Typical we have Bailey as the instructor but she quit and I don't blame her. This was my daughter's second lesson and was hesitant to mount the horse because she was nervous and this female instructor said to my daughter if you can't mount the horse maybe you shouldn't be riding. She looked away from my daughter and said I will not help you. I told her this not how you talk to a nine year old in a beginner class, Bailey assisted my daughter telling her exactly what to do. The instructor got upset and refused to help.She held up the class waiting for my daughter to figure it out. Meanwhile a parent approached me and told me this instructor yells all the time at her kid. The instructor who still angry saw us chatting , left the kids and yelled at us to stop talking otherwise she will stop the class for my daughter. I confronted the rude instructor and pulled my daughter out of the lesson. No one especially kids should be bullied by any riding instructor I will never go back to this place and warn others not to go .There is no guidance or encouragement from this instructor. This devastated my daughter confidence. Maybe she should not be an instructor for any class level. This place is cheap but not worth being disrespected. Tom the owner refunded us the one lesson but would not provide me the instructor's name. ( I added the picture of the instructor below)

    Britney F.

    We have had 3 lessons, just booked our 4th. We have really enjoyed our experiences. My daughter is 9 and has an affinity for horses. She has also had a significant traumatic event in her life and really needed something to mend her heart. Coming here has givin her new life and something to look forward to. This place is affordable and the horses are well taken care of. It's clean and relaxed and my daughter gets to really bond with the horses she rides by brushing and loving on them before the ride. We are hoping our daughter continues to grow here for a long time and are so glad we found this place. Being around horses has made us all so much happier. 5 stars well deserved

    Samantha C.

    Shout out to Coach Sarah! My grand daughters had an amazing summer vacation with Coach Sarah, she is so patient and kind and the girls' hero! Thank you so much for helping me create my cowgirls! This is real riding, not trail riding and I am so happy I found you Sarah! Not only have you helped this Grammy to Cow-girl-up, but my granddaughters too! ‍‍

    Tonya R.

    Brought my two teens here during spring break, they REALLY enjoyed the lessons and the trainer (I can't remember her name, young girl with dark hair) she was very patient with them. The others that worked their are vert friendly and helpful as well. Over all a great experience that they both enjoyed, we will definitely go back.

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    I took my granddaughter here. She had a wonderful first experience with a horse. I highly recommend it.

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    Awful place, would never send kids there to ride or trust my horses with them. Worst place in Norco for lessons and boarding

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    Ask the Community - Norco Equestrian Academy

    Do they offer lessons for adults?

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    How old do the kids need to be? I have a 4 almost 5 year old

    I believe 4 yr olds are welcome; to be sure I would call the stable

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    We have been taking lessons w Gail and Sarah and over 6 months the school grades have gone way up!

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