This was such a cool experience today! The owner invited me to take a tour of the place and see the…read morehorses and talked to me about what they do. It was so cool! I will take all my friends and family there for horseback riding. Look at this silly one taking out his tongue for the selfie as if he knows what to do already. All the horses there were friendly and they wanted to be petted. I definitely recommend it!

As an adult returning to riding after almost a 15 year hiatus, I've been thrilled to find such a…read morewelcoming community at Trillium. Etsuko, Yulia and Alexis are incredible trainers - each with their distinctive style & a deep passion for equitation. They go above & beyond to make themselves available to their students and are invested in seeing them improve and reach their goals - all while having fun along the way. I've progressed more in my riding in the past two months than I ever did learning to ride in my early teen years. The schooling horses are absolute gems, the barn is wonderful & well maintained, and the Trillium community is vibrant! I've loved getting to know my fellow classmates and encouraging one another to learn and grow. Being part of Trillium has been a pure joy. I've loved my experience so far and would recommend to anyone - no matter your age or level of experience!

My daughter has been riding with Jan for the last year and has grown so much as a rider and is so…read morehappy with the whole experience. Jan creates a wonderful barn culture and really supports each individual's needs. In addition to my daughter's experience, I have my own personal experience riding with Jan. I started with her when I was 6 and rode with her until I graduated high school. I'm so beyond lucky to get to share my best childhood memories and now relive them with my daughter. Jan is the best!

Jan is amazing! She has been training my daughter for nearly 3 years. She knows when to push, when…read moreto encourage and how to get the best out of the rider and horse. Her love of horses and knowledge shine through, her warmth and sense of humor make it all even better.

I've been riding with Mary for almost a year now, and have already learned so much! She cares for…read moreher horses and treats them amazingly! If you want to get proper training and learn quick, I would 100% recommend her! 10/10!

Amazing experience! Mary and Frances provide a warm, welcoming environment and are wonderful at…read morebreaking down the technique. I've learned more than I ever have before. Totally recommend!

I think spring down is a very good place to go and all the horses are so sweet and it's a good…read moreplace. I really rated a good five stars. and I started going here because I really love horses and I hope you guys like it too.

The most terrible experience in the world!!!! Sooooo angry , rude , insulting new staff including…read morenew manager Camden. They were yelling and screaming on people and little kids... Not professional!!! Never go there again !!!! And never recommend this place!!!! Sadly, this place has been completely changed in terms of how they treat people now after new staff came. it used to be very friendly, kind, warm and welcoming place in the past ( just couple years ago).

Lara helped my find an excellent horse to purchase and has helped us develop together as a team. I…read moreappreciate that each horse in the barn is considered as an individual and that they each have a customized training plan. She has helped me safely improve my riding skills and confidence over the years and respects each rider's individual goals as well.

I have been in the Vintage Lane program since 2014 and this program helped prepare me to become an…read moreofficer for the Sonoma State IHSA team and also helped me prepare for my level 1 diploma in horse racing from the British Horse association at the National Horse Racing College- this is an extremely rigorous course and i was one of four that made it to graduation out of 15 jockeys. I owe this success thanks to my prep from years working with Lara and Kelley. Additionally, I was a head trainer for my college's lesson program for two years and trained over 200+ kids in this program/ in summer camp. Vintage lane prepared me to teach the kids of Sonoma County. They learned positive reinforcement with horses and I thought them the value of good horsemanship- fundamental principles of the vintage lane program. After graduation of horse college and returning home to the Bay Area, Lara has welcomed me back with open arms to re-enter the show ring scene and she also rehabilitated my horse Cash after being falsely accused by his previous owner of never being able to jump again. Lara made him healthy and fat again in less than three months and brought him back to perfect health/ jumping condition after over 6+ months off jumping. Lara is extremely gifted at finding diets/ exercise regimens that are specifically tailored to each horse's individual needs to make each horse shine and is a very experienced horsewomen. I am thankful for such a special barn and the welcoming and positive atmosphere this barn prides itself on!

I've ordered tack for my horse, and equipment for myself and everything has shown up on time . A…read morepair of boots I ordered showed up with a different insole so you could tell it was there floor model, but didn't have any damage or wear. I called them to let them know as the insoles were different. They had me send a pic and gave me a satisfactory accommodation that I didn't even request. I will continue to shop with them.

The holiday season approaches and The Daughter comes up and says, "I want to get Mommy a present…read morefor Christmas." I breathed a sigh of relief because I had bought her gifts already but knew this was the last one. I ask her what she would like to buy Mommy at the saddle shop? Her eyes gleamed and she had a list. We get there and I believe it is Nicole who greeted us. There is a surprising amount of inventory throughout a well-organized and clean market. I personally know very little about what is needed for horse care, but my 11 year old is practically a ranch hand now, and it was a pleasure to watch Nicole and her talk horses and needed equipment for about 15 minutes. She treated her as an adult and gave objective feedback about each item and let her identify and choose the equipment. While picking out a durable item, I could tell it was quality and I was a little hesitant because I've seen the markup on things like these. I flipped the tag and price was very reasonable, probably comparable to online or even less. So we have high quality inventory, knowledgeable and objective support, a person who works well with younger patrons, and very reasonable prices (not to mention an absolutely beautiful location in Portola Valley). Yeah, easy five stars.

Great trail ride at Shadybrook with Aly who showed us the ropes and was an excellent guide for our…read moregroup. She was very knowledgeable about the horses and what we should know for our ride around the beautiful property. Highly recommend. Highlight of our trip!

Absolutely recommend Napa Valley Trail rides. My friends and I had such an amazing experience. The…read morestaff is so welcoming and patient. Our guides gave us all the basics to ride our horse and also provided lots of fun facts on the property. I was there for a bachelorette trip and our guides brought out Luna to take pictures with, which I thought was so sweet. I will definitely be coming back in the future! Thank you so much for a welcoming experience!