We initially thought we wouldn't be able to ride because someone on the phone let us know we could…read morewalk in on the weekends. When we came, there was a private event before us but they were able to squeeze us in for an hour trail ride! I'm an experienced equestrian and the facilities here are beautiful and their horses are well loved and taken care of. Our horses were sure footed and steady and easy for my novice boyfriend to ride. The trail itself was amazing in the spring after the rains - there were plenty of water crossings and Hansen Dam was in full bloom! I was so impressed by their horses and their sure footedness with how rocky the ground was at first. We got to trot a little and where there was room, my horse was happy to ride side by side with my boyfriend. These horses are more responsive than your complete dead head average trail horse and I appreciated the ability to get out there on a weekend and see Hansen Dam. I rode at the Hunter/Jumper facility nearby for years and had always wondered what the trails around the area looked like. It was $60 (cash only) which I thought was more than reasonable! I would highly recommend coming in the spring when it's this nice out.

We rode here for a birthday in 2024. I would not say these horses are for beginners - this was not…read morea safe or enjoyable ride. The horse I rode jumped from my leg brushing his belly, so I had to float my legs off his body the entire time. I'm not sure he was well enough to ride that day if his belly was that tender. The other horses did not get along and fought while on the trail. This led to one horse spooking/attacking another and caused my friend to fall. She had difficulty walking, but was asked to get back on the horse despite laying on the floor in pain. After she couldn't get on, we thought the guide would call for help. But we found out later that the guide simply called her coworker and told them she'd be late for her next ride. Are you kidding me? Someone gets hurt and your first thought is your next paycheck? Our friend had to continue on foot since the guide told us we could not get off to help her. I don't think she would've made it all the way. We were lucky to run into fire authorities that gave her a ride. The authorities clarified they were NOT contacted by the guide and they were there for a separate event. We took our friend to the ER ourselves to get a spinal scan which thankfully turned out with bruising only. Afterwards, we were not offered a refund. We get it, horses have bad days and are unpredictable. But there is no excuse for having a guide that is so severely untrained and unempathetic. In a real emergency, you do not want to be caught in the middle of a nowhere with no signal and a "guide" that doesn't even know how to call for help or care about you. She just sounded like she wanted it over with. Really horrified and disappointed by the negligence here.

FIRST TIMER ALERT! I…read moream still on a "when was the last time you did something for the first time?" kick. There is a current deal on a 45 min riding course for $25 either on their Yelp page or Living Social. In theory, 45 minutes is not much time; however, that wasn't the case on the Sunday I went. I really enjoyed the experience! Natalie was my instructor. She is such a sweetheart! She was very friendly and very knowledgeable. She's been only riding for a year or so but she could have fooled me. She instructed very well and was great with Lucky (the horse I rode). My original appointment was the Sunday prior; however, I had to cancel because of a sickness. Natalie was very understanding and I was able to book my actual appointment with ease. The school is located on a large property that also provides space for other riding schools. There were 4 - 5 arenas that I was able to remember, there possibly could be more. Its a great community and the property is well maintained and clean, BUT do watch out for the occasional horse poop that are in large piles. The drive was not difficult at all. The freeways were empty since my appointment was at 12am. Their parking lot is very large with plenty of parking space! Parking is free! Tip: - The HDRS Office is on the far right just from the gate! DO NOT drive all the way to the back of the lot. - Wear boots with a heel. - DO NOT wear shorts! Overall, I had an amazing experience. I definitely want to ride again, maybe another course and/or just to ride on a scenic trail!

NBE STABLES THE BEST THANKS SO MUCH. Your patience in teaching is what we need. Thanks so much for…read moreconsidering me as a candidate for your program.

My granddaughter is going on 9 and her parents are divorcing. She was showing signs of stress, low…read moreconfidence and having a few discipline issues. Her posture was getting bad and we decided to have her try riding. My older daughter rode with Sheri and Duncan years ago and I remember how great they were. I called and talked to Sheri, told her everything going on and she said she would love to start my granddaughter. We started with the summer camp and now do weekly lessons. We can't believe the improvement in attitude, posture, priority and confidence. It feels good to go back after so many years and find the same integrity, love and care, plus the greatest groom in Southern CA. The facility is wonderful and more important than anything, everyone is great, kids, parents, trainers and neighbors. My granddaughter misses Summer Camp and is excited for next year. She learned how to completely groom her horse, even clean up her tack. She met a new friend and they got to ride together today. All I can say is thank you Edmonton Farms, Sheri, Duncan, little Cleo and Rachel, Jorge and the best pony ever, Penny. They have wonderful horses to ride, all well trained with great ground manners. If the highest score I could give is a 10, they would still get 100 from me.

We love Edmonton Farms. Duncan and Sheri have years and years of experience and it shows. My…read moredaughter is an advanced rider and has started training with Duncan. He teaches with enthusiasm and is so encouraging. Throughout her lesson I can hear him yelling,"Excellent!!" We have had trainers that yelled and screamed and made her cry. Here she is encouraged and consequently looks forward to her lesson. So much so that we drive all the way from South Orange County to train here. Additionally, the horses that he has for her to ride are amazing! They are expensive, premium horses. Some trainers have lesson horses that are ancient or of low quality. We highly recommend Edmonton Farms. They specialize in teaching to the level of their students whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, they will form a program for you.

Katelin is my first teacher and I got lucky to find her…read more I am terrified of riding but I love the beauty and sensitivity horses offer so I made it a goal to overcome my fear this year. I was looking for an instructor who is also sensitive to training me, a person who has never ever handled a horse or any equipment that has to do with horses. I've had many instructors in the past for other things I've tried, who are angry and use condescension in their instruction and this memory has held me back for a while in trying anything new. I took a leap of faith with Katelin and I am so happy I did. I hope this place will become a home where I can learn everything I possibly can - I've already fallen in love with my horse, Gene. :) Katelin is positive, encouraging, funny, and has an 'other worldly' vibe, a sixth sense, during the sessions. She is teaching me how to prepare the horse for riding which is really exciting and I did not expect doing this. I am grateful for this process as I feel I am learning to respect all aspect of horseback riding, the horses' well being, and the business. Thank you Katelin for being so patient with me.

Love my lessons with Katelin! She really takes her time and does not rush! I found her on Yelp and…read moreI am so glad I did! I felt completely safe and comfortable riding with her! Cannot recommend enough!!!

Goldspirit Farm is the best place to learn, and Susan Friend LeTourneur is the best person to teach…read moreyou! I came here 3 years ago and have learned so much more than I could have imagined in these 3 years. She works with all riders of all skill and confidence levels and is masterful at helping them learn and achieve their individual goals. The school horses are Susan's former competition horses, and help take you to new heights. If you want to board your horse, you will find no better care than at Goldspirit Farm. Susan helped me buy my first horse, and takes impeccable care of him. The people who ride here are also wonderful, everyone is friendly and caring.

Boarding, leasing, training.... The most beautiful and spacious eventing barn in Los Angeles…read morecounty, hell all of socal! Every single boarder are friends and family to each other, all our horses get along and the property owner is always on site. Access to trails, very private and quiet. Also hosts an amazing senior dog sanctuary

Cathy is an amazing trainer!!!…read more I have been training with Cathy for several months now and I love her technique and ability to train! She understands my level and finds ways that make it easy for me to learn. She will give you rules of the game while you are cooling down the horses, or tacking them up and just through normal conversation that I do not realize how much information I have actually obtained till I go home and start talking about Polo to my friends and realize I know more about it than I thought!! I came from a jumping barn where I owned a barn sour horse that was nothing but issues (Rearing, bolting, ect... her name was Lucy Lohan just because she was so crazy!) While most trainers believed that the only resolution to the problem was drugging, Cathy is more about fixing the problems with schooling and proper training! Although I have gotten rid of her, I am still a bit jaded from the experience, but Cathy is so patient that she teaches me techniques I can use for the next time I encounter those vices, and was not mad when I stated that I just wanted to start from the ground up again on my horsemanship! Her horses are also to die for!!! I have honestly never ridden a lesson horses that were so kind and gentle I would trust my non horse friends on them! They all have experience on the polo field, but you can tell they totally enjoy the beginner's lessons. The only vice I have seen with these horses is their addiction to carrots!

From the owner: We are a small facility centered on providing excellence in polo pony care and conditioning and a…read morefun, supportive environment to learn to ride and the basics of polo. We believe in a positive, patient approach with both horses and students and have carefully selected our lesson horses for their kind and tolerant dispositions. We treat your horses like our own and strongly encourage owner participation and education. In addition, we are actively involved in horse rescue and support a variety of equine charities.

This barn is just the best! I arrived with my new horse about 2 months ago and let's just say, I…read morehave needed a lot of help! Jesus worked tirelessly to make my horse comfortable, and I really appreciate his most recent efforts. He installed rubber mat flooring and built containment boards for my stall so the shavings would stay put. Now I don't have to worry about my horse standing in mud when it rains. In addition, Lalo and Rafael, are super helpful and friendly, and are always willing to give any assistance I need. The ever vigilant Butch is a very knowledgeable steward of the herd he manages, and will be the first to notice if your horse is sick. The barn culture is very relaxed and positive and you will feel supported by all the other boarders there. It truly is a loving community of horse lovers. I'm currently working with trainer Sandra, who is skilled and kind. She is really helping my horse become calmer and better every day she works with him. I'm so so happy to have found my happy place at Peacock Hill Ranch.

Great location, close to water, shade trees, many trails, Hansen Dam. Lots of great trainers work…read moreout of the Ranch, Susan and Sandy are #1. No drama, everyone who boards are very nice and helpful. Butch is in charge of all the horses and he is very loving towards every horse staying there and very knowledgeable about everything horses. He has stepped in to do shots, bandages, and in between stuff too. The place is ~4 acres with indoor sheds and pipe stalls, huge ring with accessories for all your training and ground work needs.

I had a wonderful experience boarding at this ranch. The amenities were great, the staff was always…read morekind and helpful, and the other boarders created such a welcoming atmosphere. What stood out most to me was how much Johnny truly cared about both the horses and their owners. He values open communication and encourages boarders to come to him with concerns so he can help work through situations and find solutions. When my horse and I were having trouble adjusting to pasture boarding, he was understanding and worked with us to find a setup that better suited my horse's needs. That level of care and flexibility meant a lot to me. It's rare to find a place where you feel genuinely supported, and I'm very grateful for the care and consideration we received here. I would absolutely recommend this ranch to anyone looking for a positive and caring boarding environment.

My daughter started riding with Johnny when she was just 4 years old. She rode with him for six…read morewonderful years, took a break, and recently returned now at the age of 19. Coming back felt like coming home. During those six years, she learned tremendously and won numerous Horsemanship and Western Pleasure awards. Everything she knows today about horses was taught from the very beginning--starting with proper horse care, respect, and responsibility, all the way through riding skills and confidence in the saddle. Johnny and everyone at the ranch are incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. They truly treat you like family, and from day one you feel at peace, surrounded by horses and amazing people. This is more than just a riding center it's a place full of heart, knowledge, and love for horses. I drive 2.5 hours to get here, and it is absolutely worth every mile. I highly recommend anyone considering riding or learning about horses to come here. You won't regret it. This has been an amazing place since day one.

Updating my review after nearly four years (!) of working with Erin. She is, hands down, the most…read morethoughtful, persistent and dedicated horse person I've had the privilege of working with. She turned my string bean of a horse into a polished gentleman who has cleaned up blue ribbons at horse shows across the West Coast. Erin's approach to training is calm, firm and persistent. I'm amazed by her level of patience and ability to manage both horses and their humans. In addition to all of this, I tremendously value the new friends I've made through Erin's growing community of clients. I feel like folks always talk about how hard it is to make friends as an adult...and here's the antidote to that problem. If you're looking for a horse trainer and horse-centered community in Los Angeles stop looking and just book a lesson.

Erin is absolutely wonderful. She helped me get out of a sticky situation with the previous horse…read moretrainer I was working with. Erin is truly one of the most honest and kindest person I have met in the equine business. She treats her clients and horses with nothing but respect. She can sense when something is wrong with the horse and will take every measure to make sure the horse is taken care of properly and with patience. Erin is truly just the sweetest person all around.

My son was invited at a birthday party here so we went for the fist time and he had a total…read moreblast!!! I don't know how much it is for birthday parties but it is a great cozy place to have a private event as it is smaller than other farms that offer the same service so you feel like you have more of a one on one experience. They have a yard with goats pigs and small donkeys that kid can play with and pet. They also have many horses and kids can try a ride them as part of the birthday package they offer. Clean restroom which is always a plus if you have you g kids. The stuff is super attentive and sweet. Bring sun block and a heat as it will get real hot these days!

After three years of our daughter riding at Special Spirit, it is with full confidence that our…read morefamily encourages other families to experience the joy that is this haven. Immediate comfort knowing that empathy, enjoyment and a gentle approach are at the heart of their service. Having had three different coaches, and several different volunteers helping, we consistently have rewarding experiences where we trust our young daughter in their hands. The horses are gentle and well-selected, and well-loved. They also do rescue work for donkeys - a plus for us! Their love of animals, and compassion for the larger world, shines through in their work. AND we had an amazing birthday party hosted here when our daughter turned ten. What an incredible experience for all who attended. Thank you, Special Spirit, for all you give to this world!