Super knowledgeable, child friendly, safe, clean environment. They show the kids everything from…read moretaking care of horses to riding them with ease. The staff is kind, caring, hands on, and are super kid friendly. We will definitely be back.

Kathy, Chris, and Brenda are an amazing team to bring the reality of enjoying horseback riding…read morelessons for the whole family. We love the integrity they hold as a business, the affordability to ride weekly, and appreciate the expertise in coaching us on their lesson horses! (There are all types of horses for all abilities). We've been riding for 2+ years with the lesson horses and are so thankful for such a family friendly stable to ride at.

I want to rent a horse and ride it here!! I love coming…read morehere to pet the horses that seem to be well taken care of!! It's a beautiful stable and the owners are friendly and welcoming!!

I love Mission Trail Stables...Best stables in OC!!! Where the people are friendly and the horses…read moreare loved!

Really nice staff member. She gave us an excellent tour of Irvine Railroad Park. Loved the area,…read moreperfect for horseback riding :)

Had the most amazing time with instructor Cherylin today, me and my boyfriend had a riding lesson…read moretogether and we had so much fun! Thank you River and Marlon as well, it was a very especial time and we will be coming back!

This review is for the Costa Mesa Z Equestrian location at the OC Fairgrounds off Arlington Dr…read more Same owner at both San Juan Capistrano (SJC) and Costa Mesa. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Z Equestrian in Costa Mesa! My 6-year-old daughter takes English riding lessons with Miss Emily, who is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and truly amazing with young riders. Both Miss Lexi and Miss Emily are wealths of knowledge and handle their students with such care. They don't just teach you how to sit on a horse; they focus on building strong foundations and fostering a genuine love for the animals. The communication is seamless, and the pricing is very fair. In a hobby that can get expensive quickly, we find this so much more fulfilling (and affordable!) than a Magic Key to Disneyland. My daughter is already dreaming of riding every single horse in the stable!

I'm a 59 year old woman with leukemia looking forward to my fifth lesson next week…read more I rode, briefly, as a teenager and decided...now or never. How absolutely blessed I was to find Zequestrian! Everything, absolutely everything, is perfect. Zara, my instructor, is patient and reassuring. I'm 100% comfortable in everything we do. She's intuitive and positive, gently correcting my mistakes in a way that makes me feel good about trying and really complimenting my successes. So much encouragement! She's knowledgeable and astute, I learn so much in the hour I'm there. I'm exactly where I want to be and feel inspired to keep going. The stable is always clean and organized. It's a joy to walk on the property. If you're looking to take lessons or have a child you want to get started, look no further...go to Zequestrian. Sara made it very easy to get started and has made me feel so, so welcome. Love, love, love this place- everything about it.

We have been boarders here since 1993. RSV is truly our home away from home. The ranch is well…read morekept up, Patty, John and Javier are on top of everything. All of the facilities - arenas, track, barns, wash racks - are maintained at the best level. Any concerns are addressed immediately. We are grateful to be a part of the RSV family.

Love this place! We board our horses here. Cindy, our trainer, is amazing. Patient,…read moreknowledgeable, and really cares about the horses. The facilities are clean. The conditioning track is a game changer. When the weather doesn't allow for trail riding, the track is the place to go. Plenty of round pens, arenas and washing stations. We ride western and our fellow western riders are friendly, helpful and fun to be around. Saw some of the negative reviews. I think you just need to find your people and you will be all set.

Very Happy to be a student at Joanne Gladstone. She is an amazing trainer, very passionate about…read morewhat she does, always watching and fixing her students, always focusing on every little thing. Also I like the horses that they have, safety is always first and they perfectly pick a horse for your level. All horses are loved and very well taken care of. I would recommend all new riders to take at least 2 classes a week, so then you will see the improvement much sooner. Thank you guys for warm welcome!

Today is the 6th year anniversary of my daughter riding with Ms Joanne Gladstone from Gladstone…read moreEquestrian. This place is more than a home to my daughter. Joanne put her heart and soul into these kids, and making them be the best of they could be. She has great knowledge of horsesand tons of teaching experience in this sport. We are so grateful and proud to be part of the Gladstone family!

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!

Great horses, great guides. It is always a pleasure to do a…read morehorseback ride at Suzie Q Ranch. Lovely afternoon today January 19th of 2026. Will be back! I think this ranch is the best of the area. Thank you Suzie!

We drove up the coast, on this FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF SUMMER. We drove up the I-5 to the PCH…read more We drove through Dana Point and into Laguna Beach. FROM THERE, we had to drive to a place for a PICNIC. We hoped on the I-5, and we drove back down the I-5 to the San Juan CAPISTRANO Mission. After driving back and forth, and around the MISSION 2 Times, we found PARKING ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. We found it in the Church Parking Lot. WE RECOMMEND MORE DISABLED PARKING!!! We walked right in, NO WAIT AT ALL. We started by looking for the Picnic Spot, which is in the back left corner. It is a nice spot with lots of tables and trees. In addition, there are individual handwashing stations there. After lunch, which we picked up at a nearby SUBWAY, we spent about an hour touring the SJC MISSION!!! Its highlight was the display of US FLAGS, my guess would be over 100!!!

If you're in this area definitely worth it to check out this amazing Historical Mission. This was…read moremy second time and I enjoyed it. Lots of couples taking pre-wedding photos. Must be the place. I got a new experienced each time love the vibe.

Dana Smith Show Team is home to some of the most personable horses. They seem to find the biggest…read morepersonalities that are a joy to see every time I drop by. Dana is an inspiration to female business owners and carries herself with a fabulous professionalism that you can feel a mile away. One of her trainers at the barn, Katie, is so good at teaching beginners. She is kind and patient, she explains things in a way that feels tailored to you. She's good at meeting you where you're at, and progressively pushing you to keep growing. I've loved every lesson with this company!

Dana Smith's show barn is top notch. She's an incredible trainer for beginners through advanced…read moreriders, with amazing lesson horses and fun, highly effective lessons. The program is professional, supportive, and the jumping experience is fantastic. Highly recommend!

We brought one of our daughters to Ivy Gate Farms and it has been so wonderful! We have now…read morebrought a second daughter there to learn how to ride. Mary Morrison is fantastic! She is caring and careful. She puts the student first and her program is based on fundamentals. We have been very happy with our daughters' successes at Ivy Gate Farms.

From the owner: Training for individual horse and rider needs. Our beautiful private arena allows the training and…read morecoaching for our riders and horses to thrive, while in a safe environment.