The best! - So well kept, neat & tidy. The view of the lake is best I've seen in the area as well…read moreas trails. Lori is the star though. Safe, Knowledgeable, patient & kind. It's very clear she loves what she's doing.

Lori is such a patient and kind trainer! My husband and I have been taking lessons from her for…read moreseveral months now. She's very experienced and knowledgeable and truly loves horses. We always feel safe, have so much fun, and learn a ton when we ride with her. She's awesome and I couldn't recommend her more!

My daughter has been taking lessons from Juelena and Katie for a while now and simply loves it. The…read moreranch is a blast, happy horses everywhere, full of interactive animals, and very supportive, knowledgeable staff. We took one summer camp week and had to cancel all other camps for my daughter didn't want to go anywhere else. It's been a blessing. Nice job ladies!

My 8 year old daughter has been taking horseback riding lessons here for a couple months. It has…read morebeen her saving grace during the pandemic. As I dropped her off this morning, she uttered the words: "I love this place.". That, in my mind, says it all.

Madison is a fantastic trainer. My daughter took lessons with her for several months and learned…read morehow to safely handle and take care of a horse, as well as how to ride. We wish she didn't have to move, otherwise we'd still be riding with her. If you're looking for a kind, knowledgeable, encouraging trainer who puts the well-being of horse and rider first, Madison is the person you'll want.

Our daughter had her first horse camp here. it was a wonderful experienc. Madison and Kyra were…read moregreat! Highly recommend!

Our 5 year old attended this camp this past week and she had so much fun. I was so impressed with…read morewhat she learned. The staff were extremely kind and so passionate about what they do. Excited for her to repeat this again next year.

Terrible Experience for Our Kids - Avoid This Camp!**…read more We had been looking forward to Horse Savvy Training Camp in Poway, CA, all summer, expecting a fun and enriching experience for a group of four girls (ages 9-11) who are all friends Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very disappointing and an upsetting experience. The camp was being ran by a teenage girl as the owner was not around. The problem was that girl let her authority go to her head and behaved like a drill-sergeant. The camp was incredibly hot which is of course not their fault however there was no shade other than a tree. There were no umbrellas or sail shades to help provide relief from the sun. The staff consisted of a teenage girl who treated the camp like a boot camp, bossing the girls around rather than encouraging them and making the camp an enjoyable experience. Our daughters were literally in tears when we picked them up after the first day. This was heart-wrenching for us as parent as these girls had been looking forward to horse camp all summer and this was going to be their favorite week. All four girls have previously attended horse camps elsewhere and had wonderful experiences, but this camp was entirely different. Instead of having fun, they felt as if they were being yelled at, bossed around, talked down to, and take orders from one counselor in particular. On the first day they were ordered to pick up papers that were not their mess and the counselor rudely yelled at these young girls, aggressively threw art supplies like scissors and glue sticks across the table. Basically an extremely bossy attitude and not a good fit for a young girls camp. We contacted the owner who was shocked and said she's never heard of such complaints. We agreed to try again the next day. The following day was a little better, but Wednesday was back to the same short fuse negative attitude just like Monday. The girls were forced to participate in a game where they would get wet. Some of the girls asked to not get wet but they were forced to play. Not everyone likes getting wet in their clothes but they were demanded to play along. Another girl with dust allergies was forced to clean a dusty area even though she asked to not have to due to her allergies Another girl was forced to pick up horse poop even though she asked not to. This was a terrible experience for all four girls from three different families. We had to pull them out of the camp after day three and requested a refund. The owner said she was only willing to pay us for the two days we hadn't used (Thrs & Fri) which she did. She refused to reimburse M-W. We will never be going back, and I strongly advise others to avoid this camp if you want your children to have a positive and enjoyable experience. The camp is upsetting and for a young girl not the positive experience one would envision. There are better choices when it comes to horse camp that's for sure.

Great place for your kids experiencing the horsemanship & enjoying nature. It's been almost 6…read moremonths taking my child to be there & we are very satisfied. Special thank for Ms Nicole (the owner), coach Bailey & Connor who taking care of my daughter with great care and love. I would recommend to anyone who wants their kid surround by safe and nice environment for learning.

Had a great trail ride on 2/11/2025. Kaity was very helpful, knowledgeable and had a great…read morepersonality. It's been about 15 years since I've been on a horse and she made it very comfortable and easy for me. I ended up being the only rider at that time frame so I got a personal experience and was a great and enjoyable ride. I rode Maverick and he was very well behaved. Had a great time and will definitely get back sometime for a ride. Thanks again!!

I wanted to sign my 4 year old up for riding lessons and I found that Sundance had easy to read and…read morestraightforward information with reasonable package pricing for tiny tots lessons. I was able to purchase online and text a number to schedule my rider Unfortunately, our first lesson was rained out for a few weeks. Despite the circumstances I was still given a courtesy text about the rain and rescheduling for the next week. Excellent and timely communication--a big plus for me! Our first lesson was with Vicky and she was great! After arriving about 20 minutes early as requested, my daughter and I learned why they need to brush the horse first along with a few other things that was good to know. Helmets are available for use as well. Vicky was excellent in communicating with my daughter the entire time and listened when she spoke--another plus for me! The lesson was short enough to keep my daughters attention and long enough for her to ride and have fun. I feel we will continue our lessons here and look forward to working with some of the other trainers! Grounds are beautiful and the horses look happy here. I highly recommend Sundance to anyone looking for a place to take lessons.

I DO NOT recommend the beginner riding lesson program lead by Vicky. I am an experience rider with…read moreover 10 years of experience who was looking to get back in the saddle after a few years off. I got an intro pack of 4 lessons with my 2 novice friends. There was almost no instruction. We were asked to get the horses from their stalls the first day, not even knowing the layout of the barn or what the horses looked like. After some convincing we were lead to the stalls by Vicky's helpers (these are children 12 and under working for discounts on their own lessons or volunteer?). These helpers are not very knowledgeable, because they are only children learning themselves. Luckily being experienced, I was able to instruct my 2 friends on picking hooves and other essential grooming/tacking procedures. Not sure what happens when I'm not there... grooming equipment also well past expiration, see photo. There is one college aged girl attempting to supervise the tacking process, but one lesson is untacking while the next is tacking up and there's no way she can be everywhere at once. Which means more than 10 horses/people/saddles at a time. Impossible task for the poor girl. Vicky no where to be seen. I also found myself having to whisper basic instruction to my friends during the lesson who were struggling and getting no good help. It's impossible for one trainer to manage 6 beginners, but she wasn't even telling them the basics! Her approach was harsh and confusing. One of the young students even cried during one lesson. It feels as though Vicky is trying to make as much money as possible before her swiftly approaching retirement. There are an insane amount of horses in the program, and you never know which you will be riding that day. This can be difficult for someone just starting out and doesn't understand the different personalities. Most lesson horses are privately owned and are being used for discounted boarding rates. If you are an experienced rider, you will likely be given the difficult to manage horses. Probably with bridles that's they arnt used to. If I were the owner of one of those horses I would be appalled. Lastly, one of the 4 lessons we were told there would be less intersection because the horses were used in a show the previous day (very unprofessional). All around terrible. Pretty facility tho!

Been coming to RR for over 22 years. You'll find no better trainer, teacher and friend than Lou…read moreRoper. Love it here. My horses wouldn't be cared for and trained by anyone else.

Great place, fine people. Learning a lot in a short time.read more

I've been around horses for my entire life. But, it was not until I started riding with Jody @Del…read moreDios Training Stables that I re-gained confidence in riding and around horses. Jody taught me a lot about horses, not only riding and proper equitation, but also the horsemanship, which makes a big difference if you want to be really good with horses and understand them better. During the 6 years that I've been with Jody, I'v significantly improved my equitation. We also started circus contortion with horses, and now introduced trick-riding. Jody can help anyone achieve their dream with horses. Jody's horses are all very well taken care of. They are more like dogs than horses. They're very lovely and friendly - a true joy to ride. I highly recommend Jody's riding school to anyone who want to give horseback riding a chance, or - hone their skills.

I have worked with many trainers over the years, but Jody Childs of Del Dios Training Stables is by…read morefar the best trainer I have ever worked with. She breaks things down in an easy to understand format making the training experience extremely easy & enjoyable. Whether you are a complete beginner; wanting to learn to trail ride; someone coming back from a bad experience on a horse; retired and decided you wanted to learn to ride a horse; just need a tune-up; need show and obstacle training; Jody can help you will literally anything. Her vast knowledge with horses and training is endless. I have seen young kids to senior citizens in lessons with Jody and they are all riding like they have been riding for years. Best training ever. You will leave wanting to come back for more. The horses are all mostly gaited which means they are as smooth as silk and very safe; no bouncing or jarring to your back. Some of her horses even do tricks which she might show you if she has time--ask her about Chromie. If you are looking any kind of interaction with horses or lessons, look no further. This is a the place to go! Happy Trails!