We really thought we were going to love this place. I…read morealready wrote a great review six months ago because my daughter was enjoying her lessons with the trainer Julia (although she was really not supposed to be doing lessons and was actually the farm manager). The owner, Evonne, definitely promised a lot as mentioned in the other review by Chris (it's hidden so please go look at hers and others that are there). I was sold just like Chris and other parents in that she told us on how amazing and talented Julia was, after all she was phenomenal Grand Prix Jumper who competed in Europe and all. In Evonne's words, "she's the real deal." I was hooked and my daughter trained with Julia learning to walk and trot, how to tack up, technique of holding reins, etc. Well, that all ended abruptly when we found out Julia was fired. Julia was never truly hired for lessons, and Julia was given SO many! Julia had agreed to do lessons for us and some other kiddos who were further along now, but not for a pony lead line lesson (she's way too valuable and experienced for that). The other young gal trainers should only have been given those, and we all knew it. Sadly, I watched surprise lessons pop up here and there, no warning for Julia and double booked for all the trainers. And these poor horses! We watched so many horses turn lame because the lesson horses went out multiple times a day from Tues through Saturday (they don't have nearly enough rideable horses to have a great lesson program). We loved those horses, and will definitely miss them. But there was no way we could stay at this facility once trainer Julia was let-go. Safety is the number one concern as a parent, and as we finished out our final lessons, we knew and saw that safety concerns were not a high priority anymore and my daughter would not advance as a rider (we never saw anyone jumping or even jumping equipment like cross rails or poles for 7 months). It was a HUGE mistake to let Julia go. This place could have achieved a great riding program with her.

My review is for horse boarding the year of 2021. Worst management ever. Highest DRAMA boarding…read morefacility I have encountered in my 30+ years as an equestrian. TOXIC environment. I HAVE RECEIPTS FROM EVERY SINGLE BOARD PAYMENT. Thank GOD I keep all my receipts, and have a backup digital copy as well. For more than 6 months, every time I saw Yvonne I asked for an invoice and "stated please tell me my balance, I want to pay it in full. EVERY TIME she replied "I'll get that for you sweetie...no problem" THE Only way to get to get AN INVOICE was to put in my 30 day notice... Which Yvonne FINALLY PROVIDED A "final incorrect bill" of $2500. The ranch DOES NOT KEEP ANY RECORDS OF PAYMENTS MADE BY THEIR BOARDERS. Zilch, zero. Lied to my face about this, and slandered others. They keep no records at all. She blamed others for 'stealing them.' My final board check of $600 was never cashed, despite handing it to Evonne. The stable does not deposit board payments.... I had to call the Sheriff for assistance removing my horse from Windsor and "keep the peace...." Only board here if you want PTSD on departure... Immediately after I gave my 30 day notice the situation became dangerous for my steed. They" lost" my brand new Winter blanket...$600. I do not recommend boarding here, it was a nightmare!!!

Recently purchased by a couple with about as much horse savvy as tourists at a guest ranch who are…read moreDIYing the ranch outside of their day jobs. They got a new sign, watered the grass and addressed a few other "first impression" things so it looks prettier from the street. They haven't bothered to fix important things like replacing the old corroded connections that spontaneously break off of the automatic waterers, fixing broken welds in corrals or other sharp edges, or clean up the areas people actually need to use. Also: No manager. No night checks. No fly control. No manure removal and a pile the size of a small mountain that regularly catches FIRE in hot weather. No dust control and major dust issues/no bagged shavings - sawdust. Piles of junk everywhere. Gross, leaning porta-potties. Giant holes in the corrals and horses stand in inches of mud after a rain. Scary barn wiring (cobweb covered exposed wires, extension cords everywhere, noises coming from breaker box). A tree fell on a corral and killed a horse; there are still giant tree limbs over corrals. No feeding schedule - odd times and odd amounts, and sometimes forgotten or skipped. People get kicked out if they complain. It's sad because the property has great potential, but for the same price (or less) you can do way better in East County.

This boarding facility is absolutely the best place I've ever had the pleasure of being a part…read more From the youngest to the oldest, all boarders whether they're competing riders,trainers or just using the boarding; are made to feel part of the Willow Glenn Family. Nestled between two rolling hills and an occasional running creek, there's plenty of areas to walk , graze and ride your horse. The owner lives on the property and is available to help or assist w/ any issues that may arise. She is kind, caring and very compassionate. Has saved many of her clients horses by being so knowledgeable and observant. Would I recommend this facility...... 100% I have been there now for 8 yrs. I was originally only going to be here for a couple of yrs. Now I can't imagine boarding anywhere else.

My daughter has received about 20 riding lessons so far and we couldn't be happier with her…read moreprogress and confidence. The learning environment is incredible and she is excited to come back to every lesson. Rachel and Lessa are amazing teachers and are thoughtful and highly skilled. I feel thankful for the heart that Iron Oak Canyon has in providing care for their animals and great education programs. We are glad to call Iron Oak our home. We look forward to all the exciting new things that are happening here.

Just moved into new Iron Oak. New management is excellent. Having a great time. Good arenas,…read moregood trails and good care very happy to be a tenant. Thank you Iron Oak

Amazing service!! Amazing horses, amazing staff, amazing coaches who actually really care! 10/10…read morerecommend!

Great facility. I will definitely be back there looking to board my horses if I'm down in the area.read more

This facility is caring towards you and your horse. Make sure you ask for Jennifer. She has the…read moreexperience you need if you want to be trained on proper horse riding, as well as the ability to care for your horse. But it's not just her, there's a whole team of support staff who are available for horse care. Ask anyone boarding s horse there, and they'll tell you how great Southern Breeze is, and how Jennifer is the best!

Jen is a great teacher. Very patient. The horses are beautiful. It's been a great learning…read moreexperience so far

O stars! I boarded my horses here for several years. Recent incident on 3/13/23 pushed me to leave…read more The caretaker who lived onsite was caught on camera violently sexually assaulting horses. His charges as of writing this are 2 cruelty to animals & 2 sexual contact with animals. Speculation is this has been going on for years and was known. Sadly my mare who's no longer alive was most likely a victim. Her unexplained injuries fit with how he was assaulting horses. On several occasions I was told that things didn't happen unless I got it on video or pictures. When I saw another boarder strike someone else's horse in the face with a whip while he was in his coral nothing was done because it wasn't caught on camera. My horses and ones near me had also been skipped at feeding times. Ive had to call/text on so many occasions for this to be fixed. Recently my horses all stopped eating the hay and were losing weight. At closer inspection I found mold and wet spots. This is consistent with what I would consider cow hay. Sadly this place has gone down hill.

I have boarded at Rolling Hills for 16 years. My mare has a 24X48 ft corral with a full shelter…read more I'm right along the creek with shade from 3 trees. This is a very peaceful spot with singing birds and croaking frogs in the evening. I can't get this deal anywhere else. Corrals do not touch and there is lots of space. We have multiple arenas, 2 round pens and very easy access to the nearby trails. We also have a hard working staff that cares for our horses, helps with set up for annual barn dances and our fire evacuation preparedness meetings.

Straightforward: "At this place there's a lot of drama…read morepeople talk about each other, mess with other people's things, and cut people off without communicating. They even built a new bathroom without addressing the old one, which is still dirty, outdated, and full of old stalls with nails. It's right next to a round pen area that's rocky and not very safe. "

We LOVE Rancho Los Amigos ! ! Such amazing boarders , trainers and staff all around . We are so…read morehappy and this barn offers any training you need English and western of different disciplines . This barn is so huge and gated facility with such nice people . This barn is drama free with 3 arenas some round pins and turn outs .

Amazing ranch with awesome owners. Great people who truly care for the ranch and all the horses on…read moreit. Great trail access and beautiful huge arena and round pens. My boy loves it here

As a retired University Professor, an important part of my life now is my two horses (Skylar and…read moreDarcy May) and my pony Misty. Today I leave my boarding ranch that I have been at for over ten years. It makes me sad that it is not like it was in years past. My move makes me feel secure that my horses are going to be safe and it makes me happy and secure. My concerns about this ranch have motivated me to make this hard decision to leave. Communication issues are a major concern for me. One of my horses was being cared for by a veterinarian for colic and the doctor ordered that the horse not be fed. I followed the way this was to be communicated to the feeders and despite this my horse was fed twice during the time she was not to be fed. On more than one occasion things about me or my issues were discussed by one of the owners with other boarders rather than directly to me. If you make a comment that seems negative to the owners, they become very angry, defensive and almost hostile. I see the ranch becoming in more disrepair, two of my horses were moved due to a sheet of metal being blown off the roof and the box stall tilting and falling down. I was told that it would be taken care, but on July 14th it will be 9 months with nothing having been done. As you ride through the ranch you can see rails falling and disconnected and you can also see a number of shelters that have blown down and they have not been repaired for months. Earlier this summer, I expressed my concern over the fact that a rattle snake was killed on the ranch and two of my friends have seen other rattle snakes. When I expressed my fear for the safety of my horses and myself, an owner responded to me by saying that she was from Arizona and saw much more dangerous snakes on a regular basis. Snakes on a ranch happen, but contributing factors like uncut weeds and clutter can increase their presence. This evaluation is based on my perceptions. I often think of those in the past who keep this ranch my "happy place". The people like Bobbie, Ralphie, Cathy, Mel and even Floyd are in my thoughts. I will miss my many friends and hope our paths will cross again! Happy Trails.