The facilities at Flying M Ranch are AMAZING and the owners are very involved and always making…read moreimprovements. The prices are very reasonable, and Cantera Farms Riding Academy is the best. My daughter has been with Cantera for 4 years, and at Flying M for approximately 1 1/2 years. I can't say enough about this AMAZING barn!!

Malinda Kregoski is an amazing trainer. She clearly loves horses and helping kids grow with their…read moreriding. We have been riding here for many years and her devotion to helping everyone be their best is clear in how she instructs each child in their lessons. It is a great place for someone just getting on a horse for a first time all the way up to advanced riders. The relaxed family friendly atmosphere is excellent if you have other kids with you during riding lessons (swing, sandbox, etc, available while you are there). Super fun camps and parties for horse crazy kids, too. We highly recommend this facility and are grateful for everything Malinda and her assistant trainers have done to help our girls grow. My oldest is now winning her jumper classes in shows and is loving every minute. This wouldn't have happened without Malinda's excellent but gentle instruction. Definitely go check it out if you are thinking about it!

Melinda is awesome! Our 8 year old started private lessons with Melinda and she had a great first…read moreexperience. Melinda is very patient and such a good instructor.

Great care of your animals, good arena, round pen and wash rack, very clean. Good size pasture…read morewith loafing shed, well maintained facility

In just three months, C3 Ranch gave us a miracle…read more When Vain arrived, he was starving, underweight, and showing clear signs of decline due to neglect at his previous barn. The difference today is astonishing. Thanks to Stevie, Lacey, Lance, Sabrina, and Caden, he's not only regained full health--he's thriving. His coat is shining, his spirit is restored, and he's back to moving with strength and pride. He and his brother Fire are living the life they deserve--safe, nourished, respected, and free.

I boarded two horses at C3 ranch and I could not be happier with the establishment, I live in El…read moreDorado Hills and this is the closest most convenient place to board a horse. There are trails attached to the property as well as an indoor arena, an outdoor arena and a circle pen. Stevie Courvete and her family run this place like a well oil machine.

From the owner: Watch for News and Updates! (Feb. 2026) Shingle Springs…read moreStables a great place to board! Arenas, round pen, stalls, paddocks, and trails.

The Good: The facility is nice with 1 large arena with…read morelights and 1 round pen, both with great footing. The boarders are friendly and the horses have plenty of room to roam in their pastures. Each pasture has off the ground feeders. We were told Folsom Lake was a short ride across a neighbor's property however we were (understandably) denied access at the time due to the heavy rains and uneven footing so I cannot attest as to the distance of the trails. Four very sweet dogs greet you upon arrival and Rory (owner's son and ranch hand) and Greg (owner's husband) are both incredibly sweet and easy to talk to. The Bad: Tack Space / Trailer Parking: Originally we were offered space in the community tack shed. Upon arriving with our horse, we were advised that community tack shed would not be provided because it was free tack storage OR (not and) free trailer parking. We were told to use our trailer for tack and supplies. That is not what was quoted prior to arrival, as you can check on craigslist posts. Restrooms: There are none outside of the owner's home. Fine for adults, difficult with kids. Self-Cleaning: This facility requires self-cleaning of the pastures every day (shared with your partner). There was a gal there you can pay however as of 03/22/17 she is no longer offering cleaning services. Our unfortunate experience: Our boarding adventures at 8 Oaks lasted all of two months before things escalated beyond acceptability. Our horse is a post-impaction survivor as of only 5 months prior and oat and other cereal hays are highly discouraged by his vet. We were skeptical to move to 8 Oaks as they offer grass and oat hay in a 2-horse shared pasture setting. After many conversations, Cathy Andrews (the owner) ensured us that our horses' diet (grass & alfalfa/ digestive smartpaks) would be accommodated by separating the two horses during breakfast as our intended pasture mate was also on an alternative diet and would need to be separated for breakfast (only) regardless of who he shared with. The accommodations were honored for a short duration. It didn't take long before we were repeatedly reminded by the owner of the inconvenience separating during breakfast caused. We were asked to compensate additional monthly funds to supply our hay choice outside of our boarding agreement on two occasions. We were later then "offered" the option of picking up the hay ourselves. There were several instances where our horse was injured, in which we felt we should have been notified yet weren't, including obvious lameness due to a bloody leg injury. When various concerns were brought up to the owner her responses were indifferent or dismissive. On one occasion, upon seeing my horses injuries, the owner noted in passing that "I saw that a couple of days ago, and thought about texting you..." but she obviously didn't, then redirected it back on me as my fault for not having been there the last 2 days. Additionally, it was discovered that our horse was being left in the breakfast pen until mid - late evenings. This was contrary to assurances from the owner that he was to be moved back to pasture after breakfast. The pen had nothing in regards to shade or shelter, and is too small for him for that long duration of time as well as denied the option of shelter from sun/rain/hail that the normal pasture provided. The client-customer relationship degraded further when we found him in that breakfast pen mid evening, surrounded by the debris of a broken metal structure that had fallen apart. Overall I felt the lack of care and concern demonstrated by the owner to be unprofessional and in our case, inhumane. Since leaving, I've heard a few horror stories regarding others' experiences at 8 Oaks that I wish had been published when I was looking, including issues with another past boarder that had a similar experience with feed. I wish better luck to the next person, but would advise against boarding there if you expect communication of any sort if your horse is ever injured or ill, or if your horse has dietary needs other than grass/oat hay. *************Response to Owner Rebuttal************* Unfortunately there's a character limit so I've attached a picture to my original review containing my response to owner's rebuttal.

I feel so fortunate that when our horse needed a new barn, now that hes retired from the show…read moreworld, 8 Oaks Ranch had an opening. I met with Cathy, the owner and immediately got good vibes. The property is gorgeous and well maintained. No easy feat for property of this size but its obvious this is a labor of love by Cathy and her family. The communication here is wonderful, there are group emails sent to boarders advising of this or that relating to ranch info or just for Cathy to invite people to ride with her on beautiful Folsom Lake Trails, a few minutes down the lane. Any questions or concerns are easily brought up and discussed, Cathy is so easy to talk to.

OA is an amazing place with amazing people, and horses. So glad to keep my horses here.read more

My 26 year old warmblood gelding has never been healthier or happier! The great arena footing,…read moreclean/well maintained pastures, and excellent feed and daily care keep him fit and rideable even in old age:) I also love that all of the boarders are supporting a wonderful program that enhances our community and each other!! The horses are living as they are meant to live, with other horses, tons of turn out, and hay 3x a day to keep them eating all the time.....can't say enough great things!

This is a well run, clean boarding facility. Ideal for your equine. The family operating Whirlawind…read moreis highly experienced, friendly and very good, patient instructors. I highly recommend Whirlawind for lessons, training and boarding.

Danielle, my trainer, is amazing. She has improved my riding skills in a very short time…read more The facility is always clean and the horses look well cared for. Many of their horses have been rescued, rehabed and put to good use. What a great thing to do. Love this place!

I just want to start by saying how truly special this facility is. You really do get what you pay…read morefor here, not only in the quality of the facility itself, but in the kindness, care, and genuine love that the people and staff have for every horse on the property. Our horses mean the absolute world to us, so knowing they are in good hands when we aren't there is priceless. While I was traveling out of state, one of my horses unfortunately became extremely sick and needed immediate attention. The ranch stepped in and took care of everything for me. They kept me informed every step of the way, stayed in constant communication, and made sure my horse received the care he needed. Being so far away was incredibly stressful, but knowing he was surrounded by people who genuinely cared about him gave me so much peace of mind. That level of care is what truly sets this place apart. They don't just board horses, they pay attention to them. The staff notices the little things, recognizes when something isn't quite right, and treats every horse as an individual. You simply cannot put a price on that kind of attentiveness and compassion. Beyond the incredible care, the facility itself is beautiful, with well maintained arenas, gorgeous trails, and an environment that genuinely feels like home. But as wonderful as the property is, the people are by far its greatest attribute. If you're looking for a place where you can feel confident that your horse is loved, cared for, and truly looked after when you're not there, I cannot recommend this facility enough. Thank you Danae and Lisa!

I started taking riding lessons with DaNae in late summer 2024 and I am so genuinely pleased with…read moremy experience so far. I went to Los Lagos as a beginner rider. I'll admit, it's pretty daunting to pick up riding as an adult. It's *a lot* to learn! But I appreciate and love how DaNae motivates and challenges me each time I'm there. The facility is so beautiful and it's a huge perk to have a covered arena! And if we can't ride on rare occasions, we've got educational lessons. Everyone I've met at the facility has been welcoming. And I've also been really lucky to take my lessons with a great group of girls. I recently heard that DaNae purchased the property and it's so clear that she's putting so much love into the space. I can only anticipate positive changes ahead. Looking forward to continuing my riding lessons and can't wait to see how much I'll learn in time. Who knows...maybe I'll have a horse of my own and board it at Los Lagos someday!