Well I called him with a problem My horse had white line…read morefor the past year. She was almost healed and lost a shoe on the bad foot. The shoer I had used for 8 years Rod Haggie I called and couldn't seem to make it out for 3 days. I didn't want anymore damage and needed to work cows at pdrc Monday. As I need to sedate horse to shoe her I would not be able to work cows, and also had her shut in barn 24 hours a day to prevent any other damage. Called Pete and he said that he would come out and at least put shoe on bad foot. Said he would call back in 45 minutes after he checked his day and would be out to help. Well 9 hours later no call, no text, nothing left me hi and dry just as haggie did. From where I come from we keep our word. The is also a word called integrity. I wonder, does ol Pete and haggie have a clue of the meaning of that word. I DOUBT IT!!!

If you can have Pete Wolfe as your farrier you are one lucky horse person! If not for him and my…read morevet team at Cotati Animal hospital I would have lost my filly. He made time to visit her at the hospital and though we aren't exactly in his route area. He visits every 3 weeks to work on our Bella. He does our Baby also with our special needs mate Phili every 6 weeks. We could not praise him and Heather his scheduler, more! They are wonderful people anx hard to find in this day and age. Great Farrier and pleasant scheduler.

To my travel crew's either excitement or dismay, I always insist on a horseback ride while on…read morevacation. I understand it can be challenging for trail groups when there's a mixed group like ours - one advanced, some intermediate, and the rest beginners - but Five Brooks made it so every single one of us had an enjoyable time! We chose the Salmon Creek 1.5 hour ride and had a blast with our guide, Jay. I was a little disappointed that we didn't get that close to the creek as I thought we would from other reviews and the description on the website, but maybe it was due to our group size (7 + guide) or our mixed levels of experience. We did get a few opportunities to trot, and the sights were gorgeous. I may have fallen in love with my horse, Cody, a beautiful palomino (which is saying something because I have a palomino of my own at home) but he was so responsive that I really enjoyed riding him. I have family in the area, so I'm already trying to plan my next trip so I can go ride with this group again!

Located just off coastal highway 1, Chanslor Ranch is 378 acres of open space with miles of hiking…read moreand horseback riding trails as a Sonoma County Regional Park maintained for erosion and wildlife protection. Five Brooks is the riding stables that provides a variety of group or private guided horseback rides, with a view of the ocean and includes rides along Salmon Creek or on the beach ! We choose the Picnic private ride along Salmon Creek which included a up hill majestic overlook ride where hawks and Ospreys were, and a duck pond where Herons and Egrets were seen, all beautiful and natural landscapes. We lucked out as it was a cloudless day with 7 mph winds as this area can be more windy and foggy. Andrea our guide was super helpful, friendly, accommodating and so easy to ride with, explaining the personalities of our horses. They help you mount and dismount, fit you to the saddle and encourage you to pet and talk to your horse. We rode up hill and down and the horses were very fit and in good health and eager to trot up the hill! I weigh 207 lbs and my horse Cody was not lazy underneath me a they have horses that will accommodate larger people. The views were spectacular and the trotting was fun. After our ride we came back to the ranch stables for a picnic on a park like table in a meadow that was tasty deli sandwiches, chips, Gatorade and some Snickerdoodle cookies, we brought our own wine which is allowed. It was a great ride, nice pace and the horses were fantastic, easy to ride, steer, and very easy going but energetic and not tired as they can be in public riding stables. Next time I go back I want to do the beach ride! Everything went well overall, the only minor hick up was my triple E width boots were too wide for the stir ups but they just moved them to a sideways position and adjusted the length and was fine. Leave earlier than GPS says as it takes longer on rural roads to give yourself time and there are speed bumps on the entrance road to the Ranch, so it's a slow approach. Cowboy Up!

Super thankful to have found Laurie Scott on BAEN. She is a fantastic teacher and really has you…read morelearning (or re-learning) to ride the right way. She emphasizes awareness of your and your horse's body, muscle strength, and proper form, not just to look nice, but to actually communicate with your horse more effectively and comfortably. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, check out the Paddock Club for great training!

I am an experienced rider and have recently taken dressage lessons from some other well-known…read moreteachers in the Bay Area. I have found the quality of Laurie Scott's teaching to be the best. Laurie is a very articulate, calm and knowledgeable teacher of not only dressage, but of general horsemanship. I recommend her highly.

Love the team at Sonoma Marin Vet. They've taken great care of my horse for years. Let's be honest,…read moremy horse is high maintenance. Horses in general are high maintenance. The team at Sonoma Marin works with our coach to make routine care for my horse effortless for me. I work my butt off paying for my horse's lifestyle, I'm tired like all the time. It's kinda priceless having a positive long standing relationship with my horse's care team.

I have been working with this group for 9 years and I know that I'm in good hands. I always get…read moreexcellent service from everyone on this team: I have mostly worked with Dr. Green and Dr. Keefer, but Dr. Hardcastle and Dr. Thornton have been great for "on call" questions and visits. Everyone here is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I would definitely recommend them for your animal care. I'm very happy to have found this group of dedicated vets.

So happy I found this place! Beautiful facility with a lot of turnouts and great footing. There's a…read morevery happy relaxed atmosphere to ride and learn as well as a very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

I think this is the place horses dream of. Little stress for horses and little stress for owners as…read morethere is amazing care here. If your horse is new to pasture life, it is not overwhelming with Tricia's help. Everything is perfectly thought out and organized here and everyone is welcoming. My horse thrives and has become his best here at Green Vista and has transformed for the better.

During the last year my horse was at Green Vista Stables I learned by accident that the horses were…read moreonly be fed ONCE a day. This was during the drought where what was left of the grass did not provide any nutrients. My horse developed a severe ulcer and was very sick. All due to the negligence of the stable owner Tricia Henry

My very active 12 month old dog was in need of training. I have two cats which she followed around…read moreand she was dominating the living room. She was also lacking social skills like knocking me over at a doorway or jumping up on everyone. Our little girl spent 7 days boarding with Fit n furry for training. The fabulous trainer Marie Haven did a great job. On the last day we went for a human training class. We were taught human skills to continue her training. Marie worked wonders. My dog is in check with my cats, off the furniture, she waits at doorways and leaves things when told. I am much happier at home and I believe my dog is too. Marie is very patient, supportive, knowledgeable and kind. She is the perfect trainer.

This is a great example of an organization where one hand doesn't talk to the other. The level of…read morenon communication is pretty astounding. I called Fit N Furry to talk to them about boarding my cats. I received a text message back from Bailey and we had a text conversation, and got a tour set up. On the day of the tour, I called the center just to confirm and they had no idea what I was talking about. I was told there was no one there that would be able to give me a tour. The person on the tour scheduled me for a tour weeks away. I texted the original number back and asked what had happened. I actually asked them if they were human, because I'd had experiences before of AIs just not forwarding information to a human. But I was assured, via text, that I was speaking to a human and that they were sorry and their manager would reach out shortly. (To this day no one has reached out.) Weeks went by and I went in for my rescheduled tour. I walk in and they had no record of a tour but they would be happy to show me around. Just fill out this form. I filled out the form. The person at the desk looks at my form and goes "oh, your cats are too old to board here." Excuse me? After all this, my cats are ineligible anyway? At this point I had spent 3 hours in the car and who knows how long on the phone and text with them, getting at this sorted out. If this is the level of organization that is visible from the outside, I shudder to think what the behind-the-scenes organization looks like.

I used Tonda for the 1st time 4 weeks ago to put shoes on my 3 yr old Mare for the 1st time ever…read more He was able to put all 4 shoes on her with out using any drugs. He was the most patient and gentle Horseshoer I have ever seen in action. He came out again yesterday to trim 2 of my geldings and put front shoes on my 3rd. He is awesome and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a great farrier.