Santiago Equestrian Center has genuinely been one of the biggest blessings in my life. From the…read moremoment we started boarding there, I felt an overwhelming sense of community and belonging. The management team is simply outstanding; they are always attentive and address any issues or concerns immediately, ensuring that both riders and horses are well taken care of. I've boarded at several different barns in Orange County and Santiago is by far the best. The facility itself is a true sliver of heaven, surrounded by breathtaking trails that make every ride feel like an adventure. It's a one of a kind place. I cannot recommend Santiago Equestrian Center enough. If you're looking for a welcoming barn family and an exceptional boarding facility, this is the place to be!

Yes, I am still here! Been at the Center for 16 years. A lot of upgrades have been happening at the…read moreStables. Borders are very nice There are several Trainers for all ages if you are interested in riding lessons. Nice environment!

I don't know why Yep says closed. The business is open and Amanda is amazing with children of all…read moreages! She's also an approved vendor with homeschooling charters. Contact Amanda Thurston for more information.

Me and my daughter had a great time riding in the scenic streams and trails. Christina is a great…read moreguide.

Horse camp and kids lessons with ms Kira are wonderful ! She is awesome ! Thank you for offering…read moresuch a great horse camp

Been here so many times during the past 20 years! With friends that have horses here, I really want…read moreto find horse riding lessons from my daughter, and we've been here before. Hopefully again! But today we're here.

Right of the bat, the park scores a 4.25. Its a city park, nested in the city of lake forest. And…read morenext to it, a horse stable park is visible and can be visited. There's a small kids park and a very lengthy inner trail that surrounds the park. Such a mixture of trails - from creek running, to wooded forest running, to open trails. Great for walks, jogs, running, biking and horse riding. The park itself is lengthy , visible and ample street parking quiet but well visited. As you exit north of the park, the trail jumps the street next to Edisons PowerPlant and continues towards portola highway and towards whiting ranch or portola hills. Crossing over a few underpass and a few parks along the way. Its a gradual incline, that will meet up with mountain trails. Only thing missing would be the water stations or bathrooms... unfortunately, be prepared. Great thing, ever so often your have a picnic table and benches available along the way. This trailhead can be as short as a 3 to 4 mile round trip around the park, but the trail leading out can be definitely extended beyond 15 to 20 miles if your a cyclists- as the incline can be gradual until you meet up in the hills.

Lovely park, unassuming in a residential area. Superb location for taking photos. Nice playground…read moreand great for just walking. Ok, bye.

My daughter (newly 3 years old) just had her first lesson with MKO and It went amazing! The gals…read morewho taught the lesson were so kind and patient. The horse was completely bombproof and so sweet. My daughter can't wait to go back.

Such a great place to start riding horses! My daughter Indie started at a very young age (2.5 years…read moreold) and Konrad has done such an amazing job teaching her. She looks forward to her lesson every week and knows all the horses names. Best decision ever!

We love this barn. Upbeat and positive. My daughter has been riding for 10 or so years, but only…read moreWestern. Vogel Equine and Taryn had my daughter (safely) jumping on the 2nd lesson. My daughter LOVES Taryn and her teaching style. Pricing is very fair/competitive. It's especially great when her lessons are private. Highly recommend Vogel Equine.

The lesson horses are overworked and medicated for pain and rideability. The "care" and "family…read morebarn feel" is fake, the trainers are users and frankly are not that knowledgeable when it comes to the finesse of connection between horse and rider. I would rather not ride then be under the leadership of these arena clowns. The barn is part of a larger facility and everyone looks at Vogel Equine as an abusive situation. You would have to be blind to buy a horse from this woman. I guarantee you will overpay. It really is about the bottom line here.

I decided to write a review regarding the horseback riding lessons at this wonderful stable and I…read moremust say, it has been an incredible experience for my daughter Delilah. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel welcome and at ease. The instructor, Laura, was knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to explain everything in detail and ensuring that my daughter feels comfortable before getting on the horse. The horses themselves were well-trained and gentle, making it easy for a beginner like my daughter to learn the basics of riding. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, with a spacious arena for practicing different exercises and techniques. Throughout the lessons in these past 6 months we have see the improvement and how she is gaining confidence with each ride. Laura provides helpful feedback and guidance, pushing Delilah to challenge herself and try new things. Overall, I highly recommend taking horseback riding lessons at this stable. I read a recent review left by someone claiming that the staff here are not kind or welcoming to minorities. This has never been the case for us as we are Mexican. So that statement is far from being true. I highly recommend this place to all who are looking to start horseback riding. My daughter is 14 and looks forward to her classes with Laura and her favorite horse, Skylar. Thank you so much! Best, Delilah's parents

My daughter has been taking riding lessons here since March of this year. She's been riding off…read moreand on for the last few years and we moved here from horse town USA, Norco. This is a great riding center. Trainer Laura is amazing and she is so great with the students. She is patient and really teaches. All the school horses are are great and very well taken care of.. They teach/train all levels, from beginners to advanced. My daughter's riding has improved so much since starting here and she loves it. The pricing is very reasonable and I think you get so much more vs other riding schools/centers we've been too. All the staff is attentive and courteous. The barn area is always clean and organized. There are quite a few riding schools in the area and we checked them out. I am so happy we landed here. We love FFF!

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!

We highly recommend! The ranch was very well kept, the owners and staff were all friendly and very…read morewelcoming. You can feel the love for the animals and how well they are taken care of. We felt at home, in their home. We can't wait to got back again very soon!

Our family absolutely loves NDR. My 8 year old son, who is in the autism spectrum, has been…read moreattending NDR for almost about a year. The equine therapy provided by NDR has tremendously help my son in his autism journey. Not only they help him with the physical aspect of equine therapy, but his sessions also teaches him about compassion, patience, good work ethic, and responsibility. The team is passionate about what they do, and is really knowledgeable in dealing with kids with all sorts of physical and developmental disabilities. We feel so lucky to have found NDR, and have been recommending this place to other autism moms in this area.

They have great staff thank you Donna for being so easy to communicate to. My son is enjoying his…read moresessions. Thank you so much we look forward in continuing our horse riding lessons.

My 23-year-old autistic son, who is mild to moderate, has been attending Wild Wind Ranch for the…read morepast few months, and the experience has been truly wonderful for him. He's been able to participate in all aspects of learning horsemanship, which has not only built his skills but also his confidence. He has become dedicated and is always wanting to do his best when completing tasks. What we didn't expect--but are so grateful for--is how therapeutic this experience has been, especially with his favorite superhero horse, Murphy. Being around the horses has had a calming effect on him, and the ranch has become a safe, peaceful place where he feels comfortable and supported. It has also been a great success in helping with his fine motor delays. The staff are incredibly loving, patient, and understanding. They take the time to connect with each individual and create an environment where everyone can thrive at their own pace. It's clear they genuinely care, and that makes all the difference. We are so thankful to have found Wild Wind Ranch. It's been a meaningful and positive experience for our son, and myself gaining wonderful friendships. We highly recommend it to other families looking for a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Wild Wind Ranch is a beautiful Ranch where people of all ages can come and enjoy themselves…read more The staff was very professional and knowledgeable when training. They provided a welcome, safe, fun environment for my family to learn and enjoy horseback riding lessons. From booking the lesson with the owner to receiving the training from the trainer my family was treated with GREAT care and patience. My daughter loved it so much she booked another lesson and invited a friend.