Sam is an an excellent teacher. She prioritizes safety, cares about her clients & amazing at her…read morework. My daughter has been learning from her for few months now, she absolutely loves Sam and her fun personality. I would definitely recommend her for lessons, whether you are a beginner or advance student I have seen her work with all levels.

Sam Fossum is a natural born teacher and Amazing horseman. As an ex-stunt woman she is righteously…read morefun and can share a lot of great stories on the trail as well as show you some fun riding tricks. Many other riding instructors are average horsemen with no clue about teaching and mysteriously high yelp reviews. I didn't realize how bad my previous instructor was before I had a few lessons with Sam. Now I can appreciate all the qualities I was missing out on that Sam has... * Tailors her teaching to each of her students learning style * Teaches novice to seasoned riders from 5 to 55 * Communicative * Encouraging and Supportive * Always Patient * Fun * Everything is a Learning moment * Safety first * Reliable * Even tempered * Emotionally Mature * Exerienced * Always friendly Sam is focused on the well being of all horses and each of her students. She gives every lesson her full attention. I've never left wondering "did that count as a lesson?" Thank you Sam Fossom for helping me realize my lifelong dream of becoming a natural horseman. P.S. I took a bunch of vidis of Sam teaching but unfortunately Yelp only lets you upload photos. One vidi was of her awesome floater, Eddie, who's super kind and knowledgeable. You can contact Sam for his info.

Sarah is an amazing instructor. She has a special talent when it come to training adult riders…read more She focuses on the basics and ensures you are secure in the walk, trot, canter. She has a way of putting you at ease while you are riding but also gives you the push you need to excel. My daughter and I started riding with her 2 1/2 years ago without any knowledge of riding. Both of us are jumping over 2' consistently. She is a master at her craft. I highly recommend Sarah if you own a horse or even if you are just taking lessons. She is truly amazing.

We LOVE Coach Sarah and her stable. You can find and learn so many things from here. Her…read moreprofessional teaching skills guide the young riders to the best next leave they can reach. Highly recommend this place for all riding level needs. Coach Lindsay is awesome for beginners. Contact Sarah and she will give your a good suggestion where to start.

Very pleasant experience overall. Sofia, Cheyenne and the rest of the staff were patient and very…read moreattentive. Our ride was short, an hour, but enjoyable. Clifford was a little feisty but we got along great in the end. I would recommend this for a gentle, relaxing walk within irvine Regional Park.

Another negative review. This place has a number of them now. Disappointing customer service. These…read morepeople have no consideration. Outdated website. Never answers phone calls, and slow email replies. They will snake you for your deposit even if you cancel months ahead of time. They want to act like they are so busy but can't open the website for cancellation. Consider Norco or Laguna Niguel for your horse riding experience

Carol is the George Morris of Dressage. LOL! She's tough, strict, funny, witty, wise cracking,…read moreand she knows her $%ht when it comes to Dressage. Carol has mentored a lot of people, and she's have assistants (Megan O'Brien). She's strict when it comes to her lessons, but it's sooo worth it. She's not like other trainers, who will keep you at first level forever. If your horse is capable of Grand Prix, she'll get you to Grand Prix in a year or two. (She fixed my sitting trot in one lesson!) She's that good. And if she feels like you're not improving enough with her, she'll let you know too. She hates boring 20 meter lessons! Another cool thing is that she creates a family atmosphere wither her peeps. She's throws parties, dinners, shows, shopping excursions, so you get a trainer and a family too! Recently, she's been more focused on breeding though. Her horses are sooooo beautiful, and they move sooooo nicely. If you're looking for a Dressage horse, ask her! She's very honest about her horses, so she won't lie to you to make a quick buck off of them. Overall, if you're lucky enough to get a lesson with her, get one or few hundred! If you're lucky enough to buy a dressage mount, contact her! She's freakin' awesome!

Excellent knowledge in dressage and wonderful trainers. Lessons all the way from first time in the…read moresaddle up to Grand Prix. Great place to learn to ride- and fun lesson horses too!

My two daughters have been riding with Cypress Bay Farm for 8 years-- first with Alyson, and as…read morethey got older with Sigourney. I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact Alyson and Sigouney-- and the community of riding students at CBF-- has had on my girls. Basic equestrian instruction, horse care/respect/facts & trivia (they incorporate fun games with this element), and riding etiquette are the foundation of my daughters' instruction at Cypress Bay Farms. However, the positive impact Alyson and Sigourney have had on my daughters' growth and character surpasses what I could have imagined any extra-curricular activity to have. Currently, my girls are active and passionate in competitive showing. Their love and dedication to excelling in riding is balanced by the positive support and community exchanged with their friends/students and trainers at Cypress Bay Farms. I highly recommend Cypress Bay Farm to anyone. I believe it's one of Orange County's "best kept secrets"...

Sigourney is very sweet and so patient (both with her horses and the kids). She is a good teacher,…read moreexplains things in a easy to understand manner, encourages and gives praise, when due.

We've had such a wonderful experience with this barn! My son is taking horseback riding lessons…read morewith Johnny, and she is absolutely amazing. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what she does. She has such a special gift for teaching children--making them feel confident, safe, and excited to learn. My son looks forward to every lesson, and we've seen so much growth in his skills and confidence. Highly recommend to any families looking for a positive and supportive environment for their kids!

We love riding horses, and this experience meant so much to us. My daughter has special needs, and…read moreJohnny and Amanda treated her with genuine respect, patience, and kindness from the very beginning. Johnny took the time to understand her riding ability and encouraged her in just the right way, pushing her enough to grow while making her feel safe and supported. Because of that, she not only excelled but continues to build confidence every time she rides. We're incredibly grateful for such a thoughtful and inclusive experience. We look forward to our next session. We Highly recommend Johnny 6 Stables!

Unresponsive communication. Woodland Farms is not looking for new students, so don't waste your…read moretime.

Woodland farms is an absolutely amazing operation. Chrissy and her team take top notch care of the…read morehorses, provide excellent instruction, and cultivate an environment that creates wonderful horse people. I highly recommend her for lessons, training or horse shopping to everyone! From beginners to advanced riders she does it all!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Z Equestrian in Costa Mesa! My 6-year-old daughter…read moretakes English riding lessons with Miss Emily, who is incredibly patient, thoughtful, and truly amazing with young riders. Both Miss Lexi and Miss Emily are wealths of knowledge and handle their students with such care. They don't just teach you how to sit on a horse; they focus on building strong foundations and fostering a genuine love for the animals. The communication is seamless, and the pricing is very fair. In a hobby that can get expensive quickly, we find this so much more fulfilling (and affordable!) than a Magic Key to Disneyland. My daughter is already dreaming of riding every single horse in the stable!