My 12 year old daughter has been riding at Moonstone for a couple of years now and has really…read moreadvanced but has also grown tremendously in confidence! She's not only learned how to ride but learning about horses and how to care for them. She did her first show last summer and Kim worked with us to make it happen for her and she had a great time. All the people there are so nice and care about all the kids that come through there. It's so nice to see them working together to make sure everyone has a good experience.

My daughter is 8 and has been coming here for 5 months now and it is her favorite activity. As a…read moremom I enjoy that not only is she learning how to ride properly but she's learning about horses, how to take care of them, their anatomy, etc. she is learning responsibility as well as having fun. Sami is her coach and she's awesome. She's extremely patient but firm. She deals with all different types of temperaments and excels. The other trainers are all awesome as well as I have been watching them all while I am here once a week. My daughter also did the summer camp and had a blast. There are other Horse facilities closer to me but I felt this was better training and opportunities then just riding a horse and going home. I highly recommend.

Permanently closed at this address as of 2025. This is now a private residence and they do not…read moreoffer riding lessons.

Amazing ambiance, very stable horses, extensive experience with kids and our four legged friends…read more Instructors and team are very welcoming. My daughter started a couple of months ago and she has been loving it ever since. Highly recommend Hidden Creek Ranch to beginners and experienced riders.

Wonderful guides, so pleasant and lovely with our family. I loved the beautiful trail and the…read moreproximity to our location. The horses were easy to direct and the price was very affordable. I would use them again in the future. Thank you for the wonderful memory.

Took lessons here for roughly a month however when booking my last lesson there, the academy owner…read moretold me the lesson time that was available, but then right after sending the money told me the lesson was suddenly "full". I asked for her to switch my lesson time but never heard back. So I asked for my money back and text the owners daughter as well. Trish said she would get back to me on it but never did . Reached out another 3 times and after sending me really unprofessional and rude text messages, Trish refused to give me back my payment. Montana refused to respond as well. Trish even sent me a screenshot showing proof she did receive the money from me . Made a dispute with my bank to get my money back. This academy is a lot of drama. Very disrespectful and rude people. It clearly shows in the reviews that Trish has a history of keeping clients payments without returning services in exchange or returning refunds .

Extremely Disappointed - Unprofessional, Unethical, and Unresponsive!…read more I'm writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with Nohl Ranch Saddle club; previously known as Anaheim Hills Saddle Club. After paying $2000 upfront, I was only there for two days before deciding to leave for another ranch due to the owner's rude, racist and unprofessional behavior. On my second day, the owner spoke to me in a disrespectful and condescending manner, making me feel entirely unwelcome. When I decided to leave, I requested my $2000 back, as I had barely utilized their services. Shockingly, they refused to issue a refund. Left with no other option, I took the matter to court. The judge ruled fully in my favor, yet despite the legal decision, they have failed to respond or return my money. This shows a blatant disregard for both their customers and the law. I strongly advise anyone considering this club to be aware of their unethical business practices. My experience has been deeply frustrating, from the poor treatment I received to the lack of accountability and professionalism in resolving the situation. Additionally, I did my research and found a large history of extremely horrendous behavior from the owners, management and staff. I posted in an Orange County Equestrian Facebook Forum and had an overwhelming 40+ individuals reach out with horrid stories from boarding here. Boarders beware! Avoid this place at all costs!

Great facility! have boarded there for years and would not board my horse anywhere else. Can't find…read moreanother facility that takes better care of my horse.

3.5 stars Another…read moretourist trap The young one loved it and was the most favorite part of irvine regional park--kids having a fun time is what matters most. BEWARE -- when the pony pees, it is a strong and long stream that bounces high off the ground and onto your child...WITHOUT WARNING. So have your child stay several feet away from the rear of a pony , unless your child wants a face splash. Otherwise the young one loved the pony ride which lasted 3-4 minutes (2 laps). Kids can choose between a slow walk to a trot on the pony....usually older kids would choose the trot and younger ones would like to ride on a walking pony. It is nice to experience once but We would not go again.

Terrible experience - it was not clear they had a height maximum and they waited until after we…read morewaited in line, paid, and had our kids excited to tell us they were just too tall to ride the horses. We completely understand the safety of the horses - they just should have been significantly more clear in to prevent tears and sadness from little kids.

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.

Lovely horses. Great experience and nice trainers. However they should do better at answering…read morecalls, and returning emails.

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.

The Mesa Stables, located in Anaheim Hills, Orange County, CA provides horse boarding, horse…read moretherapy, and horseback riding. They are committed to help you board your horse and learn how to ride horses for the lowest price. Their arena is only used for horseback riding lessons and is very private and quiet.

This is a wonderful place. It is private, and they care very much for horses. Horses are fed…read morewell, and kept clean. Their classes are great and one instructor I worked with was kind, caring and great with horseback riding lessons. I definitely recommend this stable both for boarding and for classes.

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've been here a few different occasions already, and each time has been a special experience! My…read moredaughter first visited when she was 3 years old, and now she is 6, and still loves it. Susie is always very kind and welcoming, and patient with our daughter. She even let us visit the chicken coop, let my daughter pick a few eggs and feed the chickens just for fun. The animals on the farm are all so sweet and calm too. We're very thankful for this business, great memories made here!