Old Canyon Stables actually popped up on my Yelp one day and I was super intrigued. I ended up…read morebooking a lesson here, and fell in love instantly! The barn is so beautiful, charming, and peaceful. The horses are very happy and well cared for. I love their main riding arena -- it's very spacious and the views from the arena are amazing. I've been taking lessons with Becca and she is awesome. She is a great trainer and gives good critique, but is also very encouraging and kind. Trudy is also super helpful and nice, and very responsive whenever I need anything. Everyone here from the staff to the boarders have been incredibly friendly and made my entire experience very positive.

The ranch is beautiful and my first lesson was great, but the communication here is really…read moredifficult. It took multiple calls and emails just to schedule my first lesson. My second lesson was canceled an hour before while I was already driving there (it's almost an hour away for me). They said they'd connect me with a new trainer, but no one ever followed up, and I found myself constantly reaching out again. At that point I realized I shouldn't have to chase a business to take my money. Unfortunately, the experience just wasn't reliable :(

Absolutely the best place in LA with 0 existing competition! Professional trainers, clean, stable,…read moreclean and well groomed horses.

Hands down the very BEST equestrian training stable whether you're a beginner or more an advanced…read morerider, western or English. If you want to learn to ride, improve your riding or need help training your horses properly, & your nervous as a new rider, the lesson horses there are safe & amazing, & Robert Nava is the guy!! Robert is an excellent horseman but is patient & kind with the lesson goers always pointing out the positive with "great job," or "looks great"! Always Important for confidence building! You learn more there than just riding, grooming, etc. You learn horsemanship! The stable is located on Stokes Canyon in beautiful Malibu!! It's so incredible there, with trails, right out the gate or just taking lessons in the large arena with Robert ~ I love that there is round pen too if needed. Everything you need is there depending on your goals. Western or English & or brand new to horses! Again, Robert is so the patient, so great with kids too! He teaches, safety, patience & confidence!! (I know I say that a lot, but important) ~ Located adjacent to Malibu Creek state park with miles of trails streams & sheer beauty around you! *Robert Nava is the resident horse trainer for Western or English, riders! He's an excellent horseman!!! I'd also like to say that the stables are run really efficiently everything's organized. Everything is clean. They're just all around great there!! After many years since my last horse & older now & not as strong as I used to be, its never to late to get started again & it's been so great taking riding from Robert ~ always learning new things too! Because there is always more to learn there. Whatever your needs, for what you want to do, and he's great how he gets get his students ready for horse shows, too, If that is what they love. He is there at the show with his students, so committed to their equestrian success! Robert is the best. I feel so lucky to have found this stable!! You learn so much more there!! I love everyone there! Robert has a lot of people that work under him. (honorable mention, Art & his nephew so great! So helpful!!) But everyone that works for Robert is so wonderful, no snobs there!! All so amazing & helpful! That is so important it's like a family!! So, again if your a parent looking for a great riding instructor for your kid & want them safe, or you personally really want a good western or English riding instructor or someone to help you train your horse, this is the place to go. One thing about Robert he's big on safety for all age riders. I love everyone there, and Robert is the best I've ever seen as a trainer for your lessons/horse training needs. Kind of a dream come true. Really good at nurturing the young riders ~ This is the right place for you!!! Check it out you won't be disappointed! All ages are welcome!! Thank you RJN Stables Robert & staff, for such a positive experience & helping me improve! I luv it there! Finally, I've been to a lot of stables in my life, and this is hand downs, the best and location, trainer situation and grounds! I want my husband to get lessons with Robert so that when we get our new horse, he can learn to ride better! I'm very happy there! The very best trainer & stables around!!! Yay!

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!

I've been working with Cassandra and the volunteers at Fresh Start Sport Horses and have been…read morereally impressed with the personalized care & attention each horse gets. They have a very large, grassy pasture area and the stalls are quite large. I've been following Saint Ignacio, a handsome and well-mannered gelding who retired from racing in June. He got to enjoy some time off at the Ranch and just recently started training.

Cassandra and her team give these OTTBs such a great start to their new careers. When I talked with…read moreher about what I was looking for, she had several horses lined up for me to try when I arrived... The buying process was seamless and amazing! And the horse has an amazing foundation. She's a skilled rider and horse woman. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!

This was my first time horseback riding and it couldn't have been a better experience. Maggie was…read moresuch a fantastic instructor -- patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made me feel comfortable right away and explained everything clearly, which helped calm my nerves as a beginner. The ride itself was beautiful and so peaceful, and Maggie made sure everyone felt safe and confident the entire time. You can really tell she cares about both the riders and the horses. I'm so glad my first horseback riding experience was here and with Maggie. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone, especially first-timers!

The set up for the ride was absolutely beautiful. The helpers were wonderful…read more They explained how to handle the horses thoroughly . Had a great time on my birthday with my family. Thank u

Hi, I would just like to let you know. That this is really disrespectful to put your signage over…read moreour business flyer as there is plenty of space on the board. It's really a slap in the face to another business and unethical.

I volunteered over the course of 4 months at the Fahnestock Ranch and it had such a positive impact…read moreon my life. Never has my nervous system been as calm as when I got the chance to consistently be around horses. I am honoured to have been able to work beside Michael and learn from his experiences in horsemanship. In my eyes it was truly an enriching experience to see how we can teach a horse to trust again through consistent presence, training and care. Overall working with the animals and Michael has helped me attain much confidence in my abilities. Hopefully I'll come back in the near future.