I'm an adult doing lessons for a little over a month now and I've been so impressed by everyone at…read moreMWS. Theresa, Brigga and Madison have been patient explaining things to me and their passion for riding is evident in their work. My weekly lesson is the highlight of my week. Thank you, MWS!

Our daughter has been riding at MWS for almost three years now and we are more than pleased with…read moreher experience at this barn! The instruction is well-rounded, with horsemanship, care, grooming and safety all priorities. The atmosphere is very family-oriented and they truly seem to care about the horses and the students. New rider? No problem. I've seen many people, young and not-so-young, start here. If you're an experienced rider, I've seen the trainers at MWS help advance skills and improve performance at competitions/shows. We are so happy to have found such a great place for our daughter to pursue her sport. Thank you MWS!

Simonne was great with my first lesson. She was very positive, and gave great feedback. She…read morealways encourages me to push myself to improve. Her care and understanding in riding techniques shows in each of our riding sessions.

From the owner: Simonne Berg began…read moreher riding career in dressage, later moving to show jumping at age of 13. Simonne progressed to the FEI Grand Prix level after years of hard work and determination. In 2021, Simonne and her horse Cooper earned their first FEI Grand Prix victory at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Sonoma International, a season marked by personal tragedy with the sudden loss of her boyfriend. In 2023, she debuted in her first senior championship for team USA at the FEI Jumping World Cup Final. Simonne runs Berg Equestrian Enterprises in Santa Rosa, focusing on training, sales, and flatwork development

Crysta is amazing! I really appreciated her approach to teaching and horses…read more It was easy to schedule riding lessons with her, and she was quick to respond when I reached out. I don't have my own horse, and I'm basically a beginning rider. She paired me with her horse, Bubbles, who is lovely. Crysta asked what I'd like to work on and we went from there. We focused a lot on getting in tune with my body and the horses movements - it really made a difference over just a few lessons. She was patient, positive, and explained why we need to do what we do as riders. We also worked on basic horsemanship and a little groundwork, which was new to me and so fun. Overall, my experience was wonderful and I walked away with a better understanding of horses and riding. I wish I lived closer so I could take lessons from her regularly!

Crysta does a wonderful job with her horses. Professional, kind and has a great relationship with…read moreher horses in training. She has a way of recognizing each horses special needs and enhances their natural abilities to their fullest.

This place is so special. Equine assisted therapy with horses, ponies , goats, pigs all rescued…read more There's riding lessons, volunteering opportunities, after school programs, events and much more. Charlotte and her team are amazing.

Always a pleasure. My review needs 85 wotds. Pfffttty! Anywho charlotte is great with the kidd…read moreand you can tell this. Is her passion. And shes always teaching something even when she doesnt intend to.

I like Sara Horse Trainer's methods with the horses. Her horses are so well cared for, well groomed…read moreand ready for the riders. I especially like the horse Julie. She is very elegant and very nice to ride in. I will highly recommend Sara but you do have to work. You have to groom the horse you ride. Also ask her to use the speaker horn so you can hear her instructions well. I love horses and getting to know them is really a precious adventure. Sara does provide that environment. Take all necessary precautions like wearing helmet, start slow and thorough, and be sensitive to the horse and yourself. You will have a lifetime enjoyment. Good luck.

From the owner: In business in the Silicon Valley since 2014, Hoofprint farms is a professional quality Horseback…read moreRiding School that has relocated to the North Bay as of June 2022. We specialize in English Hunter/Jumper Horseback Riding that is focused on the wellbeing over the horse in every aspect of our interaction with them. We offer Horseback Riding Lessons, Training, Jumping, Hunters, Hunters and Jumping, Lesson Program, Trail Riding, Birthday Parties, Therapy, Groundwork, Horsemanship, Boarding, Rehabilitation, and more. Hoofprint Farms’ program is dedicated to teaching children and adults to ride in the English discipline. We are focused on establishing the essential foundation of horsemanship skills necessary for the successful fulfillment of goals in every equestrian discipline. We place a high value on being able to attain our goals while maintaining safety as our primary concern, and of course we have a lot of fun while doing it.

Many arenas including 2 indoor ones for rainy days. For those w issues calling, try their website…read moreto contact TRAINERS not the property owner, as that's who you set up riding with. The place is almost always full of boarded horses, but you can haul in horses and ride there for a small fee.

I took horseback riding lessons from Monica Lukes, and I absolutely loved it. She is a patient…read moreteacher and always finds a way to make her feedback positive. Her lessons were about an hour and a half long, which is very generous. I learned how to groom and prepare horses for being ridden, which is something I've never been able to do. I really enjoyed getting to bond with the horse I rode, named George. She is a great trainer and George always listened to her, even when he'd just come in from being ridden and was getting prepped for my lesson. Great facility with numerous arenas. Monica is the best!

Well, we booked a wine tour while in Napa at the suggestion of our hotel. After checking their…read moreratings here (4.8 stars with 1.1k reviews), we felt comfortable with that. Actually, impressed. If Platypus keeps up the experience we had, that 4.8 will go even higher. Our driver, Gary, was personable and accommodating. He gave us some info along the drive to three boutique wineries, but did not drone on and on as some tour drivers can do. This allowed the 12 of us to chat, get to know each other a bit more and build some rapport. We stopped at three wineries: Rutherford Ranch, Ghost Block and Backstage. Each gave us 4 to 5 tastings. At Ghost Block, we also had a very nice box lunch. By the end of the tour (it was all day), we had all had some wonderful conversations and experienced some great boutique wineries. If you are in Napa, I highly recommend Platypus!

The best small groups wine tasting tour at an attractive pricing. I honestly never really thought…read moreabout the fact that I am drinking and driving. Met great people who made the journey even more fun. By the end of day you are best friends If you have specific wineries you want you can book a private tour with the guide. So many fun facts I learned about the industry.