I absolutely recommend Cloverleaf Ranch to any family considering horseback lessons for themselves…read moreor their children. We've been at their ranch since September 2024, and every single staff member we've encountered (including office, groundskeeping, and instructional staff) has presented themselves with the utmost professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm. They've taught our boys how to ride and care for horses in a safe and skilled manner, all while exhibiting patience, dignity, and grace. They are friendly and welcoming at all times, and I feel no hesitation to trust our instructors with the safety of my children. The safety of their students and horses are of primary concern here--as it should be. I must offer an extra special thank you to Mia and Izzy, who have always made it their goal to teach my kids everything they possibly can about riding and equestrian care. It has been a blessing and a joy to work with them, and we love them both dearly! Thank you, ladies, for your dedicated work, and for always bringing upbeat smiles, wisdom, and positive attitudes to your students. I'd be remiss if I didn't also give honorable mention to Carley, who is not our instructor, but who is often on the training grounds during our appointment time. She makes us feel welcome, and goes out of her way to be friendly and encouraging while we are there. Thank you, Cloverleaf. Your pursuit of excellence in your craft has been of great benefit to our family. Keep up the good work!

Everyone here was so nice. Cassie was an awesome instructor for the lesson and trail ride for my…read moredaughter. She also took some nice photos from me and sent them along right after. Really great place and people!

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 Mommy and Me hobby!! In my younger years I rode, but…read moretook a big break to start a career and family. Fast forward to my daughter being 7 & feeling the same horse bug I once did, we found Mark West Stables. The initial lesson program to start kids (& their mommys) out is fabulous! The Summer Camps are fully catered to kids. They teach hands on horsemanship & skill improvement. These camps provided my daughter the basics she needed to move to the next level. Both my daughter and I were fitted with outstanding leases on pony and horse that enabled us to become a part of the regular training curriculum and ultimately members of the Mark West Family. On our journey, we have supported & educated with each step from tack to next level horses & their care. Mark West Stables is our home away from home & I encourage anyone who is looking to get back in the saddle or mount up for the first time to reach out & come up to see what my daughter and I are so in love with!

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!

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.

Cannot recommend this tour enough. We had a group of 4. Since there are 12 people max on the tour,…read morewe made up 1/3 of the group. We were glad that we went with the group tour instead of a private tour. Our group was so fun and it made the day great. I was not expecting anything amazing for lunch but the provided lunch was super good... ciabatta bread sandwiches, quinoa, hummus and veggies... AMAZING! The wineries that we visited were all empty in early April except for our group, so it felt like a very private and exclusive experience. Very non-commercial. Tastings were $25 pp per winery and we visited 3 wineries.

A late review from our wedding last year! We used Napa Sonoma Wine Tasting Driver for shuttling…read moreabout 50 guests and they were fantastic. Everything ran on time even with multiple stops throughout the day, which was our biggest worry with that many people to coordinate. We shopped around quite a bit for shuttle services and they had the best rates for our group size. But what really impressed us was how flexible they were when we needed to make some last-minute changes to timing and pickup spots. They could have been difficult about billing adjustments but really went out of their way to make sure we were happy. It's clear they actually care about taking care of their customers, not just getting through the job. Made one less thing for us to stress about on an already busy day. Would definitely use them again and recommend to anyone needing reliable transportation in the area

Amazing company state of the art vehicles was highly impressed an will definitely work with them…read moreagain.