I would give 7 out of 5 stars if I could. The ride with Marina was GREAT!!!! She was a very good…read moreguide. She had knowledge, patience, and great direction. I highly recommend this experience that I had with our group of 4. Marina made our experience over the top with the pictures she took for our group.

My friends and I went for a wonderful ride!! Marina was the most patient and knowledgeable guide…read more Marina took some great pictures of our group. Thank you Kal, Abe and Marina!!

Our daughters ages 9 & 7 have done summer camp at Shamrock Ranch and recently started lessons--we…read morecan't recommend them enough! Chrissy is so kind, patient and knowledgeable. She spends time w the girls explaining what they're doing and why which goes a long way when starting out. We are happy to have found Shamrock Ranch & promise you will be, too!

We love it here! my daughter attends weekly horseback riding but not only does she learn to ride…read morebut learns about various animals and how to care for them. Her weekly classes are always a highlight. The staff members are kind, knowledgeable, and respectful. I would suggest them to anyone.

This is a great place to Board your horses! Kate and her husband are amazing people they help our…read moredaughters with their horses, there kind and they know horses if there is a problem they reach out immediately! Highly recommend

Super friendly, beautiful, cute, quiet property. Family owned. Katharine is a great trainer and…read moreworks well with kids.

Shadow Glen Riding Stables was hands down the best field trip we have been on in years!…read moreAs a 3rd-grade teacher, I cannot say enough good things about Terry and the wranglers. They were welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, and made every student feel included. Our students had an incredible opportunity to learn about ranch and farm life, tractors, horses, foals, farm animals, hay, and the daily responsibilities of caring for a ranch. The hands-on experiences were the highlight of the day. Students were able to groom horses, interact with animals, ask questions, and gain a real appreciation for agriculture and animal care. Terry and his team kept the students engaged from beginning to end. What made this experience even more special was Terry Howard's generosity. Shadow Glen donated approximately three hours of their time at no charge to educate three classes of Center Joint Unified School District students. That level of community support is truly appreciated. Our students are still talking about the trip, and the adults had just as much fun as the kids. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish.

This place was nice, I signed up for riding lessons which was a one on one lesson with a trainer. I…read moreforget my instructors name but she was a young girl, really patient and knowledgeable. My lesson got cut a little short because a horse (not mine) got stuck in his reigns wrong and freaked out. They said I could ride more on my second lesson but when I tried to book my next lesson it was sold out until next year.. I'm not kidding. More than 8 months until I could book my next lesson. Very nice staff and horses but I wish their lesson bookings were more straight forward.

(VRBO is a pain the &$%#, book through her site or direct contact)…read more I booked a weekend at Vaquera Ranch, I'll never forget it. I searched and searched for the perfect place and this was it. I was traveling with family and friends, including two energetic 7 year old girls who are nuts for animals (with the attention span of a gnat). Pam's place is majestic, a quick hour to skiing, hiking, etc. At first we felt we were MILES into the sticks but once we got our bearings it was a very quick 10-minute drive out to the store. We didn't cook much but if we had to there were pots and pans, a nice-sized cuisinart hot plate (everything there is top of the line!!), a Kuerig coffee pot with biodegradable pods (which we appreciated). The wine fridge was enough to keep some groceries if you wanted. And by groceries, I stored beer in there. The kids loved movie night on the big screen TV, doing crafts around the beautiful kitchen table, and of course going down to see the horses. The large tub, we couldnt get them out of it...which was absolutely perfect, they were filthy at the end of each day! We enjoyed the massive show the sky gave us come night time! Stars galore! Pam was over the top generous with her time. Memories of the ranch and the space Pam has created for her furry, four-legged family will live warmly in our hearts until we return.

Vaquera ranch was so delightful. There were so many horses, goats, and sheep that lined the fields…read moreand the rooms were just so charming and thoughtfully put together with a delightful horse theme. The kids had a great time feeding and petting the animals and riding the horses. It was such a peaceful getaway and Pam the host was so charming and helpful. The nearby towns of Penn Valley and Nevada city were higher end then a lot of the other western towns I had been to around California and had some great dining options. We were able to visit the mining museum and stop over in Tahoe to see some snow for the kids. The estate also had a great hot tub and we were able to bbq steaks at night and there was plenty of outdoor space for dining. We had a great restful time and it was a great weekend getaway. Pam even made us home made breakfast and dinner which was also delightful! Highly recommend!

My daughter has been taking riding lessons at Cavallo for roughly three years, with Sami as her…read moreinstructor for the past year under the board and training program. Sami is a highly skilled and accomplished trainer. My daughter has gained invaluable experience that translates to her everyday life. The horses are meticulously cared for. I would have difficulty entrusting my daughter's riding education and safety to anyone else

Nothing but stellar things to say about Sami! I rode with Sami for a little over 5 years and had a…read morefew sale horses in training with her. She catered her training program to what each individual horse needed and put great foundational work and show miles on them. They muscled up nicely and had great carriages after being in training with her. However, the real bonus throughout that journey was how much she helped me grow my confidence to show in the 1.20s before I had to go back to school and work full-time. I never thought I could accomplish such a feat, but I was wrong. Sami always made me feel extremely supported! Forever grateful for my time with Sami and her crew

I just want to start by saying how truly special this facility is. You really do get what you pay…read morefor here, not only in the quality of the facility itself, but in the kindness, care, and genuine love that the people and staff have for every horse on the property. Our horses mean the absolute world to us, so knowing they are in good hands when we aren't there is priceless. While I was traveling out of state, one of my horses unfortunately became extremely sick and needed immediate attention. The ranch stepped in and took care of everything for me. They kept me informed every step of the way, stayed in constant communication, and made sure my horse received the care he needed. Being so far away was incredibly stressful, but knowing he was surrounded by people who genuinely cared about him gave me so much peace of mind. That level of care is what truly sets this place apart. They don't just board horses, they pay attention to them. The staff notices the little things, recognizes when something isn't quite right, and treats every horse as an individual. You simply cannot put a price on that kind of attentiveness and compassion. Beyond the incredible care, the facility itself is beautiful, with well maintained arenas, gorgeous trails, and an environment that genuinely feels like home. But as wonderful as the property is, the people are by far its greatest attribute. If you're looking for a place where you can feel confident that your horse is loved, cared for, and truly looked after when you're not there, I cannot recommend this facility enough. Thank you Danae and Lisa!

I started taking riding lessons with DaNae in late summer 2024 and I am so genuinely pleased with…read moremy experience so far. I went to Los Lagos as a beginner rider. I'll admit, it's pretty daunting to pick up riding as an adult. It's *a lot* to learn! But I appreciate and love how DaNae motivates and challenges me each time I'm there. The facility is so beautiful and it's a huge perk to have a covered arena! And if we can't ride on rare occasions, we've got educational lessons. Everyone I've met at the facility has been welcoming. And I've also been really lucky to take my lessons with a great group of girls. I recently heard that DaNae purchased the property and it's so clear that she's putting so much love into the space. I can only anticipate positive changes ahead. Looking forward to continuing my riding lessons and can't wait to see how much I'll learn in time. Who knows...maybe I'll have a horse of my own and board it at Los Lagos someday!

I've already been here twice and I want to keep coming back! I recommend this to all my friends who…read morevisit Sacramento. They are in a cute little ranch. When you come in, you can bypass the line to get in and just drive through the cars because they already have the parking included in the ride. We did a 1 hour ride at first and the horses are super fun and nice. The workers are super friendly and they are very knowledgeable. The second time we booked a 2hr session and we learned how to groom and saddle the horse for an hour and then the second hour we rode around the ranch. It is really pretty during sunset. Highly recommend this place! I would definitely come back again. Also, 1hr rides are free for military/veterans. But don't forget to tip!

I had an amazing time. I am an Army Veteran and they would not let me pay. They said Veterans ride…read morefor free The volunteers were so awesome, super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. We had a couple of scary incidents on the ride (not anyone's fault) a drone flew over and scared the horse but they remained very safe during. I felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend coming for a ride. The farm also has quite a few other animals that you can enjoy like cows, llamas, goats etc. Thank you Trail Brothers.

Tia at Triple C Training helped save the relationship between me and my horse. She retrained his…read morebad habits as well as my own. She is always kind and fair with both horse and rider no matter what shenanigans may be going on. Everyone at the barn is friendly and it has that down home feeling like you belong there from the very first day. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for horse training or horseback riding lessons in the Grass Valley area.

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Professional, Safe, Clean, good Prices, Easy Access, Very Friendly Staff!!…read moreGreat Barn!!

Kristina's AWESOME!! Thanks for answering all our questions and sharing your experience with us,…read moreand also for the meet and greet with Shasta. We had a nice time checking out the grounds and meeting the staff. While my niece might not be ready to giddy up, I sure will be! But I wanna fly before learning to trot!