Love the atmosphere, friendly boarders, staff, and owner, Jane! Shaunna C. wrote an accurate review…read morewith most of the amenities, that Trail Steppin offers. As it is almost 4 years later, I will provide an update.
Feed is still the standard Alfalfa Hay (in morning) and Alfalfa/Oat pellets (in evening). However, you can chose an all hay diet for your horse, for no additional fee. Any other hay, or special diet may be elected, but boarders have to purchase themselves. There is no added charge for feeding your hay, but no discount is offered in trade either. Bagged supplements are feed daily, at no cost. The option of Psyllium is also a continued program offered at a very reasonable rate (less than if I bought myself). They feed it to your horse for 7 days, the 1st through 7th every month.
Arena is not large, however it is suitable for basic training & riding, and has lights available for evening/night riding. Footing is good with sand, and has DG base. You can also use it as a turnout too, as long as others are not waiting to use it for riding.
There is a hot water wash rack in the breezeway barn, and other wash racks are available with cool water by the mare motel. Opportunities to sit outside are abundant, and the indoor community saloon Shaunna mentioned continues to be a popular hang out. The saloon has a bathroom inside for all boarders to use as well. No port a potties here! A welcomed change from many other Norco boarding facilities.
I am unaware of all the pricing for stalls, and with the fluctuation in hay prices, it's best to call for current rate. Stalls varies in size and prices - There is one "in & out" stall in the main barn, normally used for a mare and foal. It is available to any boarder that is willing to pay for the upgrade, and is subject to availability. 2 extra-large outdoor pipe corrals, "16x36" (I think), and are partially covered. In the main barn, there are 7 - "12x24" partially covered stalls, with stud panels between them. These are closest to the arena, community tack room, and are located in the covered breezeway. Other stalls are pipe corrals located in mare motels, are "12x24"s, and also partially covered.
Jane, the owner lives on the property, and actively oversees daily operation and care. Her home is in front, as you drive through an automatic gate. Stable is fully fenced and enclosed, so if a horse gets lose, it can not run out in the street. This provides a wonderful piece of mind to horse owners. Jane has 2 full time employees that feed and clean 7 days a week. They are both themselves horse owners, and truly care for the horses on the property.
Most boarders are trail riders, and care for their own horses. There are opportunities for horse training, if so elected. You can have an outside person/trainer come to stables and work with your horse, as long as they sign a release. A natural horsemanship trainer, Roger, lives next door. He offers full training, and other services to boarders. Roger has many happy clients, and travels throughout the area for mobile training, and also teaches clinics.
Trail Steppin has trails right outside property, and Ingalls arena is a short ride from the facility. Few stables in Norco have the full amenities that TS offers, or the quiet and casual atmosphere boarders experience here. I would recommend to any horse owners looking for quality boarding and care in Norco.
