When our niece Brooke said she wanted to go horseback riding for her birthday with our whole…read morefamily, we know it would be a challenge. But Deb and our guide Dave made the outing effortless and a whole lot of fun. The horses were perfect, the trails scenic, and we all had a great time on our ride. We will definitely be checking back with them to do another ride. Great folks and operation!

We had such a blast. This place was amazing!!! Loved it. Would definitely recommend for a day with…read moreyour loved ones

The Blue Apple Ranch is part of the Toby Wells Foundation. It is a place where rescued horses and…read moredisadvantaged youth can come together! It is a place for philanthropy and for volunteers to donate their time to help both youth and horses - making the world a better place! I don't know about you, but I support good causes!

Enjoyed a really nice hike/walk here this morning. They have a .8 mile meadow loop, and a 2-mil…read morewildflower loop, with a .2 mile connector trail between the two. I did some of all three. It was August, so definitely drier, and no wildflowers, but still some really pretty trees, green grass, and beautiful views. I saw a few groups of horseback riders, a coyote, some butterflies, birds and hawks, and tons of lizards and ground squirrels. It's a 3,521 acre preserve, some of which is not open to the public, although there is a 6-mile trail that is open 3 months a year by reservation. They have 408 plant species, 23 butterfly species, 21 reptile species, 6 types of amphibians, 37 mammals and over a hundred types of birds. Not crowded at all; other than the horseback riders, only encountered a few hikers the whole time. There's free parking and a portable toilet by the trailhead. Would love to come back in spring to see the wild flowers.

Fun little place to go for a hike or take pictures…read more There are plenty of trails, loop trails, signs. Some are shorter, some longer. Some easier, some harder. Only about 35 - 40 minutes E of Oceanside, so not too bad. There are plenty of animals to see the 3 or 4 times that I have been there. Including ground squirrels, rabbits, snakes, cows, coyotes, birds of all kinds such as woodpeckers, meadow larks, hawks, vulture or condors, etc. Pretty much dirt, so if it rains, mud. During the spring bloom there are some pretty flowers. There is 1 trail that leads to a pond, with some ducks, etc. There may be people riding horses, make sure you yield to them, whether walking, walking your dog, riding a bike, etc. There is a porta-potty at the beginning of the trail in the parking lot. Make sure you lock the gate when you enter the trails.

What a wonderful experience! We enjoyed horse riding lessons for our young daughters and they went…read moreabove and beyond to ensure it was an informative and enjoyable experience. They were so patient and kind. We would definitely recommend Celestial Farms. The owners are professional, experienced and passionate and clearly want to share their love of horses with all.

After seeing so many positive reviews, I was excited to book a lesson with Ashley Duke. I had taken…read morea pause from riding and was really looking forward to getting back in the saddle. We reconfirmed our appointment earlier in the day, and I even asked which payment method she preferred, so I truly thought everything was set. However, when I arrived and finally found the front gate I waited and, no one was there. I called Ashley and no answer. I left a voicemail and sent a few texts, but never heard back. I honestly hoped it was just a misunderstanding or that something serious had come up, but after several days, I still received no response at all. I don't typically write reviews, but I took time out of my workday for this lesson only to be completely stood up without explanation. What's worse is that a friend of mine saw Ashley at the IEC in Ramona just days after this happened, so it clearly wasn't an emergency. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend her services. If you value your time and reliability, I'd suggest looking elsewhere

I took my wife, daughter and granddaughter for Mother's Day present they had the BEST time! We got…read morethere as we were told 1/2 hr before our scheduled ride and went thru the orientation process; Gabby was great to all of us and explained the in and out of riding the horses as we were all new to riding! She paired each of them with a horse that was perfect match for their energy. They did a 1 hour ride and all came back with big smiles, thank you so much for the memorable experience Gabby! You can tell all the horses are well taken care of and that everyone there loves them very much! We will be back for sure!!!

I took some time to type this review as I would never want to negatively impact a company but…read morethought I owed it to the community to share our experience. We recently had a very disappointing and concerning experience with this horseback riding company. Unfortunately, the horses provided for our group did not appear to be properly trained or well-managed. Several of the horses were extremely difficult to control, and their behavior raised serious safety concerns from the start. During the ride, two horses became particularly unruly and ended up bucking, throwing two members of our group off onto the ground. This was a frightening and potentially dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious injury. While we understand that working with animals always carries some risk, this level of behavior suggests a lack of adequate training, supervision, or proper matching of horses to riders. After this negative experience the Owner refused to reimburse us. She offered us a credit to come back and take another ride with them. After this experience, the ladies are terrified to get on another horse. I would strongly encourage the company to review their safety protocols, horse training practices, and staff preparedness to ensure a safer experience for future guests. I leave you all with the horses are beautiful and you can tell they are well taken care but you should be a very experienced rider if you book with this company.

What a great place. The Owner is wonderful. All the animals are friendly and fun to pet.read more

Perfect! Can't recommend enough!!! This place is beyond perfect. My daughter wanted a medieval…read moreprincess themed party with unicorns and this was the place! The kids (and even parents) loved running around with all the animals. A lot of room for parking, tables for everything. It was great. Everyone was impressed with how relaxed it felt. The best part the unicorns were BEAUTIFUL. The little princess and knights loved them! I'll be back for sure! I see all these bad reviews and I'm Shocked! As long as you understand these are real people with real jobs (not just doing this) you'll be okay. I'll definitely be back!

I coordinated a wedding here and absolutely love the team. They're so on top of everything to make…read moresure guests have an amazing wedding weekend and/or stay. Their staff is so friendly and the grounds are beautiful. Such a hidden gem in San Diego!

Update 3: ResortPass admitted that Bandy submitted a block request on our account stemming from…read moreconcerns they expressed regarding a review left on a third-party site. So again, as a CA resident/consumer, I left an HONEST, negative review on Yelp and was retaliated against by the hotel. Updated to add: why are all management responses from someone named Andi C. now? What happened to Emma's responses? This just keeps getting stranger and stranger. Andi was not the manager we spoke to that day, but Emma. Bandy got my ResortPass account restricted after we complained about the service. ResortPass still gave us the refund for $235. According to CA law, as a consumer, we're allowed to leave an HONEST, negative, review without retaliation. We have documentation etc to back it up. This is from ResortPass " Regarding your account, after reviewing the circumstances of your visit with our hotel partner, we have made the decision to restrict future bookings on your account. This determination is final, and we're not able to share further specifics beyond that. If you'd like to discuss the visit itself further, you're welcome to reach out to the hotel directly."

I board my horses in the same center as Candy Regal does and see her almost every day working her…read morebeautiful horses. I haven't taken lessons yet but see others taking their lessons. Would highly recommend Candy for an instructor based on her calm professional attitude.

Candy is an amazing trainer and person. I just started riding lessons at age 52 and it's quite…read morechallenging. I had some bad experiences with trainers in Rancho Santafe and my disappointment led me to find Candy and her beautiful Arabian horse Suga. The drive out to Ramona is beautiful and driving from Del Sur, happily I don't have to get on any freeways. Candy is a very kind and sweet lady who teaches more then just riding, she gives you her positive insight along the way and offers her wisdom through her many years of riding and being around horses. The horse I'm training on is a dream, Suga is very responsive and has a gently trot which really helps me learn and practice my posting trot. She is a sweet, safe and a very gentle horse which is perfect for a beginner like myself. Suga is a beautiful grey Arabian, I adore her. Candy charges a very reasonable rate for her hourly training, and is wonderful to be around. I look forward to my weekly lessons with this dynamic duo! Candy and Suga thank you so much for helping my dream of riding horses come true!

I took my first introductory lesson with Sherie Levine and learned that much of what I was doing…read morewas wrong. My hand position and incorrect posture were the two biggest things. Even though I have a long way to go I am confident that Sherie can get me there! Many of Sherie's students are competitive dressage and jumping champions. I highly recommend you take lessons from Drille Diva if you want to be a better horseback rider or a dressage champion!

She's high tech, with her bluetooth device to speak right to you while you ride yet without having…read moreto shout at you. She takes pictures and videos of your lesson, which really helps jog your memory later. She's well educated. She's very reasonably priced! She's kind, patient, and a very talented teacher! There's nothing she won't do to help her students. She's gained the respect of all her students - men, women, young riders & equines alike. She's creative, thinking outside the box, to help her students troubleshoot horse-related concerns. Her loyalty and sense of responsibility to her students doesn't stop at the arena gate. She is always available to help out, even when it doesn't benefit her wallet. I could truly go on and on.... She's one of a kind!

I have been at CJ Ranches for over a year now and can't imagine being anywhere else. I have been…read moreriding for most of my life and Jen Willson is by far the best trainer I have had the pleasure of working with. She has a natural talent with horses and has elevated my riding beyond what I thought possible. I started off taking lessons with a lease horse most of the past year. The experience was so educational and really helped get my confidence back. Recently with Jen's help I purchased a 3 year old thoroughbred and have him currently in training with Jen. The experience has been so rewarding and he is progressing so nicely, I couldn't be happier! My two horses (20 year old and 3 year old thoroughbreds) are so happy at CJ Ranch. They enjoy the activity around the barn and all the familiar faces that stop by and say hi. I travel often for work and its so nice to not have to worry about my horses while I am gone because I know that Jen and the rest of the CJ Ranches team are taking good care of them. The barn has a wonderful family environment and great people who truly love their horses. I can't say enough good things about CJ Ranches, Jen or the rest of the CJ Ranches family.

Cj ranches is the best riding facility I have had the privilege to ride and train with. Jen and…read moreChris are amazing trainers who have continued to grow my confidence and knowledge. Amazing horses, great clients, and a family atmosphere. Took me from not having jumped before to competing in the 3' jumpers in less than 2 years. English, western, or both, CJ ranches can help you. Casual lessons to serious competitors. Can not recommend enough.