I love this facility and the people!! I'm a 50-year-old woman who hasn't ridden since I was a…read moreteenager. I've purchased three horses and been thrown twice. I lost all confidence and was afraid I would not ride again. A friend directed me to Traci at Canyon Lake. After taking a few lessons from Traci, she was able to help me regain my confidence and match me to the perfect horse. I am riding again with joy in my heart.

Tracy is the trainer for my girls and she is amazing! She is so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I…read moream so glad we found this place!

This is one of my go-to spots when I want something simple but still feels like real nature. The…read moretrails are fun, not too hard, and good for families, but still enough hills to keep it interesting. Not ideal for strollers unless you've got something built for rough terrain. The oak trees are a huge plus. There's actual shade here, not just a few patches, which makes a big difference in this area. If you hike out far enough you'll find old abandoned houses and structures, which is honestly one of the coolest parts. It gives the whole place a bit of history and something extra to explore. Also great for horseback riding and a solid spot to bring food and picnic without dealing with crowds. Simple, quiet, and worth going back to.

Water canyon trail - No shades Several trail no shades…read more Lots of horse tail grass not good for dogs Dirt roads/ pebbles and incline. Don't know what I was thinking, woke up and dragged my husband and my daughter on the hottest days to decide to hike lol!!! Be sure to wear a hat and bring water , this particular trail is my least favorite. I don't recommend to bring your fur baby , if you do. Please be careful this area has lots of over grown horse tail grass, it is so harmful to your fur babies. I would recommend to come during winter and cooler temperatures.

We had the most wonderful experience at Providence Heart Ranch for a special mother-daughter event!…read more The horseback riding was such a fun and memorable experience for the girls. The staff were welcoming, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable around the horses. The kids absolutely loved getting to ride and spend time with the animals. The tea, music, and beautiful ranch atmosphere made the day feel extra special. The girls had an absolute blast. You can really feel the love and care that goes into the ranch, the horses, and the families who visit. It was such a unique experience, and we are already looking forward to coming back! Thank you, Providence Heart Ranch, for helping make the day so special!

I planned my bachelorette party with Providence Heart months in advance, and throughout that time…read moreeverything seemed like it was moving forward. They knew the date of my event was Saturday, October 3, and we had multiple emails and text messages discussing the plans. About two weeks before the event, the communication started to change from everything sounding confirmed to more of a "we'll see" situation. Even then, I continued answering questions and providing the information they requested, including our group size and rider details. As recently as the day before they canceled, they were still asking questions and discussing logistics for our group. Then, only four days before my bachelorette party, I received a message saying they were unable to accommodate us because their trainers were unavailable. What I find most disappointing is the timing. If there was a possibility that they could not accommodate our group, I should have been told weeks earlier. They already knew the date and had been communicating with me about this event for months. Waiting until four days before an important event left me with essentially no time to find another horseback-riding experience or completely reorganize my bachelorette plans. I understand that staffing issues can happen, but the way this was handled was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. I would have much rather been told earlier that they could not commit to the event than spend months planning around something that was ultimately canceled at the last minute. This was supposed to be a special memory before my wedding, and instead I had to cancel the plans I had been looking forward to because there simply was not enough time to arrange something comparable. Based on my experience, I would not recommend planning an important or time-sensitive event here unless you are prepared for the possibility that your plans may change very close to the date.

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

We've been here a few different occasions already, and each time has been a special experience! My…read moredaughter first visited when she was 3 years old, and now she is 6, and still loves it. Susie is always very kind and welcoming, and patient with our daughter. She even let us visit the chicken coop, let my daughter pick a few eggs and feed the chickens just for fun. The animals on the farm are all so sweet and calm too. We're very thankful for this business, great memories made here!

My husband and I got married at this beautiful ranch on 10/17 and it was such a great experience…read moreall around! The setting is beautiful, and the owners Cindy and Tony are wonderful people. We decided on this venue back in early March, and I communicated with Cindy regularly all the way up to my wedding day. She always responded promptly and answered any questions I had (and there was a lot). She let me go look at the space as many times as I wanted to plan things out and take pictures, and during those months they were working to add things to make weddings there even more magical. Our wedding was the first they had there in many years, from what I understand, but you'd never know that based on how smoothly everything went and how easy communication was with them. Give them a call, you won't regret it!

We got married here on 10/8/22 and everything was amazing. Cindy was an absolute pleasure to work…read morewith and was always available to answer any questions we had in the year leading up to our special day. We are extremely grateful that we had the opportunity to get hitched here. We highly recommend.

Prices to ride, lessons, the horses are all amazing. They rely on donations and volunteers to keep…read moregoing! They have an amazing mission.

This is the best barn by far they are kind they take the best care of their Horses. They value…read moreeveryone there, no matter who you are. They have a Horse for everyone. Their service is amazing. Their trail rides are impeccable.

Sadly, this was not a positive experience for my family…read more We participated in the one-hour trail ride and, upon returning to the stables, our guide specifically warned riders about the new horses located on the right side of the dismount area. My 12-year-old daughter is an experienced rider and followed the staff's instructions exactly. She waited until she was prompted to enter the designated dismount area, as directed by the staff. Unfortunately, following those instructions placed her directly adjacent to the horses that had been identified as a concern. As she entered the dismount area, one of the horses reached through the fence and bit her on the right thigh. The bite was severe enough that an attendant had to intervene to get the horse to release her. I immediately took my daughter to the restroom to assess the injury and document it with photographs. The bite occurred through her long pants. While I understand that horses are animals and that unpredictable situations can occur, I was disappointed by both the circumstances that led to the incident and the way it was handled afterward. My daughter followed the instructions she was given, yet the responsibility for the incident was ultimately placed on her. Given the prior warning about the horses, it is difficult to understand why riders were still being directed into such close proximity to them. Equally concerning was the lack of follow-up from management. The owner did not speak with us at the time of the incident, did not proactively reach out afterward, and only returned our call after multiple attempts and a more urgent message. Rather than expressing concern or discussing a reasonable resolution, the conversation was argumentative and dismissive. Accidents can happen, and a sincere apology along with an effort to address the situation would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. Between the safety concerns and the poor customer service that followed, I cannot recommend this business to others.

This was a scenic relaxing group trail ride. The horses are pushing button, not spunky since there…read moreis no moving out other than a walk here in the mountains. Every person working here were knowledgeable and friendly. There is a separate pony ride and petting zoo. Prices were reasonable for the area and facilities.

I have been to Knob Hill Ranch on two separate occasions now, and both times were just beyond…read moreanything I could have expected! The first ride was a 2-hour sunset ride with my sister and niece, and the second was the 4-hour Wranger Special all by myself, only 3 weeks later, because this place is just that fun! All ranches that offer horseback riding are not equal. I have been to a couple ranches where they simply run it like a machine with little to no respect, having horses ride constantly throughout the day with little rest. Knob Hill Ranch takes a different approach, and after sitting with Madeline and Michael for a length of time after my 2nd ride, I learned that Knob Hill is on a different level than most ranches you'll encounter. Horses at Knob Hill are treated with such compassion and care. A horse only rides once a day, and that alone was enough for me to know I can trust the way this ranch is ran. They have a deep respect, for not only the horses, but the land as well, and you will feel it as soon as you get there. There is something sacred under the lands surface, and it feels as though the ranch is operating in such a beautiful way, because they're mirroring the sacred beauty and elegance that lies beneath the soil. Oh, and it's worth mentioning, they host equine therapy on their land as well, along with sound baths for folks. I mean, this ranch is dabbling into all things that revolve around healing and cultivating a calm and peaceful environment. Once you experience it, how could you not want to go back?! And for me, it's a 6 hour drive each way, totally worth it. After reading this novel of a review, it is clear this ranch is operating with a deep heart-centered intention, so they're not surface level folks running a machine to make money. And, if you're tired of surface level conversations about sports and weather, like myself, these are the folks you can dive deep into conversation with about life, and leave the surface level topics behind. They're providing an area on Earth for us to connect not only with horses and nature, but ourselves. Much gratitude toward Michael and Madeline!

Gorgeous property in Yucca Valley. Wonderful staff and instructors. I did the two-hour ride in the…read moremorning. Great weather. Jack was my horse; what a sweet animal. Entire experience was excellent. Highly recommend. Madeline's communication was thorough; start to finish. Effortless to sign up.

My daughter has been riding for more than a decade, and has taken lessons at several different…read morefacilities, from several different trainers. So we know a good trainer when we see one - and Lucia is EXTRAORDINARY! She's knowledgeable, insightful, and incredibly positive. If you just want to learn enough about riding to be able to go out on the trail, she has some great lesson horses - and her facility, Creekside Equestrian, is right next to a huge tract of Conservancy land that's beautiful for trail riding. But if you want to become a serious dressage competitor, she can help both you and your horse learn and progress to reach your goals. Bottom line - Lucia is amazing, and we can't say enough about her and her facility. If we could give her 10 stars, we would!!!

From the owner: Lucia Rapalyea Dressage specializes in Dressage training but welcomes people new to the discipline…read more LRD excepts horses in full, and part training. The training program is tailored to the individual horse and rides needs. LRD also has a group of very nice lesson horses of all levels for those new to the sport and without their own horse. LRD offers a horse leasing program to select clients. Please log onto our website for further details of services offered.