Best Horseback Riding Lessons in Santa Barbara, CA

“Best customer service, best horses for any level of rider, and the most gorgeous single track trails with breathtaking vistas of the vineyards and canyons.”

“My wife and I met with the owners Angie and Mike and were shown around the farm/track/ barns/ paddocks by them for an hour while I am sure they had other things to do.”

“The ride itself was great, just a quick 45 minutes around the fields outside Santa Ynez, but the horses were very well behaved and easy to get along with.”

“Great energy.”

“Tranquil and homey feeling”

“Great place”

“This is by far the nicest facility I have been to in Southern California.”

“As a Rebecca, this place is really important to me.”

“There are a range of boarding options and training packages to suit needs, environment is friendly, and the team is super accomplished and professional.”

“This facility is so incredibly beautiful and peaceful.”

“My young daughter was excited to ride but scared of the horses at first , Cara has a very gentle way of working through any fears yet still keeps a level of discipline and order to make it fun and exciting.”

“Beautiful place with beautiful and knowledge people to help all your horse dreams come true.”

“Her wealth of knowledge and patience has taken myself as a rider with 25 years experience that developed bad habits over the years regain my confidence.”

“We trotted on the beach, rode on beautiful trails, he took wonderful pictures and we saw lots of amazing birds (a huge blue heron), property, and plants.”

“I highly recommend the riding program at Black Mountain, whether it's your first day in the saddle or you're looking to ride in the prix.”

“Nothing short of life changing…Andrea thank you for sharing your gifts with us today… guess I found a few words after all😂 but, they still fell far short of what the Universe poured forth through you and the “boys”aka magical horses.”

“The children had an experience of a lifetime learning how to work with the horse for riding, and the trainers took care to make our daughter's birthday celebration extra meaningful.”