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El Rodeo Equestrian Center

📍 Brea, CA

★4.5(81 Google reviews)

A full-service equestrian center in Brea offering riding lessons with experienced instructors on weekends, horse boarding, training, and hosted events including charity benefits and photography sessions.

✓ Weekend riding lessons✓ Exceptional horse care✓ Owner managed✓ Photography sessions✓ Event hosting✓ Boarding available
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★★★★★Featured review by Mary Ann

Best place to board your horse. Great ground staff and a barn manager that GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR EVERY HORSE AND OWNER. When you leave for the day, you know your horse is safe and cared for. Owners Fran and Bill Klovstadt are more than owners. They take a special interest in all the horses and the owners. It's not easy keeping a facility that size up and running, but they have a special knack for it. It just might have something to do with the years of equine experience between them and the love of their family that is paramount in their lives. Thank you to everyone who keeps El Rodeo running@

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children who are committed to learning to ride rather than casual visitors — the weekend class structure suits regular students. The barn staff are known for attentive, above-and-beyond horse care, making it a trusted environment for families who also board.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Weekend riding classes run with experienced instructors — book a spot in advance as availability varies
⏰Golden-hour photography sessions with horses are available for families and groups by appointment
đŸŽŸī¸The boarding operation is owner-managed with hands-on daily oversight
🚗Bring appropriate footwear for riding and stable environments

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.5
★★★★★

81 Google reviews

Exceptional staff and horse care50%
Great riding instruction25%
Event and photography hosting15%
Beautiful setting10%
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Mary Ann

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Best place to board your horse. Great ground staff and a barn manager that GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR EVERY HORSE AND OWNER. When you leave for the day, you know your horse is safe and cared for. Owners Fran and Bill Klovstadt are more than owners. They take a special interest in all the horses and the owners. It's not easy keeping a facility that size up and running, but they have a special knack for it. It just might have something to do with the years of equine experience between them and the love of their family that is paramount in their lives. Thank you to everyone who keeps El Rodeo running@”

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Russell Duke

10 years ago

★★★★★

“You guys rock! We held a band benefit here for Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the event turned out great! The friendly staff and help from everyone at the center was top notch! Highly recommend your services all the way around! Thanks again”

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J A

a year ago

★★★★★

“We inquired about doing a photoshoot with a horse for one of my friends. We scheduled a one hour session during golden hour and we had an incredible time working with them. Best equestrian center around!!”

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Ian Crichton

5 months ago

★★★★★

“I mean, does it get any better than riding your horse in a beautiful landscape. Training, riding and boarding available.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

El Rodeo Equestrian Center provides weekend riding classes with experienced instructors, professional horse training, and full boarding services. The owners Fran and Bill Klovstadt take a hands-on role in horse and owner welfare. The facility has hosted charity benefit events and offers scheduled golden-hour photography sessions with horses for families or groups seeking a unique experience.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 20:00
Tuesday07:00 – 20:00
Wednesday07:00 – 20:00
Thursday07:00 – 20:00
Friday07:00 – 20:00
Saturday07:00 – 20:00
Sunday07:00 – 20:00

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