Monte Verde Ranch Equestrian Center
📍 Lake View Terrace, CA
Kagel Canyon equestrian center on 10 acres with 150+ horses and access to hundreds of miles of public trails. Offers guided trail rides, horsemanship programs, sunset rides, and Scout merit badge sessions.
Awesome, great environment .. Crew are the best .. leading me to Accomplish tasks with my horse Very Profesional aproching n gentle voice n warm attitude couldn't ask for more amazing place ...11 years been a fairy tale for my girl since she was year n half years old now n her 11 years still happy girl
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children who are curious about horses for the first time and for Scout groups working on the Horsemanship Merit Badge. Staff pacing is genuinely suited to nervous or novice riders. Sunset rides add a scenic dimension for older kids and teens. Groups should coordinate arrival time to maximize ride duration.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Myriam Gutierrez
a year ago
“Awesome, great environment .. Crew are the best .. leading me to Accomplish tasks with my horse Very Profesional aproching n gentle voice n warm attitude couldn't ask for more amazing place ...11 years been a fairy tale for my girl since she was year n half years old now n her 11 years still happy girl”
Ashley
a year ago
“Booked a private 90 min ride. An absolutely wonderful experience. Steve was truly delightful company in addition to being a fantastic guide on the trail providing guidance and instilling confidence to my in beginner level companions. Will definitely be coming back.”
Richard Jensen
3 years ago
“GREAT PLACE. Took my Boy Scouts to work on the Horsemanship Merit badge. Staff was very helpful, attentive, safe and we enjoyed our time. I recommend this for any Scouts as an activity and any Scouts doing the horsemanship merit badge.”
Marianne Haaland
3 years ago
“Absolutely loved the sunset trail ride. Linda took such good care of us and we had the BEST time. Can’t wait to come back. Such healthy, well taken care of, horses, and a really beautiful area. Highly recommend!!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Monte Verde Ranch sits in Kagel Canyon with multiple arenas and direct access to an extensive public trail network. Programs cover guided trail rides, horsemanship instruction, and sunset rides. The facility holds established partnerships with youth organizations including California Rangers, and staff have guided children as young as 18 months through adult beginners. Private rides allow for more individualized pacing.
