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Horse Riding

Ravensview Ranch

📍 Shadow Hills, CA

★4.7(11 Google reviews)

Hidden San Fernando Valley ranch offering English riding instruction from highly rated instructors. Features well-cared-for horses and a petting zoo for younger visitors.

✓ English riding lessons✓ Patient instructors✓ Petting zoo✓ Well-kept horses✓ Hidden gem✓ San Fernando Valley
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★★★★★Featured review by Fallon Moreno

This place is Awesome! Not only is the scenery here gorgeous. The owner and staff are GREAT people, who pride themselves in the proper care of the animals. friendly, pleasant environment and great programs. Highly recommend!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families where at least one child is genuinely interested in learning English riding technique — the instructors teach properly rather than offering casual trail-ride experiences. Younger siblings who aren't riding can visit the petting zoo. The ranch is tucked away in the valley, so factor in navigation time on a first visit.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Ask for Valerie or Barbara when booking — both are specifically praised by name in reviews
⏰English riding style is the focus here — not Western trail rides
đŸŽŸī¸The petting zoo keeps younger siblings engaged as older kids are in lessons
🚗The ranch also boards horses overnight, which is useful if you're visiting the area with your own horse

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

11 Google reviews

Outstanding instruction quality50%
Excellent horse care30%
Welcoming family atmosphere20%
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Fallon Moreno

4 years ago

★★★★★

“This place is Awesome! Not only is the scenery here gorgeous. The owner and staff are GREAT people, who pride themselves in the proper care of the animals. friendly, pleasant environment and great programs. Highly recommend!”

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Nikita Mungarwadi

a year ago

★★★★★

“Valerie is the best English riding instructor! I love my lessons and the people here. The stable takes really great care of their horses.”

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Z D (Zaxius)

a year ago

★★★★★

“On our quest to find horse boarding for one night for two horses late in the afternoon this woman is amazing I love her so much for being willing and helpful totally highly recommend anybody that is just looking for somebody to watch your horse for a night this is the gal to go for she's great”

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Petra NiN

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Rarely write reviews but felt like I had to. Ravensview ranch is a hidden gem in the valley. Taking lessons with Barbara and she's so informative, patient, and an all around kind person. The horses are all very sweet and well taken care of :) not to mention they have a petting zoo!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Ravensview Ranch runs English-style riding lessons with instructors Valerie and Barbara, both praised for patience and technical depth. The stable keeps its horses in strong condition, and the environment is relaxed and family-welcoming. A petting zoo on site gives younger siblings or non-riders something to engage with. Horse boarding for overnight stays is also available.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday06:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:00 – 21:00
Friday06:00 – 21:00
Saturday06:00 – 21:00
Sunday06:00 – 21:00

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