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Horse Riding

Shadow Hills Equestrian Center

📍 Shadow Hills, CA

★4.9(14 Google reviews)

Full-service equestrian center in Shadow Hills, Los Angeles offering horse boarding, riding lessons, and trail rides. Experienced trainers Johnny Higginson and Lisa Thorpe lead instruction in a clean, caring ranch environment.

✓ Horse riding lessons✓ Full-care boarding✓ Trail rides✓ Caring trainers✓ Clean facility✓ Welcoming atmosphere
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★★★★★Featured review by Sir Lord Damme

Magical ranch. Feels like a familiar place. The owner is a beautiful human being that can teach you a thing or two about love and care not only for animals but for yourself.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families seeking ongoing riding instruction for children or teenagers in a caring, well-run environment. The trainers build relationships with students over time, making this more suited to regular lessons than one-off visits. The welcoming, non-intimidating atmosphere is particularly good for children new to horses.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Contact the center directly to arrange lessons or a facility tour
⏰Suits ongoing lessons more than a single drop-in visit
đŸŽŸī¸Both beginner and experienced riders are accommodated
🚗Trainers emphasise horse welfare alongside riding skill development

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.9
★★★★★

14 Google reviews

Caring and knowledgeable staff40%
Clean and well-managed facility30%
Welcoming ranch atmosphere20%
Suitable for beginners and experienced riders10%
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Sir Lord Damme

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Magical ranch. Feels like a familiar place. The owner is a beautiful human being that can teach you a thing or two about love and care not only for animals but for yourself.”

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Armen Moloian

3 years ago

★★★★★

“I don't ride horses, nor do I play horse rider on TV, but if I did. I can see why people want to live here in tiny houses! Too cool.”

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AVE Ortiz

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Amazing experience, people are wonderful and animals very well taking care of.”

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Harold Parker

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Great place to keep a horse or get lessons.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Shadow Hills Equestrian Center provides full-care boarding alongside riding lessons and trail rides in a maintained ranch setting. Trainers Johnny Higginson and Lisa Thorpe are recognised for their dedication to both animal welfare and rider development. The facility consistently receives praise for its cleanliness and management standards. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and genuine rather than formal.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 19:00
Tuesday07:00 – 19:00
Wednesday07:00 – 19:00
Thursday07:00 – 19:00
Friday07:00 – 19:00
Saturday07:00 – 19:00
Sunday07:00 – 19:00

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