Lazy S Ranch

Tia– the owner is really difficult to work with and has the mentality of a toddler-​that she is always right. When I started taking my daughter to her for riding lessons, I made it clear to her that my work schedule changes frequently because I am a nurse. She assured me that wouldn’t be a problem. She even told me she had another student that was a nurse who she was able to accommodate for lessons. Well everything was great in the beginning, but then she started canceling lessons because it was too hot or too cold, (so much for her «come rain or shine» claim), or she was sick, had to go out of town, etc. I made several attempts to reschedule but as of late she said my schedule was too difficult to accommodate lessons for my daughter. She also informed me that we are supposed to have set days and times for the lessons– so much for accommodating my schedule. I always paid her a months worth of lessons in advance, but now she couldn’t accommodate my schedule anymore. She sent me a letter stating «we no longer met her qualifications to take lessons.» Well excuse me, I apologize for working and taking care of sick people like her and that my work schedule doesn’t allow my daughter the stability to have a set schedule for lessons. Nor did I realize we had to qualify to take lessons. Shame on her!!!

We board our two horses here. We are really happy!!! Betty, Al, and Tia are reliable & extremely knowledgable. The rates are very reasonable. There are lots of options for boarding — paddocks, pasture, pipe stalls, etc. Trailer storage is available too.
The 40 acre property is full of amenities. A covered arena (such a blessing in our hot summers), a round pen, out door arena, and a second out door arena with obstacles (logs, poles, barrels, a bridge, a gate, and a mail box).
The ranch is gated for safety. The horses in paddocks/​stalls are fed alfalfa hay twice a day. The pastures are irrigated during the summer (a veritable horsey smörgåsbord) and supplemented with hay in the winter. A farrier is out every two weeks (Sean Finn who is great with the horses).
The atmosphere is friendly no matter what your preference is — Western or English. The views are gorgeous– costal range on one side & Sierra Nevada on the other. Sunsets & sunrises are breathtaking. There is also a pond habitated by migrating geese (the goslings are super cute) and egrets. Betty’s sculptures also grace the property — which is pretty cool!
If you need a place to board your horses, you won’t find better. Also, if you want to start riding contact Tia. She is really easy going & nonthreatening. Tia is also great with children. Her lesson horses are wonderful and gentle enough for for the littlest rider!!! You and yours will be in good hands.