Castle Rock Arabians - Walnut Creek, California

Tara S.

My granddaughter just completed the November camp. She Had a wonderful time and praised the staff!! She very much wants to do the apprenticeship program. I would love to speak with someone about this in more detail. Thank you for the wonderful experience your camp provided!

I have enrolled my granddaughter in the camp that is during the week of New Years! She is very excited to return! I’ll be dropping her off and picking her up each day. Maybe we could chat then?

Ario J.

Our 3 y/o daughter had a blast riding Patches with apprentice Sandy’s help. We had great experience (even with the cold/wet weather) and can’t wait to go back!

Louisa J.

I have taken my 8 year old grand-daughter here for lessons, and we both love the ranch and the staff. She had several lessons with Brittany, who was wonderful with her - supportive, good direction. She also participated in one of the day camps, and had a great time. It is a causal and relaxed atmosphere, and we felt welcomed. Nice horses, too. Glad to recommend them.

Natalie B.

Our 9 year-old son had the time of his life the last two weeks and I wish I could send him for the rest of the summer. We will definitely be working with you to keep him involved in your programs. He loves horses and we are thrilled with the experience you've given him. He made new friends and your team has been wonderful, (masks/social distancing and all)! I highly recommend the experience. Thank you for creating opportunities for little people to work and play with horses in a safe and nurturing environment.

Lianna A.

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This has been a nightmare from the beginning. I purchased 5 lessons up front based on my daughter starting the apprenticeship on the 3rd lesson. My daughter has previous ridding experience. However, Nancy does not remember what she says nor did she remember several conversations we have had regarding the apprenticeship training. My first appointment was cancelled and moved to another day to accommodate a party. The second lesson was great Grace had did the lesson.

After the second lesson, I discussed my daughter starting the apprenticeship on the next lesson which was the 3rd. Nancy had stated that she was having problems with some of the younger girls that were doing the apprenticeship program. Nancy expressed that being that there were already existing issues among the girls she did not want to start my daughter in the apprenticeship program. I said that I am not sure what that has to do with us based on several conversations between us and our arrangement my daughter was to start the apprenticeship on the 3rd lesson. From that point on I thought we both were on the same page.

Nancy cancelled my daughters 3rd lesson without my knowledge and didn't even call me to advise.When we showed up we were questioned why were we there. Grace had stated I thought Nancy called you I said no, no-one called us. I went into the office once again and attempted to discuss the arrangements with Nancy however she was making excuses blaming other people. She became upset and told Jennifer to talk to me.

I spoke to Jennifer we were able to get my daughter in and start the apprenticeship program that day. When I left Nancy was talking about me in a negative manner in front of my daughter which made her very uncomfortable. When I arrived to pick my daughter up she started crying saying how horrible Nancy treated her. I believe the issues are due to Nancy's age and is incapable of running the business in a professional manner. We have two lessons left after that we will not be returning. Make sure whatever you arrange with her get it in writing.

Since I cannot respond to Nancy's response I decided edit the review and address the lies that were stated.

1. Not once did I raise my voice I spoke to you several times even frustrated and always kept it professional. When I voiced my concerns instead you decided to make excuses or try to turn it around on me. Like I stated you did not recall every single conversation we have had regarding my daughter taking the apprenticeship program. You did not mention signing any contract. This is the first time I am hearing this! You wanted to see what level of experience my daughter was at before moving forward. That was the main reason why I purchased the lessons in bulk.

2. I never expected anything free. I purchased the 5 lessons up front based on our agreement. I never expected or asked for 2 free lessons. That was apart of the terms you and I discussed. You decided to switch up and change your mind once you discovered there was drama going on among the apprenticeship girls.

3. My daughter spent about 30 minutes in total with Jennifer and shadowed Grace the remaining time. You started Jennifer spent 2 hours with her which that is a lie!

4. Yes you did cancel our lesson. We were not on the schedule for 3p.m. My daughters name was remove from the schedule and replaced with someone else. Jennifer showed me the schedule to verify that we were not on it!

5. I find it odd that you did not address the fact about gossiping about me in front of my daughter, which is also unprofessional in inappropriate!

Yes, I would gladly like a refund hopefully I don't have a difficult time collecting the funds for last two lessons.

Therese C.

Even though CRA is primarily for children's lessons, it's also a family stable in many senses. Several parents of riders and other adults ride or board there too.

It's never too late to learn to ride. I'm a prime example, as I started taking lessons this past year after wanting to for 50 years, and love it! They accommodate for different abilities as well. Mid-week and morning lessons are great for adults, and the adult beginner clinics are a very cost effective way to start. They have some great lesson horses. I also love the adult trail rides.

I bought a young horse recently, which they are helping me to train. She has come a LONG way in a short time especially with Cathy's guidance.

Leslie D.

I took my two young granddaughters there to introduce them to horseback riding. The owners were absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond to ensure the girls had a great time...(they even found a pair of boots for one of the girls to wear). The horses they picked out for the girls were perfect and patient with young riders on their backs. Both girls had so much fun! They learned how to saddle a horse, brush a horse, put on a bridle, and had a complete riding lesson. I can't say enough about how wonderful this riding stable is!!!! I will definitely be taking the girls back, and plan on riding myself next time.

Benage C.

The place looked very nice I watched some students enjoying themselves staff seemed really nice. Unfortunately for myself there is a 200lbs weight limit which i can understand for the horses. The owner or manager was sorry for the miscommunication she said she is looking for a bigger horse but at the moment they don't have one. They are expensive she said which I can understand. I did express the importance of letting a customer know ahead of time. Due to the fact I scheduled in December and they were booked until February. And I showed up to my lesson to be denied was personally upsetting, especially since I was looking forward to it. I kinda wish they would have offered me a lesson when or if they get a bigger horse, but just told me to request refund. Just made me feel really akward and disappointed. This is not a bad review if you are under 200 lbs go for it they seem great.