![]() |
Horse Motels International![]() |
![]() ![]() |
| Worldwide horse motel directory for the traveling equestrian | ||
|
| California Comments |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 102 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 102 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 99 | 3 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 101 | 1 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 99 | 3 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 102 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 101 | 1 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 101 | 1 | 0 | Total Scores | 898 | 11 | 0 |
| Comments: (Editor's Comments: Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments.) (6/14/22) - "We were looking for a place to stay yesterday last night and we ran across this place on the Internet under Horse hotels, all I can say is wow!!!!! First of all, the people are very very nice Ken, the owner of the place was amazing; so very helpful and just on top of everything. We even had an issue with the truck and Ken was all over it. He took Lisa to find the parts; just went above and beyondSo, therefore, that gave us time me time to really explore their property. They have horses, miniature gypsy horses that come from Ireland. They have goats, they have a chicken they have an amazing, unique variety of pigeons; just amazing, but the most awesome part on their little farm was the tortoises. They had them from almost 400 pounds down to the little tiny babies This little farm is the largest tortoise rescue in the U.S.. I just fell in love with the turtles. You have to have a big heart and be dedicated to be a rescue of any animal !!!! These people are doing an amazing job taking care of all these animals. I was impressed. So, if you ever find yourself going up or down I-5 and you need a horse hotel, I highly recommend Happy Hooves Horse Hotel - with Lisa, Lewallen and 2 others.". . . (8/16/22) - "Tortoises are REALLY interesting creatures. We stayed on a tortoise rescue ranch and the owner was LOVELY and showed us all of his rescues once we had settled the horses for the night. I learned so many things that I had no idea about, like the fact that they LOVE to be scratched and they feel your touch on their shells. They know their names and will come when called by someone they know. They have SUCH funny personalities and love fruit. I am now happy.". . . (10/2/22) - "The friendliest place ever! Lots of darling ponies and other pets, nice turnout pen and decent stalls. Everyone was welcoming and went the extra mile to be sure we were comfortable.". . . (10/5/22) - "Stayed the night when passing though in the beginning of September 2022 with my daughter's horse. We can’t say what the town was like because we didn’t venture into the town. As for Happy Hooves Horse Motel, we were welcomed warmly and our horse was happy. Offered him a cozy stall or the arena for the night and for our horse. We liked the arena so he could stretch legs. A month before our stay a fire circled the sanctuary and the little piece of land in the middle was saved. The pond was also dried up. We came after weeks of triple digit temperatures so everything that wasn’t scorched from the fire was dry and brittle from the heat. Even going through such destruction and still cleaning up the mess from it didn’t stop them from opening the place to strangers and showed us the love they had for all the creatures living there. We loved seeing all of the tortoises that had tons of space to roam. I never knew about all the different kinds of pigeons that they had. Also the flock of guinea fowls that roamed the property made me smile. And of course, the mini gypsies are just beautiful! All I can say is that we were very welcomed, learned a lot about tortoises and our horse had a wonderful stop over.". . . (11/2/22) - "We boarded two horses here for two weeks! I felt at home and loved it! We made friends and felt so welcomed by Kate and her staff. I think I left part of my heart there! No, I don’t want to live in California but if I lived in Anderson, I would definitely board here!". . . Editor's Comments: This facility re-opened on 8/6/25 after being closed for renovations. . . .(8/22/25) - "Absolutely beautiful and clean facility with a menagerie of animals. Super friendly hosts who welcomed us for a layover at the last minute. The horse accommodations were perfect and they also have a comfy little camper for rent as well. Definitely recommend." |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 3 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 3 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: (5/10/12)
- "Alicia Ryan has NorCal Stables listed as a horse motel also. On 4/30/12,
we used her facility to overnight our horse. We had stayed there a few years ago when it was
under other ownership; it was disappointingly run-down. BUT NOW: wow,
under Alicia's able management, it is a facility to be proud of. Our mare had a clean, safe, huge,
matted stall with an adequate-sized turn-out to stretch her legs. Everything was
well-organized. Alicia is very professional. She knows and does what is necessary to run a
successful horse business. We'll be back!". . . (7/28/16) - "We had a great stay with
NorCal Riding Stables. Alicia was there to greet us as soon as we pulled in. It was so close to I-
5 which made it nice since we were in the truck for 10 hours. Plenty of
parking and very close to food and lodging. The stalls were very clean and well matted. We will
be back in a few weeks when we head up. Great place and I would highly
recommend them for overnighting your horse or horses.". . . (10/10/18) - "We were very
fortunate to stay at the Norcal Riding Stables in our travels through California.
Alicia was so kind and helpful and her facilities were spotless and well organized. They had an
indoor arena with lights in which we were able to turn the horses out and let
them stretch their legs. Overall great place to stay and good people!". . .
(4/20/23) - Note from web site administrator: A review was sent in by a traveler who felt that the prices charged her were unexpectd and not accurately reflected in her listing. The listing was updated this date to display current pricing. . . |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 9 | 1 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 10 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 10 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 10 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 10 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 89 | 1 | 0 |
| (Editor's Comments): Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments. (3/4/14) - "I really enjoyed my stay at Dale and Joanne's Ranch. Coffee's on in the morning and it's safe and sound and I slept like a rock! The cottages are really cute, the one I got had two beds, a huge full bath, a huge closet with some of the goodies she sells for her tack shop! Cool shirts and chairs, etc. There is everything you need for sale at the tackshop, trailers for sale, even horses, AQHA or Paint. If you're in the market for anything, Joanne probably has it! The horse facility was perfect; a large pen each, lots of water and feeders. Great location off the freeway, huge arena and just everything you need including conversation and Joanne is a wealth of knowledge; you can learn more from her than you know :} Pattern horse racing, barrels, speed events, lessons or otherwise. If you're serious about improving go stay at the ranch for a couple of days. Sincerely, Kara Felix Lake Stevens, WA.". . . (8/5/18) - "Joanne was very helpful, welcoming, friendly and knowledgable. She taught me something about my horse trailer that I didn't know!". . . (7/4/19) - "Thank you Joanne, you're the BEST!!!!!". . . (10/10/20) - "Joanne was a great host, the horse facilities were great for our horses to have a quiet rest while traveling. The mare motel style stalls were very big and entirely covered. There was an extremely clean place for us to stay with two beds and a bathroom. The location is perfect if you are traveling in the area; far enough away from the highways to be safe and quiet and close enough that it was easy to arrive and leave. There is plenty of truck and trailer parking. Joanne was very accommodating to all of our needs, I would definitely recommend staying there and would stay again if we are in the area.". . . (2/10/21) - "The covered pens are huge! Lots of room for the horses to move around and rest after a long haul! Joanne is GREAT! The facilities are clean and well lit at night.". . . (6/14/21) - "I've stayed at Joanne Galbraith's horse stay several times and have always found it exceptional for both my horse and me. Joanne and her daughter run a top notch horse facility with anything a traveler might need: grains, supplements, medicine, bandages, etc. Both are highly knowledgeable about equine needs. The facility is safe for horses, pipe coral fencing, covered shelter, a round pen, and arena. Hay and feed are fresh and healthy. The room for me was charming and safe. Joanne and her daughter are both fun and easy to work with. The best part was Joanne's biscuits and gravy in the morning! Excellent horse and human stay!". . . (8/21/21) - "Ms Joanne gave us the most heartwarming welcome when we arrived at 2am , explained all the details to us and made us feel at home. The stables were clean and big enough so that the horses could relax for the night. Thank you Ms Joanne ❤.". . . (4/2/23) - "If you’re looking for something pretty and fancy this is definitely not the place for you. With that being said, I have no complaints. It was perfect for us and had everything we needed for our animals. There is adequate trailer parking and turn around, big covered pipe stalls for the horses, and a box stall for our goats and guardian dogs. They have a HUGE enclosed arena which we were able to turn our 3 large dogs loose to run and play. We stayed on site which gave me peace of mind. The cottage was very basic, but clean and comfortable. We were greeted upon arrival and received good hospitality during our stay. If you are traveling through Bakersfield, the location is easy to get to and conveniently located near hotels and restaurants.". . . (6/12/25) - "Very small place but great place. Easy to park outside the gate if in a big rig." |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 26 | 1 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 27 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 27 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 27 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 27 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 240 | 3 | 0 |
| (Editor's Comments): Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments.) (2/22/20) - "I feel like I met friends for life! Kathy and Justin are incredible. The horses had a great area and were well rested the next morning. They had a kennel for my dogs and a room for me. So glad I stayed here on my travels!". . . (6/15/20) - "5 star service. I will always stay there.". . . (11/13/20) - "Great hosts, very nice clean house, private room and bathroom. Very good company and very comfortable! We would definitely recommend staying here!". . . (11/26/20) - "They were so super nice and very accommodating! Beautiful place and great location. We will denitely stay there again.". . . (2/5/21) - "They were such wonderful, accommodating hosts. We did not have any horses with us but they let us park in front of their house in their driveway to plug-in our LQ. Very close to many food places, and we felt so at home. Highly recommend!". . . (3/15/21) - "Absolutely wonderful! Our horse was happy and the facility was very clean. We also stayed in the guest room, which was amazing! Awesome hosts! Very willing to help and make us comfortable! 12 out of 10!". . . (3/19/21) - "Kathy and Justin were very friendly and helpful. They were very likeable.". . . (3/19/21) - "People and horse treated VIP. Highly recommend it. If I was a horse I would want to stay there. My horse didn't want to leave the green pasture.". . . (10/10/21) - "Wonderful facility. Kathleen and Justin worked with us (very last minute reservation). Our horse was comfortable as were we. The bed was very comfortable and after 13 hours on the road, that matters. I would highly recommend their facility (and rooms for the people too).". . . (4/4/22) - "Kathy was so welcoming. My horses loved their big paddock after a day in the trailer. Kathy's living accommodations were just beautiful and private. We will stay again on our way south in the fall. Very reasonable to stay overnight. Thx so much. We will be back!". . . (4/5/24) - "Justin and Kathleen were so friendly and very accommodating. They made my husband and I feel very comfortable, like visiting old friends. The horse accommodations were very clean and safe. We will definitely be staying again when we travel that direction.". . . (4/29/24) - "Kathy and Justin couldn’t have been better hosts. Justin greeted us as we pulled up, cleaned out my trailer (what?) And showed us to our plush room in their beautiful home. The horse was turned out in a very large, green paddock. We were all housed behind a security gate on their lovely facility. I would recommend JKC Ranch any day!". . . (5/1/24) - "Great place to stay, pasture for my horse, plus a nicely bedded stall. They even cooked a delicious dinner for us. We stayed in my horse trailer with hook up, but they do have a room if one prefers. They are a very friendly couple, too.". . . (5/1/24) - "We have stayed with our 2 horses three times in the last 18 months at this ranch in Bakersfield. Amazing place for horses. Same for humans. I recommend this motel highly. We have travelled for 10 years with horses and this place is our favourite. Kathy and Justin are kind and generous. We loved their private bedroom and bathroom--use of the kitchen was easy and convenient. They are friendly and obviously love animals and people. My horses had a huge pasture and an auto waterer. Easy access and secure.". . . (2/27/25) - "Amazing hospitality. Sparkling clean facility. Really great people and hosts. Have stayed twice now and will stay again.". . . (7/2/25) - "Best horse motel I have stayed at!!! - Clean, Friendly - I am traveling with 3 horses and I feel like they just stayed at the Ritz Carlton!! Pasture with grass!". . . (9/22/25) - "Kathy and Justin have a beautiful ranch, and we were blessed to stay in a room as well. It was all perfectly presented, clean and homey!!" |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 1 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 1 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Comments: (12/24/24) - "Had a lovely last-minute stay at this newly listed location. This is a family home, not a commercial arena. Owners were very kind and helpful. I stayed on-site in my rig, so can't say anything about the proximity to "human food and lodging". Access is easiest from 58 on the west side of Barstow. If your map tries to route you through town ignore it. I didn't really see the property in daylight, but really large rigs may need some precision driving to access. There may be another access point I'm not aware of, so be sure to ask." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 17 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 17 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 17 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 17 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 142 | 2 | 0 |
| (Editor's Comments): Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments. (1/21/04) - "First Class Accommodations. Easy to find off 99, large stalls, abundant shavings, round pen, two arenas, friendly, helpful hosts and within 2 miles of food and lodging. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.". . .(9/3/04) - "Wonderful people with a beautiful boarding facility. I am sorry that we will be leaving! Thankyou.". . .(1/5/07) - "The accommodations were excellent as well as the service. Thanks again for everything.". . .(9/2/07) - "A first class facility. Easy access from CA 99. Large clean turn out areas for trailered horses to stretch their legs. Stall new, secure with rubber mats and fresh shavings. Auto waterers in each stall. Hostess was friendly, charming and helpful. We stayed on site in our truck camper with electricity provided. All in all one of the best stables we have stayed at. Thanks for the restaurant recommendation, too.". . .(2/24/08) - "They communicate well when contacted about staying overnight. The stalls are large and always clean. Feel very welcome there and they are so flexible on arrival and departure times so we can stay on our schedule. Great place!". . . (3/10/10) - "Awesome host and facilities! My daughters and I have stayed at Silverglen two times and both stays were exceptional. Clean, safe and friendly. Would highly recommend to all travelers!". . . (6/24/12) - "We have overnighted here 3 times in the last 2 years. It's been great every time!". . . (6/27/12) - "In May 2012, we were on our way back from AZ and had reservations to stay in Tehachapi. However, the wind was blowing so hard, we decided to drive on. We called to inquire availability. Our stay was great. Clean, safe facility, shavings in the stall, shade to enjoy while watching my horse. We stayed in our LQ-horse trailer and enjoyed a great shower before heading to town to enjoy dinner at recommended restaurant. All in all, a great stay, would stay again and have told friends about it.". . . (1/29/14) - "Top-Notch facility. Nice and clean and well organized. Magnificent covered arena. Through an electronic snafu, the hostess did not receive my email and phone message till the morning after our arrival but because of the website info and her initial email communications with me, installing my horse at 10:30pm without anyone from the ranch being present was a snap. Human lodging and food was about 5 miles away. You will not be disappointed in this facility. Very nice feel to it and peaceful.. . . (3/13/16) - "Great people-great barns! Great layover! If we ever get back to Fresno we will stop again!". . . (9/10/16) - "What a super place! Clean and secure. We had our 7 month old puppy with us and felt safe she couldn't leave the property as it was totally fenced with dog proof fences. Lots of room to turn around in (we are about 75' long and had no trouble) Would stay again for sure.". . . (11/22/20) - "Very lovely facilities. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. Everything was very clean and I felt at ease with my horses there. Access into and out of the facilities was also easy and convenient. Looking forward to staying there again.". . . (10/2/22) - " | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 15 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 15 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 15 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 15 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 15 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 134 | 1 | 0 |
| (Editor's Comments): Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments. (4/14/22) - "We had such a fabulous experience here that I will be going out of my way to come back in the future. First, Caroline was wonderful to communicate with - my travel plans changed and then were up in the air, but she was extremely accommodating. Then, I added another guest and horse and once again, no problem. The facility is spotless and in a wonderful neighborhood for riding, with a mix of quiet dirt roads through vineyards and equestrian estates, as well as trails.It's also gated and I would have felt completely safe even if traveling as a solo female without my friend. We opted for the paddocks for our horses, and they were generously sized with auto waterers and feed troughs and bins. The breezeway barn with stalls/runs also looked very nice. Caroline and Marty are lovely, gracious and generous hosts. When I first arrived, I had to run to an impromptu but important work Zoom and my hot spot didn't work, but they let me take over their home office for 1.5 hours! So, know that wifi/cell may be spotty in places but I was ultimately able to connect to their internet from the guest house and they were always more than happy to accommodate my work needs. (The guest house accommodation was very comfortable too!) Highly recommend, and I will be back!". . . (11/13/22) - "I stayed with Marty and Caroline as I was traveling through on a long trip. They accommodated a late arrival due to bad weather and traffic and made me dinner since I hadn’t had a chance to stop. In the morning, Marty made breakfast while Caroline and I got to hang out and chat. They both helped me clean and re-bed my trailer and fed my horses from their own hay. I will be staying here again!". . . (12/18/22) - "Safe, clean facility. Wonderful people that make the stay a sought-after stop time after time. We haul all over the United States and this is one of the top facilities we have been. Highly recommend stopping here for any traveler.". . . (4/13/24) - "We can’t imagine a better stay!! What a blessing to have a place to stay with a horse that meets ALL our needs. We felt so taken care of and refreshed after our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer…. Worth every penny.". . . (10/2/24) - "By far, the most accommodating, thoughtful, generous, considerate layover we have been to! We had an emergency situation and they went above and beyond to help us! Certainly restored faith in humanity! They were amazing! Thank you so much for saving the day!!". . . (1/14/25) - "Caroline & Marty are incredible hosts! Caroline has an entire life of experience with horses and her knowledge is beyond most. Marty also has many years experience with horses and farming. Great place off the main path & quiet. We have new friends for life that’s for sure!!". . . (4/13/25) - "My husband and I stayed with Collins Horse Ranch in March, 2025. The owners are very nice and we had a wonderful stay and we will be back.". . . (5/22/25) - "Traveling with my horse from Texas to California and back, I made an overnight stop at the Collins Ranch - and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. The peace of mind I felt knowing my horse had a safe, comfortable place to rest was priceless. The level ground for my dry camping was just what I needed. What truly made the stay memorable, though, were Caroline and Marty. They are warm, generous hosts with a genuine love for horses and people alike. Our conversations were thoughtful and meaningful, and I left feeling like I had gained not just rest, but new friends. I arrived a stranger and left with a full heart. If you're traveling with horses, this is more than just an overnight stop - it's a place where you'll feel truly welcome." |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 22 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 22 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 22 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 22 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 22 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 197 | 1 | 0 |
| Comments: (Editor's Comments: Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has taken the time to write to us.) (10/16/17) - "What a lovely respite after a long haul with a horse from north of Reno, NV. Linda and Rusty were there when we arrived and waved us onto their beautiful, well-kept property. They are sweet and thoughtful hosts, and very thorough in their explanation about the barn and the RV. Three of us ladies shared a comfortable night in their RV. The smallest of us slept on the couch, and the queen bed was quite comfortable for the other two. Quarters are a little tight, so I wouldn't recommend if someone is very tall or if there are more than three in your party (kids, yes). The hosts left drinks (sodas, water) and muffins to get the day started and recommended a restaurant in town (which we could not try this trip). Overall, it was a wonderful stay and I highly recommend this horse motel for weary travelers with your horses.". . . (11/16/17) - "We stayed at Bonfire Ranch for two nights in November 2017. The ranch was beautiful, alongside the incredible kindness and generosity of our hosts. Linda and Rusty were wonderful in helping us with whatever we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay great. They were the definition of hospitality! The facilities were spacious and private, with great scenery to match. Lovely riding only 10 minutes away. This was a little piece of heaven, and we could have easily stayed there longer. Thanks for a lovely time!". . . (9/6/18) - "Rusty & Linda are both incredible hosts! I loved my stay with them dearly. They were so kind to me and my horse Peg during our extended stay in Ridgecrest and went above and beyond to make sure we were both well cared for while waiting for my truck to be fixed. You can't find any nicer folks to stay with. They and their facility are simply lovely!". . . (4/11/19) - "Linda & Rusty greeted us upon arrival. Their hospitality, RV & horse facilities were excellent. My horse settled right in. Stall & corral were clean & well kept. They had fresh clean water available to my horse & was much appreciated. The RV was fantastic. They provided coffee, tea, muffins & home made brownies! We felt right at home. Thank you, Linda & Rusty, for the care you provided to make our stay great.". . . (6/20/20) - "The facilities were spacious, clean and safe. Access has easy pull through areas for trailers. Hosts are fabulous. Views spectacular. The cute and clean RV you can also rent is next to the horse area, so you can always see them. And the entire setup is private and quiet and very secure. Thanks!". . . (3/10/22) - "Linda and Rusty are 2 of the nicest and most helpful people you will ever meet. I have overnited with them numerous times and they have been very accommodating and welcoming- Linda even bakes brownies- a great treat after a day on the road. There is a large arena for turnout and the 2 stalls are secure and matted. Trailer turn around is easy and it is only a few minutes off of 395. I can't speak to nearby accomodations and food for people because I have a LQ trailer- but Ridgecrest is close.". . . (4/2/22) - "Great facility for our horses and so very pet friendly. Our dogs were allowed to hang out with us on several areas and Rusty and Linda are the most wonderful people. We've now stayed here three times. Amazing." |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 7 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 7 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 7 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 6 | 1 | 0 | Total Scores | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Comments: (6/14/18) - "Diane is a wonderful host! The room is comfortable & pretty. You can sit on the lanai & watch your horses in her beautiful pasture and ride out her back gate & ride to Folsom Lake! Great trails! Also, both Auburn & Loomis are just a couple minute drive with many food options & shopping - can't beat Rustic Ranch.". . . (6/27/18) - "Harris Rustic Ranch is where you want to stay if you want to be comfortable, surrounded by natural beauty and enjoy the most fantastic horse trails right outside your bedroom door.". . . (9/15/18) - "Harris Rustic Ranch sure was an incredible place to stay! Gordon and Diane are so very welcoming! Diane made sure we had everything we needed and we lacked for nothing. Such a relaxing and tranquil environment; plenty of room for your horses in the oak studded large pastures and easy access to many beautiful trails. We spent evenings around the pool and mornings on the verranda sipping our coffee and enjoying the atmosphere of rural country living. We stayed 2 nights and wished for more! We will definitely be back, anxious to spend more time here during the changing seasons enjoying the beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills, through the year.". . . (5/12/21) - "It was a real treat to stay at Diane Harris' Rustic Ranch for a weekend.My horse was in heaven in the big, green pasture. There are numerous pastures to choose from and Diane went out of her way to make sure that my traveling companion's horse and mine had the right combination of separation but visual proximity to each other to be comfortable and safe. You canl iterally ride for days just outside the gate and that includes trails that run along the North Fork of the American River and Folsom Lake.After a ride, you can swim in the pool, head over to downtown Auburn or Loomis for a bite to eat and then come back and watch the sunset over your horse while it grazes contentedly. The room is part of the main house with a separate entrance and bathroom. It has a mini refrigerator and microwave and coffee maker. The room itself is not set up for cooking but with so many sights to see in town, we were happy to go out for dinner. Diane is a warm, gracious and accommodating hostess and Iwould definitely like to come back and explore more of the trails in this beautiful area.". . . (5/19/21) - "Diane at Harris Rustic Ranch was wonderful! We booked our stay last minute, and she was very accommodating and helpful. She made us feel right at home. The ranch is beautiful, and the room is clean and simple. In the morning, she made us avocado toast with a perfectly cooked over-medium egg while we drank coffee and watched our horses graze in her pasture. The trails out her gate are incredibly fun and I cant wait to go to explore them more. I highly recommend Diane's Rustic Ranch.". . . (7/20/22) - "I had a wonderful stay at Harris Rustic ranch. Diane is a great host. She is very welcoming and makes you feel right at home. It is a quiet place with pasture acreage and the bonus of a swimming pool. Restaurants and recreation are nearby. I highly recommend Harris Rustic ranch.". . . (6/22/25) - "We stayed at Harris Rustic Ranch from 6/1/25 to 6/5/25. The hostess, Diane, was absolutely wonderful. We had our horses in one of her large pastures with a run in shelter, which was perfect for our horses to be able to stretch their legs. We also rented a bedroom for family to stay in that flew in to meet us. We felt very safe leaving our horses each day while we went sightseeing. She has a beautiful pool and lanai area, which we enjoyed. We never got a chance to ride off property, but she does have it available and can supply a map, too. We would highly recommend Diane’s place." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 7 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 7 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 7 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 7 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Comments: (9/21/23) - "I will be the first to admit that I’m horrible at reviews, good, bad or otherwise, however when an establishment goes so far above and beyond for both human and animals, it’s worth sharing. Easy access from I-40, large entrance and turn around area even for my massive trailer. Clean, spacious stalls and thoroughly secure! Even if you have Houdini type horses and they do manage to find a way out of their secure stall, the property is completely fenced to avoid escapees or unwanted/unwelcome guests from coming in. There is a large round pen for exercising your horse and beautiful walking paths with lush greenery surrounding a peaceful, relaxing pond for the humans to enjoy a little stretch time. The “bunk house” is just steps away from the horses, walking path, pond and cookout area. The bunkhouse is a brand new single level, spacious camper with plenty of sleeping areas and stocked with more amenities than you usually find in a hotel. I was so comfortable, I stayed a second time less than a week later upon my return home. The owners are very nice and keep their grounds looking beautiful! I absolutely look forward to staying here again in the future.". . . (12/11/23) - "Truly amazing!! The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. the location is easy access. Nice stalls with great care. The owners had the stalls set up and ready for us. We were able to park next to the stalls for easy horse care. My daughter was able to ride in both the round pen and the open (fenced in) space. I would definitely use this horse motel again and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Vegas or anywhere along the 1-40 / I-15 route! I was very impressed and happy with the facility and care.". . . (12/18/23) - "This is such a nice quiet place to rest while on the road. The host was very friendly and helpful. Horses were happy to rest in a clean stall with nice fresh water.". . . (2/2/24) - "Everything was clean and new and safe. Easy big parking area. We had 4 horses so big trailer.Gracious hosts. Easy on and off Hwy. 40. Would easily stay again.". . . (2/21/24) - "The facility is very clean with plenty of room to turn a horse trailer around, a nice shelter in the stall, very well put together stall, and clean water for the horses. The trailer was very nice and comfortable to sleep in. Michelle and Wayne were very accommodating of our 2 large dogs as well. Michelle was very kind and responsive and her husband Wayne was delightful to chat with. I arrived way later than expected and Wayne was very kind and understanding. The facility also has a lovely pond to walk around with our dogs. Would recommend this facility to anyone!". . . (10/12/24) - "Great facility for a layover! Spic and span travel trailer provided for great lodging. Clean and safe pens for the horses. Hosts were helpful and friendly. Thank you!". . . (3/24/25) - "Large area for parking next to stalls. Stalls ready when we arrived. Large stalls with partial cover. Water and bedding ready when we arrived. Lovely pond area to relax a bit after a long drive. Would stay again." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: (5/7/25) - "So far I can't even reach them on the phone or by text. Several times called and left a message. Difficult to make any contact let alone a reservation." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 43 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 43 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 43 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 42 | 1 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 43 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 385 | 2 | 0 |
| (Editor's Comments): Due to the large amount of feedback we have received on this facility, all of it positive, we've posted only the more recent comments. We thank everybody who has sent in so many nice comments.) (7/15/24) - "Nice, clean, huge stalls. Very attentive owners. Big rigs need to back into the stable but the area is wide and accessible otherwise.". . . (11/16/24) - "This is one of my favorite layovers. I travel 100,000 miles a year as a transporter, I stay at facilities all over the country and absolutely love Jacqui's facility. It's on my list of top 5 layovers! The horses always get off the trailer and are so calm and content at her facility. It's clean and quiet. She is always so accommodating. Couldn't recommend her place enough. You will not be disappointed you stayed here! Happy travels.". . . (11/18/24) - "Jacqui is a marvelous human who is so dedicated to the superb care of the horses at her facility. If I lived close, I would board my horses there in a heartbeat as I am sure her facility is second to none in the area. Clean and dry stalls, precise feeding, clean water, nice arena, immediate access to trails, and close to plenty of hotels and food places. On top of all that she is just so fun to talk to and if you spend any amount of time chatting with her, you're bound to hear great stories and have some good laughs. I will be keeping my horses here again if I'm ever in the area.". . . (3/20/25) - "We had my horse stay with Jacqui while we went to Disneyland on our way home from Arizona. Her place was super clean, my horse had a nice big covered pen and she also turned him out for me in the arena. She looked after everything so we could have a great time at Disneyland and not have to worry about my horse. She sent me pics and updates so I knew he was doing good. I highly recommend staying here!!!!". . . (3/20/25) - "Excellent care. Very clean. Best layover in Southern California hands down.". . . (3/22/25) - "Lovely and quiet facility with horses in eyeshot of the motel corrals. Host was friendly and welcoming. Helped me fix a little problem with my water tank brackets using some of Larry's old screws. My mare was quite happy and comfortable. Thank you! Security is in the form of the neighbor at the front and a series of security cameras.". . . (6/21/25) - "Jacqui was a wonderful host for me and my horse Swayze! The barn was clean, the hay was measured, and my horse was very happy. There was lighting available for use once the sun went down. Parking my trailer was a breeze on property. Highly recommend! 5 Stars.". . . (8/28/25) - "Jacqui took excellent care of our horses. Her attention to detail and vast knowledge of equine care was reassuring our horses were in the best care. It was a perfect place for them to rest after a 3,000 mile journey. Her facility is clean and organized and the hay was weighed, highly recommend 5* horse motel.". . . (8/29/25) - "Jacqui is an absolute National treasure. Not only is her care and facility top tier, she as a human being is bar none. I will drive out of the way to stay here when in California. The peace of mind having her there to also keep an eye on my clients' livestock while laying over is a comfort I cannot put into words. My trailer is 53ft long and I was able to easily back in off the road. The community is so horse and horse person friendly, they will literally put on flashers, exit their cars and watch traffic for you with a smile on their faces. Excellent place to stop; close to plenty of places to restock your trailer - shavings, hay etc.". . . (10/18/25) - "Jacqui is awesome! Her barn is spotless, the stalls were huge, well-bedded, shaded and very safe. She is such a wonderful, attentive lady. She fed good quality hay, cleaned multiple times a day, and was always available for anything we asked. She even asked a couple friends to take us for a ride (on horseback) around town and down to the riverbed, which was just what our horses needed before we began a training in Norco. Jacqui has a nice little arena to let the horses play in, and great shaded spot to put our trailer. We can't wait to come back next year!". . . (10/19/25) - "We had a great stay. Jacqui is a great host and very accommodating. The covered paddocks were huge with all new fresh shavings and automatic waterers. Wheelbarrow and rakes were right there for you to clean out the trailer. Stay also includes feed which is often not the case. We plan to return on our way back." |
|||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 1 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 1 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: (8/25/23) - "Super happy! Ms Jodi made sure everything was ready for us prior to arrival and had amazing communication the whole time. We don’t have an overnight ER so she offered us a trailer rental and it is super comfortable and has everything we needed, even shampoo. Super comfortable. Our horse is even right outside our trailer rental which makes it even better. A++++ from this horse momma, we will most definitely be back!" | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 11 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 11 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 10 | 1/TD> | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 11 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 11 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 11 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 96 | 3 | 0 |
| Comments: (3/4/14) - "Amazing! I can't say enough good things about Larry and Donette and their staff, their facility and hospitality. If you're anywhere near the Stockton area this is the place to stay hands down. They went out of their way to be of assistance and are truly great people. My horses were extremely well kept while I stayed off site in town. I didn't have to worry or wonder. Donette is quite skilled in English and Western riding and a beautiful person inside and out. I highly recommend staying at their facility if you're on the road or just want to go take lessons. They have much to offer the horse community and do so everyday. Sincerely, Kara Felix Lake Stevens, WA.". . . (5/3/14) - "Thank you for a great overnight for my horse. He really enjoyed the 1/5 acre pasture. Thank you for providing a safe overnight.". . . (7/20/14) - "Date stayed: July 2014. Excellent place to overnight. We were in the middle of a trip between states and D'Alonzo was wonderful. We did not get in until after midnight. There was a breezeway and stall lights. The stall light to our particular stall was on, leading us to the right stall to place our horse in. There were fresh shavings, fresh water in the auto waterer and a nice comfortable barn. Plenty of room to pull in and turn around. Very easy to find and only 3 miles off the 5 Fwy. Reasonable rates ($30.00 per horse) and a choice between a 1/5 acre pasture or barnstall. The next morning we were greeted by some folks who had already cleaned our stall out fresh and the owner came out to check on us before we left. Very nice folks and a great place to stopover. Thanks D'Alonzo!!". . . (11/8/14) - "Host was very helpful as we arrived late. Stalls were ready and full of shavings. Great place to stay and we will stay again when traveling that way.". . . (8/17/15) - "This was a port in a stormy trip. Donnette is delightful. We sat in the shade at their picnic tables and relaxed. (our trip was very rough). Stockton is not a place I felt comfortable but this facility is out of the town just enough to be in the beautiful country, yet close enough to town to take care of business. We stayed extra time just because our horse was so rested and we shook off our rough trip. If you are travelling north this place is perfect. The regular boarders are friendly and we were happy to watch the talented riders and gorgeous horses that stay there.". . . (4/4/18) - "Great facility. Our first time there and would highly recommend.". . . (11/15/20) - "Arrived in late afternoon, exhausted. Parked my rig close to the attached paddock for my horse's stall, and napped. Everyone was wonderful, the facility is GREAT, and I highly recommend it. I don't live that far away, but just couldn't make it another mile. Easy access, tons of parking - spic and span!". . . (5/21/24) - "PERFECT place to layover! Beautiful ranch. We felt very safe there in our RV for the night and knew our horse was safe and sound in her more than adequate stall! Larry and Donette were very available if we needed anything. I will recommend 10x over again to anybody needing a place to layover in the area! Thank you so much, Larry and Donette!". . . (6/4/24) - "Super great from start to finish. We are picky and D'Alonzo Ranch Equestrian Center delighted. Strong recommendation. KS.". . . (3/24/25) - "Lovely facility! Stalls ready upon arrival. Large space for overnight rigs. Quiet location. Will stay here again.". . . (5/2/25) - "This was a great layover on our way from Oregon to Arizona with our 2 horses. The stalls were large and deeply bedded with wood shavings. They attached to a paddock. Our horses were very comfortable and happy after a long haul. We were able to stay close by on the grounds in our camper. The owner was accessible and helpful when we were settling in. I highly recommend this facility." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 3 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 3 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Comments: (7/9/23) - "Bill & Amy were helpful and made my stay easy. I would definitely stay again.". . . (10/2/23) - "Lovely people. I stayed there without a horse on my trip out to AZ and stayed with 2 horses on my return 3 days later. They were so helpful and friendly. They made my trip better knowing I had some new friends to be there when I came back through.". . . (5/18/24) - "I have been to many horse motels and this might just be my all-time favorite. Bill and Amy are great hosts and fully prepared for us in meeting the needs of our two horses. They went over and above to help make things as easy as possible for us. So thoughtful! The horses really enjoyed the huge turn out as well." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 3 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 3 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Comments: (1/7/24) - "We just stayed 4 nights at Gentle Winds Ranch in Templeton Ca, and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to share what a gem this place is. It was easy to find and easily maneuverable with our trucks and trailers. Rebel greeted us upon arrival and it was clear how much she loves all horses, hers were impeccably cared for and we knew ours would be in great hands . In addition to providing a great facility and loving care to the horses, Rebel was also a gracious host. She allowed us to camp on a large dry lot near our horses paddocks, offered fantastic restaurant and winery recommendations, and even directed us to some great rides to do with our horses during the stay. You can ride on her property or directly off it to a few nearby vineyards. Rebel showed us where to go on Morro bay to park our rigs for a beach that only allows people and horses. We loved our stay so much we stayed 2 extra nights and already plan to come back next year. Thank you Rebel. You, your property, your animals, we had the most pleasant experience". . . (11/7/24) - "Just had a fabulous vacation in the beautiful wine and horse country of Templeton / Paso Robles, California! We were very pleased to have a home away from home for our ponies, and were even able to camp on site with our pups! Rebel and Doug were super friendly and extremely helpful for tips of where to ride and places to check out. The property is nestled in between rolling hills and vineyards, which made for a serine landscape. It was a quick 15 minutes into town, but we very much enjoyed the peaceful vibes of being on the ranch. 10/10 would recommend and we are planning for this location to be our annual October girls trip!! - Hollie M.". . . (9/30/25) - "We wanted a peaceful getaway from the city and a chance to bring our horses to wine country, and Gentle Winds Ranch was the perfect choice. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The friendly dogs on the property welcomed us in and out, adding such a warm touch to our stay. Our room was beautiful and thoughtfully designed, with a private door leading out to our own patio. Our horses had their own comfortable space and enjoyed some quiet downtime while we were there. We even took them out to a nearby winery, where we rode through the vineyard, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and of course, some wonderful wine. It was a truly perfect weekend - relaxing, memorable, and exactly what we needed. Thank you, Rebel, for your kind hospitality and for creating such a special place. We can’t wait to come back!" | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 0 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 1 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 1 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: (4/4/18) - "Great facility, Our first time there and would highly recommend. Very peaceful. Loved seeing the deer grazing in a nearby pasture. Great stay after a long day of travel." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |
| Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Condition | Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Host availability upon arrival | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 hour monitoring | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendliness of host | 1 | 0 | 0 | Proximity to food and lodging | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleanliness of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Facilities as represented | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Security of facilities | 1 | 0 | 0 | Overall satisfaction | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adequacy of stalls | 1 | 0 | 0 | Total Scores | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Comments: (9/14/21) - "Bonnie was very helpful and friendly, she even called several hotels to help us find pet-friendly lodging. She has several different options for overnight stays depending on your needs." | |||||||
| Back to California Page | Home |