Prado Park Equestrian Center

Had a great ride. Very friendly atmosphere. Horses are well behaved. A fun time had by all.

They were able to accommodate 6 riders last minute after Country Trails in Irvine Park messed up our ride reservation for my daughters 16^th birthday. We enjoyed the ride, the guide was very nice and the price was a great deal. Thank you and I will definitely use them again.

back in December i went on a 2 hour trail ride. i love it the staff was friendly and so were the people that board their horses there. Horses were well taken care of and friendly as all. I will definitely be coming back for another trail ride

Well where do I begin… Oh yes Sunday… Well we decided to take my niece to go horseback riding, we ended up in Chino and went to Prado Equestrian Center, for starters this place is not very organized and very slow to get any help (but hey I understand it’s a Sunday) so we won’t let this be a discouraging trip. When we finally got help it was from a sweet girl named Rebecca, she told us about the policies and procedures for renting a horse. We then proceeded to ask about their boarding and if they knew of anyone looking to rehome/​sell a retired trail horse that would be suited for children, Rebecca then told us about «Rocky» and 18 yr old quarter horse they are thinking of rehoming to a nice home that they «preferred» he stay on property. We were immediately interested, sounded too good to be true… Well then Rebecca introduced us to Serena and she then said they were merely looking to rehome him with a good family at no cost but the new owner would be responsible for boarding fees and shoeing… Great! Let’s talk and button all the details up and we’ll talk on Wednesday to confirm the details and get everything squared away… Well when Wednesday came we showed up bright and early (around 11:45am) waaaay pasted their opening and we asked about Rocky and if we can take him into the arena area to ride or just to even rent a few horses to trail, we were told NO– they was no staff onsite for that (let me go back and also tell you we were told by Rebecca and Serena that Rocky could do trails with my niece and my mom because they were both small enough to ride him) Back to today, Serena then said Rocky CAN NOT be rode in the arena because he can only hold 100lbs max and WOULD NOT be suitable to trail rides as he would most likely stumble (TALK ABOUT A POLAR OPPOSITE TO WHAT WAS SAID ON SUNDAY) Serena also stated he would NOT be able to leave the property as she was told by the horses owner (WAIT… What!!! I thought she was the owner since she offered the horse to us and told us about his background and health) SO at the point a lot has changed, either she no longer wished to rehome the horse with us or decided to continue to use this horse in the trails that she said he was not fit to be used for… Mind you this horse was out all day SUNDAY (or at least the 3 hours we were there) My 6 year old niece (who weighs 70lnbs) rode him around the arena by lead. Now my niece was in hysteria and couldn’t be consoled because she was told by Rebecca he would be hers and now it appeared that we would be «renting» a lame/​geriatric quarter horse that in my opinion should be retired from their program. At this point we graciously thanked them, fed the horse the carrots and sugar cubes we brought and went to the car. Frantically we called around and found WESTERN TRAILS while still in the parking lot of Prado and they were not open during this time after hearing our experience with Prado Equestrian center they instructed us to come right over where they gave us a 1.5 hour trail experience on young, sturdy, beautiful quarter horses before they even opened for the day! With no appointment! And even matched the price of Prado’s horse rentals! Not to mention the stunning view of the Santa Ana River! Thanks but not Thanks Prado (Serena) we will never return to your place of business as you have broke a 6yr olds heart that no amount of compensation can ever repair, for today she has lost trust in people and this was a hard lesson for her to learn today… I will make sure to share my story with my 5k+ plus facebook friends and other social media platforms.

Firstly, horseback riding was open Sunday, contrary to Unilocal.Next, the ride was very affordable and worth every penny, only $ 25 for an hr per rider. They also pair you up with a horse according to your riding experience. Our experience for 3 ranged from very experienced to first time. Our guide was super friendly (he was a reserve, but I don’t remember his name), and he engaged us throughout our ride. I’ve ridden quite a few times, but the patience and compliments they paid to my first time 8-​yr-​old rider was much appreciated. We will definitely be back!

Is the Public Welcome here or not?! Just left right now when i got this Loud, Rude «Excuse Me! «from this tall, bossy type. i arrived and proceeded to go to the porta potty that i used there once before. she was out on the office patio, so i asked while walking, ‘is the porta potty over here ?’ she answered in a very unfriendly tone ‘Yes the porta potty is over there ’ I thought Wow, i’m sorry i asked. then as im done with that, i proceed to go over to the main arena, walking north, going around a truck, she was talking to someone inside, i get this LOUD, RUDE ‘Excuse Me! ’ in a disrespectful tone, not a normal/​neutral tone.
she says the horses have a cold. i said i was going to the arena to watch. and she said about the horses having a cold still. after i said, and gestured that i was (only)going to the arena. this place needs an attitude adjustment toward the public. i didnt know if she wanted me to leave the whole dam place, or what. Havent been treated like dirt like this in quite awhile.

We did our engagement photo shoot here! Everyone went above and beyond to help us! For example, they chauffeured our photographer and his wife around on a golf cart so that we could get the perfect shot! The horses were so sweet and were completely willing to pose with us as well! This was our third or forth time riding here and we would not go anywhere else! Thank you Prado Park for making my birthday/​engagement shoot a day to remember!

I board my horse here and have had friends and family come here for trail rides and we always have a good time.
As far as boarding, they are very very careful and concerned for your horses health and monitor them closely! The horses are all well cared for and staff is on top of it, friendly, and professional.
Trail riding is very fun, staff is great, and they are very professional and take exceptional care of their trail riding horses. We made reservations and my friends got tacked up, shown the basics while I tacked up my own personal horse. They were done first and they didn’t even start the «hour» until I was over there and ready to go which was very kind of them! We had a blast. The park is beautiful and amazing to ride in!
There are lots of barn days and fun trail rides organized, and its very easy to communicate with the staff. The tack store has items if you need something in a pinch — for super great prices too! Also lots of goodies that are even better deals than online! Great if you need more fly spray or first aid or tail bags etc whatever you need is in there, plus a good selection of used saddles and tack.
Overall this is a wonderful barn, well run and managed. They care about the horses in their care, and the owners and want everyone to be happy. They do a great job communicating via email or phone call or even text. If you are looking for a new barn, highly consider coming out to tour! Its no drama, lots of arena’s and places to ride with amazing footing, a jumping arena, dressage arena, lots of trailer parking, several smaller arenas for round pen work or turnout.
Can’t say enough good things and I have been to many barns in my time! Thank you Prado!

Seriously lack of organization and customer service. Due to their inability to schedule our ride correctly I had a very disappointed 10 year old on my hands. Communication is key and they are severely lacking.
We will gladly take our business elsewhere.

I drove all the way from Pasadena to be at Prado at 845am on a Saturday morning in order to take my dad horseback riding for Father’s Day only to be flat our rejected for wearing shoes that had an open toe. Mind you that they were not flip flops or something with a heel but apparently still dangerous. I totally would have been okay with this rule if I was told about it when booking the excursion but I was not so I wasted gas and my time for no reason. I am not a new rider and have used the same type of shoes at other locations for the same type of 2 miles per hour ride where the horse stops every two seconds to graze and I can probably type this entire Unilocal review while sitting on top because that’s how slow we are going. I would suggest that the owner follow up each reservation with an email or text message and indicate what the rules are prior to having customers drive 30 miles each way only to have to wait for an hour while everyone else is riding. On a side note, the riders in our group complained that the trail is 100% in the sun, there isn’t much to see along the way and the fact that one of our more experienced riders was put on a horse that is a bit of a trouble maker and has to be in the back on the pack behind riders with zero experience who were shrieking in fear the entire time and slowing down his ride down to a virtual crawl. The one great thing is the price of $ 25 an hour which is a bargain.

Very nice park.
$ 10 parking fee.

I am so glad I found this place, after looking for few months. Most of the places on search brings up places in Norco and a lot of those places are just people doing it to make money but not really a true business. Serena the general manager was so nice and attentive. I made my reservation for my daughters birthday and she let us use the picnic tables for my guests. We were out there for several hours, we had 2 groups riding. Everyone had a great time loved it. The girls leading the rides were so great, hunter was so nice and helpful. The kids all got helmets to were for safety. Right next to the park almost inside it. The lake was right there and you can hear the peacocks howling all day. We even got to see the airshow so close the fighter jet scared the horses alittle. The only negative thing is that most of the riders are kids so when the adults rode the stirrups weren’t adjusted so their knees were sore. They rode more like jockeys and that’s hard when you’re taking a stroll for an hour. Otherwise I would’ve given them 5 stars. Definitely will be back. Thanks Prado equestrian staff!

Such a beautiful facility, and the staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgable. They have always picked a great team of horses for their line-​up and know exactly how to match them with riders so that beginners feel comfortable and have a relaxing ride, yet experienced riders don’t get bored or dumbed-​down. The trails are gorgeous, and a lot of fun! Highly recommended, especially for the price! If I could ride there every weekend, I absolutely would!

This place is super fun! Horses all look very well cared for. I would recommend checking it out.

Beautiful facility, well cared-​for horses, friendly & knowledgable staff, great trails, low price :). I was pleasantly surprised with my experience. I’m an experienced rider & had a great time. There’s no parking fee at the ranch.

Not once but twice, I was stuck waiting an hour past my scheduled reservation time that was booked weeks in advance. They have a piss poor scheduling process and book rides back to back with no room for delays in between groups or rest for their horses. Every time I have been here the horses are tired and tripping over their own feet and the excuse every time is that they are due to have their hooves taken care of. Um yeah every time? I think not! Serena was helpful after the first incident but the ranch owner Carol jumped to throw the blame on the animals for the second incident. Accept responsibility and change things to make your business better!

Definitely recommend this stable. I took my Cadette Girl Scout troop there for a trail ride and we had a great time. The staff was wonderful at coaxing a few girls who were scared to ride. They also took the time to show the girls how to groom and saddle a horse. The park we rode through was lovely. I will definitely go back with my family and as for the troop — they can’t wait to go again.

This place is great! I booked a reservation for my daughter’s 11^th birthday with Serena a couple of weeks before our ride. It rained on our scheduled day and she immediately accomodated us for the upcoming weekend. We had a group of girls and it turned out great. The guides were great and it was perfect for our group. Very accomodating and took pictures of the entire group as well as let the girls participate in feeding the horses. I rode along and I had just as much fun as the kids. The ride was tranquil and I plan on going back with my husband for an afternoon date ride. I would highly recommend this place. Professional staff and the horses were great. I miss Quincy already and the kids won’t stop talking about Tubbs, Charlie, and Mikey! Awesome!

Great place for a family outing!
I wanted to get my family out of the house, so after googling horseback riding I came across this stables website. I was a little nervous since none of my family had ever ridden before and with 2 teenagers and a grumbling husband, wasn’t even sure we’d have fun. But it was great! The horses were well fed and very well behaved. The trail was relaxing and easy. Great place for beginners who just want to get out and try something new. And who can beat 25 $ for an hour price! I rode a happy little mare named Tubbs and she was a sweet heart, slow moving and happy just like me. Our guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable about horses, we made sure to ask lost of questions.
I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try out trail riding!