Bay Area Equestrian Center

"We love our experience at Horse Camp this summer. My girl learned so many interesting things about horses and their care. The staff is helpful and invested in making a safe and sweet atmosphere interacting with the animals. The main issue is, of course, the heat and that there's no fan for the humans watching the show in the coral. Also, the glitter on the shirts is a little outrageous and makes it unwearable. I'd like to see a little more shade for everyone when they're outside. Over all it's an excellent stable that really cares for the animals and offers opportunities for kids to grow in confidence when they ride and interact with horses."

"My daughter has been riding with Bay Area Equestrian Center for 8 years. The instructors are all great and knowledgeable! The horses are safe and well taken care of. They love treats and visits! The office staff is always pleasant and helpful. We love BAEC!"

"EDIT: In their response they stated I did talk to a manager about putting myself in a group lesson. This is not true. I believe they may have mixed me up with another student, however, I have never spoken to the manager. I really wish I could write a good review about Bay Area. Their instruction was top-notch, all of my instructors were thorough and engaging and I enjoyed my time taking lessons here. I purchased the foundation lesson package, and had no plans on progressing out of foundation lessons, as I ride/own horses elsewhere and was only riding here for fun with a friend. I got through a handful of my foundation lessons before I received a receipt for a missed lesson. I scheduled my lessons on a case-by-case schedule as I am busy with school, work, and my personal horses, so I was sure there was no way I missed a lesson. I called and the charge was promptly refunded. About two weeks later I called the barn asking to schedule a lesson with my friend and was told that would not be possible, since we had not yet graduated foundation lessons (which I understand, although we had received lessons together in the past). I also noted on the phone I received a second charge for a missed lesson and asked for an explanation. Not even 10 minutes after being told I was not able to take a group lesson due to not completing the foundation program, I was told that I HAD graduated from the foundation program and was being charged for routine lessons. During this phone call I asked to speak to the manager, but was told I couldn't. Later that afternoon I had my father call. During this phone call, we were informed that I had spoken to the manager previously about graduating from the foundation lessons and being placed in a more advanced lesson schedule. This conversation never happened. I had never spoken to the manager. The lady on the phone became very defensive and began to accuse me of lying. There was never a resolve to our situation, as we were both not allowed to speak to a manager. I wish this could've been resolved in a better manner, but unfortunately, it was out of our control. Take this review as a caution- the lessons here are amazing, instructors are well-informed, and the horses are well taken care of, but the management definitely needs some help and I would keep an eye out for unwarranted charges if you began taking lessons."

"Lynn, the owner, exhibits phenomenal approach to business and does a great job. Our daughter has been riding there for sometime and her instructors are able to push and develop our daughter very well. Coming from a ranch I have enjoyed seeing our daighter become a solid horseman under their tutelage."