I had been doing lessons once or twice a month casually for about a year before deciding I wanted to take it more seriously. I did some research for barns and landed on South Coast. I was particularly interested in training with Jessica because of her sports background. It was is a language I could understand and the type of discipline I wanted to bring to my horse training. I came to tour the barn and saw some people jumping. I told her that was what I wanted to do. Okay, she said.My experience has been amazing. I started riding 3 times a week and immediately noticed a difference. Jessica is a very intuitive teacher. She doesnt beat me down with technicalities all the time. She lets me ride and explains things to me as they become relevant. In this way, my feeling on the horse came around quickly. When she noticed I was getting more comfortable, she upped the tempo of our training and pushed me with more technical exercises and flat work that would help with my jumping. She was exactly the kind of teacher I was hoping for.I progressed fairly quickly and realized I was going to need a bigger horse with more jumping ability. Jessica was able to match me with a beauty of a Swedish warm blood that I now ride 6 times a week. We jumped 1.10 a couple weeks ago and I smiled for the rest of the day.I dont come from a horse background. I just wanted to do something new and challenging. I didnt realize I was going to find something so dynamic and beautiful. I can no longer picture my life without riding.On top of that, I love the people at the barn. Lacy is a remarkable trainer in her own right and always teaches me something new when I lesson with her. The other riders are amazing. The grounds are beautiful. And not to sound corny, but I generally enjoy my life a lot more having this new hobby (obsession).

So I havent ridden a horse in years and I decided to take my kids for a trail ride. Luckily for me I found South Coast! And really it was very fortunate as there does not seem to be any other trail riding facilities in San Diego.The place was great. Plenty of parking and it was extremely easy access right off of the 56, close to both the 5 and the 15. What a great time we had! Lacy and Jessica were both awesome. They asked us about any previous experience so that they could match the horse with the riders. It was a great ride. The property borders up on the Grand Del Mar Resort and we were able to ride around their golf course! Not on the golf course, just around it, but it was still beautiful. .Jessica kept the kids entertained throughout the entire ride. They had a great time and really enjoyed themselves. We all had an awesome time. We will definitely be back!

Thanks to Lacy, Maddie, & Sam for an extraordinary horse camp experience. Our grand daughter learned so much about horse care and riding at South Coast Equestrian ... a pivotal moment in her life!

South Coast Equestrian is in a great location with great horses and wonderful people. The trainers are caring and teach the best lessons. I always have fun at SCE, and I feel so lucky to have found this friendly environment.

Had an anazing birthday here and definitely coming back for lessons

My wife had a great time despite the poor weather.