Hidden Hills has started off with a brand new custom pole barn – it was designed for horses to “have company” next door to each other, but with the 6' tall dividers that feature safe and secure welded wire, there will be limited contact between horses stabled in close proximity. This will help prevent injuries, eliminates casting and will preserve manes (no rubbing them out between the bars!). Yet in full view and nose to nose contact, it still gives the horses the “herd” company they so crave. Boarders may choose between 12x24 or 12x36 stalls; the facility can even close off a stall to make a 12x16 fully covered stall – there are a few currently available of that size. All the stalls have a large 16' overhang from the breezeway roof for excellent shade and rain protection. The 24 stall pole barn also features an automatic fly spray system, stall mats in the front of all stalls, and each stall has an automatic waterer with shut off for cleaning and nice new hay racks/feed bins. It is light and airy, in a breezeway style with a large shaded aisle – that has been covered in asphalt to decrease the dust!

Near the pole barn, each boarding client can keep their tack and other items in the private tack lockers, which face the cross ties for easy access. The cross ties have cement floors with mats and are sized just right for horses. Right around the corner, boarders can work their horses in the large 60' Round Pen, with great footing and a few tie posts at the outside edge. The extra large professionally graded/sanded riding arena is nicely shaded by one of the huge mature trees on the property. There is another arena and round pen just a short distance away on the other side of the property.

Events will be a big focus at Hidden Hills Equestrian Ranch. They are currently hosting lessons with nationally known Arabian Trainer, Lou Roper. Among his specialties are Trail, Western Pleasure and Reining. The facility is also hosting what they call “Power Point Riding Clinics” with Bill Melendez , which is a under saddle series entitled, “The Overall Experience.” Bill will cover topics for participants such as Initial Selection of the horse, Preparation, Showing, Feeding and Care, plus Riding and Training sessions. Boarders are welcome and receive discounts with their participation in these events, and visitors are invited to trailer their horses into the facility to learn as an active participant. Please click over to the website at www.hiddenhillsranch.com for dates, times and fees relating to Clinics and Lessons.

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of Hidden Hills Equestrian Ranch is the zoning of the property. Boarders and Trainers who move to the facility can just enjoy the atmosphere with their horses, without worrying about a stable closure due to enforcement of County ordinances. The ranch is properly zoned, licensed and permitted for “…public stables, boarding, breeding, and training, lessons, sales and raising. This is a very valuable tool in this area as we continue to see horse properties and facilities disappear to development and zoning violations,” comments Marilyn. Clients who come to Hidden Hills know they can board, breed and train there without zoning issues concerning their equestrian activities, which is an important topic to consider in choosing Hidden Hills Equestrian Ranch as your next facility.

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Bonsall, CA 92008. Owned and Operated by Marilyn and Kevin Payne. Contact HHER today for a visit to the ranch or an upcoming event. (760) 468-3691; email: K-MPayne@hiddenhillsranch.com , www.hiddenhillsranch.com