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Monteverde Trails Ranch

Added: 03/20/2009 1:09am. Last updated: 08/21/2011 1:57pm
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General Information
Stable manager/owner: Carlos Robles
Stable website: http://www.monteranch.com
Type of stable: public

Address and Contact
Street: 11035 Osborne St
City: Los Angeles
State: CA
ZIP Code: 91342
Phone number: 818-899-9042

Property Profile
Approximate size of property: 8 acres
Approximate number of horses on property: 150-200
Approximate age of stalls: 10-25 years old
Types/sizes of stalls: Box stall, Fully covered pipe corral, Partially covered pipe corral, In and out
Number of arenas: 1-5
Type of footing in the arenas: dg and sand
Number of turnouts: 1-5
Type of turnout: dirt
Access to trails or bridle path: easy to access
Approx. number of vets in service area: 11-15
Approx. number of farriers in service area: more than 21

Trainers
Number of trainers on premises: 2-5
Trainers for which disciplines: Western Pleasure, Polo, Trail Riding, Other

Amenities
Disciplines supported: Western Pleasure, Polo, Trail Riding, Other
Type of feed: Alfalfa hay, Do it yourself, Other
Supplemental feeding services: with trainer only
Frequency of stall cleaning: once a day
Horse shows held: yes
Indoor or covered arena available: no
Eventing course available: no
Eventing course level: N/A
Race track available: no
Hot walker or Euroxciser available: hot walker
Grooming/care services available: no
Number of crossties: none
Number of hitching posts: 1-5
Number of washracks: 1-5
Heated water in washracks: no
Breeding facilities available: no
Trailer parking available: no
Grazing available: no

Costs
General boarding costs: $200-$400/month, $400-$600/month
Cost of trailer parking: unknown

Other
Other features: Rental horses available on site. Mainly trail riding barn. Trails can be accessed without crossing streets, direct trail access to Hansen Dam and Angeles Forest trails. Drill teams for kids 18 and under ride most nights and are always interested in new members.





On boarding side, one wash rack with 3 hoses available, area dedicated to farriers and trimmers, one main tie rail, with 2 smaller ones. Polo has own facilities on dedicated section of ranch including it's own washrack, arena, trainers, and hotwalker- not for normal boarder use, only for those with polo. There are six arenas/ roundpens total for turnout or riding- one for polo only, two large, one medium, one small, one roundpen. They are first come first serve, but asked to be respectful if people are waiting.





Standard feeding is alfalfa hay, two flakes morning and two flakes at night unless otherwise instructed. Other feed can be fed at no extra charge, but you must provide your own and there is no discount given if you do.





Tack rooms are available and avereage 6x10 in size {estimated and various sizes}. They are an additional fee if kept private, but are included with the stalls if shared with 3 or more people.





Roughly 200 horses when full, 50 for polo, 35-40 rentals, and the rest boarders.





Stalls vary. 12x12 box stalls in one barn, shavings also included, a second barn has in and out stalls and box stalls also including shavings, then 2 other barns of pipe stalls where you can buy your own shavings, but they are not included that are 12x24 fully covered, 12x27 with 3 feet uncovered. all pipe stalls include mesh fencing/ stallion fencing about 5' high to help prevent kicking, biting and lower the risk of getting cast. Stallions welcome.





A couple of the ranch hands live on premises in case of emergency, someone is there 24 hours a day, though may be sleeping.





Dogs welcome as long as they are leashed.





Any discipline welcome, but the footing is not well suited for english riding, and the atmosphere is very laid back western.





Trainers are welcome but come second to boarders. They may not use arenas for long periods of time or use more than one arena at a time. Lessons should be kept spaced out and shorter or on trail/around the ranch to keep from blocking boarders use of arenas.

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Reviewed by HorseLover on 09/04/2011 1:24pm
 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I ride drill here with California Rangers and they have the BEST drill horses EVER!! I just recently started going riding on the weekends here, too, with my friends. Carlos is sooo nice! He lets us take out whatever horses we want because he knows that we are good riders and we can go on trails or in the arenas. If you are an advanced rider, the best horse to ride is Tucker (my horse), but because he's very fast and headstrong, he's not used for trail. However, Carlos lets me take him out on trail and if you can prove that you are able to ride him, it's definitely worth it!! It's great for trail rides because the guides don't care about how fast you go!! Some other good horses are Joker ( a calm horse more for beginners), Cowboy (everyone's favorite, he's really fast and responsive, and he's pretty beginner friendly), Silver & Tucker (FAST!!!! only used for the most advanced riders, but definitely the best). I hope this helps!!
What needs improvement:
The only complaint that I have is that it can get really hot/dusty on trail, so make sure to bring water!!
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Reviewed by New Boarder on 05/11/2009 7:16pm
 12 out of 14 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Eazy to get to from work. All in all it is ok. Horses are cared for.
What needs improvement:
Can't ever get arena time. Drill teams keep them busy. Would like to see what little rules they have being inforced. Don't like to be around fighting all the time. If stronger rules were in place I think this would stop. Will stay a little longer to see if this improves.
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Reviewed by Happy Boarder on 03/20/2009 1:27am
 11 out of 16 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Very friendly atmosphere, very cozy atmosphere. Love the convenience of having rental horses available, with or without guides so that friends can come riding too, or in case your horse is out of commission or you want a change in pace. Trails range from very easy to extremely complicated, and you can ride for hours without going over the same path twice. You can even ride to restaurants, bars, and the local tack store, all complete with tie rails. Love the drill teams work in getting children into horses and discipline. Location is perfect for avid trail riders. Would not change barns if had a choice.
What needs improvement:
Facility is slowly being renovated to remove older woods and definately has an older feel to it. Drill teams are great, unfortunately they use most if not all the arenas between 5pm and 8:30pm or so, leaving turnouts in the afternoon near impossible. The ranch hands are hardworking, they know enough enlish to get by, but mainly speak spanish so may not understand you sometimes. The facility does not have many rules, so the boarders are left to fend for themselves and sometimes end up frustrated if they don't like the way something is being done.
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