Growing joy, peace and confidence through connection with horses.
Miss D.
CEO, trainerWe’re a family owned and operated small business. We work with novice and beginner level riders with our Shetland ponies, miniature horses and Rocky Mountain horses.
Rocky Mountain Horses are very calm horses, known as the “golden retrievers” of the horse world. They are the smoothest horse you will ever ride.
It's time to take a weekend away in the country
Our Services
Pony Playgroup & Playtimes
Perfect for ages 0 – 11 years old. Pony Playgroups are a regular gathering of friends and ponies! This is a fun and cost effective way to introduce kids to the equestrian world.
There are 3 one-hour playtimes total in each Pony Playgroup session. These are usually scheduled on the same day/time each month.
Private Lessons
Recommended ages 3 years old to Adult.
One on one instruction includes basic horse safety, grooming and connecting with a horse or pony, tacking-up/saddling, riding and ground work.
Semi-Private Lessons
One on one instruction includes basic horse safety, grooming and connecting with a horse or pony, tacking-up/saddling, riding and ground work.
If you have 2-3 participants and would like to take a small group lesson together, the semi-private lessons may be for you.
Trail Rides
If you have 2-3 participants and would like to take a small group lesson together, the semi-private lessons may be for you. Participants will share a horse as they learn basic horse safety, grooming and connecting with a horse or pony, tacking-up/saddling, riding and ground work.
Ranch Party
Plan your party – up to 40 guests – at Be Still Ranch in El Dorado Hills.
Entertainment includes pony rides led by our handler, petting zoo with chickens, goats and peacocks and your music.
Bonus Time
Bonus Time is for students that have trained and been approved to have special time with a horse or pony assigned by Be Still Ranch.
Retreats & Meditation
What Our Guests Say
Five stars really isn’t even enough for how great this place is. I was lucky enough to stumble upon this gem through my mom’s group, they hosted a pony play date. The kids all got to pet and love on the ponies, “help” clean the pony stall (pretty sure this was my 2 year old’s favorite part), and then ride the ponies around the paddock.
Kaysha
We love Be Still Ranch. Miss D and Justice were great with our granddaughter and we hope we can bring her back soon.
Laura
We take our daughter who is 3 and it’s such an amazing experience! Delma is so patient and sweet with her. We do an hour lesson which includes, getting the pony, brushing, learning terminology, riding skills, balance, coordination… the list goes on. Couldn’t say enough good things!
Lauren
This little ranch is a little slice of heaven for my daughters ages 10 and 4. The teacher is so patient and kind to the children and the horses are really sweet. I love to go out there and just feel like I’m away from it all too. The spring is a really pretty time out there. My girls got the horses, groomed them, rode them, and learned a lot. We will be back very soon. Property also has some chickens, bunnies, peacocks, dogs, goats, and then some that are fun to see. If you are looking for a horse experience for children of any age or yourself this is the best place we have found.
Jodi
I really didn’t know what to expect when I first arrived after having booked a weekend stay here. The staff is all family run and they are truly delightful. I can’t wait to come back.