History
We started as a way to rescue older and neglected horses. Taking folk out on trail rides was a relaxing way to condition the horses and pay for the feed. We are still true to our roots and at any given time 1/2 of our string will be horses from neglected back ground or straight of the slaughter yard. Many of these horses have thousands of dollars of training and years of riding left to offer. They are grateful for the job and we are grateful for them. Come meet these amazing horses we choose only safe sound beginner quality trail horses. you will agree the horses are worthy of a second chance and the human staff is dedicated to there success. By working on our string we are able to evaluate and select the best horses available. These horses then get conditioning and promotion to help them find there own perfect home. This keeps the horses fresh and allows us to give other horses in need the opportunity to gain a new chance at life thru the barn of Sunshine and Daydreams
Specialties
Sunshine and Daydreams is a local, private horseback riding stable created by Sonja Trefethen in 1990 as an alternative to traditional rent strings. There are two barns: one in Norco, Horsetown USA at the edge of the Hidden Valley Wildlife preserve, and another at Schabarum Regional Park in Rowland Heights. Sunshine and Daydreams is renowned for it's specialization in safety and instruction. The majority of Sunshine and Daydreams' customers are beginners, many of whom have never ridden a horse before, although many advanced riders enjoy learning faster-paced transitions with instruction from the staff. Every rider is individually coached based on their knowledge and practice of correct horseback riding with the purpose of beginning or improving their horsemanship skills. Safe and independent riding is at the core of Sunshine and Daydreams' goal. We offer the truest trail-riding experience possible. Individual groups are not bunched together in mass rides, nor are the horses put in a line and marched nose-to-tail at one set speed. Each reservation is guided privately by at least one of our experienced trail guides, and riders are encouraged to ride side-by-side while being completely in control of the direction and speed of their horse. Experience is always taken into consideration. All riders are asked to respect the skills of their fellow group-members, and ride at the pace of the weakest rider in the group.