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Little Olive Hill Stables

Private equestrian center located in Fallbrook, CA

Programs

Learn basic skills, advance your knowledge, and gain independence in your riding at Little Olive Hill Stables in sunny Fallbrook, California.

Whether you’re an adult looking to take on a new challenge, an ambitious teen ready to learn more, a child learning to become comfortable around horses, or just getting back in the saddle for the first time in years, we’re here to meet you where you’re at with opportunities for all skill levels.

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Lessons

We offer private and small group riding lessons from beginner to advanced in both Western and English disciplines.

Ask about our package deals or come take a trial lesson for a one-time fee!

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Horsemanship

Learn to groom and care for horses, tack up, ground train, and other basic riding principles.

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Summer Camp

Summer camp for ages 5 & up is offered June – August. Inquire below for more information.

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Leasing

Select horses are available for lease, dependent on riding ability and pending evaluation.

Check out our “Meet the Herd” section for more details!

Contact

About

Meet Rebecca, the reins behind Little Olive Hill Stables. A horse lover since she was a toddler, Rebecca grew up riding dressage and jumping in rural Germany & Holland.

After moving to the United States at 15 years old, she continued taking lessons, paying for her training as a working student at a large barn, and riding on and off throughout her adult life. Eventually, she left a high-stress, top-earning career to slow down and invest in her true passion – riding horses and teaching lessons.

When she’s not at the barn, you can find Rebecca tending to her garden and chickens, going to the gym, hiking with her dogs, enjoying local wineries, and dabbling in the fine arts and new travel adventures.

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Meet the Herd

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2012 Finneas ( aka Flecky 58)

Imported 16.2hh Hanoverian gelding from Germany. He has won several events, including the High Adult Jumper division championship and the 1.20m class at International Omaha Horse Show. He is now being developed in dressage and makes a great lesson for an advanced rider.

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2006 Bailey

Bailey is a 15hh Quarter Horse mare and a former brood mare and trail horse from Hart Quarter Horses in Texas. She is now a calm horse for all ages – beginner friendly lesson horse and she enjoys small jumps and being the star of kids birthday parties.

2012 Montana

Montana is a 15.2hh Quarter Horse mare who previously worked on a cattle ranch in Arizona. She is sweet and gentle with a slightly sassy attitude and with a swish of her tail and a shake of her head, she’s great at teaching our beginner riders and is Rebecca’s personal favorite.

2008 River

River is a 16hh gelding and an all time favorite at Little Olive Hill Stables. He is a former cattle ranch cutting horse and possibly did some barrel racing in his past. He has an extremely calm demeanor, and yet he is fast, making him an extremely fun ride for an advanced beginner to intermediate rider.

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2015 Nova

Nova is 17.1hh Thoroughbred mare. She previously worked on a cattle ranch and was also used as a trail horse. She has a very gentle calm personality and is currently being developed in lateral arena work and makes the perfect lesson horse for an intermediate to advanced beginner. Her large size makes her ideal for a taller student.

Testimonials

Tatiana K.

Beautiful property in gated community and a relaxed atmosphere.

I love spending time there – so quiet and peaceful, a very nice break from my busy schedule.

Ellie H.

I found this barn a couple of months ago and have had the best experience so far! Rebecca creates a flexible, peaceful, easygoing barn environment and has absolutely amazing horses!

Plus, it’s a gorgeous setting. Highly recommend. 🙂

Tabitha

If you want to learn how to take care of horses, ride, and build a solid foundation, then book with Rebecca! All of her horses are well-mannered, very well taken care of, AND she has a horse to match every level of rider from beginner to advanced in both Western and English disciplines.

The facility is also so beautiful🫶. You won’t be wasting your time coming here.

Socorro

Rebecca is absolutely amazing! She is very experienced with horses and is very professional. She is very friendly and puts her whole heart in teaching her students from the basics of caring for a horse from feeding to bathing, to the correct way of handling it and the proper, safe way to ride it. Her horses are so healthy, happy and beautiful.

My daughter is 9 years old and is absolutely doing amazing under Rebecca’s instruction. Rebecca also includes me in my daughter’s lessons by letting me know what my daughter is currently learning and how her progress is. Her prices are very affordable too. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing teacher! Rebecca is absolutely the best!

Caryn G.

Rebecca is one of the best trainers my granddaughter has ever had. So kind and professional.

My granddaughter has so much fun and has learned so much! The facilities are just clean and beautiful.

Mary B.

I booked a 1 hour riding lesson with Rebecca for my best friend’s birthday. She collected all his information about his previous experiences before & tailored the lesson to him. The stables are clean, organized, and very well kept.

I will recommend Little Olive Hill Stables to friends and coworkers. Thank you Rebecca for truly making his birthday wish come true!

Adrianne W.

We have been riding in San Juan Capistrano for years but are so happy making the change to Little Olive Hill. My 16 year old equestrian is learning so much more than she has in years.

Rebecca is attentive, patient, and passionate about sharing her love of riding with her students. We couldn’t be happier!

Evelin A.

Such a lovely place, sweetest trainer and amazing horses. Great place to go learn to ride or go enjoy a day with the horses as an experienced rider.

She makes you feel most welcome and makes sure you feel comfortable and safe. 100/10 sweet and cozy.

Alicia M.

Rebecca is the best! Her property is maintained to perfection and has a beautiful arena to ride in. She is a great teacher as well.
I just had my third lesson and I’m already cantering by myself because of her.

Drew W.

Rebecca is awesome! I signed my wife up for lessons and it has been great. Clean well kept facilities, compassionate care for the horses, dedication to safety, flexible scheduling, affordable prices, great with beginners and beyond.

I will recommend Little Olive Hill Stables for anyone looking for lessons.

Kelly B.

My kiddos are having a blast and learning soooo much with Rebecca. Her horses are super calm and well-behaved.

And we are loving the rural environment, not far from home. Highly recommend!!!

Sasha L.

Was out taking a lesson at Little Olive Hill Stables recently and I haven’t had a more beautiful day in years. The stables are so amazingly tranquil and dreamy. I hadn’t ridden in a little while and working with Rebecca and Montana was exactly what I needed.

Rebecca made it fun and easy to get back into the saddle. She gave direction easily while still letting me be playful on the horse. Montana was the most beautiful, gentle horse and tolerated all my little hiccups while relearning. Thank you both Montana and Rebecca so much!!!!

Lori

Rebecca has been an amazing instructor with my inexperienced 7 and 5 year old sons. They now beg to go to horse riding lessons.

I was impressed with how quickly they learned to ride the horses in a safe and controlled manner. Rebecca provides a wonderful educational experience for my boys. She is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable.

Maria H.

My daughter and I are so glad we found Little Olive Hill Stables for horseback riding lessons! Becca has been so kind and patient.

She really offers a great training approach and has made it easy for my daughter to learn! Becca is very knowledgeable and experienced, which really helps my daughter learn the details that pertain to an equestrian.

Becca offers various horses to ride depending on the rider’s skill level, which is also a plus! Thank you Becca for what you do, my daughter looks forward to continue to grow into a true equestrian!

Nava K.

Rebecca is amazing and so are her horses! She is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, pushing you to be a better rider in the most encouraging way.

I feel like I’ve made more progress in just a few months in both confidence and riding ability than I did in nearly a year at a different barn.

Saeed H.

After entering the gated community, I was greeted by Rebecca, who had us fill out some paperwork and tour the stables, which were clean and well-organized. As we had talked about my previous riding experience, she was able to give me a lesson for an hour based on what I needed to continue to learn.

I think I was able to learn more within just an hour of riding than I did in my previous horseback riding experiences.

I would highly recommend checking out Little Olive Hill Stables. Rebecca teaches and cares for you with so much respect. I can’t wait to go back if I’m ever in the Fallbrook area.