SunShine & DayDreams Horseback Riding

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.

History

Established in 1992.

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 ½ 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

Meet the Business Owner

Sonja T.

Business Owner

Some of us are just born horse crazy ! I have been asking since I was 4 riding since I was 6 and owned since I was 9. I rode all the horses in the barn and if they thru me off I rode them again! I started as a trail guide as a summer job when I was 14. And started my own when I was 16 with neglected and senior horses looking for a second chance. I moved to Riverside and expanded my string in 1999. My barn manager Darian has been riding with me for over 10 years she is a amazing horseman and instructor, the horses and riders are as lucky as I am that she came into my barn. It is our passion to share the art of horseback riding with other horse crazy people adults who work but would rather be riding and kids that would rather be riding then work. Please join us we are here for you.