Morning Sun Ranch offers full care boarding with everything you need right where you need it. Whether your horse is big or small, we have it all.
- Open air stalls 12x14 with 24' runs, fed 3xday, cleaned daily, except Sundays: $425.00
- Box Stalls 12 x 14 & 14 x 16 with 24" runs, fed 3 x day, cleaned daily, except Sundays: $425.00 and $450.00
- Mare Motel 12x24 and 12x36, fed 3x day, cleaned daily except Sundays: $415.00 and $425.00
- 18x48 paddocks with partial covers, mats, pipe fencing, fed 2x day, cleaned 3x week: $350.00 each horse
Full Care Boarding At Morning Sun Ranch
Copyright Gina Kindscher. Last updated: November 11, 2011
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Front of Main Barn
View of Pond Arena
Side view of Mare Motel (Arzano Barn)
View of Morning Sun Ranch from the Road
Inside of Mare Motel (Arzano Barn)
Large Riding Arena with Track
New Arzano Arena and my dog Mylee
Arzano Riding Arena
Com Doc- Mar 30, 2010
An amazing trainer, a great ranch I walked onto Morning Sun Ranch in January, 2009, burnt out from my crazy job and looking to get back into horses after 30 years. I started taking a lesson a week with Gina Kindscher, which turned into two lessons a week, which has now turned into continued lessons, leasing, and daily riding. Gina teaches a whole different way of working with horses that I never knew existed. She works with all kinds of people, but I've been really struck by how well she works with 40ish and older women like me coming back to it or coming to it for the first time. She teaches connection with horses, and she embodies what she teaches; she is absolutely grounded the perspective of the horse, and through that teaches true horsemanship. She teaches Western, English, natural horsemanship, groundwork, and a number of other things depending on your goals, but regardless of discipline, the focus on true connection is the constant that sets her apart as a trainer. Her ranch is a beautiful and peaceful place with trails and arenas and round pens for riding and working with horses. It's low key and down to earth, just like Gina is. It's a great place to learn.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Stuart - Feb 3, 2010
Morning Sun Ranch - GREAT PEOPLE, TRAILS, HORSES!! We had the pleasure of keeping our four horses at Morning Sun for several years. The owners, who are always on-site, are experts in the world of horses. Gina and her team are great to work with, they are fair, careful, and know how to have fun! They were absolutely HEROIC during the Larkin Valley fires a few years ago; all the horses were evacuated safely. Aside from all that, Morning Sun has "ride off the ranch" access to the best trails in Santa Cruz County. These people know horses, they are fair and honest. In my opinion you and your horses can't do better than Morning Sun.
.Deanna Copeland April 6, 2011
Morning Sun Ranch is an experience that will compliment your life for a life time. It is truly in a beautiful setting with great trail riding and several arenas. They are accommodating, friendly, kind, considerate, and eager to assist you anyway they can. Safety and fun are their top priorities. They have no problem being honest which is valuable when purchasing a horse of your own. They have assisted me with 6 horse purchases. In every transaction they have held to the greatest of integrity. The lessons they have given to children I have sent were complete with understandable directions, lots of patience which gave the children wonderful experiences. Morning Sun Trainers communicate very well with their students and parents alike. They are a family oriented facility and facilitate a variety of disciplines: Western, English, etc.,. Morning Sun Ranch is truly a complete experience from trail rides to arena work, for beginners to advance riding. I have boarded all my horses there and have been very pleased at the level of cleanliness of the stalls, barns, and all the grounds. The feeding program is above and beyond top quality. They have complete emergency protocols in place for quality care of all the horses and well posted information for a smooth running facility. Their boarders are friendly and welcoming. Over all, I confidently give this business a 5 star rating. They are unlike any other stables I have done business with. ~Happy Trails~ Deanna Copeland
Shelby Rovai March 29, 2011
I started my horse experience late in life. My daughter and step-daughter started riding at Morning Sun and within weeks I was hooked and looking for a horse for me to ride. Four years later, we have come and gone and returned to where we were meant to be.. Gina is a wealth of knowledge and an extremely skilled and competent horsewoman who is always researching, reading, sharing, and looking at every point of view to achieve the best health and performance from every horse and rider. I consider her my mentor and very close friend. She always has a smile and a kind word and I can only hope that I can continue to learn from her and gain the confidence and experience that she can impart. The facililties are not pretentious, but are very clean and the views and trails are gorgeous. Every aspect is geared towards the health and comfort of horse and rider. Morning Sun is my home away from home and whenever I feel blue or stressed I take a short drive and get my horse "fix" and remember that I am part of an amazing world with inspiring people and animals who can make me whole again. Truly the "sunshine" of my life. Lovely people, nature and fresh air, I can't say enough...
Marilyn B, March 29, 2011
Morning Sun Ranch is a God send. This is a serene facility for your horse boarding needs and lessons for riding and horse care. I stumbled upon this ranch over 2 years ago and I am thankful every day that I was so fortunate to find it. This is much more than a place to board your horse or to take lessons. This is a warm community that embraces new comers to the horse world and experts alike. I have come to know Morning Sun as my retreat because I know that I will find joy and rejuvenation here as I communicate with the horses. Gina Kindscher is a unique woman who cares very deeply for the horses that she boards here and is eager to teach her students the foundations of humane horsemanship. Nothing but kudos to say about Morning Sun Ranch...you and your horse will thank Gina for creating and developing such a wonderful place.
Pamela Jacobs 2-21-2011
This has to be the best overall horse barn in the county. It has everything you would want for your equine partner. There are several arenas of different sizes and footing, a round pen, pastures for turn-out, an all-weather bark path around the property one can ride in even the rainiest weather and direct access to miles of terrific trails. Several different stable choices are available too, all with stalls and attached paddocks. The tack rooms in the main barn are huge - great for holding all your tack and supplies. Gina, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable about horses, very caring, and an excellent manager. It is a great home for my very special horse
Critter Cookies_ Quiet, Shangri La, Awesome Trails
Morning Sun Ranch is a wonderful place. With 3 barns, 3 arenas and miles and miles of beautiful trails with access right on the property.
Gina and her family run a great facility with the best in horse care available. Park-like atmosphere for peaceful co-existence with horses.
5 minutes from Aptos and Watsonville, 10 minutes from Capitola. Well worth the trip.
We have several arenas: 60x100, 80x128 and 150x250 with a fenced track and lights. We also have a round pen. Owners are on site 24/7. We offer daily cleaning and feeding 3 times a day. We have tractor groomed trails that go for hours and are maintained regularly. There are covered groom areas, private tack rooms, wash areas, and a beautiful lawn with picnic tables. It is a friendly and casual atmosphere. We can accommodate the first time horse owner or the most serious professional. We welcome all riding disciplines. We welcome visitors anytime; however, to make sure you get a full tour, call ahead.
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