Client Testimonials
“I spent the majority of my adolescence riding at Windmill Ranch with Irene. Her expertise and coaching were invaluable to me during that time. Not only did she help me grow tremendously as a rider and consistently match me with horses that challenged and inspired growth in me, but the sense of community and family at Windmill Ranch fostered friendships that I will always treasure. I am a better person today because of the experiences that I had riding with Irene.” – B. Haynes
“I have been riding with Irene Randall for almost 20 years. Irene’s barn provides a supportive environment for beginners, whether children or adults, as well as for experienced riders looking to broaden their skill sets. She creates an atmosphere that encourages genuine, friendly camaraderie amongst her students as well as a sense of honest sportsmanship when in the show ring.
Irene offers her students the opportunity to become good horsemen both in their riding skills and horse’ welfare managment.” -M. E. Lindahl
“It’s hard to imagine, but 12 years ago when I was a Junior and switching disciplines (Dressage to H/J) my mother and I found Irene Lorimer and Windmill Ranch. I have been riding with her ever since. She refined my equitation and introduced me to showing. I moved away and went to college, but always came back to Windmill Ranch, a place I call “home”. When I was leasing, Irene mounted me with horses that challenged me and helped me grow as a rider and lead me to success in the show ring. When it was time to purchase, Irene found me a horse that complemented my riding style, and personality. I highly recommend Irene and cannot imagine riding with anybody else.”
- Lyssette
“Having ridden for many years, I tend to be picky about the trainers I will ride with. It took me about 2.5 years to find a trainer in the East Bay that I wanted to invest my riding career into. Irene is a perfect fit for me and she is one of the best trainers I have ever ridden with. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge that is invaluable to any rider. Irene is also great and helping you attain your goals and always explains things in a manner that you can understand. She treats everyone with respect and makes the learning environment fun- never raising her voice or showing impatience and corrects riding mistakes in a positive manner.
I highly recommend everyone who asks me about riding lessons to check out Windmill Ranch and Irene Lorimer. I know that my daughter will be joining our wonderful “family” up at the barn when she is old enough to ride!”
- Karley Fuller