Briarcliff Farm is a highly praised boarding facility located in Aptos, offering exceptional care and amenities for horses. The property is well-maintained, with clean stalls, deep shavings, and well-kept grounds. The arenas are meticulously maintained, providing an excellent environment for arena riding. The horses are well-fed, with a feeding schedule of up to five meals per day, catering to their individual needs. The staff, led by the owner, is attentive and takes great care of the horses, particularly those with special requirements due to age or other factors. Clients consistently express their satisfaction with the level of service and the overall quality of the facility, with many stating they have no plans to leave. While a few older negative reviews exist, the majority of recent feedback highlights Briarcliff Farm as the best boarding barn in the area.
Briarcliff is amazing. The best boarding barn in the area. My horses are treated like I treat them . Very special. Deep shavings . Grouds are keep up perfect. Owner is unbelievable. Will never leave.
January 2022
We’ve been boarding our horses here for years and highly recommend it. The grounds are meticulously maintained. Our horses get turn out and blanketing services. There are beautiful trails to ride on near the Soquel Creek and if you need lessons VF Equestrian, Vikki, gives lessons and is amazing! We highly recommend this... read full comment
January 2020
I visited Briarcliff and was very impressed. All the horses looked fantastic! Healthy and happy. The facilities were impeccably maintained and the entire place was so clean. I was well received by everyone.