Los Lagos Equestrian, Inc.

11/12/2024

Los Lagos Equestrian Center in Granite Bay, California has some amazing news about its future!

Gene and Carrie Orcutt have decided to step aside and retire after almost 40 years. Danae Boyd and her husband Brent have purchased the facility and have big plans for upgrades and expansion! DaNae rode and trained here as a youth, and became the current trainer/barn manager within the last few years. If you know her, then you know when she makes plans she puts her heart into them and brings them to life.

The Los Lagos Equestrian Center isn't just a place to ride
— it's where legacies are built. Gene and Carrie raised 2 daughters here, both of whom showed and competed. One of their girls went on to become assistant trainer under Carrie for many years. To this day they are still close to their barn friends.

DaNaes mom Blythe Lehmann had her Dressage horse here and she brought DaNae to the barn. DaNae has her daughter Shelby who is now following the generational dream in horses. She’s learning different disciplines with her own horse and enjoying spending time with the barn’s younger crowd. You could say the legacy has come full circle!

The foundation laid here creates equestrians for life. Passing down skills, values, and a love for all things horses through each generation. We are incredibly proud and honored to be a part of their journey,

Los Lagos offers opportunities for multi disciplines. English, Western, Dressage, Trail, we have it all. Carrie will be staying on as a trainer and consultant through the transition. We anticipate the facility upgrades to be underway by January 2025, with stalls in the main barn and around the facility available. We will have plenty of room for new boarders and trainers alike!

For any questions and more information, please contact DaNae Boyd at (916) 910-4155.

11/09/2024

Dr. Jack spent many hours at Los Lagos caring for our beloved horses. He will be greatly missed. I have so many great memories, it will be hard to pick ones
to share!! Hope to see many of you there.

11/08/2024

Sale Barn openings coming up in December.
Contact Carrie (916) 759-2153

11/08/2024

ISO **Trainer with clientele to join our Los lagos team. 20-30 stalls with room to grow.

11/06/2024

Available soon: Show Barn opening for a trainer with clientele. 20- 30 Stalls + room to grow. Huge Jump arena with sand and fiber footing, Indoor Arena, Additional all purpose arena, Dressage Court, adjacent to miles of Folsom lake trails and beaches. Many more amenities.
Contact Danae (916) 910-4155.

08/15/2024

"Now we know the real reason they call it a 'mini' van! 😂
Perfect for your pint-sized passengers. 🐴🚐

08/14/2024

Welcome to Sacramento's Valley's most uniquely located equine facility for over 40 years! Beach trail access, riding lessons (your horse or ours) with skilled trainers in all disciplines, and multiple indoor/outdoor professional arenas including dressage or hunter-jumper give you many options for an enjoyable experience with horses. We have spacious stalls with walkouts and paddocks with shelters available now. Our friendly barn has been owner-operated for many decades. You'll see why LLEC is everyone's favorite! Call or text Carrie at (916)759-2153 www.llhorses.com

08/10/2024

10 minutes from the stable!!! Fun times at Folsom Lake

07/09/2024

Cool down with your horse at LLEC! Easy trail access to the Folsom Lake beaches means summer fun by horseback. Skilled trainers in all disciplines and the friendliest barn in Northern California with competitive rates. LLEC: family owned and operated for over 35 years. We'd love to have you over for a tour!

05/21/2024

https://gofund.me/4cfbad36

DaNae is a wonderful barn manager for all of us at Los Lagos … Maggie Woodward needs your support for Please donate to help DaNae save for a new horse for Shelby

05/07/2024

04/25/2024

Danae Boyd Riding Academy Summer Camps 2024

We are excited to have our summer camps available for the 2024 summer !!

Our summer camps are a great way for your child to learn more about horses, caring for them , learn riding skills, and have FUN!!

Each camper will have hands on experiences with the horses 🐎. The campers will learn horsemanship , riding skills , education , safety , and much more . We will have games and prizes !!

Camp will be open to children ages 6-15.
No experience necessary .
10 kids max per session
Both camps will be Monday- Friday from 10am-1pm
Price per session is $450 due at sign up

Refunds - no refunds after payment is made .
You may however exchange camp credit towards future lessons .

Summer camp 1 - June 17th-June 21st

Summer camp 2 - July 15th - July 19th

Registration is easy! You can either message me directly at 916-910-4155, or email me at [email protected]. Once you’ve completed the registration form, we will hold the spot for up to 72 hours for payment of the invoice. After 72 hours, we will open the space back up.

[email protected]
DaNae Boyd
Located at : Los Lagos Equestrian Center

02/17/2024

Cowboy left us on Thursday but his legacy will endure as he inspired countless people with his graceful strides in western, trail, English & lead line shows. His memory will live on through those whose hearts were touched by him.

Anne owned his grandmother, mother and then him for 26 years. His timeless and classic black and white color we all dreamed of !!

He Loved his carrots, Anne calling his name as she would drive in the driveway. Shown successfully in western, trail, English and lead line. Likes his trail walks around the property.
But mostly enjoyed being her cherished and loved horse.

Flowers , cards or gifts can be left on his stall , located in the main barn where he lived for 20 years .

11/09/2023

There is no such thing as the “wrong horse”.

Not every horse that comes into your life will be exactly what you want, in fact very few will be, but whether the come temporarily, or stay forever, every horse comes for a reason.

That reason is not always clear. It can feel like all some horses bring is stress, pain and heartache. It can sometimes feel so ‘wrong’ that you can’t see how any good could ever come from it.

But the most valuable lessons come from the ‘wrong’ horses.

When you get up after eating dirt after being thrown for the third time that ride, you’ll find resilience you never knew you had.

When your tired of sitting at the side lines, watching your friends having fun whilst your horse is still chapters behind, you’ll find patience within yourself that you didn’t know was there.

When your sick of spending every ride questioning your ability and second guessing yourself, you’ll dig deep and find the self belief that’s always been hidden inside you.

And when you meet a horse that is so broken, even giving the very best of yourself won’t fix it, you’ll find a selflessness in you to make sure that horse never knows anything but love.

Patience, resilience, determination, selflessness aren’t easy lessons, but we’re better riders for learning them.

You may think you’ve got the “wrong horse”, but you’ve actually got the right horse to teach the hardest lessons.

Learn well.

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09/04/2023

Horses 🐎 teach children so many valuable lessons, other than just riding.
Children learn how to be kind, well-rounded individuals, who are aware of how their actions affect others, and who aren't afraid of hard work.
These are all lessons that will last through their lives.

This Hidden Treasure in Granite Bay is a full service barn with trails that access Folsom Lake shores

09/02/2023

Los Lagos Riding Academy in Granite Bay (northeast part of Sacramento) is suited for all ages and abilities !! Whether you have a young child wanting to learn about horses 🐎 and ride, or you have been out of riding for many years, we have lessons and lesson horses to suit your needs!!
Quality private, semi-private and group lessons available!!
Beginner English, hunter/jumper lessons.
Call 📞 or text DaNae Boyd @916.910.4155