I stumbled across Sweetwater during Covid when my son couldn't play baseball and was wanting to learn how to ride horses (thank you Red Dead Redemption LOL). I placed a call, the owner Monica...
Sweetwater Ranch & Carriage Company
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History
Sweetwater Ranch was developed on the east side of Lancaster to provide quality English equestrian training. We consider dressage a foundation for ALL riding and training. Monica Whitmer is well versed in most disciplines from Traditional and Western dressage, Hunters, Jumpers, Western equitation, pleasure, trail, and gymkhana. She works with all ages and skill level of riders And all breeds of horses. She has local, state and national awards spread over 30 years. She was Reserve Champion at the California Western Dressage Assn at 2nd level in 2015. She has won classes with Arabians at Scottsdale. She has a 32 year history of winning championships with the High Desert Horseman's Assn. She has awards from the California Dressage Society for a wide number of horses. Students from Sweetwater Ranch have won local and state awards. Her 4H horse project youth attended the 4H State classic for the first time in 2016 and they came home with 6 Championships and reserve championship
Specialties
Monica Whitmer offers a full service equestrian facility providing riding lessons, horse training, and boarding. We focus on youth and beginners, but can help experienced riders develop more advanced skills. Our lesson horses range from safe beginner horses to horses capable of 3rd level dressage, Western Dressage, Hunters, Jumpers, as well as trail and gymkhana. We are a family friendly environment with quality facilities. We welcome people to come watch our lessons and meet our horses.
Reviews
been riding here for years and it's incredible training, great service and great treatment for the horses. Monica whittmer the trainer specializes In English riding and will teach you amazing...
I wanted to do something special for my granddaughters on their last day of Spring Break and contacted Sweetwater Ranch & Carriage Company. Monica was so accommodating [especially given my narrow...
Monica is the bomb! She is really good at her job and you. An tell she enjoys teaching too. Very detailed and through in her explanations. I recommend people of all ages go get lessons from her.
Just had a fantastic experience last weekend. Monica is amazing. Great energy here. There is a love for animals and a love for people. We will be coming back.





