Nearly the entirety of the valley is owned by Rancho San Domingo, which places an emphasis on respecting the local wildlife and preserving its beauty. The valley has been home to cattle ranching since the Spanish colonial period, and the Hacienda Barbs and cattle that reside there now have lived in those pastures for two centuries. The Santana family that currently own the ranch are direct descendants of the Californios that flourished during that time. The Riding Center houses both horses owned by the ranch itself as well as residential boarders from the community. The large stable offers riding lessons, guided trail rides, and cattle ranch excursions. Boarders are allowed access to all of the stable’s facilities (arenas, pastures, trails, wash stalls, etc). The Riding Center also offers discounted boarding in exchange for work hours. Several times a year, the ranch hosts horse shows and rodeos.