This is a great place to see some of Maryland's racing history. Take a tour of the barns, see the…read moreold track and the new ones! See some of the horses that are there, and get a feel for how much this niche industry has been a a part of Maryland for a very long time. They have events throughout the year for the public, be sure to take the trip down there if you can - it's not far from the city. Everyone there is awesome and invested in making this place a world class horse farm!

The staff are so professional, and one of them named August was especially kind. Last month a Knine…read moreRescue puppy adoption was at Woodland, so I parked up the hill to see puppies. Id brought apples n carrots for the horses, and tried walking down to the stables...until my darn arthritis flared up. August saw me, & gave me a quick ride to my car so I could park it at the stables! She really made my day! The horses are well-kept and the property looks wonderful!! Still a really nice stable, plus a tack room, etc. Highly recommend

This business is awesome. They have events for kids and adults to join in to. They are very…read morewelcoming. You will make great new friends. All the instructors are very kind. All the barn staff will help you with whatever you need.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Piscataway Riding Stables. The ranch is easy to find…read morewith plenty of parking. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They will take the time to give you a tutorial and ensure your safety. Weekends are first come, first serve. They go out in groups, so by the time we signed up, paid, and got a quick tutorial, we didn't have a long wait to ride. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who want to ride. They also offer volunteer opportunities.

I had an amazing experience. Took the family and her friends for her 16th birthday. She loved it…read more It's very economical $70 for one hour and we all loved it. Nick and the crew were amazing. I hope they keep up the great work. I will be back as soon as I can to experience more. Highly recommend.

Today was a beautiful day to visit this place. My husband found out they were opening up for their…read moreFall festival which included a petting zoo that included chickens, pigs/hogs, goats, Llamas, donkey, ponies, horses, rabbits, and turkies. The cost was not bad for the whole family, and kids under 2 are free. There were several various vendors, ice cream truck, taco food truck, and grilled food for sale. Parking was good and easy. My god-daughter enjoyed the pony ride. We definitely enjoyed the entire day here. My god-son fed and petted a few animals.

Took my kids horseback riding and it could have been a better experience. I'll start off by saying…read morethere's plenty of things to do at Hawks Hollow Farm. Plenty of beautiful horses, a petting area, a tree house & a park. We reserved time for the pony ride and petting zoo but it felt like we were rushed through our experience. The women who helped us immediately seemed frustrated because they overbooked 2 large parties along with our reservation, her vibe didn't feel welcoming because of their lack of organization. My kids did the pony ride literally 2 rounds (they wanted to keep going) then they had about 10 minutes in the petting zoo. That costs me around $60 & they do not take credit cards.

Kat, Eden and everyone over at Urban Ridge Farm are the absolute best!! My daughter had her first…read more(and multiple thereafter) riding lesson with Urban Ridge Farm. She loved it. She learned a ton and looked like a pro pretty quickly. Excuse proud father - she's only 4. Simply cannot recommend this place enough. We'll be coming back for sure. Thanks!

From the owner: Urban Ridge Farm is a hunter jumper boarding facility. We offer full care boarding for your horse…read moreor pony with a large sand ring and 9 paddocks. Equestrians who ride at Urban Ridge compete in both local and rated horse shows throughout Maryland. We also have available horses for sale or an on farm lease.

I've been here many times but my last was over 17yrs ago! I just rode again for the first time in…read more17yrs, for my birthday and it was nice. They even sang me happy birthday, which was really special. It was an easy trial and honestly, I prefer the trail we did years ago. We went like on the side of a cliff kinda and we could see the stream down below. This trial was just mostly through the woods. Still nice tho. I'm coming back with my nephew. The stable is run by Nicki & Gina. There are additionally tour guides and other volunteers. The ride is now $60 for the 1hr ride. Please call and leave a message to schedule. Give your age, weight (there's a 250lbs capacity & they will weigh you) & riding experience. Beginners are welcome as they give you a tutorial on how to handle & guide the horses. They will call you back to confirm the dates of availability and follow-up via email. Come dressed in pants and closed toe shoes. On the day of your ride.. plan show up 45 mins early. So if your ride is at 12noon, be there by 11:15am at the latest. They don't play about check-in. They will turn you away if you are even a minute late. They only accept cash, there's no ATM. So, please come prepared. Also... when coming up the drive. Go 5mi per hr. Not 10, literally 5mph. They will yell and turn you away if you go faster. They have free roaming animals and the drive is uneven/rocky. Bring water, Your ID & your insurance card for paperwork. You will not be allowed to bring anything on the trial but sunglasses. That includes keys, money, cell phone, water bottle, etc. A guide will take pics during the ride and forward to you after. If you adhere to these rules you'll have a great time. But be mindful, the ladies are STRICT!!

The trail was beautiful, and the horses were well-behaved. But the staff, two in particular, ruined…read morethe ride. One kept taking calls, yelling in to the phone - as if at a rock concert.. When not on the phone, the staff kept shouting inane dialogue to one another, ruining what was otherwise a tranquil afternoon in the woods. If you're a beginner, and need instructions barked at you, this is your place. If you've been on a horse before, and just want a peaceful ride, consider this a last resort.

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

We have enjoyed this camp for years, but 2026 brought parental concerns over hearing that children…read moregrouped up to 12 years old were sharing bathrooms if another identified as the opposite sex. This should be an opportunity to identify a solution comfortable for everyone affected by providing single use options, as opposed to telling my daughter "it's ok because he identifies as a she". It caused an uncomfortable situation for girls and concerns for parents. No young girl should feel uncomfortable or anxious using the restroom.

I have been horseback riding with Melinda Cohen at Dream Catcher Farm for 15 years. I would…read morerecommend it to anyone looking to learn to ride, as well as those who have ridden for years and want to continue. The farm is about 45 minutes from Chevy Chase/Bethesda, but the drive is very easy - just up 270. It's a quick 15 minutes from the Frederick area. Melinda welcomes students from beginner levels to very advanced. The facilities are top notch and the community is very friendly. Both the horses and the students are happy. There are acres of fields and miles of trails, as well as an indoor arena for rainy days or cooler temperatures. I couldn't ask for a better place to ride or a better place for my horses!!!

Came here for horseback riding lessons for our 6 and 4 year old. Absolutely magical experience for…read morethem. The trainer was great with kids and patient. The grounds are beautiful and there are lots of other animals to see and interact with: chickens, turkeys and two of the happiest resident dogs I've ever met. Thank you for an experience our kids won't soon forget.

I've been riding at Full Moon Farm for almost 3 years now. I used to ride horses when I was a child…read moreand decided I really wanted to get back on (I'm in my 30's now). This place was perfect! The trainers are all very knowledgeable, helpful, and just fun to learn from. Everyone (children and adults) at the barn are friendly and always willing to help when you need a hand or just don't know how to do something. I highly recommend Full Moon Farm!

Great farm. i've been riding and moved up many levels. the horses here are cool. the trainers are…read morevery thoughtful and think about the rider and the horses. they do have everything you would need if your a beginner

I have been taking lessons for 6 weeks, and Megan has a measured and sequential training to teach…read moreme how to know the horse and then how to ride. It has been a fantastic experience so far. It is also a wonderful family-owned stable--Tim is around the property all of the time, and clearly loves what he does and loves those horses. The horses get basically free rein and are very well tended to. It is an amazing piece of property nestled in the Mason Neck/Pohick Bay Area of Loudon--beautiful and green, and just a quick drive to get there and home.

I went to Tamarack for a morning trail ride on my birthday and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I…read morehadn't been on a horse in at least 15 years but the instructors there were patient and helpful. I was the only person that morning so it was just me and my guide peacefully riding through the woods. I will say it rained the morning I went and for some reason that equates to spiders coming down from the trees and riding through their webs that you couldn't really see coming.... let's just say my first lesson of 33 was to *breathe*. Luckily, my instructor was in front of me and caught most of the webs before I did. Lol. Afterward, they were okay with me walking the grounds a bit which are beautiful and I watched some of the kids take lessons and chatted with the horses in the barn. It was really enjoyable. I'll be back.