Our son is six years old and on the spectrum. In one short year, he has started cantering, he loves…read morehis horse. He has excellent form. He is in love with coach Annette and his pony Danny. This is the one place in his life where he is expected to do his part. He brushes his horse, helps with tacking, even started mucking the stalls. He feels such a sense of pride and empowerment. It is thrilling to see his development. Truly amazing.

If you want hands on training and experience all around horsemanship Paradise Valley United is the…read moreperfect place to go. All of Annette's horses are cared for with so much love! It is an amazing experience all around. I have been going there for years! Annette also does incredible, amazing work with children! Teaching them horsemanship and so many important lessons and skills. My almost 2 year old loves riding here , the experience is always extremely pleasant!! Highly recommend for people of all ages!!!!

I have been riding and showing horses for most of my life. I've worked with many different trainers…read moreall over the country in a number of different disciplines, competing at the national level, and Diane is hands down the best trainer I have ever worked with. I initially found Diane when I wanted to learn to jump for the collegiate equestrian team. She teaches jumping from a dressage point of view, so the rider learns how to be secure in their seat and communication with the horse, as opposed to just going along for the ride. In two summers I went from never jumping in my life to being able to safely jump 4 ft. fences and be comfortable on almost any horse. I am now riding dressage with Diane and I have learned more in a few years riding with her than I have in over a decade with other trainers. Her teaching style is very straightforward and honest, and she knows when to push forward, when to change tactics, and when to step back, which is so rare in any type of instruction. Diane is truly a world class instructor and trainer, if you are looking for a place to ride don't hesitate to call her!

I must say that @Schott in the Dark Farms honestly is the best place to learn how to ride horses…read more 3 months ago, when I started, I could never imagine that I would be able to stand up while the horse is walking. Today I can do not only that but also have confidence that I can control the horse with my seat and built a strong foundation of knowledge all around the sport. Diane is a fantastic teacher and take her time to explain the reasons behind everything that she teach. You get to groom the horse every class, which makes you connect to the animal on another level. All animals are kept is best shape and conditions. I always feel like home when I go to my classes. Highly recommend! I met some of their young students and was amazing by level of confidence that the kids build with Diane's help. She also works with kids that have disabilities and they all achieve amazing results!

I take weekly lessons at Angie Martin Lapinski Training Stables at Cold Creek Ranch and I love it!…read moreAngie is friendly, funny and gives very useful constructive feedback to help enhance your riding skills and help reach your riding goals. The stables are well kept on a gorgeous property, the arena is spacious and well maintained, the horses are great, and the stable staff is so helpful with grooming/tacking if you're in a rush before/after your lesson; but you're also welcome to tack and groom the horse(s) yourself if you prefer it, which is such a great way to bond with your lesson horse. If you're looking for a place to lesson, board, or lease, I definitely suggest reaching out to Angie.

So very shady. Brings you in on a reasonable rate then raises the rent multiple times throughout…read morethe year. There were multiple times my horses were not fed.... The owner has a client (Sara) that has 5 horses there, she hasn't paid her rent and so Tom stopped feeding them... they got so skinny that the boarder began to buy and feed them out of their own pocket...... Tom cheats all the horses on hay. Very disgusting excuse for a human. The only arena is synthetic and not maintained properly because of ignorance therefore causing injuries to horses if you do more than a easy jog. They spray weed poison while it is close to a horse. LEAKING SEPTIC tank under the arena causes stinky bacteria ridden water to sit atop the arena surface. Very hazardous to your horse.... Owner keeps driving over it with a huge tractor. Look elsewhere, your horse will not be safe here.

I came to Tom's Place because I was looking for a new home for my horse where people look out for…read moreeach other. Not only did I find that sense of comfort knowing that my best friend was being looked after, but Tom and Marcella are the nicest people I have ever known to own a horse ranch. There is true pride of ownership and caring here... Tom tries to accomodate everyone needs, whether or not he thinks it's a little crazy, and my horse loves his stall and his stable mates. Thank you, Tom, for giving me such an awesome alternative to where my horse and I were previously. Duke is very happy here, which makes me VERY happy.

My stepdaughters absolutely love riding here! They had a great time at camp. There's so many horses…read more& the arena makes them feel like real horsey girls!!

If you are looking for an amazing place for your kids to learn to ride, look no further. If you…read moreare an adult that wants to learn to ride for the first time or if you want to start showing, Kelsey will take you from total rookie/beginner to ready for the ring in no time. Oakridge lessons horses are safe and the trainer teaches you how to actually ride. My daughter started here at four years old and now is competing in hunter/jumper and she's only 8 year old. Most importantly, Oakridge is a great group of people . Check it out. Excellent trainer + great horses + nice people = awesome experience

Dave is fantastic! I made the mistake of moving my sweet pony to a snobby show barn and in less…read morethan a month, made the decision to move her back to the previous ranch. I called Dave both times and he was incredibly flexible and on time. His horsemanship is incredible and he was more than willing to help me get my scared pony loaded up safely. She made it both times, safe, clean and happy. His trailer is large, always clean and has big windows so your horse can get fresh air and look outside. I highly recommend Dave, not only for his clean trailer but also for his professionalism and his horsemanship. I wish I could give him a million stars!

Couldn't recommend this place enough! I first spoke with Rose over the phone to book our…read morereservation and she was nothing short of super nice, helpful, and informative. I booked about a week in advance and Rose checked in multiple times over the phone/email to make sure we were still good on dates/times and if we had any questions at all that we forgot to ask. She even went as far as sending us pictures of where to park our cars since we don't live in the area and there can be spotty phone service near where the ranch is. Rose literally couldn't have been more helpful! Genevieve was our guide/instructor for the day and was just as above and beyond spectacular. Just like Rose, she was incredibly helpful and informative right from the jump, and even asked my fiancé if she had any preferences on what horse she wanted to ride since it was her birthday! Despite all of this, two other riders that were supposed to be riding with us were giving Genevieve a really hard time about wearing a helmet for the duration of the ride (among other obnoxious remarks). These people were incredibly rude, and had the audacity to act this way even though they showed up late to the ranch for the ride which held the group up. Genevieve handled this interaction as smoothly and professionally as anyone possibly could, and repeatedly went out of her way to apologize to my fiancé and I for any inconvenience that these people caused even though it wasn't her fault at all. Despite all of that, Genevieve remained super sweet, helpful, and informative throughout the entire duration of our ride. She even found some extra time for us at the end of the typical trail and took a whole bunch of awesome pictures for us where there was a really great view. Overall, Genevieve, Rose, and the horses gave my fiancé an absolutely amazing birthday. We had such an amazing time and will definitely be back! Thank you very much!

Such a wholesome and beautiful experience! From reserving with beloved Rose to enjoying the ride…read morewith such beautiful horses and people. Ughhhh such an awesome experience! 10000000000/10 recommend

My 1st horse riding lesson with Debbie today and she is amazing. She's very knowledgable, assuring…read moreand patience. Many more lessons with her and will update this review!

My boyfriend gave me a Groupon for three private lessons at Marlowe Show Stables for Valentine's…read moreDay. Having taken a 14 year hiatus from regular lessons, I was in need of equitation basics. Debi and her daughter Grace could not have been kinder or more understanding. I started my first lesson on the lunge line and by my second lesson Debi turned me loose to work on my posting trot. Just had my third lesson today and thanks to Debi's great coaching, I signed up for more classes! I ask a lot of questions when I don't understand how to execute something properly and Debi takes the time to literally show me what I need to do and explain it to me so it makes sense. Riding comes much easier because of this! I worked with a few trainers in the past when I first learned to ride as a child then in college, and none of them compare to Debi's patient and effective style of coaching. She makes me feel comfortable knowing I can ask as many questions as I need to understand and be a better, more confident rider. Everyone who works at the stable has shown me nothing but kindness and integrity. Furthermore, the horses at Marlowe are just as amazing as Debi and Grace. These horses are mild mannered, gentle and they are the third teacher in the ring with me. I make sure to come loaded with peppermints to thank Gucci after every lesson! Heartfelt thanks, Debi! These lessons have brought a joy back into my life I have long missed. Can't wait for my lesson next week and many more yet to come. :)