Such a great time, would definitely recommend! A decent drive out from Markham is this horse riding…read moreranch with several horses and huge, expansive, beautiful property that includes a forest! We came here in September on a warm and comfortable evening. It was pretty empty when we arrive and we signed in a little house at the front, then we were led by a staff member to the horses after a short introduction video and in-person intro to help us put on our helmets and stow our stuff safely away (like keys and phones). We then boarded our horses and were lucky that there were only 2 of us so we basically got a private horseback riding excursion! The staff member who guided was quite experienced and knew how to manage and control the horses well. We walked around the forest a lot, traversing up and down hills, doing a bit of trotting and riding on the horse which was quite an experience! It was enjoyable and relaxing to ride these horses! I think my horse and I got along pretty well, since the horses are pretty well trained and walk these paths a lot you don't really need to guide them too much; and they also follow the other horses pretty well. Time of the day matters too! We came near the end of the day so the horses were getting tired, sluggish and less inclined to walk around (they just wanted to eat and rest!). I'd definitely recommend long pants and bug spray for this activity; and to dress in comfortable clothing. Overall, the experience was fantastic and I'd definitely come back!

Ryan Horse We came…read moreby for a trail ride and I have mixed reviews. I told them I know how to ride and they gave me a horse named Ryan, who was really sluggish and required tons of leg work to keep up with the group. It was absolutely exhausting and super frustrating. We came by here to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary and I did not enjoy it. My husband and was given a different horse named Ranger, and he didn't have to do anything to keep his horse moving. He had a much better experience than me. Another con is they don't let you interact with the horses before the ride or after the ride. I would have liked to be able to pet the horses or pet them and get some close ups with the horses. When you are on the trail ride they take your photo at two spots and this is included with admission cost. However we paid full price and I heard other people say how much they paid and they had used a groupon and paid half as much as us. After the ride, they offered us a promo to come back but I did not take the flyer because I did not want to go back. I feel bad writing this review because I don't want anything bad to happen to any of the horses if their business does badly but I did not have a good time. I don't recommend riding the horse named Ryan. The company also said to not to bring your phones but everyone else brought their phones. I was disappointed I didn't have mine.

My daughter has taken lessons at Stonewood for three years. All the instructors are kind and…read moreprofessional. All of the school horses are well trained and so sweet. Stonewood is the most organized stable I know: Lessons are all well planned, groups arranged appropriately according to level of experience, classes never overcrowded and always start and end on time, horses well cared for and never over-ridden, stables and tack rooms neat and labelled, viewing area is tidy, comfortable, and kept at comfortable temperature, AND there is always someone around to help. Stonewood also happens to be a handsome property situated in a beautiful location. Most families who find it, stay.

Finding Stonewood has been like a dream come true! After a disastrous start at another stable that…read morewas horribly disorganized I visited a few stables. Stonewood was my 2nd stop and I am so glad. They run a very nice facility and the trainer, Dani, is great. Would highly recommend!

Pickering Horse Centre Ltd. offers riding lessons for all levels of riders. All the coaches are…read morecertified through Equine Canada. Other programs they offer are Horse Camps, Equine Canada Rider Testing and Horse Shows. Pickering Horse Centre Ltd is located on 25 acres just outside of Pickering and Ajax. Quality service, safe and reliable horses and professional coaches.

Surprised my boyfriend with a riding session. It was his first time ever riding a horse, and it had…read morebeen at least 5 years since I'd last ridden. We had such an amazing time! It was a beautiful September day, 11am. There was one other couple as well as the friendly woman leading the ride. The horses were really great and knew exactly where they were going. Most of the trail ride (beautiful property) was walking, and there were a few spots where we got to trot!! Overall it was a such a fun time and will def do it again.

From the owner: 45 minute western horseback trail rides for ages 8 and over. Open all year. Ride through scenic…read morefields and woods, any experience level, beginners welcome. In business for over 40 years. $40 pp/cash.

A fun place to learn to ride. Staff are friendly and helpful, and very accommodating to your needs…read more They also run regular competitions for all ages and skill levels to give you something to aim for if you so desire, but without any pressure to participate if you don't want to.

Went here on a Groupon deal "$55 for a one hour private riding lesson"…read more BEWARE: It is NOT an hour. We groomed horses for 40 minutes and had about less than 20 minutes actually learning how to ride the horses. We also told Jessica we had more than one lesson of riding before, and she continued to make us do the basics. Ripoff!

Was a previous boarder at this facility. I was made to…read morebelieve that the care of my horses was going to be much different than was expected. The owners of the business did not care about some very serious complaints I had made. It was not dealt with and I moved out of there as soon as I could. I have been boarding/riding for a couple of decades...I know what is right and what is wrong. I would not recommend this facility as a boarding facility.

We love this beautiful store. They sell everything both English and Western riders may need. Their…read moreselection is broad, the people that work there as well as the owner as super friendly and knowledgeable, and are happy to provide you with personal attention when wanted and needed. Their prices are perfectly reasonable for the products they are selling, and the quality of their products is very high. There is plenty of parking on their property, their opening hours are good, and we have so far found almost everything we were looking for with them. Overall, this is our go to place when we need anything for us or our horses.

From the owner: We are a family owned Equestrian Shop located in Ajax Ontario…read more We sell a wide variety of English & Western tack and apparel, including a large assortment of Cowboy Boots. Find us on Facebook to keep informed about our sales & specials.

Sam W. - wow this client/customer is very opinionated. Horse ranches were allowed to stay open due…read moreto the fact of the air circulation. Much more safe then schools or taxis that's for sure. I just went and bought my own tack and saddle so there was no sharing. Done and done. We were so grateful riding stayed safely open during covid.

My daughter has been riding at YERS for years. With the second wave COVID lockdowns I called and…read moreemailed the owners about why the school continued to be open despite an estimated positivity rate of up to 25% in school-aged children. The owner, Erika, was dismissive of my concerns pointing out that the animals required feeding. While I empathize with small business owners I explained that serious consideration should be given to continuing lessons in the middle of a pandemic. Clearly we did not agree which was fine. Months later I tried to enquire about extending fall classes for my daughter and to my surprise I was met with resistance. My wife and I are separated and I was told by Erika that my ex-wife was that only parent that she would be corresponding with. I tried to explain that I was only asking for extra riding dates but again the owner said she would refuse to speak with me even though I have communicated with her before. My daughter does enjoy the school which is the only reason why I am not pulling her out - I don't want her to be in the middle of this. It's a shame that the owners resorted to this tactic even though I was just trying to provide constructive criticism. Please stay safe everyone