Felt right at home the minute I arrived after receiving a warm welcome from both Brenda and Walter…read moreWillet. I participated in the 'Life on a Ranch' program and it certainly did live up to my expectations. Trail guides and program leaders were very knowledgeable and friendly and answered all my questions without judgement. The horses are very well looked after and so are the guests. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to own a horse, this program will enlighten you to all the aspects of 'ranching'. Christine

From the owner: Horse Country Campground offers horseback riding, campground and equestrian vacations…read more We are located in the Ottawa Valley community of Foresters Falls, Ontario, a 30 minute drive East from Petawawa and a 60 minute drive West from Ottawa. We offer a range of horseback riding vacation and camping options, whether you are bringing your own horse, or renting one of ours. We are located at Wilderness Tours resort and our guests have full access to all the resort amenities including showers, pool, hot tub, beach, a restaurant and nightly entertainment, in addition to discounts of kayaking, white water rafting, and much more. We are ALL about horses. Our pets, our trusted companions, our co-workers and our friends, Horse Country Campground is built with the horses we love in mind. The family vacation options are limitless with nearly 50+ kilometers of horseback riding trails, horse camping facilities featuring corrals at each campsite, trailer and cabin rentals, horse obstacle course, equine events and clinics, learn to ride program, sunset dinner rides, romantic horseback riding weekends, stable parties and a selection of horseback riding vacations, we are THE destination for horse fun! We invite you to start planning your "HORSE-CATION" with us today.

Excellent facility. Friends staff, owners, and riders. They take excellent care of horses and take…read moregreat pride in their work. Perfect for beginner all the way to advanced. They even host their own trillium shows and attend a circuit shows.

Great teachers and child friendly. This school is loved by all three of my kids. The teachers are…read morestrict (English riding, with the goal of competing), but very fair. The kids responded well to the teachers, and all the staff are very involved and helpful. Recommended!

From the owner: Taylor Brooks Equestrian Inc. provides full service boarding and training for the ambitious junior…read moreor amateur rider with competitive goals in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation ring. Ride with Taylor and experience the unparalleled training program, making all of your equestrian dreams come true!

Our kids have been going to Turnout Stables for years now. The place may not look like much, but it…read moreis by far one of the best places for your children to learn about riding, and a great place to prepare them to compete. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished rider, this is the place for you.

The one review that is present on this website is very outdated and does not provide a very…read moreaccurate representation of this establishment. I have been going here for several years and have had no issues with how things are being run. The farm is currently majority a horse farm and for those who are interested in this it would be a great opportunity. The community is the best part of it and I have had nothing but positive experiences since I started going there. Overall would highly recommend.

My daughter (and I) have volunteered her for a while (over a year). We went in thinking that the…read morebusiness was new, and would improve, and we could have some fun working with the owner. The owner has great ideas, however they have not progressed. There are so many ideas on the go that none seem to get to completion. In my opinion, the barn is filthy with sheep droppings all over - and despite many efforts on my (and others) part to get it cleaned up, it just keeps progressing back to filth. In all fairness to the farmer, there have been issues with flooding which have posed challenges to cleanliness. However, that's only a portion of the year, and doesn't explain the remainder. It's primarily a sheep farm - though the sheep have dwindled. It also has some horses, as the owner is a horse fan. The farm is intended to be a family based farm-tourism spot, with a Christian base. I personally find the amount of swearing going on is not conducive to family atmosphere. (Neither is the level of dirt.) I also have some concerns with the appropriateness of some of the social media posts that are made, and their suitability for a family audience and with some of the decisions that are made around what is appropriate guidance and what isn't. (The girls are there for horseback riding - lets keep it at that level.) As far as riding goes, I have some concerns about safety issues. They run a pony club, which I think is a lot of fun for the younger crowd and appropriately supervised. Older kids are given a lot of unsupervised freedom, which may or may not be a good thing - depends on the rider. Location wise, it's great - close to the Walkle exit of the 417. Would I return: I have in the past, but will not in the future. Would I recommend: Not at this time. The property has great potential for development for agri-tourism serving Ottawa. I hope it happens!

Love this eventing stable. Well run by a wonderful family, it has great (horse) accommodations, is…read moreorganized and (stable) clean. Great outdoor eventing facilities, indoor arena and outdoor rings for jumping/dressage. Ruth, one of the owners is a great coach, correcting people in a fun and kind way - sometimes so subtly they may not even realize they were corrected. Really enjoy watching her teach. This is a competitive barn, focusing on more advanced riders. About 5 minutes south off Highway 7 just past Stittsville. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes

This is the second year of riding lessons for my daughter and it has been a great experience so…read morefar! The trainers are all very knowledgeable, patient, supportive and kind. It's a beautiful stable with many lovely horses with amazing personalities.

From the owner: Our business specializes in making people happy through horses. We are passionate about horses and…read morethrilled to share our passion with you. Offering: Horseback Riding Lessons, Summer Camps, Pony Rides, Amazing Field Trip Destination, Birthday Parties, Special Youth Programs, Homeschool Courses, Corporate Sessions, and Competitions.

I can honestly say this is the most organized stable I've ever been too. Rules are clear,…read moreprocesses are defined and horses are colour coded (or at least their tack is). They offer lessons and boarding at reasonable prices. They have quality instructors. They are safety conscious. Their school horses are well chosen for the job. Maplewood also offers an affordable show team experience. (When I say affordable - it's relative to many other stables. :-) Sports involving horses are going to be more expensive than many other sports.) Overall this is a good stable, very suited to beginner and intermediate riders who want to learn, have fun and optionally do some casual showing . (If you want to go to the Olympics, find another stable and a lot more money.) :-) Oh yeah - horses are well cared for, there's a dog and 3 cats who love to socialize and everything is kept spic and span. We've found that it's worth the 1/2 hour drive from 417 and St. Laurent area, compared to other stables accessible to us. Would I recommend: Yes Woudl I return: Yes

Owner Josee Lemaire has since moved to Quebec. She claims to breed CKC registered Weimaraners,…read moreexcept she doesn't register her puppies. I bought a puppy Jan 2019, sent her spay certificate to Josee and have not received a CKC certificate. Be aware that she is not selling registered puppies, even though that is what she advertises.

From the owner: Just 15 minutes West of Kanata, Vintage Oasis Farm offers indoor and outdoor horse boarding, horse…read moretrailering services and breeds quality foals. Our goal is to offer a relaxing, yet effective workplace for you and you horse, in a safe and friendly environment.