Beautiful facility. Barn recently updated. Great place to board horses, take hunter/jumper lessons,…read moreand get involved with A great community of people. The staff have extensive knowledge of horses and are quick to spot problems if they arise. Lessons are fun and riders learn the safe ways to interact with these beautiful animals. A wonderful family atmosphere. Not a high pressure barn but opportunities to lease, purchase and show are available. Lesson horses are well taken care of and enjoy their job.

Wonderful Riding Academy, grounds and arenas are beautiful. Staff are so friendly. Class sizes are…read moresmall.

QLD owner and trainer Marketa Matthews always has the best interests of the horse in mind. Daily…read moreturnout on beautiful green pastures make for very happy horses. She moved her business to this new location in August 2014. She lives in an apartment connected to the main barn, and personally checks on the horses multiple times every day. Marketa specializes in the type of riding known as dressage. The United States Dressage Federation says, "Dressage is a French term meaning "training" and its purpose is to develop the horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider." Marketa helps riders to have fun and be safe while learning to get the best performance from their horses, regardless of the horse's and rider's fitness and athleticism at the time they start working together. Her calm and patient teaching style builds confidence in both horse and rider. She has helped me to be a better partner with my horse, and has inspired me to get more fit myself as she brought my horse along in fitness and training. Most exciting is that she has taken me from being terrified of horse showing to looking forward to the next show.

I have known Charlie and Marketa Matthews for many years, and can't say enough good about them and…read moretheir dressage facility. I've had my horse there since the first week they opened. QLD is the ideal mix of professional quality and attention to details (such as spotless stalls, high quality hay and feed, impeccably maintained huge pastures, and top of the line footing for the indoor and outdoor arenas) and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. The barns are very well maintained, always very clean and inviting. Lounge area is well-maintained with many amenities. Tack rooms are brand new and even during hot, humid St. Louis summers, there is no humidity inside them. I appreciate that my expensive tack stays in perfect condition. Marketa is an exceptional trainer, positive and knowledgeable for both horse and rider. My horse and I have thrived at QLD. The atmosphere is happy and positive and focuses on learning and supporting each other. We host clinics monthly, including those taught by Olympic trainer Michael Barisone and the amazing teacher/rider Jennifer Kaiser. Charlie works like a horse (!) keeping on top of all the various projects around the farm, as well as maintaining the polo barns/horses. We also have fun together, enjoy training in the arenas or hacking in the open fields, and know our horses are always well cared for. Charlie and Marketa live on the property, so there is 24/7 supervision of the horses. No more driving hours to fill my horse's water buckets in summer, or check on him in winter. No skimping on hay or shavings either. I know that my horse has the highest quality care, and this gives me 100% peace of mind.

What a great place to learn English riding. The trainers are great. The girls do a great job…read morekeeping the stables. The cats own the joint. Such a convenient place with patient coaching to learn to ride. If you're in the area and are looking for equestrian professionals this is the place.

Very nice facility and the horses are well cared for. They have an indoor arena with fans to keep…read moreyou cool. They also two outdoor arena's and trails for your riding pleasure. Fantastic facility to enjoy riding.

For all the naysayers on here and the ones who seem to think they know how the barn burned, please…read morecontact the fire department and they will tell you. Yes, there was a water heater to heat the water in the old bathroom. I got hot water out of it many times. Next, I wonder how many of you were up and making sure 50 horses were fed and watered by 6am on all these cold freezes we have had?!?! Nick and Kristine are there every morning and recheck every evening. I went on vacation for a month and came back and my horse looked better than when I left. So B4 you speak badly of someone, know there out there busting their butts to take care of your horse when you don't want to. Don't like his feed, buy your own, don't bitch about it. Go anywhere that has large facilities, you will have the same. Food offered, don't like it but your own. Stop complaining cos horse boarding stables are becoming far and few with what Sugar Creek offers.

I had my horse at valley mount ranch from August 2024-February 2025. we moved closer to my house…read morefor a few months then came back to valley mount. we LOVE the atmosphere at valley mount ranch. There is very little-no drama and everyone I mean EVERYONE is so so kind and respectful. we have never had any issues here. Danyel and Matt are the best people. they are the only people(along with my boss) that I 100% trust with my horses. 100% reccomend valley mount.

Danyell and Matt the managers are both so kind and knowledgeable. I feel so grateful they are there…read moreto take care of my horses. The Facility is well kept and has all the necessarily amenities onsite and trail riding at Forest 44. My horses love the large turn outs, and we enjoy the friendly boarders. Heard they are starting a new lesson program as well!!

We love Debbie and her team. They spent time with us and shared how they love their horses- you can…read morefeel the love and care on these magnificent animals. Go see them and experience true loving people with Debbie and her crew! Sr. Esther

My Granddaughter had her first riding lesson today. Miss Debbie is an awesome instructor who is…read moreknowledgeable yet calm and friendly. She knows her horses and how to train riders. From safety to saddling up the horse to riding was seamless and very informative. Indian Joe is a well trained horse and very calm with kids. The place is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone.

the best place ever my daughter rides there she ardors it, the barn assistants are so niceread more

Kraus farms takes advantage of the nearby conservation area and treats it as their personal…read moreproperty, ruining the experience for others. They're profiting off of public land payed for by tax payers and ruining the ecology of the area. They also contracted road repairs and stage all of their materials in the parking lot, it's been almost a full year of them blocking almost all of the parking.

The best barn in the area! Horses are very well taken care of, everything is neat and tidy,…read morebeautiful land, improvements are being made, and the people care for your horse. I have never felt more happy about where my horse is staying. I am glad to have Painted Ridge Farms!

First time at this incredibly beautiful place with a lot of charm and nature all around . I think I…read moreloved all the dear on the property and sitting on the patio listening to a band for the surprise birthday party with good company. So glad I was able to attend.

Great fireworks displays on Sundays of every Memorial Day Weekend!…read more Located in Weldon Spring, Mo, this private club features trap and skeet sport shooting, equestrian sports and enjoying the scenic bluff property overlooking the Missouri River.