We had a perfect day at Diamond Head. The ranch is about 99 acres of amazing scenery, and…read morelandscape, and Jim made it really come alive with the help of his wonderful and powerful horses we rode (Mojo, Jerry, Trump and Rocky), and of course, T-Bone the dog - always looking our for us along the ride. Four of us were ranging from beginner to semi-experienced riders and Jim made it easy for us, and the river trail with the gorgeous valley views was awesome. A big thank you to you, Jim, for your "Stetson" advice ! We'll be back for a longer ride soon, even though the 1 hour ride turned out to run a little longer...we were in no hurry and all five seemed to enjoy each other's company. Magic.

I was up the ridiculously scenic Squamish Valley and stumbled across the ranch with these beautiful…read morehorses and ponies. I like exploring and thought I'd check out the "Trail Rides" sign. Jim and Vinny were super chill and up for heading out to the river. They asked me if I'd ridden horses before. Which, I have, half a dozen times or so. They saddled up Shade for me and off we went. :D He tried to walk into some low branches at first to test me! Lol. But, fortunately I'm intelligent and experienced enough to know you can steer a horse. After that he was pretty good. We crossed 2 small arms of the river, turquoise water! Then came out to see the river valley like something out of a wizard book! So coool! Mountains and waterfalls, forest and river! Very surreal. It was sometimes a narrow forest trail with some reasonably shallow crossings. Shade did try to test me again. So, having confidence and at least a bit of practical experience riding smart horses in varied terrain made it fun and exciting. If you are a super beginner, it may not be for you. But, anyone who loves amazing scenery and actually knows how to ride a horse would have the time of their life for sure! So close to the city, yet felt a world away. Thanks Jim, Vinny, Shade and T-Bone! (The coolest cowboy dog ever) see you again soon! Rich.

I've been riding at NSEC for 2 years now, and all my experiences have been positive! The teacher's…read moreare always very friendly and helpful in lessons and outside, the atmosphere at the place is always enjoyable and there is always someone around (teacher or student) who you can ask for help if you ever need any. The horses are always wonderful to ride and you always learn a lot from each one. There is room for improvement regarding the pace at which students improve throughout the year, as I sometimes find other students in my class eager learn new things or try higher jumps. Overall, I love coming here every week; it's a beautiful place to ride at and a great sport to practice!

My daughter started riding in Sept 2014. She looks forward to riding all week, she always knows…read morewhen it's Wednesday. Riding has given her a real sense of responsibility and self confidence. It has been wonderful to watch her grow. It is amazing to watch these young children tack a horse on their own or with the assistance of a young volunteer. We only have experience with one teacher and she has been wonderful, always offering encouragement to the kids.

I have been a boarder here since 2004 and have nothing but great things to say. The staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and diligent when caring for the horses. They are always upgrading and bringing in new ideas/things to do. I would highly recommend Langlee Acres !

From the owner: Horse boarding from Self to Full Board in the Milner area…read more Family run, great friendly environment all disciplines are welcome 15 acres DRY, individual paddocks with crusher dust footing in/out paddocks available round pen with sand footing 2 sand outdoors indoor riding hog fuel track 3 feedings daily - Orchard Grass hay and Complete pellets knowledgable staff seasonal pasture on and off property small trails on property trailer parking horse trailer for rent or hauling available to boarders bring in your own trainers

Absolutely nothing but good words about this place and the people here…read more The family that owns this property is unbelievably kind, considerate and caring towards the horses and the boarders, and the people that opt to take lessons here. Stephanie is great human. Through and through. A well experienced rider, coach/trainer and barn owner. Park Lane is a family oriented community and business, that spreads this compassion into the boarding and riding experience. It is an immediate sense of calming and zen-like feels upon entering, and I cannot recommend it enough.

I first found out about Crescent Stables through livingsocial. The voucher was for two 45 minute…read moreriding sessions or one 90 minute session. When I redeemed the voucher I asked if it was ok if I used one session and my sister used one session on the same day and she said it was fine. When we got there we signed our waivers then picked out riding boots and helmets. We got our horse ready (brushed, saddled, cleaned out his hoofs etc) and then it was time for the lesson. Carly was so patient and friendly with us. My sister and I hadn't been near a horse in years so it was nice to have such a good teacher who clearly adores horses! The lesson was fun. I highly recommend Carly!! We rode Squirty and he was so patient and gentle. I will be back to ride again.

Thea is an excellent instructor! She is very knowledgeable and encouraging…read more I started out with a groupon for two lessons. If you're doing the Groupon, I highly reccomend doing more than one lesson. I liked it, so I kept going! It has been YEARS since I rode as a child, so it took about 3 before I really got the hang of it again. Crescent Stables has great rates for lessons, and wonderful facilities. You can do individual lessons, but they also have packages by the month or buy 10, get one free. This is something I have not seen from other stables in the area. Go to Crescent!

The most unprofessional stables I have ever encountered in my 10+ years of riding !…read more I have been riding for over 10 years and I can't believe the unprofessionalism of this place . I drove all the way to Richmond (45min-1 hour drive ) from New Westminster to have my test and no one showed up. Apparently my test got cancelled and they didn't even bother to call me or give me any notice . I spoke to a lady that lived in s trailer on the property and she told me to wait for a while and see if the instructor showed up and I told her I would go and acquaint myself with the horses . As soon as I went and pet a horse she FREAKED out and questioned my experience ( apparently you can't pet the horses here which is ridiculous at a riding school) . Huge waste of time (over two hour commute). They didn't even call or message me to say SORRY least or compensate me in any way ! Insane , no way to treat customers at all .Not to mention this place also looks extremely run down . So many better options in the city !

From the owner: A long-standing equestrian facility that provides beginner and intermediate and advanced horse…read moreriding lessons. Horse ownership not required. Operating all year round in beautiful indoor and outdoor riding halls. We also train students for high level competitions in hunter and jumper divisions.

Amazing family ran business. Patty and Len really care about their horses. Patty is an excellent…read moreinstructor, shes very kind, patient yet firm in her teaching. Safety is always a first priority. If you are a new beginner or looking to brush up or advance your skills. I highly recommend you choose Patty! Her years of horsemanship skills are invaluable. You can tell she really loves it. Shes very good at communicating and transferring her knowledge and skill. Super blessed to have her as an instructor!

From the owner: Blackstock's Performance Horses & Arena is a riding academy in Chilliwack. We specialize in horse…read moreboarding, training and provide weekly roping lessons as well as therapeutic riding sessions to customers of all ages.

I love riding horses! I always try and see if there is horseback riding when I go on vacation. This…read moreexperience did not disappoint in any way. Addy, our guide, was experienced and knowledgeable. She was very friendly as well! The views were absolutely spectacular! My all time favorite part was crossing the small river we needed to cross during the ride. The trail itself was beautiful. There is so much green all around, which is new to me since I am from Arizona! I was told there was a potential to see a black bear so I was always on the lookout for it, I wanted to see one so badly but we unfortunately was unable to see one. They probably knew I wanted to see them so they hid from us. This two hour ride was absolutely worth it! There were multiple spots during our ride when the guide would ask if we wanted to go faster and the whole group said yes. It was quite fun & unique to be on a horse cantering. My husband and I truly enjoyed this experience and we 100% recommend this adventure!

Bob and Susan were the utmost amazing people! The trail was very beautiful and lots of wildlife and…read moregreat viewpoints. The 6 of us in our group, all inexperienced riders, had the best time. The horses are well trained and beautiful! We had a blast and definitely will be back!