The owner Ralph loves the horses. He has a passion for horses and will do whatever it takes to…read morekeep them happy and healthy. I highly recommend Raflyn Farms if you want to ride dressage, ride for pleasure, or just board your horse in a safe and happy environment!

Absolutely love this barn, happy horses, happy people, happy clients, happy staff. Just a great…read moreplace to be

I was extremely disappointed watching the poor handling of horses coming in from turn out on…read moremultiple occasions. Horses are brought in using a golf cart in groups of often three at a time. The horses aim to kick and bite each other and all the handlers do is yell at them. If that wasn't bad enough, I watched the lead stablehand lead a very gentle older mare into a stall and when she didn't go he smacked her with the lead rope on her face and she spooked and bashed her head on the overhead beam of the stall - he seemed less than concerned. When horses kick for dinner they throw brooms and other items at the front of the stalls. The stalls frequently smell of heavy ammonia. Horses are constantly escaping their turnouts. Running down fences, bolting out open gates and getting away from handlers with the golf cart. One poor filly even ran the fence and got in with another horse and was kicked, broke her leg and was euthanized. Horses will be horses but there are no changes being made. When these concerned were brought to the owner, she denied that her staff is hard on the horses and claimed her fencing was in working condition and safe. Boarder beware.

We have had our our horses boarded at Greatful Pines for two years. I have never seen someone who…read morecares for the horses here like Kelly does. We were out of town for a while when the weather was hot, we got a call saying they suspected our mare was colicky, in our absence Kelly walked our mare and cooled her off until she felt better, then checked on her through the night. There have been numerous times that either her or Lisa have been available to help with an abscess or any number of injuries our horses may have managed to acquire. Top quality training is also available at GP- I have taken lessons from both Lisa and Kelly-I love them both!! For the time my husband I were there we felt like we were a part of one big family. Sadly we have had to move, but we take with us many fond and happy memories of our time at Greatful Pines.

My wife and I have had our horse here for a few months and could not be happier. The atmosphere is…read moregreat. Everyone pitches in to make sure the barn and arena stay clean and ready for the next person to use. The trainer and barn manager both deeply care about the horses and their well being (even going so far as to give up their holiday to make sure the horses were doing ok with all the fireworks). Well organized and on top of schedules and communication. Would recommend to anyone looking for a hunter/jumper home for their horse.

From the owner: Oxer Hill Farm is a full-service, private equestrian stable specializing in English riding sports…read more The facility is one-year-new and impeccably maintained with professional onsite staff to care for your horses 24 x7. We are conveniently located in Clearview, WA. Onsite Trainer: Courtney Palmer of Noble Jumpers offers Hunter/Jumper training and lesson programs for beginners to experienced riders.

I feel so lucky to have my horse at Greenlight Farms. Of course it is absolutely beautiful but…read moreeven more importantly, I know my horse is in the best hands. Gabrielle and her team ensure that every detail to the horses physical and mental safety is looked after. The stalls are beautiful , the footing in the ring is perfectly maintained, and there is plenty of all year turn-out. The outdoor arena is brand new! Happy horses and happy owners. I cannot recommend this farm enough.

From the owner: We offer premier hunter jumper training at a serene PNW location. Exceptional horse care on 19…read moreserene acres in the heart of Redmond. High quality riding lessons from beginners to advanced, we offer lesson packages, 1/2 leases, and full board/training options. Home to nationally recognized training program Thumbs Up Farm. We have fully covered spacious indoor arena, brand new oversized outdoor with show quality footing, and enhanced grass riding field. Come visit us and set up a tour.

Gates Equestrian is owned and operated by Kristi Gates. I've been riding with her for well over a…read moreyear now, and I have nothing but positive experiences to share. Every horse-back-riding lesson Kristi teaches is custom to the rider, and though I've been riding for a long while now, I'm constantly being challenged and learning new things. The facility itself is spectacular. It's located in Monroe of Old Owen Road. It's easy to miss, but there's a brown Gates Equestrian sign by the entrance to the driveway. Once you're parked and enter, there's a single barn aisle with many stalls for horses. In the center, there's a bathroom right next to the two wash stalls, which is super convenient. The tack room is across from the bathroom, and the entrance to the arena is adjacent to the tack room. Everything you need is in one central location and covered, so you don't have to worry about getting wet on a rainy day. The arena is massive as well and covered. Kristi owns several horses and ponies for her lesson program (which are all super high quality and well taken care of). She also teaches lessons to people who haul in and bring their own horse or board their horse at the facility. I've seen her teach kids who've never been on a horse before and riders who compete over large jumps. No matter the type of rider, she can come up with an incredible lesson so you always feel like you're getting a quality lesson. I highly recommend taking lessons and boarding your horse with Kristi!

Amazing experience taking our two little ones (turning 2 and 3.5 years old) for a pony ride with…read moreKristi. Kristi was fabulous with the children, and handled the older child's nervousness brilliantly. She gave the children carrots to feed the pony, and time to pet the pony before riding. She even did "jumps" walking the pony over some logs of wood, which the kids loved! The facilities are top notch and the ponies were healthy and very well cared for. We couldn't recommend Gates Equestrian more highly. We will certainly be back again and look forward to the children's weekend pony rides once those are up and running!

Horseback riding lessons at Horse Haven (also Equine Life Solutions) are the highlight of my…read moreweekend. I love Robyn and Michelle and the fun group of horses. They start you off slow but build a strong foundation for the future. I was a complete beginner and can now get my own horse from the field, groom, saddle, and ride. The focus is on natural horsemanship and balance. I have a horseback riding vacation coming up in August, and they are helping me get ready in time. There are always lots of volunteers on hand as well to assist as needed. I will probably be taking lessons here for years!

i admit it--i'm horse-crazy. grew up riding bareback at summer camp and briefly had a horse in high…read moreschool. the barn we kept her at was so typical--full of teen drama, unhealthy behavior (both girls and horses) and in general not a nice place. flash forward 45 years to Seattle, where i now have a teen daughter who loves to ride. we stumbled upon horse haven via a good friend and i'm still pinching myself that this place exists. Robyn is great with the girls and the horses, offering life lessons disguised as horsemanship lessons. if you have a rider who's interested in truly listening to herself and her animal, this is the place for you! PS: only 4 stars 'cuz i wish it were :15 from my house instead of :40.

So happy to have found Happy Path Meadows. Great location and right next to Lord Hill Park for…read moretrail riding. April builds confidence for you and your horse which creates a great riding experience. Your horse will be so well cared for if you board. If you are looking for riding lessons you'll find April is so patient and provides great guidance and education!

Finding Happy Path Meadows was a dream come true for my 8 year old daughter. We didn't know at the…read moretime that my 4 year old son would also be similarly infatuated. They've experienced love and growth in unmeasurable ways. I've watched her confidence grow, his gentleness expand and their appreciation for the equestrian world blossom. April makes horsemanship fun and exciting in a warm and safe environment. She keeps the kids engaged and excited while allowing them the opportunity to learn what the universe needs to teach them that day (patience, compassion, physical advancements). My kids started with vaulting and quickly learned to ride with balance and Grace. They love coming to this amazing property and just being present. We all leave the lesson feeling refreshed and happier than when we arrived, The Happy Path is addictive!

Flicka Farm in Bridle trails is the barn for a person who wants to learn the full circle of horse…read moreownership. It is a combination of youth lesson barn and horse owners from all ages. The number one thing is the Flicka Family. It is a true community feeling at the barn and the age bracket among the riders are all from young beginners to riders up in their 70s. Recently more and more men have showed up for beginner lessons. The instructors teaches both western and English riding. I would highly recommend learning western at this barn. It is fairly easy to find instructors for English riding. Proper western riding is harder to find, unless you There are few lesson barns that are not show-barns that give such an in depth education in western riding. If you are looking for a hard core competition barn, this is not the place for you. If you on the other hand want a thorough education in how to take care of and keep your horse as safe as possible, maybe attend a couple of shows a year, just for fun, this is your place. The barn is in direct access to all the wonderful trails of Bridle trails and lessons are provided to teach appropriate and safe trail-riding.