Although things got off to a very rough start, I felt the need to update my review. I am adding a…read morefew more stars because the owner ended up apologizing and trying to help solve the problem with me. I appreciate the humble apology and help to try and fix the issue.

I have been participating in clinics at Rusty Bar for several years now. I always come away with…read morenew knowledge that helps me with training my horses. Kathy's concern for safety is always a priority and she is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise. Her facility is well cared for and clean. I highly recommend!

I signed up for the Unforgettable Riding Experience at Rusty Bar Ranch this past spring, and it was…read moreamazing! I was a bit nervous, having little to no prior experience. We started inside on Sheena the Wonder Horse. I have to say, the state-of-the-art simulator really helps to get comfortable in a number of ways. After that, it was on to the arena & Valentine, a real horse Rusty Bar Ranch owner and trainer, Kathy really knows horses & also cares about them. She was such a kind & patient teacher. I felt totally comfortable & at ease. She teaches at every level, depending on the student. I'm clearly a beginner & if you've been on the fence about horseback riding, I highly recommend this experience. You're NEVER to old to learn something new! Go to the website & sign up. It was definitely an unforgettable experience for me.

Great attention to the horses and very knowledgeable…read more Care and compassion. I met the owner of this stable and her daughter. I received lessons and learned how to properly do horse care from the ground up.

Boarding at Flying M was nothing short of incredible. Sara and her family are very knowledgeable…read moreand kind, they welcome all source of people and horses with all sorts of situations. I've never been happier at a facility where there was no drama or toxicity whatsoever. Their boarding rates for what they offer are very affordable. Feeding was never an issue, their hay is top quality with great choices. They'll feed loose or in a hay net with no fuss and always follow specific grain instructions that you may have. My horses have been treated with dignity and respect. The facility stays clean and well kept, I never once had to worry about my horses living conditions or accessibility to clean water. Their amenities are phenomenal, and the arena is huge with so much space and equipment to work with. It's safe to say that if you ever bored here you'll have no concern for your horse, I truly couldn't say enough nice things about this facility!

Love this stable, love the owners who are very helpful. The indoor arena is perfect size, as well…read moreas the outdoor arena, perfect parking turn around for trailers in the big parking lot. I honestly feel I can not say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend boarding or hauling in!

Beautiful experience! Jerome and his wife were kind, patient, and clearly loved the animals. During…read moreour trail he shared stories and the scenic surroundings made the ride feel safe and personal. Overall I felt peaceful and taken care of. I am grateful for the companionship of both horse and nature. If you want a beautiful and soulful way to reconnect with the outdoors, this trail ride is simply unforgettable!

Amazing training, they are such a friendly family. Made me very confident!!!! Definitely going back…read moreto ride again.

This full-service horse boarding barn offers superior horse care and an owner-friendly facility…read more The owner lives on site and is a certified natural horsemanship instructor.

I contacted Newaukum to move a horse from Northern Washington to the Seattle area. Both Keith and…read moreLarry were extremely professional and courteous. The horse arrived with no signs of stress. I later learned that this team does weekly trips from Washington to Southern California. I wish I would have found them in order to move two horses when I moved last year! Great outfit, highly recommended!

This place is amazing. Our daughter is has done a few camps, 2 birthday parties and is now enrolled…read morein lessons there. They offer everything from Riding Lessons & Birthday Parties to Equine Assisted Therapy and Group Functions. Always a warm welcome and smile. It is almost like you are family! You can walk around and visit the ponies and horses, get some good exercise and maybe even a cup of coffee while you stroll. I more than HIGHLY recommend this place. You won't regret it.

Four Star Farm is a horse farm, that caters to kids horse lessons, specializing in dressage. They…read morealso offer Equine Assisted Therapy. What I like about this place, is that it teaches kids how to take care of a horse. You don't just put your kid on a horse, slap the horses rump, and tell the kid to hold on. Kids are expected to clean out the stall of the horse they ride, they need to brush the the horse down, clean its hooves, etc. My wife joined a ladies riding group on Sundays. They have ponies and horses of all sizes. They also do dressage and do jumping! They might be the same thing, but I am new to horse terminology, so don't judge me! I like going there to help out just to be around the horses. When I am having a bad day, the horses sense it, cheer me up! I highly recommend this farm.

Best place I've taken my daughter to learn how to ride. It's a nice little place with a good…read moreindoor/outdoor arena. The indoor part has a viewing room that's insulated and heated and has several comfy chairs. My daughter is 6 and started riding with Colby and Jericho, two very nice and well tempered small horses. Maddie is an excellent instructor! My daughter does better with firm instruction and Maddie definitely does a great job of teaching young ones. I absolutely recommend this place for learning to ride. Plus they have a blue heeler named Harley who is supe friendly.

I have been riding at Klearmont Farms for about 10 months now and it has been a wonderful…read moreexperience. Kim Pratt is the trainer and she does a wonderful job at taking care of all of the horses. You can tell that she loves her horses and she is deliberate and thoughtful in the care that she gives them. She has been showing in the Northwest for over 30 years and for over 25 years has trained horses and taught children. Klearmont Farms is primarily a hunter/jumper barn and we have riders who do both. She also teaches dressage if you would like a background in dressage. I started riding at this barn for two reasons. One is there is not a lot of riding options in the Lakewood area and most importantly when I walked into the barn the first time to check it out almost everyone I ran into said hi. I was greeted and introduced to almost everyone in the first 10 minutes and everyone was genuinely friendly and since then I have made some wonderful friends. I find that it can be difficult to find a friendly barn that within just a few short months you feel like family. My first 7 months, I did not own a horse and took lessons on her string of school horses. Not once did I ever ride a horse that was not well behaved and able to teach me. I am jumping 2'9" and a lot of barns do not have horses that will jump up that high on schooling horses, but hers were able to. She also has a couple of great beginner school horses that are perfect for the first time rider as young as five. I now have my own little chestnut Thoroughbred at her barn and she has taken wonderful care of him. He gets turned out 6 days a week and fed 3 times a day. The stalls are in good condition and are modified so even the craftiest horses can't get out. The property is fenced in so that if a horse does get loose they are safe. There are two arenas, one larger outdoor arena and a smaller indoor arena, both are large enough to jump in with good footing that is drug everyday. They back up right against Fort Lewis so there are awesome trails that you can spend almost all day on for those days that riding in the arena just isn't good enough. Riding is an expensive sport, but I looked all around the area and found that Klearmont Farms charged the lower end for board and lessons. The best deal is to by your lessons at the beginning of the month for the whole month because that is the when they are the cheapest. I try to take two lessons a week because that is what I have found makes me improve the fastest, but there are all different levels at the barn and many only take one lesson a week. Overall, I have loved my time at Klearmont Farms and am so glad that I chose to ride there. It is a wonderful barn with great people and lot of learning. Perfect for the beginner and advanced rider.

If you have been on a typical Mexico beach ride.... try this, so much better! My daughter and I…read morehave been going on "dates" for a couple of years now and this month she came up with a horse riding experience. Ok, let's give it a try. The experience was great! Picture a day that was a little cloudy, fog in the hills, and the sound of a steam locomotive in the distance. Traveling up the single-track trail in the forest felt like we had gone back in time. Our guides were so great, so informative, and helpful. We chatted about just about everything, but mostly horses and how to interact with them. We learned more about horses in that hour then in our whole lives. Money well spent, experiences are everything, and Eztimes added a great one for us. Thanks everybody!

We stopped by here after our Ranier trip was cancelled. The staff was amazing! We obviously didn't…read morehave a ticket or appointment but they found a way to get my daughter a chance to ride. The horse was a perfect fit, calm and clearly experienced with young riders. They engaged her directly and talked to her, chatting like old friends. It truly turned our whole day around. They even let my 1 year old sit with her for a picture and one of the staff held him as they walked around, letting him pet and coo at the mare. Honestly one of the best experiences we had on the entire trip. It is worth it to drive to Elbe just for this place.