My wife and I had a great trail ride at White Fences. I haven't been on a horse since I was a kid…read moreso I needed some good instructions . The owner, Silvia, and one of her trainers were so patient and helpful getting me on my horse and making sure I was totally comfortable before we took off. The trail ride was wonderful and my horse was amazing. It took me back to my youth! I also took a tour of White Fences after my ride and it's absolutely beautiful and well kept. If I had a horse I would definitely board it there. I would highly recommend White Fences! Trey Sheffield

We had our horse at White Fences for many years and were very happy with the service and facility,…read moreuntil last year when the operation was bought by one of the boarders. Since being taken over by the new management in the last part of 2017 under a new business entity White Fences Equestrain Center, LLC Our experience has been painful and frustrating, and finally we decided to leave to because we did not feel our horse was being properly cared for. The old White Fences was run by a world-class trainer with an enormous number of accolades. The jumping instructor was well accomplished, had many awards and recommendations. There seemed to be nearly 100 horses at the barn and a waiting list to get in. In the six months since new management has taken over, the number of horses seems to have dwindled and some people have left the barn. The new 'instructors' appear to be less accomplished, in our estimation. Some of the new instructors appear to be riders who seem to have become instructors after taking a seminar or simply being long-time riders. The owner does not appear to have owned a barn before and seems to have frustrated some of the vendors/labor team, and some appear to have disconnected from the barn. We experienced issues with billing, where invoices showed a different price than what was originally quoted to us and a lack of timely responsiveness when issues were brought up. We hand issues with blanketing our horse in the winter, we had issues with watering/filling water troughs, and issues with horse kicking/contention. When these issues were brought up, the responses we received contained statements like, "I am new at this and learning." I recommend you examine this and any other barn you might use carefully. I highly recommend anyone considering boarding here (or any place else), review the pedigree and experience of the instructors for proper fit to your needs, and read the boarding contract carefully. You should ensure that items are explicitly stated in the contract to protect your needs (you should do this with any contract, not just White Fences) such as: 1. Use of quality water, supplements, and food and frequency provided. 2. A guarantee to maintain a healthy weight. 3. A guarantee to protect the health and wellbeing of the horse. 4. An obligation for timely notification of incidents (8 hours). 5. A a commitment for proper blanketing and other care. 6. A statement not to use images without written permission. I also strongly recommend asking for terms for pricing and services to ensure that your understand how they might change. Ask qualifying questions like: 1. How long have you owned this business? When did you buy it? 2. Have you owned or operated a horse barn before? 3. How many horses have you owned? 4. What certifications, qualifications, training do you have to be an instructor? 5. How many days/hours of formal instructor training do you have? When we left the owner agreed to pay us a pro-rated refund. She paid a partial amount of the refund, but and withheld a portion of our refund, because we asked her to remove any images of us or our horse that she had put on her website without our permission. Be careful and do your homework as you should with any major purchase.

If there was a benchmark for how not to do business and how not to treat your customers Tom and…read moreCheyenne Horse Ranch would be it. Tom made promises that he did not keep, such as feeding the horse twice a day, letting the horse out of his stall, cleaning stalls daily etc. He's not a horse person, and really is just in it for the money. Which would be great if he actually ran a business and fulfilled his promises. If we did not pay on the very first of the month, he would be calling and harassing us, to the point we never felt comfortable going out to see our horse. Don't let this happen to you, stay away from this place.

Cheyenne horse transportation has a beautiful trailer and took such good care of my horse during…read moretransport. I had absolutely zero issues and was very satisfied and absolutely would recommend using him to friends and family!

We picked this farm randomly and called hoping to get same day lessons, and Stephanie made it…read morehappen for our little birthday boy. The farm and the horses are beautiful, and Stephanie was so great with our kids, who are beginners but managed to do everything Stephanie showed them and had a blast for the whole lesson. We will definitely be back for future lessons and rides and recommend this place to everyone!

SunCrest is a great place to come learn to ride, or do your own thing with your horse…read more Stephanie offers riding instruction for kids and adults alike, as well as camps for the kiddos during school breaks and holidays. The best part about that is there is a SunCrest van that will meet you in Austin! Yes, you don't necessarily have to drive to Manor to take your kid to camp. That rocks. I've been riding with Stephanie for about six years now and we've been on countless parades and trails. She's knowledgeable and willing to give as much help as you want. I would recommend boarding here and/or just coming out for a ride at Lake Travis or one of the other places that the SunCrest horses visit.

My daughter, now 9, has been riding at Charlie Horse for two and a half years and I truly wish I…read morecould give it even more than 5 stars! Marie (owner and primary trainer) is amazing with her students. Her number one concern is safety and she works carefully with each child to teach them at their pace and ability. She has several horses in her lesson program and they are all reliable and skilled. She will match the student with the horse she thinks is the best fit. We do not own a horse but if we did we would board it there. The horses are not kept in a stable (unless they are injured or ill), instead they are able to roam over her large property. She has several arenas for both Western and English riding. Marie is like family to us and we can't imagine ever going anywhere else!

I don't know how many people are looking for a good stable out there, but when you have a 9 year…read moreold horse crazed girl, it can be a full time job. You see, she has been crazy about horses since we took her for her first lesson when she was 5. We thought it was just a phase. Not so much. So she has hopped around the local horse stables looking for the perfect fit. Now we have finally found it. It is called Charlie Horse Equestrian Center. It is just outside Hutto, in Taylor, Texas. What we like about this stable is #1, the people. All summer I called around to different places only to be talked to rudely, not get called back, etc. Well, Marie and Jeff are different. They aim to please. They are extra friendly, great with kids and adults alike. The kids absolutely love them. Second, is, well, the cleanliness aspect. Now I know it is a "stable", which usually indicates "unclean.:" But the staff does their best to keep it as clean as possible. No barn cats jumping all over you. Few bugs. You get the picture. Third, it is a beautiful location. Well kept pasture. Green grass. Big shade trees for relaxing under while watching a lesson. I look forward to coming out to Charlie Horse Equestrian Center every Wednesday. It is the perfect location for your horse crazy kid.

This was our first ride and it was totally enjoyable and quite educational. I really appreciated…read moreMarcus' knowledge of the horses and the in depth time he took to pair riders with horses. My horse Calista was a perfect fit for me. My daughter had a great time and I feel like she learned a lot as well. I read a lot of the prior reviews and I have to say, ppl are harsh especially when they have no clue what they are talking about. Definitely give perigrino a shot. It's a warm welcome, a relaxing time yet educational. I highly recommend for those who truly want to spend time with the animals in nature and learn more along the way.

I have been leasing a horse from Skye for 11 years, and have always been happy. Leasers by contract…read moreare supposed to pick hooves and tack by their self, but when Skye found out that I get dizzy when I bend over she ordered me not to pick hooves. For 11 years Marcus and Eric have been doing it for me, and after I broke my collarbone last year Marcus saddles for me when I need it. And their horses are well trained. Friday some jerk pulled so hard on Ginger's head that he broke the reins! She sat down instead of throwing him off. 2 days later I rode her in her halter and no bridle and she was a doll. I'm always amazed at the patients they have with beginners and even unruly clients, and over 11 years I've seen some dillies.

Took my family out for a lesson and we had a blast. The horses were amazing and responsive to each…read moreof our riding abilities. My 11 year old rode for her first time ever and was ecstatic to be able to trot by the end.

Today was the first day of equestrian camp at this location for my son. When we arrived at the…read morecamp, we were greeted by a student who was working on learning how to care for and train new riders. After a brief introduction, my son then went right into his lesson. When I arrived to pick my son up at the end of camp today, he was filling a horse trough and helping with the grooming of Skittles; the newest horse at the stable. This camp/ stable provides lessons without the "fluff". Sydney (the owner) is very direct, open and honest about what it takes to learn to ride and care for a horse. Within the first day, my son learned how to care for a horse as well as was able to trot on a horse without an equestrian saddle. *COVID protocols are followed during the pandemic

I love Idylwood Stables! Sydney is a wonderful human being and has so much passion for horses and…read moretraining. She truly cares about her students and boarders. The number one priority at Idylwood is the happiness and health of the horses. They are treated like royalty! Her training style is very positive and encouraging. She will continue to challenge you, ultimately making you a more confident rider. I have tried almost every barn in the Austin area but none of them have that "barn family" feel like Idylwood! Feels like home.

Jenna is an awesome trainer and instructor. She is always extremely positive in her feedback to…read moreriders by emphasizing what they did right before addressing what needs improvement. She has a knack for bringing out the best in her students, human and equine.