The only thing keeping great guys from being the knight on a white horse, is probably learning how…read moreto ride. Thanks to a Groupon deal, and a few phone calls back and forth with Christina here, I'm finally on my way to fulfill my dream, that is to change my career to full-time jousting. Christina is not only a professional herself, she also excel at training others on their way to be professionals, whether little girls learning to ride her first pony, or someone like me who bloom late in life and want to go out and experience it all. I have had a few lessons already, and quite content with continuing the session with or without another Groupon deal. Don't forget that besides riding lessons Dreamwood Farms also offers boarding accommodations for your lovely rides. Christina's schedule is quite busy, but she is always more than accommodating on scheduling and rescheduling. I thank her for that very much. P.S. I don't know if Google Maps have issue with this address, or anyone else having issue finding this place, but if you plot it in your turn-by-turn GPS it'll land you short (or long depends on which way you are coming from.) The best way to describe the location of the farm, if you are looking at the map of the area, is right before Rolesville Rd and Riley Hill Rd split up; so if you coming down Rolesville Rd you want to turn into the farm right before the road forks, or if you coming up from Rolesville Rd, after merged with Riley Hill Rd, you can see it right after the tree line and a white barn.

Dreamwood Farms is a family owned farm in north east Wake County. Located almost half way between…read moreRolseville and Zebulon, Dreamwood facilities are top notch. Christina, the head horse trainer works great with all age levels on teaching the correct way to handle and ride horses. The farm offers boarding facilities for horses also. The rates are reasonable and the barns are clean. I recommend highly to head out to Dreamwood farms and introduce your child to the joy of horseback riding.

We just moved to the area from Tampa Bay two months ago and discovered Black Creek Hill Farms while…read morelooking for trail rides. We are so glad we found them. Brenda, the owner, is an incredibly warm and friendly person who does some wonderful things at her farm. The day we arrived for our trail ride Brenda greeted us, got us situated with gear and horses. Then she personally adjusted the saddles and stirrups to ensure the best fit. The farm has a number of volunteers who help guide the riders through the trails in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Our two volunteers were incredibly polite and thoughtful as they guided us through the ride. The horses were gentle and responsive. The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. After we returned to the stables Brenda talked about the impact the horse therapy they do at the farm has had on participants. This has literally changed peoples lives. Outstanding place and people. We will absolutely be returning. Highly recommended.

Fun and excitement riding the trail with my grown girls. Staff was very professional, patient, fun…read moreand accommodating. I recommend Black Hill Farms for beginners and experienced riders. We had a great time.

We loved our experience here! We did a private two hour horseback ride on my boyfriend's birthday…read moreand they really made it a humbling and relaxing experience for us. Their property is absolutely beautiful and they will tell you all about it while you are on the ride.

First and foremost , the well-being of the horses came first at all times. Our safety was the…read moreguides' main concern as well. This was the best horseback riding experience we have had. You will not be disappointed with the 2-hour tour. If you are looking to go on your own and make your own rules, then this is not the place for you. C&C showed us a great time. We respected their guidelines, and they genuinely took care of our needs

Barrett, the head instructor of Top Flight Equestrian, has extensive experience that's been…read moreincredibly helpful for me and the rest of her students at learning about horses, riding, and showing / eventing. A lot of people evaluate a trainer by their experience. Barrett has that down, since she has over 20 years experience in the equestrian (dressage / eventing) world. However, being a great trainer requires 2 other aspects that are super important which Barrett shines in. The first of those 2 things is to make things enjoyable, entertaining and fun. There's many highly qualified trainers that are so burnt out that they make lessons like pulling teeth. Barrett instructs in ways where you can tell she loves the sport and that love for it is contagious for all of us. The second thing is the ability to convey that knowledge to someone. It's not just about knowing it, but actually being able to explain it in so many different ways and angles that she can make a concept make sense to someone that's 7 or 70 years old, experienced, or even completely new to riding. Barrett has shown she can easily adapt her lesson to any of these situations. Highly recommended!

My 13 year old son and I have been taking lessons from Barrett for several months now. She is an…read moreamazing instructor. My son describes her as phenomenal. She is dedicated to her craft, very knowledgeable, with decades of experience. She's committed to excellence, yet instructs with thoughtfulness and patience. Her passion for horses, horsecare and riding shines through every time we're with her. My husband recently observed one of our lessons and he was impressed with her teaching style. She is right there with the student, engaged the entire time, coaching and instructing. I'm also impressed with the way she has easily maneuvered the different dynamics of teaching a wide range of ages and abilities. My 13 year old son quickly connected with her and respected her leadership and instruction. As a 39 year old mother of 3, and beginner, she has been just as great with me - patient, thoughtful, yet challenging. We really can't say enough good things about Top Flight Equestrian.

Stay away!! Worst experience I've ever encountered with any sport or recreational activity. The…read moreowner/ manage is completely absent and unresponsive to communications. They do not check or respond to emails. They over charge and the trainers do not really teach for progression. My daughter kept being put on horses who clearly do not want anyone riding them so she could not learn any new techniques. When providing feedback to the owner, Andi, she doesn't follow up or even address it. It's clear they are only about taking money and not giving quality services. In all honesty, they should lose any business license they have based on the lack of service. When multiple texts, calls or emails repeatedly go unreturned, there's a huge problem with saying this is a legit business.

My friends and I went to the advanced horse camp this past week. Our instructor Paige, who taught…read moreus Thursday and Friday was absolutely amazing!!

Great trainers! Both of my grade school girls have had lessons here. Patient and helpful. Highly…read morerecommend!

My daughter started riding at this farm a few months ago. I am so impressed with it! The staff is…read moreknowledgeable and kind-hearted. The instructors and horses are safe. The horses are healthy, happy, and well cared for. They have both indoor and outdoor facilites for lessons. I see progress with every lesson under their expert staff. The kids that ride at the barn are super nice to each other. They also have camps that teach all aspects of horsemanship. I highly recommend this farm to anyone considering horseback riding lessons-children or adults!

Triton is the best! Trainers are amazing! They are great teachers. My daughter has been riding for…read more2 yrs at Triton.

As an older adult who always wanted to learn about horses and riding, and after trying out other…read morestables in the area, I am really glad I selected Triton. Their knowledge of everything horses and horsemanship is incredible. They seemed to be able to tell everything going on between me and my horse in the ring and how to teach me in order to finally create the trust that the horse needs in the rider to make for an in-sync combo. Not to mention professionally riding the horse themselves in order to keep him "tuned up". My only regret - having to move out of state before going as far in the learning process as I wanted to go.