We came to the BarJ to celebrate my 11year olds birthday. She had asked for a ranch "experience"…read more What we found was indeed a ranch experience, she spent days on horseback, with border collies who herd cows (and kids) and with the nicest crew of any organization we have ever visited. We were catered to from the first phone call. They even made a birthday dinner/cake and joined the celebration. Will took extra care to make sure everyone in our party was engaged, the interns and Will made sure the horse experience was appropriate, fun and informative for our kids including our 6 year old with a prosthetic leg. The kithen and ranch staff are friendly and efficient and more concerned with our comfort than the staff at 5 star resorts! Lodging is rustic, food is simple, so if you want a taste of country life....this is Green Acres!

If you just want to relax and do nothing or want to zip line and horse back ride this is the place…read moreto go! The owners and ranch hands are awesome people and they have a ministry here that is unique and much needed. The cabins are very cute and clean and you can't beat the price! If you are here Wed. or Sunday you can even attend church at the other end of the chow hall. At them moment I'm sitting by the fire listening to one of the interns play piano and sing. Need I say more?

I arrived yesterday for my appointment for a very affordable horseback trail ride. The lady leading…read morethe trail ride was an experienced rodeo barrel racer and knew horses. We started with a detailed safety orientation that included voice and physical commands, my body leaning angles for uphills and downhills, and what to expect from the horse. We rode the trail for an enjoyable ride. During the ride the wind blew off my hat and we continued the ride. Back at the corral at the end of the ride I sat in the shade while the nice lady went back and got my hat back to me. The Roselake Ranch is a large multi-purpose ranch with a variety of animals. They also had small horses for childrens rides. They have Christmas events for children.

We had a great time visiting the very friendly animals and horseback riding! 5 of us went on a hot…read moreJuly day and we visited the petting zoo as the horses were saddled up. Then we mounted the horses and went on the trail walk which wound through the shaded tree area. It was excellent for the price.

I boarded my horses at this facility under a self-care arrangement, where I personally handled all…read moreof their feeding and care. For the first several months, things went smoothly. However, during my final month there, the owner began doing the feeding himself for other boarders, and that's when serious issues started. While driving a four-wheeler around with open buckets of feed, portions of that feed were dropped right outside my horses' pens. Both of my horses have genetic muscle disorders and are highly sensitive to high-sugar, high-starch, and gluten-containing feeds. Even small amounts can make them sick. After this change in routine, my mare colicked twice in two weeks. When I tried to address these concerns calmly, the environment became increasingly uncomfortable. From the start, I was treated poorly -- the owner openly told others not to like me -- and it only worsened when I advocated for my horses' dietary needs. To make matters worse, when I left the property, I was accused of taking a water trough that I had originally brought with me. Thankfully, several people could confirm that it belonged to me. If your horses have any medical or dietary sensitivities, or if you prefer a respectful, drama-free environment, I would be cautious about boarding here. Always put every instruction and agreement in writing and keep records of your own equipment and feed.

This is the place to go if you want an amazing riding experience! I learned so much and any…read morequestion I had they had the answer. They were very sweet and I hope to see them the next time I come down to visit my family.