Adding onto all the positive reviews below (and in 100% agreement with all the great things said!), our teenage daughter changed barns and started riding with Harley and Olivia a year ago. HBE has exceeded all our expectations and our only wish is that we had joined them sooner. In addition to being excellent trainers themselves, the Browns have a fantastic team of trainers (Lauren and Amanda!) assisting them, and wonderful grooms at the barn who take the best care of our horses. Our daughter has learned and progressed at an extraordinary rate and sees the results in both her daily riding and in the show ring. There is a healthy level of competitive spirit at HBE. Everyone is supportive and encouraging... this is really evident at shows when all the HBE riders keep tabs on one another's class schedules and make the effort to go watch each other compete. There are riders of different ages and skill levels at the barn, which is inspiring to all. Olivia is especially gifted at finding horses for her clients. In a previous situation, our search for a new horse took months, and ended poorly. Olivia found the perfect horse for us to lease in record time. The Browns are not only accomplished equestrians themselves, and great trainers, but also they run an organized and efficient business. (anyone who has spent time in the horse world knows that combined skill set isn't always a given...) Harley and Olivia balance the serious and the fun... which makes for serious fun! Thanks HBE!!! read more

Harley is rude to his customers, I have seen him yell at them for no good reason. I was a client. When I needed to sell my horse he declined to help....in fact he couldn't let it go at that- he said he didn't even want my horse in his barn. He seems to only wants horses he has purchased for you, and if your horse is injured you must be able to buy another. a friend of mine went through three horses in under two years...all of which were from Europe. Showing is the goal. Sadly, the girls in the barn follow his lead when it comes to anttitude and said nasty things about their teammate while she was jumping. I was shocked. In all the barns that I have known, competitors support each other. I can't imagine spending money there. For his prices there are many better options. He gets one star because his facility is nice. read more

After 8 years (since 2014), I'm reminded of the old saying "Behind every successful man is a talented, smart, hardworking woman. And behind every successful woman is HERSELF." Congratulations to Olivia on your new business, Dawson Grove Farm. Congratulations on your vision for the future and continuing to work with your wonderful assistant, Amanda, and team of grooms, Manuel, Flo, and Jorge. I can't wait to start the 2022 show season on my new horse with your guidance. And I'm excited to see our youngest son continue to learn and have fun with his riding during his last few years of high school! read more

I'm so happy riding and boarding my horse with Harley Brown Equestrian! I've boarded at many places before and we're so pleased with the quality of service at this barn. Both Harley and Olivia are very kind, friendly, and extremely professional. They've taken excellent care of my horse, whom I never worry about. Lessons and training with Harley and Olivia are by far the best I've had. I've noticed a marked improvement of my own riding. They've taken the time to get to know me, my goals, and my horse to tailor a program that's suitable for me. I've seen the same outcome for all levels of riders at the barn, those with their own horses, and those just starting out with lesson horses. So happy with this place! read more

I am thrilled to be a part of the Harley Brown Equestrian family. I continuously learn so much from Olivia and Harley. Each time I lesson with them more tools are added to my toolbox. The assistant trainers, Amanda and Dana, are talented extensions of the HBE program. Harley and Olivia cultivate a supportive environment of learning, horsemanship, and are dedicated to the practice of the fundamentals that make competent, confident horse and rider partnerships. The horses are happy, sound, and very well cared for. Happy horses + well prepared riders = great experiences for all. Thank you Harley and Olivia for helping me become a better equestrian in this life-learning sport. read more

Our daughter started riding with Harley and Olivia Brown 5 years ago. She has always dreamed of competing at the highest levels. With Harley and Olivia, she is progressing at a rate that amazes us every day. As you can see from other reviews, Harley Brown Equestrian is well known for their jumper program. Under their coaching, our daughter has rapidly progressed to competing in Grand Prix's and at the Young Rider Championship. In addition to their world-class jumper instruction, we believe an equally important part of our daughters success has been the strong foundation that she has built in equitation with Olivia. Olivia's training has allowed our daughter to be a top finisher in many of the highest equitation events. They have qualified for the MaClay, Pessoa, Talent Search, and several others. If looking for an equitation or hunter trainer, Olivia is an amazing and gifted instructor. Success requires a strong and well-rounded foundation. We could not be more happy to have found this with Harley, Olivia, and the assistant trainers at HBE. read more

There is no question about Harley Brown's achievements as a top international rider; his multiple successes speak for themselves. But what is not as easy to ascertain, is how exceptional Harley is as a horseman and a trainer. I was nearly thirty when I took my first jumping lesson; until that time, I had never so much as posted the trot! Quickly falling in love with the sport, I immersed myself into the hunter/jumper discipline, even starting a boarding/training facility in 2001. Although I managed to get the job done as a rider, it wasn't until Harley came to train at our ranch that things began to rapidly change for me, both as an equestrian and business owner. Not blessed with an unlimited budget, I bought all of my horses fairly inexpensively: young and inexperienced 3-5 yr olds, and a couple of 7 yr olds that had been passed by. Harley worked with what I had. His ability to understand the mindset of the individual horse, adapt to their needs, and then train me accordingly was remarkable! He sees things many people miss and gets the most out of both the horse and rider. It is a true testament to Harley's talent that he was able to take me, a genuine novice on inexperienced mounts, to a 1.40 on all six of these horses. Competing at the top amateur level on the A circuit against some incredible horse/rider combinations, he coached me to several show championships on each mount over the years, culminating in 2008 as the High A/O Reserve Champion for the year (with just 10 weeks of shows). The difference between my abilities before and after his tutelage was astonishing! Sadly, circumstances in my life forced me to stop competing in 2009, but I have no doubt that Harley would have taken me to my first Grand Prix. This kind of story is not exclusive to my experiences; I watched this happen time and time again for Harley with other students. Clients would come to our barn as average riders: training for years, but stuck at the same level. Within months, Harley would have them competing successfully in higher divisions: many at the top amateur level. He has a lot of passion for the sport and his students. His wife Olivia also trains and rides, complementing the jumping with a solid flat work program. She is quit gifted at creating balance in the horse, assessing their weaknesses and building strength in their carriage to achieve optimal jumping condition. She has successfully coached many riders in Hunters and Equitation, having a great eye for the subtleties of position in both horse and rider. I cannot say enough great things about Harley Brown Equestrian; it has truly been a family for me. It never seized to amaze me, the new and different things Harley pointed out in each of my lessons; the closer I got to the top, the more I realized how much I still had to learn. There is always room for growth, and this program will take you as far as you are willing to go! read more

My daughter has been taking lessons with Olivia a little over a month now, and I have already seen a great difference in her confidence level and her riding ability. Olivia's lovely personality, combined with their great facilities, are what makes up this five star package! I highly recommend this barn! read more

Harley and Olivia are not only amazing teachers, they are incredible riders as well. I have ridden with them for 6 years and have only grown as a rider. My horse and I have progressed rapidly with their excellent program and have become a successful team at the horse shows. I cannot praise them enough for all they have taught us. read more