I asked for a lesson but they had no openings. I was emailed back in two weeks and offered a…read morelesson. The first was a sort of riding test. By the second lesson, I was paired with a horse that is at my level of riding. I have to say I am smitten with this horse, he is perfect for me. I am so happy I found this place.

My roommate rides at Sierra Woods Farm and I've always watched her ride her horse - this time I…read morewanted to give it a try! I did a beginner (VERY beginner) group lesson with my roommates and Emily Ahlfeld, a trainer at Sierra Woods. We learned how to groom and tack up our horses as well as safely pilot them. My horse was named Pooh Bear and he was awesome! I learned how to walk, post, trot and steer. Emily was very fun and engaging. I give her props for teaching three 21-year-olds how to ride as beginners. We were in the indoor ring, but Sierra Woods has 2 outdoor rings as well. The farm itself is large with multiple outdoor pastures for the horses. The price of a beginner group lesson was $45 - pretty affordable compared to other barns in the area. Overall, my horse lesson at Sierra Woods was a bucket list item that I can check off, and I highly recommend Sierra Woods to anyone looking for a start with horses.

Sierra Woods is the perfect match for my daughter. Amy Tilson-Ochoa (owner and trainer) is very…read morepersonable and low-key while still being very professional. There is no yelling and screaming at the riders at this barn. We moved to Sierra Woods from another Indianapolis area barn due to the high-stress environment at the previous barn. In comparison to our old barn, Amy is a joy to work with and has re-energized my daughter's love of horses after she was discouraged at her previous barn. Amy does several Indianapolis area shows as well as shows in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee (about 3 shows per month; more in the summer). HIGHLY recommended!

I have been at this stable for more than 2 years. Great, reliable care for your equine partner so…read moreyou don't have to worry about him when you are not there. Great people, lessons, trainers and clinics. The facility is safe, clean and well maintained.

My daughter started riding here this summer and it has been a wonderful experience. This can be a…read morevery intimidating world if you were not raised in it and Tiffany and the team at Lakeside have been so welcoming and on top of everything with their lesson program. It is always clean, the instructors are great, and you can tell they put a lot of care into their facility and of course the horses. Cannot recommend it enough!

From the owner: Lakeside Equine Estate was founded with the mission to provide a clean, safe, and professional…read moreenvironment where horse owners and students can learn, grow, and excel. We provide an elevated level of care and communication for our clients, using the newest technology, in a prime location near Morse Lake. Our lesson program offers multiple professional instructors and disciplines, in one place. We partner with our clients and students to help them achieve their goals, both in and out of the saddle.

This may be lengthy. But I promise, it is not just drama (although a little) and a worthwhile read…read more We own two horses, one in his teens, Krewe, and one in his twenties, Cappy. We have been horse owners for almost ten years. We have also ridden and shown several other horses and worked with three different trainers in the area. I have boarded at 5 places. Admittedly, some might call me a barn hopper. I am also not a perfect boarder. I sometimes pay late---but I always pay. I am sometimes messy with my equipment. However, I have always left a place, even if we did not part ways amicably, without making too much of a stink about it. That was until now. I started boarding at Witham Farms, aka Phoenix stables, a few years ago. It was nice. The owners were kind and accommodating. They were communicative. They genuinely cared about our horses. Little did I know how drastically this would change. In 2020, we lost a horse there due to colic. It was hard. Devastating really. But I knew it wasn't anyone's fault. It was something that happens often to horses. It started sometime in the night, and we were too late. But Dru stayed with us the whole time. He helped walk our boy. He stayed with us but also gave us space when we euthanized. He covered him up when he passed, because he fell in the arena. He then buried Knox by a tree in the back, which was a really nice spot. So, even though it was hard to see that empty stall, we stayed. And we were grateful to have the compassion that was shown to us. Now fast forward to 2021. The owners are going through some personal issues, and we are told that there will be a new barn manager. I did not really know her, but Grace ended up being competent and forthcoming. Then a new trainer moved in and we did not have access to the arena space like we used to. There was a schedule that I received twice, but was password protected, so I never actually got a schedule. But most days lessons would begin at 2 and end after 7. So it was very inconvenient. However, I knew that it would probably only be that way through the winter. December and January are usually moot anyway because we have an event based business. Then last month, we were informed that the barn manager had been let go. As in, her horse had to be moved out in three days. As in, she was no longer allowed in the barn. I was informed that there would be several people taking care of my horse. One of which knows very little about horses. She laughed about the big condoms she found in the office (for collection). She had no idea about what a breeding stock was used for. She doesn't know how to properly attach a halter. My 20-something horse was circling around her yesterday when she was "leading" him up. Somewhat comical, but not really, when she is supposed to be the one alerting me if there is something wrong with my horse. She is supposed to be the one I trust to care for my animals when I am not able to be there. I was not informed that this same horse, who is on 2-1/2 pills a day for Cushings (a pituitary disorder that can lead to kidney problems, weight loss, laminitis, and neurological disorders if left unchecked) that his medication was out. He had one pill left when I was informed. I was lucky that I saw my vet there that day. She was able to get his meds shipped there the next day. Still, this is unacceptable. I was not informed that our horse feed had changed in December. The owner blamed it on the old barn manager who was not there to defend herself. The final straw came when one of the lesson horses, Jackie, a sweet old girl who taught so many young ones, died. Jackie never got upset when new riders tugged her face or bounced on her back. She worked when she had saddle sores. She was kind and gentle. Sometimes a little sassy at the waterer. But such a kind girl. She was old; late twenties. She died in a run-in, covered in sweat, with a feed bowl next to her head. She was never covered up. She was just left there. A boarder stumbled upon her. Being distraught at this finding, she called out to someone about it. She was told it was being handled. That was it. Yesterday, I was threatened that if I did not return a trunk that I took (that housed my belongings) back, that they would keep my horses. I, of course, returned the trunk and collected a few more of my things; which were tossed on the grass outside of the barn. I did tell the owner that she was being petty, and that my horses were worth more than her trunk----ok, I was being petty, too. When we returned with the truck, I was informed that the horses had been moved out of their stalls to "a stall in the back" and would be brought to me. I was told that the sheriff was on call and I was not to step foot in the barn. I had to ask permission for my child to use the bathroom. It is shameful.

If I could rate this currently facility with zero stars I would. Every positive review of Witham…read moreFarms & Stables is from before the farm was taken over by a new owner, and the barn manager Grace (who took excellent care of our horses), left the facility. The current owner has very limited horse knowledge (she did not know what collection bags were, could not put a halter properly on my horse, and could barely lead my horse out to the field to name a few instances). I wouldn't mind this if I wasn't continually lied to over the course of my time there. I was lied to about the medication my horses were receiving, and so were other boarders. I was not told when there was a feed change for my horses in December. I was not informed of who was caring for my horses over the course of several months. Furthermore, I was only told when my horse who has cushings was out of his cushings medicine the DAY he was on his LAST PILL. A horse died at this facility a few days ago. She was old, and while I don't want to blame the facility for her death in particular, the horse did die in pain and was not humanely euthanized. Everyone may have their own opinion on that, which is fine, I won't tell you what to believe in regards to how to deal with your horse who is passing. However, I must state that the farm did NOT inform the boarders that there was the dead body of a horse in one of the stalls, and a boarder stumbled across the corpse. The facility acted as if they were not in the wrong for this situation, which in my opinion, is completely unacceptable. When we left a few days ago, one of the "helpers" at the farm threatened to call the police on us as we had "stolen" a trunk that was presented to us as a gift (which we were returning at the time of them threatening to call the police on us). Granted my mother was a bit rude with her reply back to them when they asked for the trunk back, however, this was due to them threatening to hold our horses until the trunk was returned after it was presented to us as a gift a few years back. They would not let us fetch our own horses from the property, and shoved them into a back stall without our consent. In conclusion, this facility is nothing like it used to be. It's heartbreaking because for years the owners took such good care of us and our boys. We trusted them so much that we even had a horse buried on their property. It used to be our personal slice of heaven, but for the last few months it was nothing, but hell. I highly do not recommend boarding your horses at this facility, or taking lessons with Hannah Hartmen.

Previously known as Irish Acres, the barn is located behind the Palomino Ballroom…read more This is my favorite barn I've ever ridden at! I boarded my horse for the summer and he was very well taken care off! Melissa helped me with basic first aid and gave him his wormer and shots. The stalls are large and very clean. There's a nice washrack. The arena is dragged frequently and there is a new jump course put up every few weeks. The barn is well maintained and very clean. I also took lessons with Melissa. She's a great teacher and very knowledgeable. She works very well with difficult horses.

They offer a unique experience for summer camp for youth to come in contact with horses to learn…read morehow tp build a bond with the animals. A huge benefit for children to develop.

This farm was awesome! The owner Kadeem is very personable, friendly, and loves interacting with…read morethe kids. The farm land is huge and the animals are all well behaved so even if you're scared, you won't be for long. We took the Girl Scout troop on an outing here and the girls loved it. Kadeem is really eager about introducing farm life to city kids and helping make the comfortable and knowledgeable. I loved the way he allowed them to interact with the animals in ways they would never be able to other places. He does not restrict the kids and uses everything as a learning opportunity. My daughter was upset we had to leave without the alpaca. We will definitely be returning again. They also do petting zoo and horse rides for parties. He was so nice to even walk with my daughter bc she was scared to ride. 10/10 I definitely recommend to anyone looking for an up close, personal. Memorable animal experience!

Omgggg I absolutely love this farm! It really brought out the kid in me and brought up so many…read morememories from childhood fieldtrips! Broganville is a family owned farm and the atmosphere gives just that! Kadeem Brogan (the owner) was so nice and welcoming. He gave us a full tour of the grounds as well as a horse and buggy ride. We got to meet all of the animals and we even got to feed some of them. This is definitely a great place for children and adults alike to really connect with nature and learn about the farm life!