I have boarded my horses here for almost three years. The knowledge that I have gotten from this…read morestable is invaluable! I learn something new about horse care almost every time I visit my horses. Not only do my horses get top notch care, but I also don't have to haul my horses anywhere unless I want to because most local farriers and vets will travel to the facility. The camaraderie that I experience with the other horse owner's is great! The indoor arena and viewing rooms are added bonuses. The pricing is very reasonable and includes parking for my horse trailer.

My horse gets excellent care at Kill Creek Arena. The owners live on site so I know that things…read moreare taken care of. Very close to Kill Creek Park, large indoor arena and full sized outdoor arena. Trailer parking, nice tack room, heated viewing room with indoor plumbing. No drama facility

I honestly don't know how to start this review. I have been boarding horses since I was 18 years…read moreold and I'm 54 now. I have NEVER had an issue at any other boarding facility, but this one place. The owner of Forbes Ranch, Kim, has made this whole experience a nightmare. Let me inform you of what happened to my daughter's horse since she has been at this facility. First, she basically starved our horse and then blamed us by stating it was because of her lowered work schedule and that her weight loss was due to her age. Ginger was 18 years old at the time. I was out of town on business, but called the vet immediately when I came back a month later. Her explanation did not make sense because her top line was gone and the vet put Ginger on a re-feeding program. That program is used for extreme weight loss typically due to starvation, not age or lowered work. It's absurd that her weight came back immediately after starting this program, right? I started buying my own hay because the basic level of trust was gone. She did not even deduct the hay from the board bill every month. It's funny because one of her main arguments is that this is not about the money, but the good of the horse. However, that's laughable because it is ALL about the money for her. She charges $4.50 a day just to keep Ginger in her stall that we already pay for every month instead of turning her out. This is also while Ginger is healing from an injury, so she couldn't go in the dry lot anyways. She also charges $1.50 daily to stir water in her grain during the winter months. It's unprofessional that she gives a boarding contract with a flat fee price and then changes the price by charging additional fees for the most nonsensical things. She doesn't even send you a bill every month over email or break down the amount, but just sends you the number over text instead. I payed less at A show barns when my daughter was competing competitively in California. That is complete insanity! I am not from Missouri and do not know the horse community out here. I was on waiting lists for other facilities in the area, but nothing opened up. It's been very difficult to find a good barn in this area close to our home. Besides that, she demands that you put your horse in a dry lot with other horses. We agreed to that because I hired a trainer to introduce them properly to each other. All was good, but one of the two horses left for 6 months at least. Everyone who has a clue about horses knows that an alpha mare (which Ginger is) will build a bond with the horse left and become protective. But not Kim, she puts the returned horse back in with them immediately. They fight, Ginger gets kicked, and receives a laceration on her leg and additionally re-inured her other leg from a previous injury. Kim did not even inform or ask us about the new horse joining Ginger again until it already happened. She sent us a video over text of it after the fact. Furthermore, she did not reintroduce them properly and we didn't even know or have the time to hire a trainer help again. The vet now states that she can never be ridden again. We are rightfully devastated. Ginger is still only cleared for hand walking. One thing to know about Kim is that she does whatever she wants and informs you after the fact, but finds it preposterous when you get upset, especially after your horse is injured because of her decisions. She told my daughter that she knows what is better for Ginger because she cares more and puts Ginger first instead of what we want to do. The whole purpose of putting the horses in the dry lot is because she doesn't have enough employees to clean the stalls or doesn't want to pay someone to cleaned the stalls twice a day. And then you have to argue with her to even let you clean your own horse's stall. She does not allow you to put shavings in your horse's stall either. She only permits her "green shavings" which are just shavings that are not kiln-dried. I have never been to a facility that doesn't allow you to have as many shavings as you want, specifically when your horse is healing from an injury. She charges you for shavings, but doesn't even let you know the amount she is charging you for because there are no bags to go off of. This boarding facility bosses you to the point of misery. You have to defend and debate with her about anything you want to do with your horse. It's exhausting! I totally understand and support rules at a facility to keep everyone safe. But DO NOT tell me how to take care of my horse that I pay everything for. This is the most vet bills we have EVER received compared to all the years we've had Ginger and when she was showing competitively every weekend. Never in my life have I been so disappointed in a facility. I truly am trying to warn everybody about the realities of this place. Kim tries to portray a high quality barn, but looks can be deceiving. She's a CONTROL FREAK!

Great place to have my horse. Clean and well kept environment run by caring people!!read more

I would think twice before boarding your horse here! The owner and her daughter are very…read morecontrolling of you and your horse and very condescending! They proclaim to have grass in the turnouts and in the 5 months I was there witnessed many times horses in the dry lots with NO Grass, NO water, NO Hay for 6-8hrs./day! In 90 degree weather too! Also you only have one option for Grain and Hay and are not allowed to bring or supply your own! Also when my horse was stalled could only have one bag shavings every 2-3 days which in my opinion is not enough for a stalled horse! And wasn't allowed to supply more shavings for my horse. Your not allowed to move any of your tack, supps, or anything in or around your horse's stall or you'll be yelled at or threatened! You get a very tiny space in the tack room and the stalls are tiny with just one tiny window for your horse to look out. You can't make any suggestions or change anything. Your always wrong and they are always right! If you need anything extra for your horse you will be charged out the ASS! So glad chose to leave!

Nice facilities, great people and Kim, the owner is very accommodating. We were temporary boarders…read morewhile we moved/built a new barn. As those things often go the project went way over our original timeline. Kim was always happy to let us stay longer - never hesitating to help in anyway she could. Great folks.

Nice, big space with really awesome stables. Amber the head trainer is an amazing teacher and I saw…read moregreat improvement with each lesson. I loved the laid back atmosphere and having both indoor/outdoor arenas to ride in (weather was never an issue when wanting to ride). You could tell all of the horses stabled there were well-taken care of and handled with the utmost care. I would definitely recommend this barn to beginner or veteran riders, especially anyone looking to get into shows.

Our whole family loves Twisted Pine and Tammy. A few of our friends go there too, so I can say…read moreshe's great with novice and more experienced riders, and both kids and adults.

From the owner: Located in SW Topeka, we offer a full-service equine facility including lessons, training, showing,…read moreboarding, farrier and breeding services