In a couple of months I've gone from beginner to learning jumps thanks to Jillian's coaching. Love…read morethe horses, and I love the supportive community that she has established at her stables. Jillian is a serious trainer. She will help you build confidence and bring out the best in you and the horses. Pic is from my third ride.

If you want your kid to learn the true arts of riding up to the highest level this is the place to…read morebe, hands down most professional and educated trainer on the island. So if you really want you or your child to learn from the ground up this is the place to be.

I brought my niece here for a week, for a horsemanship camp. They offered summer camps that lasted…read moreabout 5 days From 8am to 2:30pm. The kids learned hose safety, horsemanship, hose anatomy, how to clean and take care of the hoses. The cleaned the hose stalls and took the hoses out for walks. The kids were put in group and each kid had there responsibilities for the day. They also did some crafts, They each made a safety bracelet and play with water on the last day. The kids got on the hoses each day but they only walk with the hoses. If you are looking for something else you need to take a private lessons. They had a drop off and leave policy. Witch I get. I ran dance schools. But I wish that they let the parents come and see or join in on one day, to see what they were learning. My niece looked like she enjoyed her camp when I picked her up. But you don't get much out of pre-teens. This camp is great if you need your kids to be busy for 6 hours, learn some of the basics about riding and taking care of horses.

We chose this place for summer camp because it promotes itself as specializing in riding…read moreinstruction for special needs individuals, and providing therapeutic riding to individuals of any ability. The website even states that they want "to make sure our participants have a safe and positive riding experience ..." What my child experienced was the exact opposite. There was inadequate supervision by the owner/trainer (who was on her phone often and not paying attention), relying on teenaged volunteers. The owner/trainer did not have a kind tone of voice when addressing children, even yelling at times. One example was when the owner/trainer wanted to take a picture of kids with a horse - my child went to stand next to the horse and the owner snapped at my child saying, "Don't be rude!" and never explained why she said that, leaving my child sad and not knowing what they did wrong (and crying all the way home in the car afterwards). Either the owner needs to hire a kid-friendly trainer, or they need to change their ways.

This is the most awesome and fun barn I've ever been to for riding. The people here are all great,…read morewarm and accepting, it really feels like a family. Angela Woods is an outstanding instructor who has done a fantastic job of teaching my child to ride well and safely for almost ten years.

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by this establishment. I have been to a lot of riding…read morestables and ranches before, so I tend to be a little tough on my observations when I do visit one. However, this one exceeded my expectations. It was tidy and set-up nicely. It had one very large arena for lessons and jumping events, and another medium sized arena that was well kept. Judy Woods is the Trainer and Instructor that I spoke with and was able to observe a couple of her lessons, and was very happy to see the diversity of her horsemanship. It was enjoyable to see her students bond and work well with a lesson horse. Most of the horses are privately owed, but Ms. Woods herself has a few fine horses that she teaches lessons on. The stable itself was very clean and well kept. Most owners appeared responsible for making sure their horses were looked after and cared for by private hands. Even so, I would highly recommend this stable to anyone who is looking to board their horse, or to someone who is just looking to work on their horsemanship in any discipline: Western, English or Dressage.

I hired Circus Olina for my daughter's 8th birthday. The kids had a lot of fun and really enjoyed…read morethe multiple activities that were offered. They especially loved the obstacle course at the end. Ronja was super friendly and easy to work with. Great activity for the kids and hands off for the parents my daughter said she loved it.

We hired Circus Olina for our daughter's BD party. Ronja was very communicative and helpful in…read morearranging activities. The team came on time, set things up well, and was very good with kids. It was an outdoor event and it started raining. We moved into a pavilion, and they were improvisational and engaged with the guests, including the parents, with the activities they could try in a smaller space. We had a great time. I accidentally overpaid, and Ronja was pleasant and swiftly refunded the excess amount. We highly recommend Circus Olina!!

We took our 5 year old granddaughter for her very first ride and couldn't be happier with Heart…read moreHorses! Sonya, the owner, was patient and caring and slowly introduced Rose to her horse, calmly reassuring and explaining throughout the whole process. In no time, Rose was up and riding with Sonya and Angie (the Intern) on each side of the horse, encouraging and engaging her during the ride. Rose felt safe, confident and exhilarated - she can't wait to ride again! The horses are gentle and well cared for, the grounds are clean and neat with ample parking and the area is beautiful - the whole experience is serene and therapeutic. I highly recommend Heart Horses to all!

Spending our afternoon with Leolani and her horses was an…read moreabsolute dream! She is so charismatic and fun and my husband and I had the best time on our honeymoon - Leolani showed us the ropes literally and knew the perfect spot to take us. As animal lovers, we could not recommend riding horses with legacy horsemanship enough. Leolani cares so deeply for the horses and the land and we learned so much spending the afternoon with her. We can't wait to come back and would highly recommend booking a ride with her whenever you're on the island!

Legacy Horsemanship is amazing because Aunty Leolani is amazing. She not only takes you for a ride…read morebut she offers her valuable wisdom of Hawaii and horse riding. If you're looking for a more intimate and memorable experience of horseback riding and learning Hawaiian history, look no further than to book with aunty Leolani. I booked a ride with her on my birthday. She was so kind, funny, and full of aloha. We first fed the most beautiful birds that are on her property. She can call each bird by their name and they respond to her. It felt like I was in a storybook! And the horseback ride exceeded my expectations with the views and going into the ocean, knee-deep. Truly an unforgettable experience. Mahalo, aunty Leolani! Book with her today to malama small local businesses and receive a valuable experience you will always look back on.

Life changing! Nothing like it in the world. The ASPIRE philosophy is creating a community of…read moreleaders and waterman. Thanks to IKAIKA HAWAII.

This is the best watermans camp on the island. The coaches are all very kind, caring, and helpful…read more Shelley is very enthusiastic and is one of the nicest people around. Kai is also great with children and just as amazing as Shelley in every way. ​

I've been asking my college professor all semester when would we be visiting Hooulu Aina after…read morehearing how the class last year got to learn about planting awa. So when the chance came I was definitely excited and ended up learning a lot. To teachers especially if you have handicap students: Do it!! There was a hike (which my professor forgot to tell me about) to the site we worked at, but depending on the severity of the students disability it's doable (though they may complain a lot especially if you don't prepare them ahead of time). Plus there is a road where the guys were able to take me back down in a truck (which if my professor had let them know ahead of time they probably could have brought me up, though I won't tell him, but the minor discomfort I felt was well worth the satisfaction of what we accomplished that day).

This place is amaze. My family friend told me about it, since she's the psychologist at Kokua…read moreKalihi Valley clinics and has been here a few times herself. I came for the first time last month and was treated to an amazingly therapeutic day of clearing invasives in order to allow koa to naturally come up. Learned about a few plants and how to identify them and was treated to an amazing lunch after, cooked by volunteers, and took some edible hibiscus home for cooking. Although I spent three hours clearing, I definitely feel like I came away with so much more than I put in and regretted putting off coming for wanting to sleep in, or do other errands, in the few months prior. I have been missing out on a lot. I came for the second time this past weekend and we spent some time clearing weeds from several different sites on the farm, which we then fed to the pigs. Other activities include kapa pounding, hale building, garden maintenance, and cooking, so lots of opportunity to do what suits you and your abilities. The staff is great. I worked with Aulani this weekend, who is a total gem and a staffer there for the last six years. She introduced me to maile hohono, which puts a stop to mosquito bites and OMFG it's a miracle plant. Lots of people here fulfilling volunteer requirements, but I'm just doing it cuz I love it. Make sure to dress appropriately with things you can get dirty in. Bring your own water, even better bring your own plates/silverware for lunch, and be prepared for a day of well-being and rejuvenation. Make sure to also check out Roots Cafe to support local farms/food. I haven't been myself, but can't wait to go.