This was our first experience horseback riding. My granddaughter is 11 and very hesitant about…read moreriding. Amy was so patient with her. By the time our first lesson was over my granddaughter was completely comfortable, it was amazing to see. I highly recommend Royal Creek Farm.

Went to Royal Creek today to just enjoy some relaxing horseback riding. The experience we had was…read moreabsolutely AMAZING. Jules was our guide. She was absolutely sweet, understanding, knowledgeable, and very patient. My two cousins who went with me aren't very experienced riders, and she walked them through everything. Royal Creek has an amazing way of setting up the entire experience. They are really good at pairing the rider with the house -- not easy to do, but very well done. Once you arrive, you meet your "guide" and then are introduced to your horse. I really enjoyed the fact that you have some one on one time with the horse you'll be riding before you actually get on. You get to give your horse a brush down so they get comfortable with you, after that the horses are saddled up, and they take you to an indoor arena to ride around and get comfortable. Your guide will then make sure you're comfortable to take you out to the field where you'll ride around for a while. This was honestly one of the best horseback riding experiences I have had in a long time. Also, their prices are super reasonable. $105 for 3 people for an 1 1/2 hours

My daughter began beginner horseback riding lessons over a year ago and absolutely loves her time…read moreriding every week at Beautiful Shoe farms. The instructors are professional, friendly and always prioritize safety.

From the owner: We offer horseback riding lessons in a family oriented and relaxed environment, serving Dublin,…read moreHilliard, Westerville, Upper Arlington, and the general Columbus area. We have clients who travel from Gahanna and Delaware County. English and Western riding are available. Beautiful Shoes has been a part of the community for 20 years, and our instructors have 8-10 years of experience riding, handling horses, and have taught lessons for many of those years. We teach at the student's ability while encouraging them to advance skills at their own speed in a safe environment without undue pressure. We teach beginners up to intermediate levels for children and adults. Scheduling is flexible, available on weekdays and weekends, and we will work with schedules and around other activities as best we can. Our goal is to offer a safe place for kids and adults to enjoy horses and learn to ride. Riding and learning to care for horses can provide connection, responsibility, confidence, and physical conditioning in a fun environment. Our mission is to provide a place for this to happen for kids of all ages, and adults too!

I just returned from chaperoning my son's field trip at Camp Willson. This was my first time but…read morehis second. I do not like camping. I am a VERY skeptical person and I do not let my children to go to with strangers overnight anywhere. His teacher convinced me to let him go the first year. Last year he came back raving about the camp and asking to go to summer camp there. We weren't able to pull it off. But, after hearing his excitement I had no problem letting him go this year and tagged along. Impressed is an understatement and all of my concerns were calmed. The amazing staff made everything an adventure and kept the children smiling and happy. I don't think the kids realize how much they learned. He wants to go to summer camp this year and I will be letting him go. His sisters too (if they want). This is an excellent place and I can see it being part of his future beyond one summer.

From the owner: Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Horseback Rides, Group Rentals and Retreats.read more

Steiner Stock Farm breeds horses for harness racing. The Steiner family began raising standardbreds…read morein 1885 and moved to the current location in 1904. The farm manager Wade Morris has a passion for his trade and a wonderfully honest manner.

Jeff Geiger has an outstanding program for all experience levels. He and his instructors are…read moreamazing with kids and adults alike. This is a great place to get your horse fix, whether you are 6 or 60!

Dream keeper riding stables is a very nice place. I like…read moretaking my exchange students here, it's a nice memory for a new experience. The owner is very caring. I think it's a ver nice family activity that is not too expensive and builds great memories. In October the have a haunted hayride ( family approved) also changes so you can go back and it be different. If you want to teach your teens some responsibility or they are animal lovers just ask the owner if they can volunteer there here and there.

I've been taking lessons here since spring of 2020. Natalie is dedicated to helping her riders…read moremeet their riding goals, and her prices are competitive for the area. You will learn about horses both in and out of the saddle, and I would recommend her to riders of all skill levels. If you've always thought riding might be a fun hobby to take up but maybe a bit intimidating, Emberwood is a perfect starting point. For students who are advanced enough or become advanced enough through lessons, Natalie offers partial onsite horse leases. I've been leasing one of her horses since fall of 2020 and it's been a great experience. We also go to shows if you're interested in showing.

Natalie is a knowledgeable horse owner and business owner who always puts the health and safety of…read moreher animals and students first! She also loves to see her students excel at not only riding, but horsemanship as well. She's the best!

After calling over 10 places and being sent straight to voicemail we finally found equestrian…read morevalley farm. The owners were happy to get 2 more horses ready for me and my friend in their 4 o'clock slot. When we arrived there was a very friendly atmosphere and many cute animals playing in the yard to watch while you waited. We then signed in and they gave us a quick walkthrough and we were on our way. The ride was about an hour and a half throughout their beautiful property. There was one other party with us, and through the whole ride the hosts were talking to us making you feel very at home. I would definitely recommend this is you want to go on a nice horseback ride this is the place. Special shout out to "cloud" for chauffeuring me around on his back:)

After calling several places, found the perfect one. My daughter and I had a very enjoyable ride…read moreon their horses. They are easy going polite friendly made us feel at home.

BSA Troop 17 camped out here and accommodations for campers is phenomenal. We did the zip line and…read moreit was worth the money. Very personable care from the staff and a call number if we needed anything.

From the owner: Camp Yale is a state of the art outdoor team building and leadership development center located…read morewithin 30 acres of woods in east central Indiana just south of the city of Winchester. We specialize in facilitated team building and leadership development for corporations, organized adult groups, and young people of all ages. We offer a 17 station team building challenge course, a 50-foot climbing tower, 450-foot zip line, archery, a one acre fishing pond, camping, disc golf course, a 2-mile native tree and wildflower identification trail, shower facilities, a shelter house, campfire pits, and more. We have a passion for leadership and team development in a relaxed, highly enjoyable outdoor retreat experience.