The kids and adults will have a great time here. The best petting zoo experience getting to hold…read moreand hangout with all sorts of animals. Even enjoying a pony ride!

Love this place and the people here! Been taking my horse riding lessons with Laura and Frances,…read moreboth are great! The horses here have their own personalities, but they all are very friendly. Many programs for kids to attend, glad I can be part of this community!

Pasture Boarders Beware…read more Jim's barn is beautiful with gorgeous indoor and outdoor arenas. There is a tack room for boarders, and slots for tacking up as well as several wash stalls. He has one person working for him, Pancha, who feeds all the horses, cleans stalls, and generally takes care of things. The horses in the barn seem well cared for. The pasture has 2 run-ins that seem in good shape, and 17 acres to spread out on with seemingly good grass. The water trough was a little questionable... There is only one other horse on pasture board and it's his horse (RED FLAG). There are lessons on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - if you want to ride on those days, outdoor arena only. Feed for pasture boarders is grain in pans 20ft apart. I expressed that I was concerned about that because one of my 2 eats significantly more than the other, and the one who gets less will steal food. Jim stated (his idea) that there was a paddock in the field where one horse could go in to eat so he wouldn't steal food. He stated that I would have to pay his help extra for her time. I made sure to tell him that one of my horses was 18hh. He didn't seem to have a problem with it and asked more questions about his breeding. I asked if he would feed supplements and he said yes. I also asked about using an open stall temporarily while I tacked up one of my 2 horses and he said yes as long as I cleaned up after myself. I moved in and everything seemed fine. Jim was very pleasant and easy to talk to. I felt very comfortable with him and our decision to move there. I watched a few lessons - he was very kind and patient. I helped Pancha feed the horses that evening and the next morning so that they could get used to their new routine and one of them going into the paddock. We talked the whole time (in what little Spanish I know) and she even was showing me pictures of her family. I brought my horses inside to ride and put one in the "preapproved stall". I gave him a flake of hay to munch on while he was waiting (it is explicitly stated on the website that grain AND HAY are included in board). While I was tacking up my other horse, Jim walked in and told me "you're expecting too much as pasture board horses and you need to leave". I tried to fumble through a question as to why and he simply stated that I expected to much and Pancha was not comfortable working around my horses. I said ok, I'll try to find another barn as soon as I can, but it may be next week sometime to which he replied "the sooner the better, you need to get out". I told him that I had given a flake of hay to my horse and offered to buy a bale (EVEN THOUGH HAY IS SUPPOSEDLY INCLUDED IN BOARD per the website) and Jim stated that I was stealing..... I immediately packed up my trailer and left after being there less than 24 hours. He went from being very friendly and easy to talk to, to INCREDIBLY rude and hurtful in a very short period of time. I think the real issue is that I was too much of a presence in the barn. I never saw any other boarder there, and in the boarders tack room, pretty much everything was covered in dust. He is obviously used to doing things his way and in his routine, and I was interrupting that. I also don't think he really wants to deal with pasture board horses. So, if you have a horse that you need stall board for and don't plan to ride often, this is the place for you. They will be well taken care of. I think if you just want lesson, this is also a great place to come. Otherwise, stay away.

Jim is a terrific teacher He is particularly patient and gentle in his criticism. The facilities…read moreare terrific, safe and convenient for those who live in Chapel Hill and Durham. Although Jim is best at teaching English but he was willing to take me on as an older adult who just wanted to refine his Western riding. Kind man with a good manner

I started riding here a few weeks ago. Ole Strigel is the owner and chief operator. He…read morespecializes in buying / selling high end sport horses from Europe for clients in the US. The facility bar none is the best in the area. The barn is immaculate and the riding ring's footing is a synthetic material which is incredible. It offers a smoother experience for the horse and rider. Situated on 20 acres in Durham it is one of the most beautiful barns I have seen. In terms of training - best suited for adults who are serious however you don't have to be advanced. I could barely walk / trot when I started and he already has me working over cavalettis and counting strides between jumps. If you are ready to take your or your horse's hunter / jumper training to the next level there is no better facility. It is an honor and a privilege to ride here. Great for: Horse Back Riding Lessons, Horseback Riding, Horse Boarding, Horse Riding Lessons, Hunter Jumper, show stable, Equestrian Center, Equestrian, show barn

Fabulous facility. It is easily the premier hunter / jumper show barn in the Raleigh / Durham /…read moreChapel Hill area. No better place if you are looking to take your riding to the next level. Ole has experience on the international level - but has the patience to work with beginner level riders. The barn is beautiful and the farm is a real treat. I love spending time here.

I have been a boarder with 2 horses for 10 years. The manager lives on the property and the two…read moreowners are vets. The footing is great (sand/rubber). There is a nice covered arena and also a nice big jumping arena. Any instructor is welcome to teach a boarder there. Boarders are very nice and easy going, the barn is higher end but also easy going.

My daughter greatly enjoyed her lesson there recently. They had a beautiful set up as well as being…read moreknowledgeable and compassionate with their horses.

I board my horse Omega here - the barn is super convenient to Durham Academy. We love it because…read morethey are committed to make the barn a family focused community. Great place to be if your child is interested in hunter / jumpers or getting into riding.

Fee alert: Why are they charging a $10 "administrative set…read moreup fee" for lessons? This is literally their job. These nonsense micro fees today are just cash grabs. And that tells me a lot about how they operate overall.

Went for a trail ride today and had such a great time! The group and guide were a lot of fun, all…read morethe horses are well behaved and easy to ride. Not to mention the trails are beautiful! The owners were very kind and welcoming also. I will definitely return as often as I can.

Routh Ranch is a horse lovers wonderland. Tommy Routh, owner, keeps the horse pastures green and he…read moreputs fresh bales of hay out many times each day. The horses have fresh hay and fresh water 24/7. Its a wonderful place to board your horse/s. The horses are well cared for and you will meet people, all of whom become friends to share conversation with, talk horse lingo and ride trails together. Routh Ranch also offers activities for people who want to come Join a group or bring a group for a trail ride, led by experienced guides, with use of well trained horses (owned by The Routh Family). Birthday parties and horse riding lessons are offered as well. Tommy Routh, his Wife Patti, and Son Issac are very welcoming and enjoy sharing in conversation with everyone. I consider it my home away from home.

Coach Berry will not only teach your kids basketball but will be a mentor and a friend to your kidsread more

My daughter has done the weekly classes and also the AAU alternative team. Lots of skills…read morepractice, lots of scrimmage. Positive, encouraging environment. She told me that the team is the first one she's been on where she doesn't experience gossip and cliques - she enjoys all the girls.