Ever since I've been riding with Ashley I love it, I think Ashley is an amazing trainer, unfortunately, the first Barn I rode at with her I had to stop because I had really bad anxiety but the one thing I loved was how patient she was with me even those days when I couldn't ride the horse because of my anxiety. which I think makes for a fantastic trainer because not every trainer has patience like that. then about a year later I picked up riding again with her and I'm still riding to this day. I love her because of how she gives you writing techniques and she puts you on the perfect horse, no matter if you're just picking up riding or you're beginning that even nicer thing I love about her and not every trainer does is you can choose between English or western whatever you feel most comfortable with. Like some lessons with her I read Western and the next one I ride English which I think is just amazing, another thing is no matter what you want to learn she can do it no matter if you want to do jumping or more Western! And I love that she lets you do most of the work, like tacking up and brushing your horse Instead of the trainer doing it which I think is fantastic and she's also right there if you need help but I've been riding for quite a while so I kind of mastered up tacking up by myself, but I think no matter if you're jumping back into riding or if you're a beginner I would go with her. and $50 an hour is like perfect because out of that lesson, you learn so much I'm not even kidding If you go to her Barn in West Chicago it's more of an open Farm so you mostly ride outside but there's different areas to ride in so it kind of makes it more fun instead of riding in the same area. read more

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Where do I even begin. I've known Ashley for a while. She was never my trainer though. I decided I wanted to get back into horse riding, and contacted her. My grandfather purchased a lesson card with her, and we finished that one. We proceeded to purchase another one. I was strictly English and doing jumps, etc. one day for my lesson, she put me on a skiddish western horse. I had no idea what I was doing. I only walked. That was my "lesson". She proceeded to up and leave the barn I bought my lesson card at, so I contacted her about getting my money back. She blamed Covid-19 as to why she couldn't refund. I kept asking for my money, she said she could finish out the lesson card where she's at, but no refund. I said no and will keep trying for refund. I purchased a horse, and she got in contact with me and told me she had two more refunds to fulfill before refunding mine. She posted on her page that she got a trailer, I messaged her saying why can she buy a trailer but not refund me? She said one of her clients bought it for her. That is not true, she bought it herself. Months pass, nothing. She proceeded to block me on everything, and still haven't seen my money. Horrible person, horrible business. Save your time and money. read more

Stay away! Lies about anything money related, and will try to cheat you out of lessons you already paid for by saying you're out, or owe her money for a new card when you really don't! Once you present her with the proof because you kept track, she'll act like it was a mix-up and apologize. Ashley Marie Ratay who runs New Moon Equine is unreliable and untrustworthy! She spends more time on the drama she creates in her personal life, which has a major trickle effect on her business. She'll either be crying during your lesson and not teaching you, or your lesson will be cancelled because she has some big "catastrophe" to deal with. Don't say I didn't warn you! read more

Do NOT do business with this woman. She posted a Horse for sale, after I spent money Vetting the Horse for purchase, she gave me a price she would accept for the Horse, I agreed but then she demanded that I give her the X-rays I paid for so she could get a second opinion from her Vet even though I was buying the Horse. I told her I would give her the X-rays after the bill of sale and it didn't matter what her vet said because I was going through with the purchase. She couldn't seem to grasp this concept. I asked her if she wanted more money, she repeatedly said no. Then she said she wouldn't be able to keep tabs on the horse, so I offered her my public business page where we post club pictures of the horses all of the time. Then she said she wanted first right of refusal in the event I ever were to sell the horse, I agreed. Then she said she would keep the Horse, and she was sorry I lost money (a lot of money) on the Vet check. Here is the last message she sent. " Hi Kim, I unfortunately have made the ultimate decision to no longer sell Noel. I apologize and sympathize about the money spent on the prepurchase exam. And wish you the best of luck in finding the perfect fit for your vaulting program." Bizarre doesn't even describe the interaction I had with her. She kept saying she couldn't afford the horse, and her mom was paying board, but she wouldn't let me talk to her mom. She said she had over 21 years experience selling horses but she's no more than maybe 24 years old. Her Horse needed its feet trimmed, vaccinations, teeth floated, Coggins, deworming, all the normal maintenance you would do on a horse. I agreed to take care of all of It at my expense, but she decided instead to waste my time and money. Unbelievable disrespect of someone investing hard earned money into buying a horse. read more

Such a bizarre interaction with Ashley Marie Ratay. She took a simple eBay interaction and brought it to a level of crazy I've never partaken in. The worst part is it was over a $300 dollar lesson saddle. She "bought" it in an auction then decided she had questions after I shipped and never paid for it. I sent the saddle as an "impulsive shipper" (her words and justification) prior to payment (I completely acknowledged my confusion, I thought she had as it said SOLD! and I wanted to make a quick transaction) and now has the saddle and money. She feels no responsibility to pay or return the item. Well, she said she'd return, but didn't. If this young lady is willing to screw people out of a couple bucks... I wouldn't trust her while in the back of a horse. Be cautious friends. Things aren't always as they seem. Cole Roncaioli: See that top listing for the Beval? The part that says in particular "AWAITING PAYMENT"? Yeah, that's you. Please fulfill your part of the deal or I will be contacting your local police department per eBay's suggestion. Ashley Ratay: Hi? I'm in the ring teaching, sorry I can't pick up. I'm extremely confused on how this is unraveling. I asked for a video as proof of the tree being in good condition. I never received one... the saddle was then just shipped without payment. The leather patch is completely lifted up on the left hand side. I'm comfortable paying $200 for the saddle, otherwise I can return. Cole Roncaioli: You understand when it says sold, that means YOU BOUGHT IT. To ask for additional information thereafter is not eBay's policy, nor mine. It is VERY clearly written in their agreement that you ask any/all questions before committing to buy. How are you confused??? Furthermore, your lack of communication is unprofessional and frankly immature. You brought this unraveling upon yourself. I apologize for your misunderstanding, but unfortunately, that is not my problem. Pay for the saddle. NO RETURNS -- As also stated in agreement via eBay transaction. I would have been much more lenient prior to this point, but after hunting around for the past 16 days, I've lost my interest in further communication. If I don't receive payment within 48 hours I will be reaching out to your local police department with all information regarding this ridiculous nightmare. Lastly, sending the saddle prior to payment was a MISTAKE on my end for not being and avid seller. That mistake taught me a lesson, but as ebay says, they suggest not sending prior to payment for my protection as the seller (I get it now) not yours as the buyer. Ashley Ratay: Why would you send an item without payment? Unfortunately I don't feel I should be held accountable for your impulse shipment? I apologize for the communication but I don't always check eBay. Anywho, the item has a defect that I was not informed about. I'm not looking for trouble, but calling me unprofessional and immature is out of line and unappreciated. I'm not comfortable paying anything more than $200. Cole Roncaioli: Read note above about an honest mistake. That does not cover YOU in any way. I assured you the tree was in tact AS IT IS. You have no ground to stand on here. Would you rather I call authorities? Seems ridiculous, but I will. And the patch was mentioned VERY CLEARLY AS WELL. Note the marked down price??? Why are you making this so difficult? Ashley Ratay: The patch is completely lifted, which was not stated. I'm not making anything difficult. I offered two options to resolve. I'm unsatisfied with the item and I don't feel you were completely upfront. Let me know what you'd like to do. I will be starting another lesson shortly and will not be able to communicate. Cole Roncaioli: Have you used the saddle? Ashley Ratay: No Mam. Cole Roncaioli: So you had a saddle that you openly didn't pay for just sitting at your farm and didn't think to be proactive and reach out to me? It doesn't make any sense other than you were trying to get something for nothing. Ashley Ratay: I didn't feel responsible for reaching out to you. You made the decision to ship without payment. I was at a horse show for a week and have a lot going on. Like I said, I'm working and cannot continue texting. I will gladly return the saddle as I am unhappy with it. Actually... I'm just going to go ahead and do that. Expect to see your saddle soon. Have a nice day. Cole Roncaioli: Very sad. I'm a very firm believer in karma, pay the $200 and let's be done with this. It is such a crap amount of money, but the principle is a huge deal to me. Enjoy your day. Or send it back. That's fine too. It isn't cheap to ship. Make sure it's insured for 300 and not 200. Please confirm which you are doing and this will be done. If shopping, provide tracking info when available. Ashley Ratay: How much is shipping? Cole Roncaioli: I believe it was 50-60? I have the receipt somewhere. Ashley Ratay: I'll let you know Cole Roncaioli: That'd be great. Within 48 hours, please read more

I can agree with the other reviewers here that you should stay away from this girl when doing anything related to horse business- lessons, buying, etc. The reviews on her Facebook site are from people she begs to leave positive feedback for her to try and fix her tainted name (her last name is "Ratay" but she removed it from her Facebook to try and hide herself better). She cheats her clients out of lessons by saying that they have less left than they do or that their card is up, talks on her cell or to the kids she "friends" in the barn when she is supposed to be teaching a paid lesson, putting minimal effort into her lesson (if you even want to call it that). She constantly changes what she says, trying to cheat people out of money. She will say what sounds good to you, but then talk badly behind your back to make herself look good. She is as shady as they come. BEWARE! read more

I have been riding with Ashley for as long as I can remember! She is without a doubt the reason I have come so far as an equestrian. Her unconditional love for her animals (and her students) is incredible. Ashley has taught me everything I know: from learning how to post, to my first jump, to helping me buy my first horse! She helped me through the struggles of being a new horse owner and was always there to give me advice. Even though I do not have this horse anymore, I still look to Ashley to guide me and help me through my journey as an equestrian. I am forever grateful for the time and effort she has put into me and her other students. I have seen first hand just how much she loves her job, being that I was with her all summer as she taught her lessons and I really got to see just how much goes into her day! I owe everything to her and can't say enough good things! read more