We came to Canterbury Park for cowgirls barrel racing and had a blast. They also had freestyle…read moremotocross after with live music. The food is your typical low quality food you would find at a sporting event. The Mexican place looked like cafeteria food. I would eat before you come if you want something filling and tasty. They did have $5 Busch before the event started. We did not go into the casino. We had a good time and would come back to more rodeo events here in the future!

Kentucky Derby! I…read morefigured that I will never make it to Churchhill Downs for my bucket list, so Canterbury Park on Derby Day will have to suffice.The atmosphere and party vibe was pretty darn good, there were many activities to experince. People were having fun, and the Derby attire did not disappoint! The big screen tv over the track was ok, but I expected it to be larger, I had a good viewpoint to watch that fantastic race! (2026 Golden Tempo) Now, it has been several years since I made a trip to this racetrack. I remember it being in much better shape! I was disappointed especially in the rest rooms. Rather Gross. Needs sprucing up I think. Strangely, all the food & Beverage staff seemed to be Volunteers! Every interaction I had with the bartenders and counter staff was delightful. They all seemed to be very happy to be there, despite the tips only income. Very accomodating and service oriented, especially the bartenders who had the Mint Julips ready to go! The selection of food at the different counters was better than average, but everything I wanted was sold out. Nada, no more, too bad so sad. What were the bosses thinking? No one was going to show up for the Derby? HORSES ARE ALWAYS EXCITING

First time here. I never really knew about this rodeo until I was bombarded with facebook posts…read moreabout it. We went Sunday night the last night. Parking attendants direct you to a spot. Online tickets were $24 each and were scanned from your phone at entrance. There were vendors selling jewelry, cowboy hats, clothes, pocket knives, etc. I bought 2 large hair barrettes that have cow hide on them. They are for ponytails. I had a cheeseburger and ate half the bun. Also bought 2 waters. There was saddle bronc riding and bareback riding on horses, barrel racing, steer roping, team roping, and my favorite bull riding at the end. The VIP section was sold out but it appears you can stand right above the saddle bronc, bareback riding and bull riding. There was a prayer, military flag tribute, national anthem and singing of God bless America. If that offends you, you can stay home. I can't wait to go next year.

TL;DR - Fun for all ages- get there early if you opt for the 'Select Seating' its closer to the…read moreaction but it is blanket seating only. Budweiser and questionable burgers. Mercaaaaa. 1. They offer shuttles for transportation from surrounding bars- I suggest doing this- the bus parks near the exit road and has first go to leave. 2. Bring a Blanket and go early for the select seating. 3. Bring CASH for beers 4. VERY family friendly 5. Small rodeo vendors 6. CHEER! 7. Make sure when you're leaving/coming/going/ stop at the local small businesses. i felt the value of watching these talented cowboys was worth the price of admission. The Bull riding happens VERY QUICKLY so make sure you're in your seat before it happens when they say 8 seconds, they really mean it.

We had a really disappointing experience with Windfall Equestrian. My family visited to see a horse…read moreand that same day, we made it clear that we wanted to move forward with purchasing him and would pay in cash pending the vet's clearance. We were simply waiting on final feedback from the vet and felt confident about the next steps. However, we were later told that the horse had been shown to another interested party who ended up placing a deposit. At no point during our visit or follow-up were we informed that a deposit was required to secure him. We absolutely would have placed a deposit immediately if that had been communicated. We were told an email had been sent, but it was missed during a busy workday. Given how time-sensitive these situations are, a quick phone call would have made all the difference--especially since we were only contacted by phone after the horse was no longer available.  Overall, the lack of clear and timely communication was extremely frustrating and left us heartbroken. We hope this feedback encourages better communication practices in the future so other families don't have a similar experience.

I started taking lessons with Windfall just under two months ago. I can honestly say, over these…read morepast few weeks I've learned more and progressed further in my riding journey than I have in my entire life!! Jennifer, Grace and Bri are all tremendous instructors -- very detailed and attentive. They all do such an amazing job explaining things -- each lesson something new "clicks" and I have a breakthrough! The horses are also fantastic and high quality. I can't wait to see where my journey takes me at Windfall!

I hardly ever write reviews. I had to take the time to write about Exclusive Equine. This place…read moreis great. Took my son Aiden there to see if he liked horses and the experience as an early Christmas present. We wanted to see if horse riding lessons were a good fit for him after checking a trial lesson and meeting out. First off, the place is clean, well lit, and up kept both indoors and out. Horses have ample space, and it is very welcoming. You can tell safety for rider and horse is number one. The horses are well cared for, and they seem happy to be there they are cared for like the family you want to be with. We worked with a trainer there named Anna. She had a great way of working with and understanding kids. My son has anxiety and is reduced verbally, especially when in a new situation or having anxiety. We thought horse riding might be therapeutic for him and something fun with good lessons and skills.. Anna understood him and worked closely with me if she had any questions about his communication and comfort and just in general. My son had a great experience with Anna and her horse Ray. She was knowledgeable, happy to answer questions, and was so easy to work with. When he was a bit hesitant about the helmet or any part, she knew just how to easr him into it and when to change direction. She tailored the experience and lesson to what the rider (in this case, my son) was both comfortable with and skills wise, what he was safe to try in the trainers experience. It is well adapted to rider and includes parents' input and even participation when appropriate when minors are involved. Which I found really important and a big consideration . When many other places treat it as this is our lesson plan with X amount of weeks and this will be met in this way by these intervals its fit in the box or don't. Exclusive Equine were honest if they thought that riding and further lessons would be a good fit for the rider or if they needed more information to give recommendations . if it wasn't a good fit or they thought a different type of lesson structure was better for the rider interested, they were honest about that as well. They weren't just trying to get butts in the door. They didn't treat those unexperienced with horses or those that might need adaption to ride as less then. They are happy to see if and how the student may need extra lessons to reach the goals or a tailored plan. I'm not saying this place is or isn't for all kids of special needs. I. Our case itnis a good fit. I appreciated that we weren't ruled out or treated as incapable of labels. They based it on how the student did with them and the horses and if they thought they could safely learn or not. Other places both involve horses and not hear a label and treat us less than from the start. My son noticed this and was uncomfortable from the start, as was I. It wasn't ability based at all at other facilities . Being respected and being based on the ability of my son and trainer was such a breath of fresh air. This is true about life experiences and activities for us in general, not just in asking about horse riding. My son found a joy and seems to have good balance skills and comfort for horses. We found this all thanks to Anna and Exclusive Equine Center. We have decided to continue lessons. Hopefully, Aiden will continue to enjoy and show skill for horse riding and care. It was also therapeutic for him . He got upset when he had to stop at the end. I can not say enough good things about this place and our trainer. It all started with their respect for us from the minute we contacted them and throughout the whole experience. They showed respect for kids as well, which made the kid eager to be respectful and comfortable from the very beginning. The respect and care of the horses play a huge role. A happy, calm horse makes the riders more comfortable. My son also loved the resident kitty cat he got to meet.

From the owner: Welcome to Exclusive Equine Center. Just 20 miles Northeast of St. Paul in Hugo, Minnesota lies…read moreExclusive Equine Center, a first-class, full-service horse boarding, training, and breeding facility. Our experienced staff is here to assist you in all phases of horse involvement: From lessons, horse leases, and horse ownership; to breeding, raising, and selling, Exclusive Equine Center is a place to gain confidence, memories, and lifelong friends.

Fantastic stable with great staff. They teach lessons, and include how to get your horse ready for…read morethe lesson, as well as how to take the tack off and how to properly wash the tack. The trainers are ready to teach you what you want to learn, as well as teach you safety and the basic foundation. I highly recommend this stable for adults, as well as children!

From the owner: Welcome to Shadow Creek Stables! There's nothing quite like the bond between a horse and rider. If…read moreyou love horses, then Shadow Creek Stables is the place for you. We're a full-service stable offering a plethora of riding and boarding options to the St. Paul, Minnesota, region. We offer horse riding lessons, horse boarding, horse showing, and community education programs. Call today for more information!