Beautiful brand new facility (built in 2012) with world class Reining horses and trainers. 38…read morestalls with large indoor and outdoor arenas. Two large paddocks with run in sheds. Dutch Chapman specializes in lessons and training for non-professional beginners all the way up to professional riders. Check website for lesson prices and information. Closed on Mondays. Busy show season is from April to October - call before stopping by on weekends during this time. Mostly western horseback riding (Reining), but they have a few English horses also. Field and/or stall boarding available.

I've been here many times but my last was over 17yrs ago! I just rode again for the first time in…read more17yrs, for my birthday and it was nice. They even sang me happy birthday, which was really special. It was an easy trial and honestly, I prefer the trail we did years ago. We went like on the side of a cliff kinda and we could see the stream down below. This trial was just mostly through the woods. Still nice tho. I'm coming back with my nephew. The stable is run by Nicki & Gina. There are additionally tour guides and other volunteers. The ride is now $60 for the 1hr ride. Please call and leave a message to schedule. Give your age, weight (there's a 250lbs capacity & they will weigh you) & riding experience. Beginners are welcome as they give you a tutorial on how to handle & guide the horses. They will call you back to confirm the dates of availability and follow-up via email. Come dressed in pants and closed toe shoes. On the day of your ride.. plan show up 45 mins early. So if your ride is at 12noon, be there by 11:15am at the latest. They don't play about check-in. They will turn you away if you are even a minute late. They only accept cash, there's no ATM. So, please come prepared. Also... when coming up the drive. Go 5mi per hr. Not 10, literally 5mph. They will yell and turn you away if you go faster. They have free roaming animals and the drive is uneven/rocky. Bring water, Your ID & your insurance card for paperwork. You will not be allowed to bring anything on the trial but sunglasses. That includes keys, money, cell phone, water bottle, etc. A guide will take pics during the ride and forward to you after. If you adhere to these rules you'll have a great time. But be mindful, the ladies are STRICT!!

The trail was beautiful, and the horses were well-behaved. But the staff, two in particular, ruined…read morethe ride. One kept taking calls, yelling in to the phone - as if at a rock concert.. When not on the phone, the staff kept shouting inane dialogue to one another, ruining what was otherwise a tranquil afternoon in the woods. If you're a beginner, and need instructions barked at you, this is your place. If you've been on a horse before, and just want a peaceful ride, consider this a last resort.

I purchased a gelding that had been here for about one year prior. I have owned him now for two…read moremonths and have remained here during this time. So far everything seems well cared for, the pastures were supposed to have been sprayed but there remains a significant amount of morning glory. Other than that the fencing is in good care, the barns are in good care and the outdoor arena is very nice. I have yet to ride in the inside arena. The owner has very nice, well maintained, easy to ride trails that are quite enjoyable. I am thankful to be here.

I considered this place for boarding my horse. I looked, I left and I would never ever go back…read moreagain. You can see piles of manure all over the fields, and the automatic waterers were filled with algae. it looks like the barn hadn't been swept in a year and there were empty feed bags and trash piled up in the feed room. It wasn't just the field/barn conditions that were a mess the bathrooms reeked of cat urine. All in all an unsanitary place. I don't know who thinks that is amazing but I thought it was awful. If you are looking for a place to board you might want to try some place else. it has potential but definitely not even close to being worth what they charge.

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's funny this guy is trying to say we never went when we did - I'd love to see what evidence he…read morehas considering during our entire time there he never once asked for our names or checked that we even had a reservation. He also never redeemed our Groupon. He has repeatedly messaged me and begged me to remove this review and has even reported it to Yelp to try to get it removed. Not only do I stand by my review but this Steven Strasburg owner has proved himself to not only be completely unprofessional but also desperate and dishonest. My advice: TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY for your business instead of accusing people of posting fake reviews or saying "it must've been another place". This is the ONLY time where an owner has not only not apologized but tried to say I'm posting for the wrong Castle Strasburg. How many Castle Strasburg horseriding places are there in Midland, VA? SHAME ON YOU!

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

We have enjoyed this camp for years, but 2026 brought parental concerns over hearing that children…read moregrouped up to 12 years old were sharing bathrooms if another identified as the opposite sex. This should be an opportunity to identify a solution comfortable for everyone affected by providing single use options, as opposed to telling my daughter "it's ok because he identifies as a she". It caused an uncomfortable situation for girls and concerns for parents. No young girl should feel uncomfortable or anxious using the restroom.

Do not EVER board your horse at this facility. You will regret it…read more Janice Cohen, the owner, is a control freak who cuts corners and pinches pennies wherever possible. She constantly nickels and dimes boarders for things a normal facility would never dream of charging for, such as removing halters in turnout. That's right - you want to sleep soundly knowing your horse isn't accidentally hanging itself in the pasture? Better pony up the cash. The indoor and outdoor arenas have potential, but the outdoor arena is not maintained and has all the cushioning of concrete, with a ton of weeds. The ring is only ever usable the day after a severe rainstorm because the water softens the crust. The indoor arena is constantly dusty and dragged maybe once per month. Don't ever consider turning the lights on in there, unless you'd like paying an extra fee. Only four out of the fifteen lights operate, anyhow. Want to practice dressage figures? Too bad, because the owner leaves the same jump course set up for months and no, it can't be moved (unless you'd like to pay a fee, of course). The owner doesn't like people using the wash stall to groom and tack, even though this is where the only set of cross-ties in the entire facility is located. The owner charges an additional fee to hold your horse during farrier visits, and does not provide the option to come and hold your own horse in order to avoid the fee. The owner will not inform you of any of these fees up front, because she makes them up as she goes. In fact, the owner's preferred methodology is to inform you retroactively by presenting you with a massive invoice, containing months worth of fees. The owner will often claim that your horse has broken certain items (such as a broom, water tub, or pitchfork) and overcharge for a replacement. Frankly, I'm not sure how or why my horse was using a broom in the first place. The owner becomes irritated if you have the audacity to show up five or more times a week. The owner will tell you that you ride too much and advise you to only ride two or three times a week. My horse is in great condition, we show regularly, and I work closely with an experienced trainer. The unsolicited advice about his training schedule was not appreciated. The owner will not send over a copy of the boarder contract if you happen to lose yours, which is irrefutable evidence that the owner does not run the facility in good faith. The owner is very unfriendly. She will act like a nice person at first, but eventually she will start ignoring you and leaving passive aggressive notes. These notes are her preferred means of communication about all the extra fees she is charging you. She will also disable electricity to the barn and arena if she gets annoyed at you. The owner never pro-rates board, so if you do make the mistake of coming here, plan your short stay around arriving and leaving at the beginning and ends of the month, respectively. As far as I know from my experience and from asking around, the owner has never returned a security deposit, except when threatened with legal action.

I boarded here for a short time, although when I moved in I had hoped I would be there for the long…read morehaul. The facilities are nice- it has a decent indoor, a good outdoor, huge, grassy fields, and a well-built barn. The problem is the barn owner, who does not seem to want to have boarders. She made it nearly impossible for me to stay, and by the end I was worried about my two horses all the time. The first heads up was the feed she uses- it is an all-purpose livestock feed, with a picture of a goat, a cow, and a horse on it. The main ingredients are all by-products. I work in the pet food industry, and I have also done self-care and helped manage a large boarding facility, so I am quite well-educated about animal feed and the importance of high-quality ingredients. I have show horses in full work and feeding them low-quality goat feed was not something I felt even remotely comfortable with, so I brought in my own feed. The BO gave me a $10 a horse credit for this, which didn't help much, but her board is low so I thought, fine, why not. Better than goat feed. Ok, all is well- until she began telling me that she was going to charge me $10 a horse every time I brought them in during the day and they spent any time in their stalls. They did not have anyone else in the field with them, and (unfortunately), if I leave one out alone he will run. The BO said she would put one of her horses with them, but then decided she was afraid her horse would get injured. She has a herd of fat little QH-types that she rescued, and they are resale projects, so I could understand that- except my two have been out with other horses before and there has never been an issue. But, fine- her horses, her choice. However, I was going to be charged $10 a horse every time I brought both in and had to leave one in his stall while I rode the other. I picked the stalls after I was done and turned the boys back out, I never put in more bedding, and on the whole I couldn't figure out what the issue was, but she was adamant. The two times I took one of them to a show and left the other one I was charged $10 for the half day the first guy spent in his stall. Again, I mucked the stall afterward, redid the water buckets, etc- it was as if he had never been in the stall, but it still cost me $10. Hmmm, I thought- this is getting weird. Oh, if you want your horse to have its halter taken off EVER, that is $15 extra a month. Yes. You read that right. If you don't pay $15 your horse wears its halter 24/7. I was able to change my work schedule and come at night to ride so I wouldn't have to pay the extra fee to have my horses in their stalls during the day. My husband wasn't so excited about this, but I didn't know what else to do. When I would come, usually about 60-30 minutes after the horses were brought in, none of them ever had any hay left. They were brought in around 4-5-ish, and I would come at 5 or so, and....no hay. It had been made very clear to me that I was not to touch her hay, so I decided to buy my own bales and supplement. Both of my horses are quite large (16.3 and 17.1hh), and NEED hay. Heck, all horses need hay when they are stalled! So I came a little earlier for a few days and saw that they were getting ONE FLAKE of hay. Not even a fat flake- just one thin one. One day my baby horse had a handful of hay in his stall before he came in- her hay store was pretty much all gone and I think she was scraping up the last bits of it. So, one thin flake of hay from 5-ish at night until 7 the next morning. WTF. Ohh-kayy....by this time it was clear that something was going on with this person that was not quite right- she usually hid in her house while I was there, or hopped in her car and drove off. None of the other boarders saw her regularly, either. I never complained, I just tried to find ways to work around her issues, but the hay thing sucked. So, I bought several bales of hay from another person there who does self-care and I decided to come out every night and throw my guys a few extra flakes. I did this for a few days, feeling like Attila when the rest of the barn would call for their own hay, until I got a scribbled note (stuck to one of my stalls) about how my horses weren't eating any of the extra hay and they were churning it into their bedding, the other horses were upset, and she was going to have to charge me $10 a stall every day that I gave them extra. It was a crazy note. I also wasn't allowed to put it in the stalls myself- I had to leave the hay outside of their stalls and SHE would put it in- and this would cost me $5 a stall every night that she did this for me. CRAZY. There is so much more I could say but I am out of space. There is a reason the barn is empty. DON'T BE LURED IN BY LOW BOARD! She told the self-care client she really hates cleaning stalls, which I guess is why no one gets any hay- less work for her. My extra hay must have driven her around the bend. She is not a good horsewoman- beware!