We took our daughters today as an early birthday. We rode as a family, and they were so good with…read moreour kids! We had an hour ride, which was the perfect amount of time. They gave us all a little mini lesson before we started, which was great for the girls. My husband and I have ridden a good bit, but we still learned a new trick as well. Friendly folks, gentle horses, beautiful country.

My cousin and I had a great time riding at Red Barn. It was my cousins first time and Alica was so…read morepatient and made it fun. She taught us so much. I wish I lived in the area, I would go everyday!!! Thank you for a great time Red Barn :)

Kat was a wonderful guide. The horses were so calm and beautiful. My husband had been asking to go…read morehorseback riding, so this was part of his birthday gift. We will definitely do this again. Thanks again!

This was a great trip to try horseback riding on my bachelorette in October. It felt secluded and…read moreprivate and we had a great instructor! All the horses were very well mannered.

I wrote an accurate experience I had with this boarding facility regarding multiple attempts to…read moreschedule a farm visit. This was true and accurate. I just received an email from them, below in quotes, is their response: "No visit was scheduled as the barn network suggested issues, which were validated by your actions. All barn owners openly exchange details and communicate short tempered impatience owners like this to avoid the dramatic impact this lack of maturity can have. " My response is: 1) sending a personal note like this to my personal email is very unprofessional and may be considered bad conduct by a business owner using the internet to bully a potential client. 2) no visit was scheduled, that was the point of my original review, I couldn't get an appointment through the methods given through their business internet site. 3) If I ever get another email by this business again, I will be filing with The Attorney General's Office of North Carolina.

It is by far the best equestrian facility in Union County. The owner is knowledgeable, and always…read morestrive to provide the best care for the horses. The facility is stunning, the pastures impeccably maintained, and the riding arenas have the best footing. Can't recommend enough.

First, our server CHRIS was warm and inviting. He greeted us with a smile and made sure we were…read morecomfortable and satisfied throughout. The food presentation was outstanding, and everything tasted GREAT!!!

I've been taking lessons from Anne for almost 2 years now. I learned more from her in 6 months…read morethan I did after 2 years at a previous facility. She's very intuitive and knows how to communicate instruction to help you become a better rider, whether it's English or Western riding. Anne & Peyton truly care about the animals and the people that board and ride at their farm. Cedar Lake is a haven for me to visit after working in the corporate environment all day. The atmosphere and surroundings are beautiful and peaceful and a welcome change from the day-to-day. There are a lot of activities for both kids and adults. They are very active with local animal charities and give back to the community.

My daughter has been riding at Thunderbay for 3 years now and we have been beyond happy. TB was my…read moredaughter's first formal riding lessons and the staff has been wonderful. She has advanced several levels since she started and TB offers a variety of horses for all different abilities. The staff take good care of their horses and riders. We love TB!

We had my daughters birthday party here recently. I couldn't have been happier with the way the…read moreparty turned out. The prices are more than reasonable and all of our guests had a blast. The horses were in "costume" when we arrived with a blanket and headpiece to coordinate with a costume for each child as they ride. My daughter lived the unicorn princess costume and the boys loved the prince/knight costume. There was a game that they played with the kids as they ride and it included several other kids. So even though only 3 ride at a time, there was always 6 involved and the other kids played cornhole while waiting their turn. The only thing I would have changed is the party room. Setup was cute and they did work with me on decorations. It was very small. Barely enough room for kids and really not room for parents. It was insanely hot in there. There was an AC but I guess they forgot to turn it on and we thought maybe it was broken. The room was also pretty dark with very little natural light so not great for pictures (because I'm picky like that - I love to take nice pics). I almost wish we could've had a picnic table under a tree somewhere instead. Overall I would def go there again and highly recommend to anybody for a party!

My daughter loves this place. They are great with kids and the riding camps they offer. We have…read morebeen coming here since before we moved out here almost 2 years ago... Matt, Lindsey, and Nicole are awesome with these kids and the horses... Ireland and Sarah are her favorites lately...

We discovered Chesnut Lane with a summer camp Groupon three years ago and it has been our…read moredaughter's favorite/happy place EVER since! All the staff is AWESOME, they are knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, patient and the horses are the best. (Matt, Kayla, Journey) Their facilities are big, clean and organized. We HIGHLY recommend them! Our daughter has discovered her passion and she has made the best friendships at the barn while learning how to ride.They don't teach them just how to ride but also how to be responsible for a horse and all that's involved in caring for it. They are big on responsibility and making the young girls/boys aware that riding is a privilege. It is a priceless experience!

Awesome place, my daughter is very happy riding here, great teacher. It is far from our house but…read moreworth it

Gorgeous barn! Great instructors! This is the perfect barn for young riders to learn everything…read morehorse including care and barn maintenance.

Very knowledgeable staff, beautiful horses, and an interesting experience. Learned a lot about Paso…read moreFinos and got to experience the quality of their gait out on a trail ride. Great with the kids, and reasonably priced!

My husband and I came to Painted Sky Ranch for a 2 hour trail ride while in town from Atlanta…read more Every single person we encountered was incredibly nice and friendly from the moment we arrived. We visited with the horses in the different pastures while waiting for our ride to start and I have never seen sweeter, more cuddly and happy horses before! Marin spent a good amount of time explaining how to ride and Debra was the best guide we could have had and even took a bunch of photos and videos for us. We can't wait to come back again!

No matter the distance this experience is so worth it! The ladies are the kindest and very patient…read moreand you can tell they care about what they do. Very beginner friendly and nothing to worry about because they are there to help you. The trail was very peaceful and beautiful views

Super fun experience at the pumpkin patch!!! We visited on the Saturday morning before Halloween…read moreand it wasn't too packed at all!! We had fun. There is a big parking lot- but be careful, the driveway to get in is really narrow and only one car fits through at a time. There is no admission fee and it is free to walk around. You also don't need reservations. There is cornhole, picnic tables to sit at, a gift shop with local good slike honey and apples, a coffee truck, a lemonade truck and popcorn for sale. There are pumpkins everywhere of different shapes and sizes available for purchase in addition to gourds and mums. We bought a mum and it was $15. There are plenty of photo opportunities and a garden to walk around in. There is also a lot of space for kids to run around in. For an additional fee, there is a wagon ride you can take that will take you to see farm animals but we didn't do this. All in all, not as many activities in my opinion as some of the other pumpkin patches around town, but I did like how close it is to town compared to some of the other pumpkin patch options and it was super cute! The staff was all really nice too!

Such a nice place with cute farm animals and friendly staff! They also have pumpkin patches in fall…read moreand it's very fun