I can't say enough about the experience Karen provided for my family. My 7 year old daughter was…read moreable to ride for her first time in an absolutely beautiful setting. My 8 month pregnant wife was happy and comfortable spectating and as a Dad I felt completely confident in the facility and the trainer. Pricing was very fair and she did a great job getting us the most out of our time. We will be back.

This is a wonderful place to learn to ride whether you are 6 or 60!…read moreThe stables are extreme;y clean and not smelly, the horses loved and well cared for. The large indoor arena is a plus for our rainy winters allowing one to ride all year. Lovely trails into the woods behind for trail rides. All you needs are met equipment wise. Karen provides individual lessons and hosts fun birthday parties the children enjoy. She is very knowledgeable, kind, skilled and encouraging in her instruction. I looked over several places and this by far is the BEST!

I boarded my horse here recently, and was very disappointed with the lack of care for my horse…read more The Owners are New ( 1 year), and they are very Inexperienced, dishonest and appear to be focused on turning a profit more than proper horse care. Most positive reviews are from before current owners took over. VERY poor communication. There is a pricey NON REFUNDABLE "on boarding fee" for boarders. Over priced, frequently increasing rates Poor quality hay (My horse wouldn't eat it, so I, other boarders and even the barn manager/trainer) ended up buying our own hay) My own horse was left unfed 5 times during my 3 month stay! I have proof of this. She also lost weight while boarding there. When I brought up my concerns, I was treated as if it was "no big deal," Was told "My bad" from flakey manager each time....yet it continued to happen. Even on the last day. Every concern was met with defensiveness and no real solution. I have full documentation/texts and photos of these events, and am happy to share. The "Manager/trainer" is overworked, unprofessional and forgetful. There are Rats in the feed room, Loose horses roaming around, and rotten wood fencing. There IS a decent sized but crowded arena, NO round pen, the indoor arena is dark and dusty. Boarder's needs take a back seat to lessons, leasers, and horse camps, as they generate the most $$. The lease and lesson horses are over used, and several of them quite old. Up side: Nice boarders (most of which I am still friends with) and kind, tolerant (often overused) horses. Board at your own risk. Everything I describe here is 100% true, and I am more than happy to provide texts, photos and emails to anyone interested to back up my claims.

My daughter has been riding at Anamchara for years. It's been such a positive experience and…read morewelcoming community that I eventually joined her. Kathleen is a skilled and caring instructor. It's a nice, low-key equestrian experience. The horses are well taken care of and full of personality! The new owners, Patti and Dave, are already making great property improvements.

Carolyn teaches the basics of good riding. She has students from every age group imaginable. The…read morehorses are well cared for and get lots of turnout. The facility is new and clean. I have ridden with Carolyn for 4 years and I enjoy my lessons so much! Carolyn teaches hunters as well as jumpers. It is so much fun to ride at Goin Places!

I love this place!!!! The horses are awesome especially Possum!!! Carolyn is very kind and helps me…read morelearn as much as I can in my lessons! I have won multiple first places and three champions in my shows with Carolyn's trusty pony Possum. All horses are very kind and have a loving personality. I would DEFINITELY recommend this hunter jumper equine school for kids and adults no matter their experience level!!!!! -Olivia, age 10

I took my 6 yr old Granddaughter here for a lesson. Margo was very kind and totally explained…read moreeverything she needed her to do. She was taught to use two different brushes, how to clean the hooves with a brush, how to put the blanket on her horse, the saddle and the bit. She was careful to explain how yo walk around a horse and what yo do when approaching a horse from behind so as not to startle them. She got to guide the horse out to the wonderful indoor riding arena and she taught her the proper way to mount the horse and she got to ride also. It was a wonderful experience

My daughter went to summer camp here this summer and had a blast. She can't get enough of any…read moreanimals since but absolutely loved horseback riding. She also ended up sick and missing a good chunk of the week. They were very kind and offered to give her the make up days in another week this summer which we gladly accepted.

I used to rent here. I have many reasons why I disliked this place. Here are the few reasons why…read moreyou should not rent here. One they do not have your interest or your horses interest in mind One day I came back to check on my horse and somebody put my horse out with another horse that we're not compatible in a small circular pin. My horse was no angel. He chased around that horse forever how long that day I found him doing that. (Not safe) another reason is they told me I can paint my stall if I pay for it which I was fine with and three Pacific colors which I was fine. And I use those three colors I made a silhouette of a horse running and everyone liked it in the barn. But besides the Group for the barn that are chairman I believe? Katie which is the person who works at the barn that get Leases at the barn she calls me at 3o'clock in the morning saying that I have to paint over my Painting I did in my stall. It was messed up. And a really big reason why you shouldn't rent here is that they don't have insurance that covers you if your stuff gets stolen when you're renting there and they give out lock numbers to everyone which does not help the situation. They are very snobby at the same time their barn is also falling apart and it's funny how I remember them putting out fliers saying they need money to make the barn look better with flowers. So stupid

This is a beautiful historical location let's continue to promote and encourage the community to…read morevolunteer and make repairs. We love it here!

I had my first experience and intake with Kimberlee and Shannon and Jewel the horse. It was great…read more Jewel was in a pasture/barn she hasn't been in before so she was a little distracted by the new dry grass to eat but it's ok. I get it and it's not Jewels fault and it was the intake session. I still got to interact with her and Kimberlee and Shannon were fantastic. I already have a psychologist I see monthly since my TBI, but this is different with the horses and a new therapist and I don't mind adding tools to my toolbox to help me be my beat self and I grew up around horse and had one as a kid so this is great for me! I appreciate Kimberlee and Shannon's experience and I loved learning that Shannon get me as she too is a TBI survivor so that felt good and right, made Forward Stride feel like that much better of an experience. One session down and can't wait for many more!

Forward Stride's first principle is safety, for their riders and horses…read more In addition, the instructors are PATH certified and compassionate and fun. The facility is clean and all the horses look healthy and happy. A+

There aren't enough positive words in the English language to praise Eric and his barn. The first…read moretime I walked into the barn, it felt like "home". Eric is the trainer and what an awesome one at that! He is kind, funny, encouraging and SO knowledgeable! He doesn't make your head spin with technical jargon. Everything is broken down so even the most nervous inexperienced rider would be able to understand what he is trying to convey in a lesson. From children to advanced adults, all you see are happy faces when people are in the arena with Eric. Myself included! I've had many a lesson with a handful of trainers. Eric is by far one of the easiest to relate to. Down to earth comes to mind. The facilities are wonderful. The patrons I have met all seem welcoming and pleasant. The lesson horses are great too! I am looking forward to continuing my riding education at the Chase. My next lesson can't come soon enough!

I found The Chase online after doing research for riding lessons. I have had 3 lessons with Eric…read moreand I've enjoyed them all! Eric is friendly, has extensive knowledge, and is hands on. The barn is clean and large. The horses are friendly and always put a smile on my face. I am looking forward to my lessons twice a week. Safe to say I've fallen in love with riding thanks to The Chase! Very excited for my future lessons and would highly recommend them. Oh and there's a really sweet and adorable Black Labrador, Can't forget her!

I initially felt optimistic about enrolling my child in lessons at French Hill. After sharing that…read moreI had a beginner rider and a little bit about my child, I was told they had the availability to enroll in group lessons and the next step was to schedule an evaluation at which time we would discuss goals and schedule preferences. I should note that my daughter has done very well in previous horseback lessons and trail rides. When we arrived for the evaluation, instructor Chloe's intentions seemed to shift when she realized my child had a physical disability that causes her to walk differently although she still does so independently and is very capable. During the 20 mins that my daughter was given on the horse, Chloe asked only basic instruction which my child followed. We were then charged $110 for this brief session. After I made the payment, Chloe returned to her desk work without saying a word. When I inquired about next steps, I was rather callously told that our child wasn't ready for group lessons. When I asked for the reasoning, I was told that we could do private lessons. When I asked for more information on privates, Chloe said she would get back to me and had a "don't call us, we'll call you" tone. Chloe then emailed me to say they would not be able to offer private lessons to a beginner. I responded asking for further explanation which French Hill has not responded to. One in four people will encounter some form of disability in their lifetime, whether as a condition they are born with, due to injury, age, or some other issue. This is the reality we all face. I hope that the instructors and owners of French Hill will come to understand the impact of their words and actions if this becomes their reality. Recognizing a person's abilities and potential (especially when it is a child) rather than focusing on perceived differences is so important as is fostering inclusion, dignity and respect for everyone regardless of how they navigate the world.

My duaghter rode at French Hill Farm for 5 years and moved from a begininner to an advanced rider…read morein that time. She took lessons from Leighanne, Ashlie and Trish and she learned great things from each one. Lessons focused on what the kids need to work on and they provide strong foundational training. They are alll extremely safety focused, which is an important aspect of what they do. My daughter is a strong rider today because of her time at French Hill, and she loved the time she spent there.