My daughter, Emily, has only been taking lessons with Amy for a few weeks now, but we really…read moreappreciate the detail oriented instruction. There are also a great selection of lesson horses at Firefly, and access to both indoor and outdoor riding areas. Amy teaches her students how to clean their gear once finished, and the clean tack room is proof of that. Firefly's new location south of Canby is very convenient for us. We look forward to many lessons in the future.

I started riding at Creekside in December. Kelly is a fantastic trainer. She really knows her stuff…read more- as evidenced by her credentials. She's been showing for a long time in the US and abroad. I'm glad I found her - she was recommended to me at the local tack shop - Gallops. 2 of her students were shopping in there while I was asking the staff about places to train in Lake Oswego area. All of the other students are kind, knowledgeable, helpful and a ton of fun. The community at Creekside is enjoyable, they're people you'd like to have dinner with as well.

I've been riding horses since I can remember and have done dressage for the past 5-ish years. Last…read moresummer though, I changed barns and began jumping with Kelly. The lessons and horse care is great! She really focuses on position and above all else, safety. With those in mind, she pushes her students to be the best they can be. For me dressage to jumping was a big transition, but she has helped me every step of the way. The horses are fantastic as well and I have even began half-leasing a horse. I highly recommend Creekside if you are looking for a new trainer or even if you want to learn how to ride.

Went to Maria and her horses as a gift for my wife. We have been on horseback before but this…read moreexperience tops our previous rides without question. First off the horses were very healthy. Vibrant shiny coats and great muscle tone. You're can really tell that she provides excellent care to her animals and has a lot of passion towards them. Second, her property, location and trail ride is breathtaking. The terrain provides a good mixture of up and down hills, open fields, thick forest and shallow water crossings. Oh and great views. Third would be Maria herself. The best instructor and guide we have had and will probably continue to return to her family's farm more often. Maria is very knowledgeable and experienced. She is super friendly and very easy to going. Plus she takes great pictures even while loping on her horse! My wife and I will definitely be back to ME Horsemanship for more time in the saddle!

My 7y/o daughter had her first lesson today. Maria was a stellar teacher, so great with a smaller…read morechild. She kept the pace moving nice and quick, so that my girl didn't have time to get herself overthinking about how big that horse was! She had her up and riding solo, learning commands, and enjoying a confident ride within 20 minutes. The whole lesson was such high quality learning- we can't wait to go back! Maria is a skilled teacher, and really knows horses.

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+

Love her! You be amazed by experience you get whether its training your horse or Mercedes giving…read moreyou a lesson she is a wealth of knowledge and has an eye for what is needed from both rider and horse.

Everything about this place from the horses to the laid back & very supportive atmosphere there to…read morethe people who come together there is beyond compare. Terraka is a wonderful teacher & an all around great person. I love this place.

My husband and I tried a few different stables before settling on Terraka Mischler as our trainer…read moreat Summer Glen. She is knowledgeable and easy going with wonderful horses for a variety of riding disciplines and skill sets. The arena is also very large, usually quiet, and boasts a few acres of wooded trails out the back door. A great experience for horse newcomers like us!

I leased a horse who was boarded here for a few months. The barn owner, Sarah is amazing. She's a…read morelovely person to be around as well as an incredible horsewoman. The horses have turnout (which can be hard to find in Oregon!) and quality care here. The indoor and outdoor arenas have great footing. The new outdoor arena is simply gorgeous! Gorgeous views and jumps for horses. Sarah has a show program and a lesson program to get involved in. I recommend this barn 100%! It is difficult to find quality barn owners that are this passionate and caring for horses and clients alike.

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.