Signed up my daughter for a weekly horse camp. Here's the daily schedule I was given. 8:30 Arrival / Daily Review and Horseback Riding / Pod Breakout assignments 8:45 - 12:00 Pod Breakout sessions, Grooming and Tacking ,Half Hour Group Riding Lesson 10:00 Snack Camper to bring or purchase from t]re canteen) 12:30 -1:00 Lunch Campers to bring or A Lite Lunch can be purchased in the canteen) 1:00 - 1:45 Campers Free Time Cop a squat Enjoy the Movie, Arts & Crafts or Board Games 1:45 - 2:00 Clean up and Departures Notice there is nothing from 12:00 - 12:30 listed on the schedule. You would think that in a horse camp kids would spend most of the time with the horses. That's not the case here. Out of five hours at camp, my daughter literally sat on a horse for no longer than 5 minutes. At this camp, the group lesson means 20 kids sitting waiting for their turn to ride the horse around in a circle 3 times. That's it. Rest of the day is spent sitting and waiting. Terrible experience for my daughter and she was in tears asking me not to send her back. She did not return. I called the place to see if I could use the remainder of the time in camp for something else, like maybe a horse lesson or two. I was told flat out "no" and was directed to go read the contract. Lawyer up, friends! No partial refunds either. I should have looked at the reviews here first as all the negative reviews are spot on. Any business that threatens you with contracts from their customer service desk should tell you all about their operation. Stay away. read more

My daughter and I are still at this barn. We even purchased our first pony under the guidance of Ms. Sarah. My daughter gets the pleasure and the honor in taking lessons w Ms. Sarah and being on the show team that competes in local shows. We couldn't be more happy to be where we are today. And i could not be more prouder of my daughter. If you are looking for a place to take lessons or board your horse (which are basically part of your family) please come here. The riders and the horses are taken care of beyond normal expectations. The horses here are so pampered and so spoiled you don't have to ever worry about them. read more

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My children attended summer camp here and they provided an emergency number that didn't work. I couldn't contact anyone. Although I only needed to tell them I was stuck in traffic and running late this alone made me extremely uncomfortable leaving my children in their care. Although my children enjoyed the group of kids they were with they were not impressed. Both of my children have taken riding lessons on and off since they were 18 months, both western and english. After the first week they complained that they didn't spend much time on the horse. I suggested that they have patience, but they had the same complaint the second week. I had initially inquired about one child, NOT BOTH, to attend a third week, and noted it on the paperwork and spoke to them when touring the stables and putting down my deposit for the first and second weeks that I hadn't decided. Ultimately I decided not to pursue the third week. I had been paying $200 per child, $400 total paid in full the week prior per their policy. So imagine my surprise when they charged my card $500 at the end of the third week that we hadn't signed-up for. So, I called and explained to the same person that we registered with that I never planned for both children to attend the third week and only tentatively for one and I had failed to notify them of our intent to attend on purpose. He offered to apply it to future camps or lessons. I obviously declined and asked for a full refund of my $500. After a week without seeing a credit in my account I emailed asking again for my refund and a copy of the receipt. I received no response. A week later I received $400 of the $500 back. Needless to say I wouldn't recommend this business. read more

This camp is HORRIBLE ! When your kids come back from their first day of camp crying and not willing to go back, you have a big problem! 3 mn of horseback riding the first day, 30 mn the next day, out of a 6hr day camp just doesn't make it fun for the kids. We pulled our kids out after the 2nd day, asked for a partial refund. The owner laughed and told us to read the contract we signed, no refund will be issued. After insisting to have our money back, we were told we would be contacted by the owners attorney. And that tells you what kind of people run this camp. Stay away! read more

DO NOT pay for the summer camp, very unprofessional. They DO NOT let children ride horses, in 2 days all my child did was to get treated badly from an unfriendly staff and they made them clean the barn and paint rocks (yes literally). There are a lot more options in Boca that are a lot better, they let children interact with horses, groom them and actually and more importantly train children to ride horses on actual horses. This place is more like a club for people with horses and they don't have the professionalism to run a summer camp. Stay away! read more

Hi, I am writing a response to a negative review of the Staffordshire Equestrian Center posted 1 day ago by Sarah Shapse. My family has been at this barn for about 2 years. I board two ponies here and my twin daughters ride with the owner, Ms. Sarah 3 times per week. My daughters are also members of the Staffordshire Equestrian Show Team which competes in local horse shows. I would like to address a few things that Sarah Shapse mentioned. First of all, this is by far the most organized, cleanest, most punctual barn that I have ever been to. Prior to Staffordshire my girls took riding lessons at quite a few local barns. Next, the comment about a hurt ankle was taken out of context. I am the parent of the child whose ankle was hurting and the comment by the coach 'about not caring' was taken out of context. I was there when that comment was spoken. Sarah, you have not been to the barn in the past year. You have not attended the past few shows either so you have no idea why that comment about the ankle was made. Ms. Sarah Hyers is tough. She does not tolerate mediocrity, laziness, or gossip. She gives these kids her all and expects 100 percent commitment and preparedness. Ms. Sarah is tough, she smokes (since when has it become a crime??), she raises her voice when she thinks the kids are not listening to potentially avoid dangerous situations. You mentioned a child being pulled by the hand. That child was the coach's own granddaughter who is 2 years old. She was standing behind a pony which any person that had been around horses knows is dangerous. The child was asked to move away and when she did not listen she was pulled by the arm to avoid being stepped on or kicked by the horse. You mentioned about riders being unprepared and not doing well. Staffordshire kids compete in local horse shows. Every member of the team places very highly in the shows. You can check the points in the Plantation Heritage Show. Our kids are always ready for their class at the show. In many cases we wait for other kids and coaches that are not prepared and classes are delayed due to that. Sarah, you a a beautiful young woman with a great personality. My kids and other kids at the barn adored you. With your looks and your personality you can change the world (in a good way). Instead of lashing out at the place and the person that has given you nothing but great opportunities and spending time writing angry and dishonest reviews you can use that time to do good. (Adopt a pet, volunteer at a barn, help the elderly... possibilities are endless). You used the photographs of my horse without my consent and claimed that the horses at this barn are not taken care of. My horse is my property and you have no right to use the pictures without my permission. The horse is under vet care and is doing well. If you have been around horses you would know that some horses develop Florida sores. This is not unusual. Mr. Bill and Ms. Sarah as well as the veterinarian take great care of my horses and other horses at the barn. If the care here were like you describe, this place would have no clients and no boarders. Anyway, Sarah, I am sorry that you feel this way about this awesome place and Ms. Sarah. I wish you all the best in life and in your riding career. read more

OVERVIEW REVIEWS PHOTOS 1 of 3 CALL DIRECTIONS SAVE WEBSITE 8656 Surrey Ln, Boca Raton, FL 33496 6.2 mi Map of staffordshire equestrian center inc. You visited 1 month ago Open Closes 6PM (561) 445-3946 Suggest an edit QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Be the first to ask a question Know this place? Answer quick questions OK CLOSE POPULAR TIMES Wednesdays 1 PM: Usually not too busy 51+ Photos Add a photo REVIEW SUMMARY 5 4 3 2 1 3.4 18 reviews "Great place!! very clean and many friendly people" "It is a beautiful, well-kept facility in a quiet equestrian neighborhood." "This was a thoroughly unpleasant experience for my 8 year old." William Embly William Embly-Edit 8 minutes ago More Google reviews VIEW ALLHORSE RIDING SCHOOLS Johnsons Folly Horse Farm Johnsons Folly Horse Farm 4.4 (11) Horse Riding School Malachi Acres Malachi Acres 4.5 (13) Horse Riding School Millpond Stables Millpond Stables 4.6 (20) Horse Boarding Stable New Spirit Farm Inc New Spirit Farm Inc 5.0 (3) Horse Riding School Carriage Hill Farm Carriage Hill Farm 5.0 (4) Horse Riding School View all VIEW ALLHORSEBACK RIDING SERVICES Golden Gait Riding Stables Golden Gait Riding Stables 4.3 (14) Horse Boarding Stable Tradewinds Park Tradewinds Park 4.5 (533) Park Pink Flamingo Stables Pink Flamingo Stables 4.5 (19) Horseback Riding Service Equines & Equestrians, Inc. Equines & Equestrians, Inc. 5.0 (5) Horse Riding School Just Horsin' Around Ranch Just Horsin' Around Ranch 4.6 (13) Horseback Riding Service View all VIEW ALLHORSES BOARDING STABLE Acts2Acres Equestrian Center Acts2Acres Equestrian Center 4.8 (17) Horseback Riding Service Galloways Farm Galloways Farm 4.6 (7) Horse Boarding Stable Wattland II Wattland II 5.0 (4) Horse Boarding Stable Joey's Ranch Joey's Ranch 4.3 (35) Horse Riding Wall Street Farm Wall Street Farm 5.0 (4) Horse Trainer View all WEB RESULTS Staffordshire Equestrian Center Inc. Home Page Boca Raton, FL 33496 www.staffordshireequestriancenter.com Horse Horseback Riding Lessons Summer Camp Day Camp Boca Raton FL Children Horse Boarding Riding Lessons for Children. Staffordshire Equestrian Center Inc - Home | Facebook https://www.facebook.com ' Staffordshir... Staffordshire Equestrian Center Inc, Boca Raton, Florida. 1K likes. Horseback Riding Lessons, Boarding, Training, Sales. Staffordshire Equestrian Center - 26 Photos - Horseback Riding - 8656 ... https://www.yelp.com ' biz ' staffordshir... Photo of Staffordshire Equestrian Center - Boca Raton, FL, United States. Staffordshire Equestrian · Yuna J. Staffordshire Equestrian ... 2 of 3 GOOGLE REVIEW SUMMARY 5 4 3 2 1 3.4 18 reviews "Great place!! very clean and many friendly people" "It is a beautiful, well-kept facility in a quiet equestrian neighborhood." "This was a thoroughly unpleasant experience for my 8 year old." GOOGLE REVIEWS Most relevant William Embly William Embly 1 review 8 minutes ago Professionalism is first and foremost. You will learn how to correctly ride, groom and take care of your horse, the owner is strict, but fair. Safety for both the rider and the horse is her top concern. Boarders know their animals are safe and not a part of some petting zoo. The staff works hard to keep the facility clean and organized. Camp's are provided during the summer and focus on making sure the children are ready to ride safely. I recommend the program for anyone who want to learn to ride in a professional manner. read more

This is a wonderful establishment! The owners first priority is safety for the riders as well as the horses. I learned so much when I was a rider there, everything from the anatomy of a horse to how to properly clean a stall and the true responsibilities that come with having a horse. Camp isn't just a "oh lets ride a pony and paint a picture" kind of experience, you have so much fun but at the same time everything you do has a learning objective behind it, which I loved because anyone, even someone with zero experience, can walk away after a week, or even a day, of camp and have so much more knowledge of horses and how to be around them safely (which my parents always loved)! If you're looking to ride or board here I would highly suggest it and it is worth the cost, everything is done with safety in mind! read more

Summer horse camp is an excellent way to gauge your child's interest in horses and riding, before committing to lessons. Prior to starting camp, we received a copy of the daily schedule along with details about each activity, why it was good to learn. We went on a tour when we registered and met all the animals. The barn and paddock are all clean and neat. The staff were all helpful and courteous. The children learn to mount a barrel at first and progress to horses. The kids, less than 10 per session, ride the horses, learning gentle horsemanship. They also learn to feed, groom, and muck the stables, common barn chores. Wednesday is water day, where the kids play with water in addition to camp activities. Photos are posted each day on Facebook so you can see what your child did at camp. Do keep in mind that this is a fun camp and lessons would cover more. Just in case, bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses, and a change of clothes. read more