Teri (owner & head trainer) does a tremendous job taking exceptional care of the horses/ponies; my…read moredaughter has a young (6 yrs.) horse in training and he is thriving. She is also deeply committed to maintaining an intentionally positive and uplifting atmosphere!

I've been riding here for nearly two years and love it. Teri, the owner, is an expert instructor…read morewho gives solid instruction and feedback. She really knows what she is doing. She works patiently with where you are at. She genuinely loves to see her students excel and is happy for you when you improve. As an adult coming back to riding, this has been the highlight of each week for me! The horses are well trained and clearly well cared for. The vibe at the stable is friendly and relaxed. It's perfect for adults, children or teens. I am really glad I found this stable!

Horseback riding lessons at Horse Haven (also Equine Life Solutions) are the highlight of my…read moreweekend. I love Robyn and Michelle and the fun group of horses. They start you off slow but build a strong foundation for the future. I was a complete beginner and can now get my own horse from the field, groom, saddle, and ride. The focus is on natural horsemanship and balance. I have a horseback riding vacation coming up in August, and they are helping me get ready in time. There are always lots of volunteers on hand as well to assist as needed. I will probably be taking lessons here for years!

i admit it--i'm horse-crazy. grew up riding bareback at summer camp and briefly had a horse in high…read moreschool. the barn we kept her at was so typical--full of teen drama, unhealthy behavior (both girls and horses) and in general not a nice place. flash forward 45 years to Seattle, where i now have a teen daughter who loves to ride. we stumbled upon horse haven via a good friend and i'm still pinching myself that this place exists. Robyn is great with the girls and the horses, offering life lessons disguised as horsemanship lessons. if you have a rider who's interested in truly listening to herself and her animal, this is the place for you! PS: only 4 stars 'cuz i wish it were :15 from my house instead of :40.

So happy to have found Happy Path Meadows. Great location and right next to Lord Hill Park for…read moretrail riding. April builds confidence for you and your horse which creates a great riding experience. Your horse will be so well cared for if you board. If you are looking for riding lessons you'll find April is so patient and provides great guidance and education!

Finding Happy Path Meadows was a dream come true for my 8 year old daughter. We didn't know at the…read moretime that my 4 year old son would also be similarly infatuated. They've experienced love and growth in unmeasurable ways. I've watched her confidence grow, his gentleness expand and their appreciation for the equestrian world blossom. April makes horsemanship fun and exciting in a warm and safe environment. She keeps the kids engaged and excited while allowing them the opportunity to learn what the universe needs to teach them that day (patience, compassion, physical advancements). My kids started with vaulting and quickly learned to ride with balance and Grace. They love coming to this amazing property and just being present. We all leave the lesson feeling refreshed and happier than when we arrived, The Happy Path is addictive!

Overlake farm is a heaven for horses. They get to roam in a huge pasture and graze all day as…read morenature intended. The horses are well cared for and happy. The property is a treasure in and of itself. An oasis in the middle of a bustling metropolitan area and steps from 400 plus acres of groomed horse trails - no bikes! It is a fabulous place.

Unfortunately, I was only at Overlake Farms in Bellevue for 8 months before our planned move to…read moreArizona full time in August 2022. I wish I had been there longer. OLF was the right home for me and my horse Blu. He loved his big open stall and paddock and his turn out in lush pastures. The Farm has a really nice riding track, outdoor arena and round pen and is literally right across the street from Bridle trails state park--so easy to attend shows or clinics! While there is no covered arena for rainy winter days, I can say with all honesty that I never missed a day of planned riding due to rain. The park has tall trees which protect from the rain but still are wide open and bright. Dana and her crew take amazing care of all the horses. They have a huge herd that has 30+ acres to meander in and are fed on a track to make sure everyone has a place to eat and not be bothered. Having said that, horses will be horses and do hurt themselves from time to time. Dana keeps sufficient stall/paddocks available to use if a horse needs to come out of the herd for any reason. A young horse had torn the skin back on her knee requiring stitches. She broke her stitches open and Dana made extraordinary efforts to help with the care and treatment of the horse including installing a tether system in a stall. In the 3 barns I have been at, I have never seen an owner so personally involved and conscientious of a horses' well being. For the non-herd horses, turn out is all day for long hours not just a couple hours. Any reasonable request was met and accommodated. This is not a "show" barn although there are show horses there. Boarders are knowledgeable and friendly and happy to join on a trail ride. There are a number of quality trainers available and with 50+ horses on the farm, all the vets and farriers go there. Dana even built a new covered, flat area for vets and/or farriers to work out of the elements. No this is not the fanciest place but it was honest, warm, caring and welcoming and not only felt like, but was Home for Blu and I. While we are loving and adjusting to our home in the sun, we will forever miss and be fond of our friends and time at Overlake. 100% recommend Overlake as a great place to board.

We booked for a birthday party of 12 year olds. Each horse was led by someone walking while we…read morerode. Safe, but not too exciting for 12 year olds. This was otherwise great for a birthday party - close to town, everything provided for riding, beautiful location and trails, nice staff, good horses. Would be a good birthday party for 6 to 8 year olds.

Dressage Dancers moved to its permanent home in the Bear Creek neighborhood in Woodinville a year…read moreago, and just today, the full-size, brand-new covered riding arena was completed! Soft footing, spacious clean stalls, and a location on a very quiet street equal healthy horses and happy riders. Dressage Dancers has two trainers, both of whom have a few openings in their riding instruction calendars. In addition, Carol will be teaching two separate weeks of intensive riding camps for children this summer. Past camps included two daily individual riding lessons, horse-related crafts, baking, and other fun camp activities (including playing in the hose on really hot days!) I've helped Carol with students and horses at dressage shows and here in the arenas, and have also taken riding lessons here. You will learn the right way to here and you will always be encouraged to do your best and to enjoy your time with the horses. I'm so glad it's a low-drama barn; kids and adults alike can learn here in a supportive environment.

A friendly, clean stable with knowledgeable owners who care. No pressure from trainers to ride or…read morepurchase horses above skill level. We do appreciate the extra effort the owners put into making this a great space. We also appreciate being able to ride while lessons happening. The use of headsets is respectful and creates a safe quiet space for others to ride.

My grandson was enrolled in Gold Creek Equestrian Center for his first time, in private Horse…read moreRiding Lessons, he had the time of his life learning all about the horses, grooming them , how to manage them and of course riding them . He had 5 lessons and each one was with a different horse and instructors. Each one of the horses were very gentle and the instructors very good , Patty , the owner was very accommodating to my grandson's schedule. Lessons are over but the memories and love for horses will last him his life time. Thank you to the owner, instructors and of course the lovely and gentle horses they had for him . I highly recommend the center Cecilia G. Seattle

I've been an adult rider at FRF for going on two years now and I absolutely love it. Everyone is so…read morefriendly and kind there it's like a big family. Im so glad I found them- especially love the indoor arena so you can ride rain or shine and the horses are all healthy, happy and lovely. They also host events from time to time so you can get to know the owners and trainers and other riders which is nice. I just can't say enough good things about this place. It is an animal paradise.

We recently had my daughters 7th Birthday Party at Fire Run Farm. From beginning to end the ladies…read morethere were extremely helpful and friendly. The party went above and beyond my expectations! It was seriously the BEST PARTY EVER!! The kids were kept busy the entire time, they toured the farm, played games, rode horses and had the best time. I have gotten so many compliments on the party. My daughter said it was her dream come true!! :) I mean what little girl doesn't dream of a horse back riding party!? Morgan, Jessica and the other girls there are so sweet and absolutely amazing!! The farm is beautiful and it is kept immaculate, you can tell that everyone there truly cares and loves what they do! We are now taking riding lessons there and LOVE the program. Fire Run Farm is one of a kind!! They have a wonderful kids program, they do birthday parties, camps and offer even more fun days... I highly recommend them!

I came across this farm when searching online for summer camp for my kids. I contacted the owner…read moreand was able to sign my kids up for a week in July. The sign up and communication was quick and easy. My kids had their amazing week on this farm. In just a week, from no experiences, they learned how to care for the horses, perform some basic equestrian vaulting and gained some riding skills. The instructor and assistants were very friendly and very experienced with kids. My kids had an awesome time. This experience is definitely the highlight of the summer vacation. So glad we found this farm.

It is a beautiful place with so many animals and sweet staff. It was a delight to see it.read more