The person who leads the trial ride is very friendly. The whole experience is relaxing and fun.read more

I'm a new horse owner and I couldn't have ended up with a better boarding farm. I'm so grateful to…read moreWayne and Beth for (1) taking such good care of my horse, (2) helping me learn how to handle and care for my horse, and (3) providing the facilities I need, PLUS direct access to all 80-some miles of trails in the Patapsco Valley State Park. The cats, rabbits, and chickens keep things fun if you ever get tired of looking at horses (as if!)

Beautiful brand new facility (built in 2012) with world class Reining horses and trainers. 38…read morestalls with large indoor and outdoor arenas. Two large paddocks with run in sheds. Dutch Chapman specializes in lessons and training for non-professional beginners all the way up to professional riders. Check website for lesson prices and information. Closed on Mondays. Busy show season is from April to October - call before stopping by on weekends during this time. Mostly western horseback riding (Reining), but they have a few English horses also. Field and/or stall boarding available.

This is a great place to see some of Maryland's racing history. Take a tour of the barns, see the…read moreold track and the new ones! See some of the horses that are there, and get a feel for how much this niche industry has been a a part of Maryland for a very long time. They have events throughout the year for the public, be sure to take the trip down there if you can - it's not far from the city. Everyone there is awesome and invested in making this place a world class horse farm!

I've been training with Burning Benjamins for the last year and have been thrilled with the…read moreexperience. My equine has an old injury that needs special consideration and they have gone above and beyond to keep that in mind, offer advice, and strategies to manage it, as well as to manage her arthritis. I've struggled in the past to find trainers that are willing to work with our physical limitations. Burning Benjamins has never pushed us beyond our abilities, but are able to also challenge us to continue to move outside our comfort zone in a safe and encouraging way. Horse health and happiness is always the first consideration. We regularly discuss feed management, training plans, tack fit, shoeing strategies, veterinary care as well as chiropractic and acupuncture treatments to assist in achieving our goals. It is a thoughtful process and my opinions and wishes are never disregarded in the discussions regarding any plan of action. The farm is a welcoming environment and you instantly feel like part of the team. On my first cross country schooling in years with my horse, the Burning Benjamins team was helpful, encouraging and so patient with my nerves. I couldn't have asked for a better first time back out. There was none of the "get over yourself" attitude I've experienced with other trainers. This was encouraging and we worked through strategies to acknowledge and overcome my fears, not ignore them. We also worked on creating the best experience possible for my horse, and we both came out that day with a great attitude for the future!

I've known Chiantel for quite a few years now and she is one of the most determined, hardworking…read morepeople I know. When we met, we really connected. She has taken so many horses from nothing to great and all of her students love her. Her commitment to horses, both her own and those owned by others (client or not), is hard to beat. She has been involved in so many different equine operations and has a real plethora of varying experiences including a certification in equine massage, and a Bachelor's of Science degree. Finally, her love for eventing is impressive, based in preference and reason, but only ask her about it if you're prepared to have several hours of conversation on the topic. Chiantel is a genuine and special individual. If you're looking for help with your horse in any way, I absolutely recommend giving Chiantel and Burning Benjamins a real shot. P.S.: The name of her business is hysterical, but any investment you make in her or it, is anything but wasteful.