I can only rave about the top quality care my 3 horses have received at Topline for 2 years. Andre provides a safe and predictable environment for both people and horses. I have never once worried about the health and happiness of my herd. All 3 arrived at Topline underweight and in months their condition improved and muscling was put back on. I've had some bad barn experiences with sketchy care so knowing my horses are in good hands when I'm not there is worth gold. read more

Topline is a wonderful and worry-free boarding facility. The owners, trainers and staff are all very friendly, plus super skilled and knowledgeable. Full-care here really means full care! From turnout to supplements, and property upkeep to customer service, Topline is 10 out of 10 for attention to detail and a laser eye on safety. Every horse here is seen and treated as an individual and part of the big barn family, and the community of boarders here is just delightful. I wish there were 10 stars on Yelp! read more

I have really enjoyed having my horse at Topline, and it has been one of my favorite barns that I have been at in close to 30 years of riding and having horses. Andre and Jorge Cabrera (the owners since 2019) have done a great job keeping this facility a well-maintained, beautiful, friendly, and safe place to be. The quality of care is consistent and attentive, and the staff at the barn are great. The multi-disciplinary community here is kind and cooperative with each other. My horse has been happy here and has done well with the reliable feeding and turnout routines and clean environment. read more

Topline Equestrian Centre - My horse looking out from the covered arena to the outdoor arena across the field. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

Andre does a fantastic job providing quality care for the horses. At a time when other facilities were sacrificing the quality of hay and services due to inflation, Andre worked to ensure good quality feed for the horses at Topline. There are rules, but they are in the interest of safety. They can take some adjustment if coming from a barn with minimal safety rules. But again it is in the interest of safety and proper training. Trainers there are very kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. This is a NO DRAMA & GOSSIP barn. Other boarders were kind and giving! I was at the facility for 2.5 years after my young horse was injured at another barn. I moved to pursue eventing with him. read more

Topline Equestrian Center is an extraordinary boarding facility. The well-being of every horse is the priority, with superior care, quality feed, exceptional trainers and staff, and well-maintained, beautiful barn and grounds. Great footing in the indoor and outdoor arena, ideal grazing areas, and NW friendly turnouts with covered shelters! I've boarded at many barns in 30+ years, and Topline Equestrian Center is among the best in terms of conscientious care, handling, and safety of horses and riders. The owners and boarders are friendly, knowledgeable, and fun; the barn has a welcoming, positive vibe. The location is the icing on the cake! I can't recommend it enough! read more

I have happily boarded at Topline for several years until now... Topline was a sanctuary for horses and people. The horses always received the best care. The staff was experienced, knowledgeable and kind. All of the people that boarded there were a family of caring horse owners, like a big happy family. We had a beautiful community . A great place in every way until this summer when it was sold. Topline went from being the Nordstroms of barns to the DMV. The new owner , Andre is inexperienced and incompetent with horses, and the environment has become toxic. Andre treats people with disrespect and unfairness. She plays favorites, if she likes you then she is nice and if she doesn't like you then she is rude, belittling , and a bully. I have tolerated the unhealthy culture until now because of my horse and the people that I have grown too care so deeply for. However , many times I have seen Andre mishandle a horse and risk getting a horse hurt. On several occasions a horse has required medical care and she didn't even notice. Also I believe she is morally questionable because she lies to clients about what is and isn't being done. If you question her about it then she immediately attacks you. She must always be right. As hard as it was to say goodbye, I had to go for my horse's sake. I paid my board for the month and left. Please be aware, Topline has had a great reputation because of the previous owner but she is gone and there is a madwoman in her place. read more

I don't think I could say enough amazing things about this place. Unfortunately over the years the reputation of topline has suffered from past care, but with new owner Andre that is different. The horses are well cared for and the environment is friendly and casual. Any one who knows horse people/ barns knows there's almost always drama and opinions- but here that's different! Everyone is respectful but always willing to help! The hay is always good quality and checked for mold and excessive dust, the horses are monitored well and the general care is great! I chose to move my horse away to a different barn thinking he might enjoy the other one but after less than 3 months i have already started the process of moving back and I don't plan on leaving! In short: anyone looking for general peace of mind and just wanting to come be with their horse(s) and relax should definitely move here. read more

Topline is a WONDERFUL place for my horse. Delilah can be a difficult mare. The people at Topline work hard to keep her schedule consistent, which goes a long way to ensure the horse that greets me will be as settled my thoroughbred can be. Regularly someone tells me the cute new thing Delilah did going in an out of daily turnout as well as the occasional wellness issues. That ensure for me that the barn workers have a constant eye on the horses, which is important for me as an owner that can't get to the barn everyday. read more

I have had my gelding at Topline for over 6 years, Suzanne has been wonderful in his care. Always alerting us with any questionable issues involving our horse. She has a full time manager on site 24/7. Others have stated uneasyness with Topline and owners. There is erogance in every industry. Get over yourselves. I would never think about moving our horse. He gets the best possible care at Topline. read more

I would give Topline no stars if I could. I left on 3/27/2011. Training: I was there for 5 months and had my 4 year old totally green Lipizzaner mare in full training the whole time. My mare never learned more than how to be lunged... no cross ties, manners, wash rack, or anything else. I was also discouraged from watching the training because Suzanne believed it was too distracting for the horses (that should have sent up a huge red flag!) My horse only started to have a saddle placed on her back the last few days I was there (no girth). The facility: Pros- The facility was reasonably clean and the guy that takes care of the horses, Demetrio, was really nice. Cons- The horses are out of their stalls in pastures or paddocks for an average of 4 hours a day. In my opinion, not long enough. The paddocks are tolerable but the pastures are so muddy! Horses are standing in mud well above their hooves (about a foot of mud!) Not good, especially for my barefoot mare. When I would go out to get her, I would barely be able to walk more than a few steps before having mud halfway up my calves. I was told the stalls were cleaned daily but since i was there at least 5 days a week and saw how dirty they were (and cleaned it myself everyday) I find that hard to believe. The indoor arena is tiny and feels very crowed with just one other person in there. The outdoor arena usually has horses wandering around on it since that area is also used as the pasture for older horses for the first half of the day. One day I showed up and another boarder ran up to my car and told me my horse was loose on the property with all the gates open and full access to the street. I was told by the owner/ trainer "she either jumped the fence or rolled under and it happens all the time. Don't worry." That was the final straw for me.... I gave notice the next day. This is definitely not a dressage or riding facility!!! When I decided to leave, I wanted out so badly that I payed a full months board ($625 for April since you have to give 30 days notice) and left 2 days later at the end of March. Even thought I had forfilled my legal obligations, Suzanne DeLyle (the owner/trainer) would not allow my horse to leave the property. I ended up having to call the police and got my horse out of there. As ugly and stressful as she made the move, it was truly the best decision I have ever made. My horse has been at a new facility for less than a week now and has been under saddle with a rider for 4 days, cross ties calmly, and is incredibly happy! I feel incredibly guilty for making her stay at Topline for as long as I did. PLEASE learn from my mistake... Avoid Topline and find a safe and happy place for your horse! read more

I was a boarder at Topline for about 11 years after trying 2 other facilities first. I'm not one to move my horse around, but the health and safety of my horse is of most importance to me. I came to Topline with a 19 year-old TB mare who was retired from jumping. She developed Lymphoma in her later years and had special medical needs, and periodic lymphangitis which was a medical emergency and required IV antibiotics. She required daily skin care, cold hosing, compression wraps and IV medication during those bouts. The Topline staff would alert me as early as 5 am if there was a change in her condition, and would give me updates through the day. She had better care there than if she were hospitalized, which I could not afford, and otherwise would have had to put her down. She was turned out with 2 other older horses in several acres which allowed her maximum movement which kept her lymph system working well. She lived happily at Topline to age 26. I'm thankful that I was able to give her that time to live out her older age and to care for her like that. After Bella passed, I was blessed to acquire a Saddlebred who lived at Topline, and whose family was growing and didn't have time to ride like they used to. Jake was a dominant gelding whose nickname included the word "crazy." He is a beauty with dressage confirmation, and I started taking classical dressage lessons on him, never having any prior dressage experience. Jake was difficult to ride longer than 15 minutes before the "crazy" showed itself. Classical dressage is very calm, deliberate work, and keeping Jake in that calm state so that he could relax was challenging me. Another boarder was having success in a bit-less bridle and lent it to me to try. It seemed counter-intuitive to control a nervous horse without a bit, but it was exactly what he needed. That change initiated the successful dressage training we received from Suzanne and Jake blossomed into self-carriage movement. Through the removal of his fear I was able to take him riding on the trails and neighborhoods in Woodinville and he thrived at Topline. He enjoyed his turnout in the gelding pasture and helped the younger horses learn how to respect the elder horses. I have wanted to move to northern WA for a few years, but delayed that because I did not want to take Jake away from his life at Topline. Finally the time came this year for me to retire and we found the perfect home up north. I did move in October 2019, but not without the realization of what this farm, staff and training did for both of my horses. It is a place that cares deeply for the horses and to provide them a happy, safe, and natural environment. Few places offer herd turnout, but the benefit for horses to live in a herd is evident if you watch them work together, groom each other and teach each other how to behave. I know Jake really misses that. I would recommend Topline without reservation to anyone who is interested in having access to great care, consistent feeding and turnout, and a great community of like-minded people. There are 40 stalls at the facility but in ten years I rarely found the indoor or outdoor arena to be crowded or have more than one other rider. read more

Topline is top of the line in every way! I have been affiliated with Topline and it's owner Suzanne, for 18 years, and am still in awe with the level of training and care of the horses. Not only are the stalls cleaned everyday and the meals weighed individually, the horses get to be outside for hours each day. Never have I met anyone as knowledgeable as Suzanne or as passionate about providing a safe and clean facility. If you want the best place to board your horse and take lessons, Topline and Suzanne are it. Topline Equestrian Centre prides themselves on providing the level of care that goes above and beyond any other facility. Many vets in the area refer clients to board their horses with Suzanne because of her wisdom and care of horses. I find it very sad that someone would out right lie about Topline Equestrian Centre and slander Suzanne and Topline's reputation. I know first hand that if you are not up when the sun rises you will miss all the stalls being cleaned, the morning breakfast being weighed and delivered, and the horses one by one, led to their paddocks to play. Thank you to Suzanne and everyone that works there for making Topline the best place to board your horse and recieve the best lessons and care. read more

I was at Topline in the early 2000's after moving close by from Bellevue. The stalls in the main barn were really too small for a horse to lie down and be comfortable, the bedding was like for Gerbils. I was scolded one time as my horse rolled in the outdoor arena!! Turnout in the indoor arena was strictly not allowed as they assumed my horse would attack the mirrors. I stayed there as it was so conveniently close form my home but now i wish I had found a place that was more comfortable and accommodating for my older mare. Would not recommend! read more

I first discovered Topline Equestrian Centre in 2001 while looking for a place for my 9 year old daughter to take riding lessons. We have been there ever since. Over the years we have half-leased several different horses and in 2005, we purchased our own. Suzanne not only offers top notch training in Classical Dressage for both horse and rider but she also provides the very best care for the horses. I would recommend Topline to anyone looking for the very best in care and training for their horse. She always goes above and beyond when your horse is in need of special care. Topline Equestrian Centre = happy horses and happy riders. read more

Topline is the best barn I have boarded or ridden at! You can see the quality of the barn and care of horses when you first arrive. With two different barn and a variety of different stall options (ones bigger for taller horses, or ones with an outside view of the pastures if your horse likes a more open stall) and several different pasture options. Geldings and mares can go out in a larger pasture with several other horses, with one other buddy, or alone if they need to. The horses go out for many hours in the day which is rare in boarding stables now. The owner suzanne cares about every horse as though its her own, and she does whatever she can to accomadate your horses needs. There are several older horses in their 30's but you wouldnt be able to tell as they have been so well cared for, and now have a great retierment home. my horse is a TB and was very skinny before I brought him to topline. I thought it was just his build and I would have to deal with it. After a few short months of being at topline, I had a different horse. He gained a lot of weight, and was just so much happier. he loves going out in the morning with his friends, and then being in his large stall with a window view in the afternoon. It is a fabulous barn, and I know I can always ask Suzanne to help me with something or take care of my horse if I am unable to. I hope that I never have to move my horse from topline! The horses are all happy, and all the boarders are so nice and everyone gets along. It is a great place to be able to have your horse! read more

I boarded my horses a Topline for many years after less than stellar experiences at two other barns. Suzanne and her team manage operations like a tightly run ship - down to even measuring the hay for each and every horse rather than eyeballing it as many places do. There is always a clearly defined reason and purpose to everything they do which really provided a lot of comfort and confidence to me as the boarder. My two boys were very well taken care of and very high happy with high quality feed, daily turnouts, lessons, and sessions with the trainer. The methodology and approach may seem slow to some at first but paid huge dividends for me with my boys - we all really enjoyed our time together in the arena and by thoroughly getting the basics down it made for safer and more enjoyable rides later. While at Topline, my elder horse became ill and began to require more and more care. As a business owner and mother with a new little one at home, it became increasingly difficult for me to provide the care and attention he needed and Suzanne and her crew were amazing in providing care and keeping him as comfortable as possible. I think they loved him as much as I did and I have nothing but tremendous gratitude for their efforts. The facility offers a fully covered arena with trails nearby. There was a good mix of western and English riders (and not a lot of barn drama - everyone seems very supportive of one another). If/when I get another horse down the road I would absolutely go back. If you want the very best care and training, I highly recommend Topline. read more

I have boarded my two horses at Topline for the last several years. I had been at two separate barns prior to moving and have been more than pleased with the quality of care my horses have received. The energy of the other horses when you arrive tells you quite a bit when you first pull in to Topline. The horses are alert, curious, and seem to enthusiastically greet other boarders and visitors when they arrive. The culture of the facility is also one of true cooperation (none of the drama that I was shocked to witness among boarders are other barns). I have been continually impressed with the attention detail taken with regards to each horses care. Meals are served 3 times a day to exacting proportions - along with any special supplements or medications. I have never seen a barn run so efficiently - the stalls, walkways, cross-ties, and wash racks are clean and often immaculate. The paddocks and larger paddocks (albeit muddy in the rainier months - go figure in the NW) contain French drains to help reduce what moisture they can. In the summer months the turnouts are extended further to areas where the horses can graze on fresh grass throughout the day. In my own experience, I have recently become a new mother and cannot imagine what I would have done without Suzanne (owner/trainer) and her crew giving such loving care to my equine boys. And care to me means so much more than feeding, watering, and turning them out during the day. The staff and boarders at Topline truly love the horses here and treat them like their own. While on my maternity leave, one of my boys experienced colic and other health problems and Suzanne, knowing that I was unable to come out while juggling the new responsibilities that come with motherhood, stepped in and made sure my horse received the care and attention he needed - even giving up her own free time to do so. This is the kind of effort I've seen repeatedly from Suzanne and her staff. Not because they have to, but because it's who they are as people. Bottom line - if you want your horse to be at a place where going above and beyond is a cultural mind-set, a place where your horses may be cared for perhaps even better than you would do yourself, this is the barn for you. read more

IF YOU LOVE YOUR HORSE AND DON'T WANT IT TAKEN AWAY FROM YOU DON'T BOARD YOUR BELOVED ANIMAL AT TOPLINE!!!! The grounds and barn are nice, (besides the mud) Demetrio is very good with the animals. HOWEVER the owner Suzanne is NOT honest and whatever you do...don't confide in her, she will use it against you for her own gain and spread awful things about you to the other owners. I thought because of her mature age, she would have learned a little about life and people. This turned out not to be true and as a result she gave my daughters horse away!!! Didn't call and warn us or anything..it wasn't til she showed up at the barn to get the horse that she discovered someone else (unknown to us) driving off with her horse in their trailer. She's definitely NOT an understanding person as she portrays herself to be and I wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her. She was constantly trying to sell her "training" that isn't worth it. And the end result is, my daughter is without her horse, the only thing that made her happy and was great therapy to her, as Suzanne was well aware of but obviously didn't care one bit about. Smiled in our faces and then did that. BEWARE!! I had to give it one star in order to comment, too bad, Topline and Suzanne earn NO STARS! read more

I boarded at Topline for nearly 3 years. The care for my horse was impeccable, yet the atmosphere was a little stressful. Luckily I had my horse in one of the individual paddocks, instead of the large pastures where in the rainy season mud would literally go up to their cannon bones. My friends horse lost shoes out there once a month. The owner/trainer at first seemed very knowledgeable and caring for your needs and your horse. As time went on I learned that she was more controlling as to what went on with owners' horses, rather than trying to accommodate what the owner wanted for their horse. She had a tendency to guilt trip owners if they wanted something done for their horse that she didn't approve of (for example: changing from being turned out in a muddy pasture to being turned out in one of the smaller, dry paddocks). I also witnessed her training program and the "progress" she made with the owners/horses in it. By "progress" i mean horses only got taught to lunge, and owners never actually got their horse out of training because she would convince them not to. Her riding lessons also seemed to make owners fear riding if she wasn't there to help them. I felt like the owner was manipulative, but thought what she was doing was best for the horse/owner. If you weren't in her training program you were seen as incompetent and abusive to your horse. Also, if you were planning to leave her facility for any reason she would take it personally and make you feel like you were about to send your horse into a state of depression by taking them away from their "home." When one client left on good terms, she even started horrible rumors about them. Overall the care for your horse here is very good compared to many barns in the area. The feeder, Demetrio, is extremely competent and easy to get along with. Some downfalls are that the arena is a little small with deep footing, the outdoor arena is difficult to ride in due to the footing, and the owner is manipulative and very controlling. I wouldn't board here again mainly because you can't bring outside trainers in and the price of board has gone up a lot to the point of it being highly unreasonable. read more

Well from the get go Suzanne seemed to be hiding something. When I looked around on my scheduled visit I was impressed every thing looked nice but i got the feeling something was wrong. I figured that the illegal immigrants working there were bad enough and unfair to our local community to take there jobs away. When seeing this I felt that someone who cuts corners like this is cheap and unfair. This was confirmed when it seemed that Suzanne was more worried about the money than one should be, I watched carefully and seen hoe the workers were around the horses. they seemed to not care or the feelings of the horses and to me nothing makes me madder than disrespecting loving, smart, and kind animals like horses. they have feelings and they know how a persons feels about them. so i figured that i would come back unannounced later to see the real Topline. When I came by unannounced i was in awe about the stalls and the workers I could here some of the people yelling at the horses and gesturing to hit them. Suzanne was there and stayed out of site as best as I could, but the thing that bothered me most is that she had herd the yelling and did not care as if it were a every day occurrence this infrared me, If my horse was there i would have taken her out of there and sewed Suzanne for abusing my horse. So I continued on so i could get a look of the stalls. They looked as thought they were cleaned once a week at best i thing they spruce up the place for showing and visits and that is it. it hurts me to see horses treated like this and I want there to be justice for the horses sake. I believe the good revues on this site to be close friends of Suzanne's to try and talk up her low scale business. I hope if you read this you tell every one you know so that there horse can be safe and loved by there owners and there care givers. Thanks read more