This is a great barn, I ride here and I LOVE it! The lessons are great, I have learned a lot here!…read moreThe instructors are very understanding and teach me very well. I love riding here and love all the horses.

Wheaton Park Stables is a great place to learn to ride. The fact that the riding classes fill up…read morequickly shows how popular the stable is with local riders. Classes are for kids and adults. The minimum age for the group classes is 8 years. The stable also has pony rides for the younger kids twice a week. On Sundays there are trail rides in Wheaton Park. Both of my kids have taken classes there, as well as myself. And, the location is great.

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!

Can't recommend, sorry…read more This is a lesson horses worst nightmare. What a sad life they live here. This is a rotating horse factory. Their horses come and go, they don't rest and I've never seen them have water. Unorganized and unprofessional staff. Rude, condescending, just awful experience. We were not happy. Hard pass.

From the owner: Morningside Stables, LLC is comprised of three, full-service equine facilities in Baltimore,…read moreAnnapolis, and Columbia, Maryland. We offer high quality horseback riding instruction, summer camps, horses for lease, boarding, show teams, and more at each of our locations.

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.

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!)

I love RCP Horse Center because you can just stroll around the stables and visit the horses. I…read morebring my kids here almost weekly to see what's new. The trail right by the horse barn is also a blast, leading down to Rock Creek. Along the way you can stop to visit the Capitol Stones, stones that were removed from the US Capitol during a major renovation in the 1950's (holy cow, we're not that far from being 100 years removed from that!) The horse stable offers rides, a great idea for a date or just a relaxing weekend. The rides are highly instructional and very fun. They have great holiday rides featuring Santa Claus and ponies wearing costumes. These holiday rides are wonderful for kids! If you are lucky you can see our US Park Police riding around the trails as well. The stables house two types of horses. One type is owned by people, and the others are publicly owned and range from ponies to larger horses who I think are retired race horses. Our current favorite horse is Andrew because, despite drooling a lot, is super friendly. You can't pet most of the horses much to the dismay of my kids. Almost every horse stall has a sign that warns that the animal bites. This is an absolute blast to visit and I look forward to coming here all the time. However I must comment that the people who work here, the authority figures, are generally a bit ornery and I try to avoid them. They fuss at me every single time I'm here, for making too much noise, getting too close to something, walking in the wrong spot. Just be mentally prepared to say, "Thanks, won't happen again!" It gets old real fast, but I still love the stables. It's worth commenting that I think these people believe they have our best interests at heart, but that their fussy pants attitude is so common is just frustrating and is reflected in the (universally) teenage girls who ride here, who are extremely quiet and seem scared to make a wrong move. Yes horses are extremely dangerous animals, but wow the fussing is out of control. I know this is the longest part of my review and it really bothers me, but I try to look past it and suggest you do as well. Anyways, I have to also mention that there's a big barn where they ride around and do dressage. I've watched a few dressage shows--or parts of them, I should say--and they are like silent dances in a circle with one person directing the riders what to do next. There is almost no crowd for these performances, just family of the riders.

They have not offered trail rides since the pandemic, yet appear as they do. Great facility but…read moreinaccurate information.

A great place to ride and take lessons! I started taking lessons there several years ago as a…read morebeginner and now own two horses and attend rated shows. My riding has progressed tremendously. The trainer Hannah really tailors the riding to each individual's goals and expectations! Cannot recommend enough.

Horrible. Do not recommend this stable at all. The new lady who is the main operator of "HR…read moreEquestrian" is unprofessional, childish and is out for your money. Advertises a boutique stable that is quite literally falling apart. No rideable outside ring. Small indoor. Lessons advertised for over $100 for 30 minutes- including jumping lessons. And to lease a horse here? Forget it. You'll spend at least 10k in lease fees where you stay stagnant jumping cross rails, and having no goals to work towards. Hannah plays favorites, is constantly late and her instruction is just straight up lazy. Want to change directions 400 times and jump 2 cross rails for $115? This place is for you!

It's been almost 1.5 years of riding here at Merkel, so I have finally have a well formed view of…read moreMerkel Farm. Stephanie (the owner) is, by far, the most caring, understanding, and helpful instructor I have EVER had. She understands each person's needs and can help each person grow not only in confidence, but in self-reliance. Stephanie always looks out for every person and makes sure they are getting the help they need, as well as being given the push to jump higher (sorry about the pun) as well. Her horses are all loved dearly, taken care of, and get to roam in spacious fields all day like horses should. No horse is forced to stand in a stall all day only to be ridden once, and returned. They get to stretch their legs and take in the serene backwoods Bowie scenery. Every lesson is formed around making each person better, with focuses in different areas. One day might be a balance day, strength day, cross country day, position day, ect. I never know what fun experiences lay for me on the other side of the white fenced arena. The grounds are well groomed, with several large paddocks full of happy horses. There is a spacious outdoor ring, covered indoor ring, and a host of cross country fences around the property. There are several friendly furry friends roaming around the grounds, including Brandy the ever present Goldendoodle, and Pepper, the most friendly cat in the world. I will continue to make Merkel my home and hope that everyone sees the beauty in this lovely farm tucked back on a piece of paradise.

This place is like therapy for my daughter. Great kids riding program that teaches them how to…read moreboth care for and ride the horses. Can't wait for summer camp!

My favorite barn! Erin is a great trainer and gives the best advice on how to improve your form and…read morealways helps with groundwork! She has amazing horses, some small and slower for the little ones, and some big and energetic for those with more experience. Highly Reccomend for anyone who wants to ride.

We took our 4 kids to an introductory class this past weekend. The kids ages ranged from 5 to 15…read more None if the kids have ever been near a horse. Tammy and Erin did a fabulous job catering to their needs and levels of understanding. We all enjoyed our time at Fitzgerald Stables. The stable was immaculate. Their horses were very calm and patient around the kids. Overall we had a fabulous time and we look forward to our next visit with them.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Piscataway Riding Stables. The ranch is easy to find…read morewith plenty of parking. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They will take the time to give you a tutorial and ensure your safety. Weekends are first come, first serve. They go out in groups, so by the time we signed up, paid, and got a quick tutorial, we didn't have a long wait to ride. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who want to ride. They also offer volunteer opportunities.

I had an amazing experience. Took the family and her friends for her 16th birthday. She loved it…read more It's very economical $70 for one hour and we all loved it. Nick and the crew were amazing. I hope they keep up the great work. I will be back as soon as I can to experience more. Highly recommend.