I was looking for one riding lesson for my 15 year old daughter. Our time frame to attend was…read morequite narrow, but Lucia was able to squeeze us in by exhausting every possibility, and by being extremely flexible with the Farm´s schedule. The lesson itself was perfect. Lucca was clear and dedicated. It shows that the people at Stonelea Farm love their horses, and treats them very humanely. We were very happy to attend, and remain grateful. Mario (Lima, Peru)

My 5 1/2 year old has been begging for horseback riding lessons, but I hesitated to sign her up…read morebecause I didn't think she was quite old/strong enough to control a horse. I signed her up for a One-day Horsemanship Camp, which was a 3 hour class that taught the basics about horseback riding and horses. The instructor, Lucia, carefully and repeatedly instructed the children on how to be safe on and around horses. I was very impressed with the emphasis on safety. We will be taking lessons here again.

Easy to book for family of 5 over phone with Rose. Fit and measured kids for their ride pretty…read morequick....love that they let us get use to horse prior to hour trail ride and gave instructions before leaving Perfect weather! Excellent ride through stream, up/down hills and trails in woods, through open pastures, etc Gianna (sp?) guide was excellent and patient and took good pace for us as beginners w minimal riding experience Hour ride for $50 each was well worth hour drive from WV ....would definitely recommend

What a fantastic experience at Royal Horseshoe Farm! The owner greeted us, was very friendly, and…read moreshowed those of us with little experience how to maneuver our horses. Our trail guide was delightful, and the trails were beautiful, including streams, woods, and open fields! We had the opportunity to walk, trot, and canter our horses, and our experienced young teens had just as much fun as us inexperienced grown-ups! The farm was very nice, and the horses seemed well loved and cared for. We have gone on multiple other trail rides in different states and countries, and this one is definitely a favorite!

Excellent facility, it has a beautiful trail ride. I took a few friends with me and loved they…read moreloved it. I'm now taking my first lessons and finding the instructors to be excellent.

I love River Chase Farm. They take care of their horses very well and I am a big fan. I was here a…read morelong time ago when it wasn't like this and it has improved greatly. Thank you Tom and all the ladies and other staff that work there! :-) Here's a beautiful picture of my girl Susie that I lease

I have been riding with the Bertozzis for nearly 13 years and loved all of them! I started with…read moreMichael when I was a junior and he saw me through those last few years of being a junior and then helped me transition to being an Adult Amateur. While I was away at college with my horse he was only a phone call away and always found my horse a space for summer break. Michael's teaching style has been transformational for my riding and I could certainly not ask for more! I've purchased two horses with the help of Michael, both of which have been fantastic. I kept the first one for over 10 years and only recently purchased the second one due to retiring my previous horse. Michael has a gift for helping riders find their "match", which in my case took quite some time both times but I'm looking forward to 10 years with my new mount too! The care which my horses has received has been unparalleled. Victor the barn manager has been with Cavallo for over 7 years, something which very few barns can say! He knows me and my horse personally and takes exceptional care of the facilities. Additionally, Michael has added a new ring, which is beautiful and really adds to the property. I am surprised by Kim's remarks about the metal barn and her insistence that the previous property was better. I rode at the previous property as well and it was beautiful. However, the metal barn which Kim notes was the main boarder barn at old Cavallo too. They broke it down and moved it with them! I have kept both of my horses in the metal barn and never once had an issue, in fact it's often cooler in the summer! Personally, I prefer the new property and my ability to bring my own tack trunk and store it on property. It gives everyone flexibility and you aren't "assigned" into a tiny cubby - something I've seen at other barns. Additionally, for someone who lives in Alexandria and works in Reston the location of Cavallo cannot be beat! I knew the first time I set foot at Cavallo I'd found home and I wouldn't change a thing! Great family environment, quality horses, and fun horse show team!

One of the best barn out there! Instructors are understanding,firm, and kind. They take such good…read morecare of their horses. So much land, so many opportunities and such a fun barn for shows! Always supporting each other! If your looking for a kid-friendly (and adult) barn this is the place!

Exceptional teaching, training and horses to learn on. Mychelle DeWoolfson has been teaching my…read moredaughter and training my horses for several years. She is well respected in the NoVA horse community and taken riders from leadline at local shows to A/AA shows like Harrisburg, Washington International, Upperville, US Pony Finals.... She operates with integrity and with an unmatched commitment to your childs progress and well being. I highly recommend her!

This is an excellent place for children and adults alike who want to learn to ride and have the joy…read moreof being around these beautiful animals. The staff is caring, professional, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. I highly recommend Wulfcrest Stables for anyone who loves or wants to get to know horses!

From the owner: The Stables at Wulf Crest Farm is a premier boarding, training, and lesson facility in Northern…read moreVirginia, located conveniently outside of Leesburg on Route 15. Multiple equine professionals create a welcoming and educational environment. The Stables at Wulf Crest offers unparalleled care for your four-legged animal. We take safety and health as top priority. We have experienced staff, clean facilities, ample amenities catering from the weekend hobbyist to the everyday competitor.

Misty Brae Farm is a very special Place. Both of my…read moredaughters learned to ride there and will forever have a connection to horses thanks to the amazing barn. It is a place the empowers the children and allows them to be themselves and learn to ride from a beginner to very high level. We also loved the camps !!!!

I am an adult beginner who came to Misty Brae after having a very negative experience at Twin Oaks…read moreRiding Academy. After five lessons at Twin Oaks, I was very discouraged and nervous about riding, but I wanted to give it one more shot before quitting completely. Thankfully, I found Misty Brae! Not only is my instructor (Katie) a wonderful and patient teacher, but the entire atmosphere at the farm is pleasant and enjoyable. The horses are clearly well taken care of, and Katie encourages other riders to assist each other which provides a real sense of community. At Twin Oaks, my experience was to learn as quickly as possible but not well. However, during my lessons at Misty Brae, the focus has been to build muscle memory and establish a strong foundation while gradually working towards new skills. I plan to continue lessons at Misty Brae and would highly recommend this farm to beginners of all ages.

This is like nothing else. Going there is like visiting an old friend--the experience is extremely…read morecausal, laid back, and organic. It's almost like Steven has created a start-up farm immersion experience. At Steven's request, we started considerably later than expected on the horses so they wouldn't be exposed to extreme heat--which would be a potential disaster for me as a super-busy, over-scheduled DC person, but Steven was very polite about it and neither my party or the couple we met there were in any hurry. We also had the opportunity to Kayak in the lake near the main house, which was fun and relaxing, and Steven entertained us with engaging conversation. The actual horse-back riding vastly exceeded my expectations for excitement and interest. The animals were glorious and had distinct and entertaining personalities and idiosyncrasies, all well known to Steven. If you like speed, Spirit is a great horse for you; others prefer to take it much slower. You will get involved in every aspect of the horse's care--if you'd like--from swatting horse flies, feeding them, taking down saddles, and giving them a bath with a bucket, and you will get the best pictures you've ever seen for free, thanks to Steven. If you have a free day or evening, and you want a taste of what it would be like to live on a farm and raise horses, just go. Unless you own your own horses, it will probably be the best horse experience of your life. It will inevitably be fun, unscripted, and pleasantly unexpected.

Seems like they're on Groupon all the time. Our horseback ride started about 1.5hours late. I…read morewasn't happy about this at all. Not simply because he was running late, but because the house (castle/waiting room/party room) was absolutely filthy. I was really taken aback by a business looking like this, even if it's a business that works w/ animals. When we got there, the owner and assistant were on a ride w/ another group. Then the group we were supposed to be riding with were an hour late, so we had to wait for them. It was just annoying, although Steven (owner) was friendly. When we walked into the empty house it looked like a construction space, a hen was walking around the inside and I even saw it poop IN THE KITCHEN! Things finally turned around when I hopped on Sherman (my white horse w/ black spots). He was a greedy little thing and ate up all the grass but he was a great horse. Steven immediately put ppl on the horses and taught us while we were riding. He was a straight to it teacher and I liked that. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to animals. He took a bunch of pictures and videos and sent them to everyone in the group. I'm thankful to have such awesome pictures that didn't cost us extra. I'm giving 4 stars despite the filth because Steven was friendly, welcoming, and I enjoyed the experience. Tip: -don't eat there if germs bug u -don't arrive early, there's no point -yes, you're in the right spot, even though it looks a little funky on the outside

It's right off of Rt. 50 where the two lanes merge to one. Barn Manger, Holly, lives right on the…read moreproperty so there is always someone there to watch the horses 24/7. Fields are incredibly spacious, open, and offer plenty of space for horses and ponies to run and graze. It is great for horses that need to release some of that pent up energy. However, there is also smaller fields available for horses that need to be turned out alone. Also, for ponies and horses that need it, there is "Fat Field" for equines that need restricted grazing. The main back field is a mixed herd. Ample shade is provided by a section of forest that the horses can go to. There is also a lake there. This is mainly a field boarding place so if you're looking for a large (we're talking HUGE) field for your horse, you need to check out this place. The people and atmosphere is nice and a really big plus. I have been to many barns in the area and have found this barn to be the friendliest and most inclusive. Everyone is welcomed, everyone is friendly towards one another, everyone is like family. There is little to no drama. There are no show-off know-it-all Dressage Queens. There are no flashy, snobby Hunter princesses. There are helpful equestrians of all disciplines (about equal numbers of Western and English riders) that truly love and care for all of the horses here. It's a diverse barn that has everyone from trail riders and gaited horse riders to Hunters and Jumpers and everyone in between. Everyone is welcome!! It's a diverse group! Lessons, leases, boarding, and showing are definitely affordable! Holly is a knowledgeable horsewoman and her students develop into well-rounded equestrians. She does not push you to show if you do not want to and teaches all ages and all levels. She works with you and breaks everything down for you so that you understand the "why's" of riding. She has a wide selection of ponies and horses for all abilities and offers flexible scheduling. She teaches both western and english lessons. If you are interested in showing, Holly runs a successful show team made up of both leasors and lesson students. It is a supportive, helpful group that makes showing a fun and low-stress experience for everyone. Some of the amenities include an outdoor ring, outdoor cemented wash stall, large fields, numerous small fields, trails, and ample space for tack storage! Join the CCF family! You won't regret it! They have a facebook page as their website. Search for "Croney's Corner Farm" to see pictures!

I watched a horse literally almost starved to death. I called animal control multiple times on…read morethem. The whole neighborhood is frustrated with them and the horses getting loose from broken fences. If you love your horses I'd look around . I saw one of their personal horses literally barely stand should have been put down but they made it suffer. Call animal control of Prince William and see how many times this farm has been called in

This was really everything we wanted out of a trail ride. Bill took my phone as we entered the…read morewooded trail & kept taking picture of us throughout the trip which awesome. The trail itself was fun. We went up and down some pretty steep inclines & thru a stream a couple of times. Way more interesting terrain than we city folk have ridden thru on past rides. This is just a one man operation so if you call & have to leave a message, understand that you are calling Bill's cell not some assistant, and he's either on a ride or getting the next group ready. It took a few missed connections for Bill & I to finally talk on the phone but it was worth it. Highly recommended for a fun laid back experience.

Bill at the Rocking S Ranch was terrific! He was great at instructing what to do (we are novice…read moreriders) and an awesome story teller on the trail. We traversed different terrains and he documented the whole experience for us! We can't wait to come back again!