The staff is very attentive, courteous, and hard working. They take pride in your horses safety,…read morehealth, and happiness. I've been taking lessons for a while now and I can't imagine going anywhere else. They really focu on building your confidence and don't rush the learning process. It's in a very convenient location, and only minutes away from Jones State Park. 10/10 recommend this facility!

Chrisi has been absolutely great to us. She has not only gone above and beyond to take care of our…read morehorses, but has taken care of our family as well. She has shown my daughter how to take care of horses, and has been a great friend to me as well. During hurricane Beryl, she handled all the damage with care and expertise. Even with all the struggles that came with the hurricane, I couldn't trust anybody else more with the care of my horses. The other boarders have also told us how much they love Chrisi and how well she has taken care of the horses. Her lessons have taught my daughter so much, and she loves them. She always comes home with the largest smile on her face, talking about how much she loved it, and how it is the favorite part of her week. There is such a community at the barn, and Chrisi has really grown that. It is a place that is so great to be, and you'll not just get excellent care of your horses, or amazing lessons, but friends and a community to be apart of. I would 10/10 recommend her for high quality riding lessons, or a great boarding experience. Thank you so much Chrisi for the kindness you have shown our family and our horses.

Booked a 1 hour trail ride for my 40th birthday. I also booked an equestrian experience for my…read moreparents who are a little older and didn't want to ride. The ranch and ride was so much fun, being outdoors with the beautiful horses. It was my first time riding- felt nervous but excited- and the team made me feel at ease. I received a mini walkthrough on how to guide the horse to go forward, stop, and turn. My guide was Matt who made my first visit (but not last!) great - told great stories, and shared about various animal/plant activity along the trail. Great activity for a birthday and the hour flew by. Be sure to buy the treats at the end bc the horses sooooo love those, and tip your guide! Such a memorable experience! Thank you!!

Came here for the first time for a trail ride with a group of strangers, for a solo date on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. I missed the exit to turn into to get to the ranch, I may have missed the sign on the road, but my GPS eventually got me there, lol Upon arrival there's plenty of parking. The email has super specific instructions for your arrival. Including arriving 30 minutes before your ride time. I got there about 20 minutes beforehand and that was plenty of time. If you come with a group belive entire party has to be present to check in together. $68 bucks for a group ride rate per person. If you miss the email or forget all of the steps just look for the check in desk and they will go over everything. You must wear a helmet to ride, for your protection. And they offer free bandanas to protect your hair (and for sanitary reasons) from the helmet, that was nice. They match up the horse with each individual, I think based on height and weight. That takes about 15 min to get everyone matched and saddled up for the ride. The trail is covered by trees in the forrest, but it's still hot out in the elements, so be sure to hydrate before and after. Pro's -Quality time to get to know your horse before and after the ride - zero riding experience required, but does help -staff for most part friendly, willing to take pics for you in and off the horse - children, and special needs folks are welcome Cons - possible emergencies will cut your ride short - riding instruction only given to the front of the large group not the back - ride may not start on time, so give yourself extra cushion time if you make time sensitive plans after. Tip not required, bur encouraged. Overall a fun experience. But may do a private ride in future to get more detailed and intimate instructions. Enjoy!

Absolutely love this barn. We've been riding here for a year and we're so happy we found this…read moreplace. The horses are well cared for and the trainers are professional and extremely knowledgeable.

Really disappointed at the lack of professionalism. I called to start my daughter's lessons and she…read morewas placed on a waitlist, which is understandable. They told us she would be starting in 4 weeks time because she was 3rd on the list. No problem. They said they would call when it was time. Called back in 5 weeks. The person who answered seemed annoyed at my inquiry, and stated "we have a pretty big show coming up in 2 weeks, she won't be starting until after that". Again, she indicated someone would contact us after the show was over. 3 more weeks went by, made another call, left a message, no response. Another few days, another message, no response. I just don't understand how you can ghost a 10 year old after telling her she can train but then repeatedly delaying her start date. If you can't accommodate, why not just say that upfront instead of getting a kids hopes up? I understand busy, but the blatant disrespect for other people's time, especially where a child is concerned, is just a huge let down.

Such a great place! We hosted our daughters 5th Birthday at Edgebrooke with pony lessons for her…read moreand her close friends. The instructor was so bubbly and sweet, great at calming any nerves, and couldn't have been better at keeping a bunch of giggling girls attentive. We had a blast and will most definitely be back! It was a dream come true for these little girls!

Been a part of the Edgebrook family for over 2 yrs now. We have found the owners, trainers & team…read morecoaches to be ethical, hard working, FUN, & dedicated to their riders. Our daughter & horse love it here!!

Love the facility, love the staff and the way they run shows. They do an amazing job of…read moremaintaining the facilities and continuing to upgrade and improve different things about the property. Keep up the good work!

I am a frequent visitor to the GSWEC. I also compete here. While everything is always top notch…read more One of the employees Carlos really helped me out during the last show. My horse trailer had a flat and he helped to get me on the road again. Many thanks to him and Amy the general manager. On the plus side they are always making upgrades from the new bathrooms to the matted stalls and convenient electrical outlets.

What an unforgettable family adventure! My wife and our two daughters enjoying a peaceful horseback…read moreride through a magnificent winter wonderland in the mountains. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking -- a crisp, snow-covered trail winding through tall pine trees under a brilliant blue sky with perfect fluffy clouds. The weather was ideal: sunny, calm, and just cold enough to make it feel like a true winter escape without being uncomfortable. Huge shoutout to our incredibly patient and helpful tour guide who made the entire experience smooth, safe, and enjoyable for everyone (especially first-timers). She was fantastic with the horses and kept the ride relaxed and fun the whole way. Highly recommend this experience for families looking to create lasting memories together. 10/10!

This was our first time ever riding horses, and the experience was really good. This looks like a…read morefamily-owned business, which honestly made the experience even better for me. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The horses are well trained and follow each other since they already know the trail, but they still respond to commands like go and stop, and you can steer them left or right if you want. That made us feel comfortable even as first-time riders. The only area I think could be improved is having a small practice area for brand-new riders to learn the basics before heading out on the trail. Other than that, everything was amazing. The ride was about an hour long and very enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back!

Dissapointing. The facilities are immaculate and well maintained, but it seems to mask the lack of…read morereal trainers. I would describe it as a "Barbie goes to riding school" place, which would be really nice for kiddos at the beginner levels or pony club members. I don't recommended if you are serious about improving flatwork/advanced riding/showing, this place is not guided towards the real equestrian art. The very young instructor yelled ALOT during the lesson, but never went into explaining technique or cues for the horse. Like I said, this seems to be more for any kid that wants to ride a pony, but not if you are looking to advance your career (IEF and above type).

Well-maintained facility at a competitive rate. There are a lot of empty stalls, though!…read more My main complaints are that the horses spend too much time in the stall and they nickel and dime you to death...I've never taken any of their lessons because they are too expensive. Example: this past summer was very wet, so they would not put the horses in the pasture for fear they would tear up the pasture. However, they did offer to put your horse on the hot walker for $10 per day but you had to buy 10 days minimum. In addition, they insist on keeping your credit card on file to automatically charge. To push this strategy, they charged extra if you paid by check, stating that it was due to the extra costs of cashing checks....uh.... there ARE no extra fees for cashing checks but you do pay more for credit card transactions!

They allow the trainers to practice cruel training where horses are whipped and worked to…read moreexhaustion. Boarders who question any of this are promptly reprimanded or kicked out. Outside of room and board, you are charged for every little thing, extra fan, water buckets, even if you want to add a camera there are strict rules and fees. A have a completely different horse since leaving

Love this place. Love the owners, manager, instructors, the other employees and the other…read moreboarders. They have created something very special. Not only do they have a great facility, they really love and care for the horses and the boarders. And the kid's program is the best i've seen--which explains why we experienced a waiting list at first. But it was worth the wait.

I was looking to surprise my wife with her first horse back riding experience. Tried searching for…read moreevery place near me, leaving voice-mail after voice-mail, but couldn't get through to anyone until... until I managed to locate Iron Horse Guest Ranch. Nestled in close to the Renaissance Fair and downtown Magnolia, this was the perfect place; close to our home. Setting up the appointment for a lesson was quick and painless; used facebook messenger to work out the best time. Prices varied, depending on the type of lesson, were very reasonable, and all proceeds went back to the horses on the ranch. I would quickly learn that everyone is a volunteer, as this home is for horses rescued & rehabilitated from someone the harshest circumstances. We arrived to meet with Niki, owner and operator. She was an amazing guide and teacher. She and her son helped explain everything to my wife and I prior to mounting our amazing rides; Gunner & Hershey. They were both very patient with our questions, taking safety very important. Best part of the experience was enjoying the ride without having to take any photos. Niki did all of this for us without having to worry, and sent us all of the amazing pics after the ride. All and all, the hour or two we spent here was very special and we will soon not forget it. Highly recommend a visit if in town for a visit, or even living close by. Helping these amazing animals was the best thing ever!

Visiting from OR and had a great ride! Female-led, plus involved in rescue/rehabilitation of the…read moreanimals. Highly recommend!