Highly recommend. Best experience! Really best care for my horses! I'm very happy I found them…read more......

We have 2 grandchildren with 1 on the way; 3 grand-dogs and a grand-horse. Seriously, our…read moredaughter-in-law has a horse who lives (boards) at the Iron Gait Ranch. Rosie has lived at Iron Gait for a few years now and is well adjusted and appears to be well cared for. We met Nick, the owner, years when he was first starting some major improvements to the ranch. He has done a really nice job of updating and upgrading the facilities. Nick and Shawna seem to be doing a good job of running the ranch and caring for 50 plus horses.

It's visually a little rough around the edges, but it's a fantastic place to board your horse or…read moretake lessons. Everyone is kind and friendly, the horses are always treated well, they source excellent hay, and there's room to do your own thing or socialize as you prefer. Plus, the outdoor arena is well drained and usable in most weather, and there's trail access as well. Tack sheds are available for rent, and there's some trailer parking too.

Great facility!! Owners (legitimate owners) and if not 1-2 staff members are on site daily! Arena…read morehas great footing and is worked often. Great stall sizes! Most of all I trust the owners with my horses life. They are amazing people!

If I could give more stars I would. Emily Honeyman as a manager goes above and beyond the call of…read moreduty. She's out there in the dead of cold to care for a clients sick horse or breaking waters that have frozen. She maintains all the rings multiple times per week. During the recent barn break-ins she offered solutions for parking to keep the clients safe. If you need extra food for your horse, she has your back. My horses have never looked better and are very happy. The board is quite affordable and the amenities are huge. I've paid more at other barns and had to use portable bathrooms. The kitchen is not only heated but has a real bathroom. It makes me sad when trainers who come there to build their business end up being untruthful and don't pay their bills. It's not ok for the clients of those trainers to then leave very rude reviews. There are plenty of clients there that have been residents for MANY years and they are loyal to this barn including two large animal vets that spend so much of their time at the barn attending to the resident horses! If you're looking for a quiet place to enjoy quality time with your horse, or to have your horse in training with one of the trainers at the facility, have open space to retire an old friend, or have a box stall with a run (with self care options) this is your place and if Emily isn't available to personally give you a tour then she will find one of the friendly staff members to fill in.

This is the best barn I have ever boarded at. The Barn Manager, Emily, as well as the rest of the…read morestaff, care so deeply for all of the horses and they're cared for as if they were their own! The facility is well-kept with an abundance of amenities, including access to trails around Standley Lake. I've been searching for a long time for a no-drama, no-fuss, horse-focused boarding facility for many years and have finally found it with Honeyman Horses

I love this place! I've ordered landscaping and gardening materials from them and am happy each…read moretime. They have quality materials for gardening and landscaping, are affordable, and are so nice to work with. Highly recommend!

We have had the privilege of boarding our horses at ARS for the past several months. Ron and Robin…read morehave a very nice and well maintained facility. The staff if professional and friendly. Horses are well cared for, stalls are bedded with a generous amount of shavings, feed stuffs are high quality. If something breaks (as happens around horses) it is very quickly addressed. ARS has been nothing but a great experience for us. For me, one of best features about ARS is an almost complete lack of drama. People are there to enjoy their horses, not to engage in gossip and junior high foolishness. Kathleen McPhaul, one of several trainers at the facility was the subject of a negative review for ARS on this site. If you are interested in working with Kathleen I would encourage you to look at her website and look at her nearly fourth year body of work, and don't over focus on the one review from a clearly unbalanced person. Kathleen is a very effective and accomplished trainer and instructor. She has long time customers who have become friends, and have reached goals and won competitions along the way. If you are a fit for her program, you will both have a great experience with your horse. If you need a place to enjoy your horses I hope to meet you at ARS.

We rented a 4-seater ATV from Backbone Adventures and had an incredible day out on the Switzerland…read moreTrail. It was 3 of us, including my 8-year-old son, and the conditions couldn't have been better--just a little snow, some mud, and plenty of opportunities for big splashes (which my son absolutely loved). We did a 5-hour rental, which felt like the perfect amount of time to explore without feeling rushed. The equipment was in great shape, and even the truck used to haul the ATV and trailer to the trailhead was well-maintained--everything felt professional and dialed in. The team really made the experience stand out. Everyone we interacted with was fantastic, and Andrew in particular was a superstar--he handled both checkout and check-in, made everything easy, and clearly cares about making sure customers have a great time. We'll definitely be back, especially to experience the trails in full snow. Highly recommend all around.

My husband really wanted to go side by side riding while on vacation so we chose Backbone…read moreAdventures because it had excellent reviews. The customer service here is excellent. Everyone working here was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and provided excellent recommendations for what trail to choose. They suggested we log in to CoTrex so we had access to the off road trail, which was very helpful. They also had us scan a QR code with directions to the trail, which made the whole process very seamless. We got a side by side for 3 hours and went to Pole Hill. It was a lot of fun. The trails were great and it also had amazing views! We also saw a fox on the trail. You can tell that everyone working there loves the outdoors and that they all truly care about giving all their customers an amazing experience! Highly recommend this place!

Andrea is a kind, skillful, patient, and perceptive trainer. She has been giving lessons to my 6…read moreyear daughter and providing training services for our horse over the last 12 months. Both rider and horse have come miles and miles since this time a year ago! Andrea has taught my daughter to be a confident, poised rider with quite hands. All the while, training our older disrespectful and indurate horse to be respectful, pleasant, safe, dutiful, and affectionate. As an equine health care professional I have also had the pleasure of working with Andrea and her own horses. She always puts the horse's best interest first and does not sacrifice health for passage. You won't find a more compassionate knowledgeable trainer with her patience, kindness and knowledge.

I have used Andrea Osmond with Osmond Equestrian for horsemanship and riding lessons as well as for…read morehelping me find and buy a horse. Andrea has a wonderful, non-intimidating and effective teaching style. She was able to identify my skill level and help me find the right horse for my skill and confidence level and for my riding goals. She worked with me to find my new horse from the very beginning until the day I brought him home. She helped me identify what kind of horse I needed and what my budget should be. She found horses through her network and asked owners questions to narrow down the horses we should see. She went with me to look at several horses and she eventually helped me make an offer and get a vet-check on the horse that became mine! She helped me learn about the process every step of the way! She even helped me find a barn near my house to board him. Andrea is a terrific - I can't say enough great things about Osmond Equestrian and the services they provide!

Kelly is an amazing trainer! She excels with training youth riders and her riders always have…read moreimpeccable equitation. I was Kelly's student through my youth years, then worked for her in college. She is calm and patient with horses she trains and works with all breeds and disciplines!

From the owner: KMPH offers lessons to young and young-at-heart horse lovers! Whether you are new to horses or are…read morean experienced rider wanting to hone your skills, KMPH can help! Relaxed, family oriented environment in beautiful climate-controlled barn. Kelly is a patient, knowledgeable instructor with 25+ years of experience! Come ride with us!

I went this past Sunday. I had previously visited early in the pandemic in June 2020. I walked…read morearound the Mesa in 3hrs recording 7 miles with dew people hiking. This time I went to Golden Cliffs trailhead on the south side. There were two trails (0.4 & 0.8 miles). The shorter looked more difficult indicating a steep climb to the rim. I chose the longer one. I was wrong. The 0.8 mile trail was less used and I had trouble finding the trail. I took several dead-ends that brought me to the base of the cliff for climbing routes using ropes & pitons. I eventually made the entire distance in 1.5 hrs. The trail map at the trailhead said most difficult and it was right. Once on top I took the North Table Loop trail 0.3 miles to Tilting Mesa trail. I hiked another 0.3 miles to Rim Rock trail (1.7 mile) which is a big loop going to the north rim. Weather was rolling in with heavier clouds and wind. On a clear day it would be hot. I took a video at the north rim at the 2nd highest spot on 6,551 ft. The highest is Lichen Peak at 6,552 ft. I finished the loop and headed back west. There are no restrooms/porta potties or water on the mesa top. So I descended to the west parking lot. The 0.4 mile segment is probably at 6-8% grade. I looked at the trail map. I could go back up to the top and negotiate the steeper route (0.4 miles) to the Golden Cliffs trailhead where I parked my car or take a circuitous trail (1.3 miles) along the west and south side. Very scenic and the trail was clearly visible. I startled a mule deer. So if your looking for a good hike, start on the west side and get to top for a level hike. Several trails go down the east side to access other trails including one that takes you to New Terrain Brewing.

Not a trail for the faint of heart on a hot day. As others have said, very little shade, so make…read moresure you have plenty of water for you and your pets. Our dog became overheated and needed lots of breaks along the way. Good reminder for booties as well for hot feet.

Haven't been to the facility but we purchased a horse from Brannon and it was the most professional…read moreand positive experience we've had in the horse industry to date! Brannon is trustworthy and forthcoming, and her horses are high quality. Thank you, Brannon!

This is a barn that cares about its riders and horses and feels like family. Brannon puts 100% of…read moreherself into understanding and loving every horse. She also spends an enormous amount of hours, outside of paid lessons, with each rider and their family to assure the perfect fit. They maintain a clean and beautiful environment and it has grown from a small barn to a world class training facility.