While in the Denver area I always come to town to ride w/Patty and Kayla. They run a 1st class…read moreoperation and barn. Their horses are well kept, happy and fat. They are not like the other horse stables that you can clearly see the horses are miserable. You can see that their horses are so happy and they have the most amazing lesson horses. Besides, they have some of the most beautiful show horses I have ever seen in their barn. They offer horses for all levels and abilities. I only wished I lived closer, so I could ride more frequently. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking to learn how to ride. Excellent with children as well! I'd give 5 STARS, but YELP may filter it.

longview stables has become my 2nd home and I love every single thing about this place from the…read moreinstructors to the horses! I rode at a place in parker for over a year and never felt 1/10th of the love and hospitality I have has here. Not to mention I got more out of my 1st month here than I did in the entire year at the other barn. The instructors here understand the balance of giving the rider what we need and what we want and let you learn in a way that works best for you. I ALWAYS am greeted with a huge smile and open arms by everyone who comes here (trainers as well as other riders) it has become another family to me. Their young riders volunteer with the horses and put in the work on the backend as well. Longview also takes in the old, abandoned and neglected horses others have over looked or turned into the glue factory so don't think they neglect their horses its the exact opposite they are giving those that other have a 2nd chance!! I am blessed to have found this place!!

Is this place for real? Barns in denver are the biggest rip off ever…read more Lease a horse for 3 x the going rate locally and then require the person to take 8 lessons a month to the tune of $600 a month lol and then on top of it!!!! Charge the "client" for all the fees of owning a horse like shoeing. I have news for your idiots. The point of leasing is to avoid those costs of ownership not pass them off to the leaser. Secondly, I don't want your god damn lessons. What if you have a person who knows how to ride and has 30 years of experience? You are going to require them to take 8 lessons a month? Lol I will never step foot in this place

This place is great although tricky to get to your first time. Turn east on mineral and take an…read moreimmediate right on the dirt road. There were really nice horses and farm animals. We had my daughters birthday party here. The girls had a wonderful time. There's a gazebo to have lunch and cake afterwards with a cute playground. The yard was a little messy but we got there early and picked things up a bit. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. It was a party the girls will never forget! Thanks Coventry Farms.

12 years and grateful daily for the care and support of this outstanding family business! Owner of…read more2 horses boarded here.

The owner of this place couldn't give two craps about the animals or his customers…read more I called multiple times to get information on boarding and nothing The place looks like trash. I wouldn't even bother. Just move on to your next option

I am so impressed with Abigail and Mountain View Equestrian. Abigail has built a top-notch,…read more professional, and well-organized program. She creates a fun and safe environment riders and is an attentive, gentle, patient and skilled coach. The horses, arena and property are all wonderful as well!

Abigail is the most amazing, kind, awesome person ever! She is such an amazing instructor and she…read morehas the best horses (especially Harper ). I am so greatful for her and everything she does!!!!!!

my daughter went to a summer daycamp for the second year in a row and absolutely loved it! The barn…read moreis absolutely beautiful and clean, and the staff is so kind and taught the kids so many new things and the horses were highly trained and great with kids. I highly recommended.

So beautiful. Very clean and cozy cabin. The kitchen has everything you need. So relaxing. We can't…read morewait to go again!

I love this place! I have been riding here now for several months and really enjoy it. Grace is my…read moreinstructor and she is so fun, easy going, and has so much knowledge on and off the horse. I see progress everytime I ride which makes me want to come back every week!

I have been looking for lessons for a long time and finally found a place. So far so good! Easy…read morelocation small operation and best of all AFFORDABLE! Jill is great my daughter is very happy here.

Such a nice place to walk around. Grandma absolutely loves visiting and seeing all the horses.read more

Great place with great people. Well maintained and you can tell animals are cared for exceptionally…read morewell

I grew up boarding with Cottonwood. My brother got our first horse, HyTech, for Christmas when I…read morewas about six years old. I'll admit, we didn't know a whole lot about horses and invested in our sassy gelding based on appearance. Not the smartest when it comes to owning a horse. Regardless, Cottonwood accommodated us beautifully throughout our struggles, helping us develop HyTech on the ground, in the arena, and on the trail. I was young when it all started, but I never remember any issues. As I got older I was put into lessons with the one and only Anne Lloyd, a certified English trainer. She is not for the weak minded. She will yell at you, but it's all in good intention. Safety is her top priority, and when she feels the situation is dangerous she'll let you know. Loudly. It may be embarrassing at the time, but having seen firsthand what horse accidents can turn into I'd much rather have a red face than a bloody one. She's a strong believer in foundations and will not let you jump until your groundwork is up to her standards, a sentiment lost to many American equestrian trainers. After all, how can you confidently maneuver a course with jumps when you can't do it without them? She requires all of her students to do at least one dressage show before they can do a jumping one; a requirement that I hated but reluctantly carried through and see the benefits to. Anne encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone but never endangered me. She cares about her students beyond their training and her compassion for the riders shows. In middle school HyTech sustained a traumatic leg injury. It was hard to watch. He's an active horse and loves his pasture mates, but we had to keep him on stall rest. The barn staff was extremely helpful. They were constantly checking up on him, encouraging a speedy recovery, and when he was finally allowed out of his stall Tara helped us regain his ground manners. Unfortunately HyTech's injury made me detach myself from riding. I went a couple of years without taking lessons or going to the barn at all unless necessary, leaving the responsibilities to the rest of my family. When I turned 15 I was quickly reintroduced to the establishment when an inexperienced rider purchased a less than well-behaved Welsh Cobb. I was asked to help keep him exercised and (hopefully) improve his behavior. Anne welcomed me back into her lessons and I grew to like my lesson mates quite a bit. Anne teaches based off of the horse and the rider, and became accustomed to his mannerisms and quirks as well as mine. More and more of the cottonwood staff began investing their time in little Jack. He was being ridden consistently by myself, one of the trainers, and his owner. To me, the effort they put into this horse was beyond exemplary costumer service. Unfortunately, Anne deemed Jack unsafe and encouraged me not to ride him anymore after several lessons in which he made no progress and insisted on running around like a maniac. Again, Anne's priority is the safety of her students. I fell out of lessons again after my departure with Jack, coming out mostly to ride in Chatfield State Park with my mom and her friends. The trail access is incredible and there are plenty of options once you get into the park. Some more challenging than others. My advice: if there are model airplanes, DON'T RIDE THERE! I've seen people from other barns trailer into the park on many occasions (I work at the park), and it's extremely convenient that all we have to do is walk down a hill to have access that many people have to trailer to. The location couldn't be better. Tara and Erica are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to horse ailments and injuries, a quality necessary for anyone in the horse industry. I've always been able to ask them for their help when one of my horses seems off. As a young rider, it's scary to be by yourself with a sick horse, but Tara, Erica, and Beth are all easily accessible and will help get the vet on their way if necessary. Tara called the vet for me when Jack was collicing (I was 16 at the time) and Erica just recently helped me sort out a rather disgusting eye injury on our mare, Rabi. I've rejoined lessons for what seems like the hundredth time just recently, and it feels like I'm coming home. I can say nothing but positive things about my experience as a young rider growing up here. The staff feels like my family. Cottonwood is more than just a barn: it's a community.

I started as a lesson rider, then a leaser, and eventually bought my horse and moved away from…read moreCottonwood. I left because the owner was incredibly rude, but after boarding elsewhere, I quickly realized how ignorant I was about proper horse care. **Pros:** - The Cottonwood location offers unbeatable views and trails. - There are many kids there who my daughter quickly befriended. - The trainers are incredibly kind, patient, and do their best with the resources they have. - The polo arena is massive and enjoyable to ride in. **Cons:** (These are not typical issues at other full-care boarding facilities.) - The indoor arena is never groomed. No one picks up their poop, and there's a deep groove around the perimeter that's never raked. - The Breezeway barn is a death trap. Boarders put up makeshift chicken wire and other sharp objects, leaving many horses with wounds. - Bedding is only provided in Saratoga, and it's a fine dusting that blows away in the wind. - Mucking happens maybe once a day in stalls, and I've only seen them muck the group pastures once. - Turnout is only allowed three times a week, which is stressful for my horse who's at the bottom of the totem pole. - They charge extra for blanketing (even if the horse lives outside) and don't feed the owner grain. -Lesson horses are hurt constantly and are still made to work 6 days a week, sometimes twice a day **My horse's experience before I bought him:** I'm sure I'll remember more after I post this. - He was in group pasture boarding and was denied food from his mates, so he lost over 80 pounds in four months. - I asked to provide him with grain, but they refused to let me. - Their solution was to put him in the Breezeway with no turnout for 30 days...he's arthritic. - He cast twice in Breezeway. Look at the pictures in my Google review of his nasty stall where he slept on poop covered concrete. - He joined a large group turnout of 10+ horses and came back lame multiple times from stress pacing, biting, and several marks. - His saddle didn't fit, so his withers were rubbed raw. It took them several weeks to find him a new saddle. - I arrived on my lease day and someone was riding him, no one even offered an apology. Overall, my experience at Cottonwood was disappointing, and I'm glad I moved away.