Vivienne told us at the tour that rescheduling wouldn't be a problem and that we were charged every…read morefour lessons. SHE cancelled one due to a headache and refused to let us have an additional lesson because I didn't reschedule her missed lesson immediately. She then said it's not every four lessons, it's every four weeks. We reluctantly signed up for another four lessons. My daughter only got to attend one lesson. My daughter sprained her ankle and was unable to attend for the 2nd and 3rd week. I asked what time to be there for the 4th week and Vivienne said she had removed her from the schedule because she didn't know if her ankle was better. I notified her in advance the prior two lessons that my daughter was still healing, but she did not bother to ask if she was better for the last lesson and canceled it. She then said we had to pay AGAIN for the next four lessons. No thanks. We've been swindled out of enough money. It's perfectly fine for her to reschedule but she can't understand rescheduling due to an injury? I informed her twice of our disappointment and she just said "Okay!" And didn't care at all. I'm done. I don't recommend doing lessons here as they are not honorable or compassionate to the children.

Great place to board your horses!…read more Had a riding lesson and the instructor (Carol) was awesome! Very patient, professional and knows her stuff! Highly recommend!!

We recently attended a birthday party here and it was really a different experience for us. We were…read moreable to see this training facility and horse boarding stables. We saw several horses and met a few named Veloce and Teddy an 18 year old mini horse. The horses are well cared for, well-behaved, well-fed and treated as partners. The staff are friendly and dedicated. We also met a horse owner and introduced us to one of his horses named Sunfire. The stable manager and his wife who is a professional horse trainer is very kind and hospitable.

We've been at hothi for a few months and have had an absolutely brilliant time here. Our horse…read morereceives quality hay, her stall's cleaned every day, and she's watered consistently. She's handled kindly and gently by professional handlers who live on site and take time to get to know each horse and boarder personally. Anyone who has looked around at boarding options these days knows this is not the case for every operation out there. It's a pleasure to pull up to the stable and see horses turned out at such a beautiful place. Kudos to the Hothis. Highly recommended.

I have had my horse here now for about 4 years and couldn't be happier with the care and pride they…read moretake in managing their farm. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure your horse is healthy and comfortable and alerts me immediately if anything seems off. I've had this horse for 13 yrs at many places and can say it is hard to find good care like this. I will be so sad if we ever have to move!! Thank you to everyone at the back forte for all you do!!!

I have had my horse at The Back Forte for just over a year now. The facility is maintained, and my…read morehorse is well taken care of. The cost is more than I would like to spend, but anything close to this type of care near Issaquah is going to be $700 plus. The staff are AWESOME!

I just took my 4 and almost 7 year old girls and my 14 year old Godson on a one hour trail ride and…read moreit was AMAZING!! The horses were ready when we arrived and we learned their back stories and personalities before getting in the saddle. The ride was beautiful and the perfect way to spend a morning. Debbie shared local history and kindly guided us through the woods. My oldest was ecstatic to be on a "a regular size" horse as the lessons she has taken always had her on ponies. My 4 YO safely rode in front of me. I can't say enough good things. My almost 7 YO called it "the best birthday present ever!" And I have no doubt we'll be back for another ride.

Most amazing first experience ride out here. The scenery was very nice and the owner, Debbie made…read moreit very fun. Highly recommended for your first time, or if you want to get out of the city and enjoy nature.

We have been riding here for just over a year. We were introduced to Pond-A-Luce-A by friends who…read morealso ride here and have been working with Amber for a couple years. My daughter had never ridden before and with the care & encouragement of her trainer Jenny she quickly flourished and found her passion for riding. She now trains with Amber and their connection is amazing. She is learning so much under Amber. I love that she is not only teaching my daughter to ride but also requires her know and understand her horse and explains each process and step.

This facility is wonderfully located so that everyone of every age can enjoy horses. Watching the…read morechildren and adults take lessons is a true treat. The owner and employees are definitely passionate about providing an excellent experience for the horse and rider. There is lots of room in this in town location for a fun filled horse experience. Great job Pondalucea Stables for making owning a horse/ leasing a horse and horse lessons on your beautiful horses a real feast experience

I've been boarding here with my horse since 2007 and love Frankie and the barn. It's a family…read moreenvironment, the horses are well cared for, and turn out is great. I like that my horse has a large pasture to run in, indoor/outdoor arena, and Frankie calls if she has any questions on caring for him. Also, she teaches lessons which I took for 4 years until my horse was well-trained. I have a lot of friends that I've met at the barn and every year we have a huge BBQ barn party! I definitely recommend her and the barn 5 stars.

Frankie and this place is amazing. I took lessons for 5 years here and learned so much. Horse care,…read moredeveloping a good seat, gentle hands, dressage, you name it. Frankie is an amazing teacher, barn owner, and person. If you are looking for lessons, boardings, or leasing look no further. Everyone is very kind and down to earth. It is like a small little barn family.

Always a first-rate facility! This well-loved arena remains one of the most beautiful riding arenas…read morein Washington State, hidden against a hill in West Seattle. A true equestrian's gem.

Right here in the city of Seattle! The Falconridge Farm site offers 23 breathtakingly beautiful…read moreblocks for the boarding of horses. Dr. Jean Nokes, the proprietor, introduced my husband and I to the happy, well-cared for horses at this great facility. The impressive large arena, for training and exercise, is well maintained. Dr. Nokes instructs and, as well, has thorough knowledge about the care and feeding of each horse on the site. I was completely impressed. Monika Lidman

I recently had to move my horse from this farm, even though I enjoyed it for a long time. It seemed…read morelike a great horse community and I loved the holistic approach and access to the mountain trails. As long as you are "in good" with Laurie, everything is roses. Disagree with her about anything, and you quickly experience the freeze out, including rude behavior from her staff. All horses here develop horrible and numerous abscesses due to the 6 months of mud and rock in the pastures. I watched her have shoes put on one boarder's horse 'for his own good' like the rest of the horses have to, against the owner's wishes, as well as doing what she thinks is best with recovering and injured animals even when the owner and vet have made themselves clear. There is a sweet lady who comes out a few times a year to perform bodywork on animals and people, and I believe in that, but it was suspect that she always recommended supplements that Laurie sells, even suggesting a gut flora treatment for one horse that had "short stifles". Last year five horses died on her property, and although 2 of them were pretty old, the others were unexpected. There is too much iron in the water, so much that there is a filter for the house but none for the animals. Nobody knows if that is causing issues, but there are articles out there that say excessive iron can cause problems. Before I arrived there, my horse never had abscesses, and since my move he's hasn't had a single one. Laurie seems to have a genuine love for animals but takes 'treating them like they are her own' to an extreme, and I'd only come here if you are ok with a culty dictatorship.

Best horse riding lesson ever! The person was so nice. Everything is awsome I loved the horse his…read morename os Bodie. I have been to horse riding summer camps at other places, and equinox farms is my favorite ever!