Trail ride must be fantastic but I'll never experience it. I've tried scheduling twice via texting…read moreJeff (as instructed) and both times i received a very rude response. I'll not attempt a 3rd time. He obviously knows horses, but needs to brush up on importance of first impression.

On Friday 7/12 I booked a ride for Sunday evening 214-478-2448…read more Here is the conversation Let's not do that. YOUR PEOPLE: I have 2 spots Sunday from 6-8 pm ME:Great I'll take them. Your PEOPLE: What are your heights and weights and how many times have each of you ridden a horse before? ME: 5'2 120 5'6 230 4-6 times YOUR PEOPLE: Ok. The location is 100 Equestrian Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092 and I need you there by 5:45 pm. Kambry will call you later and get your cc# for the reservation.thanks, Jeff NO ONE EVER CALLED FOR CREDIT CARD INFO. SATURDAY EVENING at 7pm less than 24 hours before the ride I get this message Hey Larry. There was a miscommunication between myself and Jeff. The ride tomorrow is unfortunately fully booked. My name is Kambry with Widowmaker Trail Rides. The lady who usually sets people up for rides is out so things are all out of whack. I RESPONDED That is unacceptable. I have a guest coming in from out of town. So you need to do something. Something earlier or something. I planned this and you gave me confirmation. Kambry then said Who gave you confirmation? We only confirm rides when we receive a deposit I then said Let's not do that. YOUR PEOPLE: I have 2 spots Sunday from 6-8 pm ME:Great I'll take them. Your PEOPLE: What are your heights and weights and how many times have each of you ridden a horse before? ME: 5'2 120 5'6 230 4-6 times YOUR PEOPLE: Ok. The location is 100 Equestrian Drive, Southlake, Texas 76092 and I need you there by 5:45 pm. Kambry will call you later and get your cc# for the reservation.thanks, Jeff Kambry then says Let me talk to Jeff. Hang tight. At 8:13pm Jeff says Larry, My partner David can take you two tomorrow. He will call you shortly. My ride filled up before Kambry could call you but she should have called yesterday and told you immediately. Jeff I asked Okay does the time change? Jeff said I'm not sure but he will call you shortly and you can work that out. NO ONE CALLED. SO AT 9:34 I said It's 9:30 I haven't heard from anyone. That's not a good look Jeff responded This ride isn't going to work. Do whatever it was that you were planning to do tomorrow before you called yesterday last minute to try and schedule a ride with us this weekend. I read your text with Kambry as well as your text above and it would not be a good fit. So I guess people that call last minute get lies. I responded I will definitely include this in my yelp review. It's obvious you don't keep your word. Pitiful I had someone coming in town for this ride. DO NOT USE THEM. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Management, Staff, and Trainers have been perfectly nice in person when lessons are actually…read moreattended and appointments aren't repeatedly missed leaving trainers to believe you are showing for that lesson. Interactions seem much smoother when there's consistency in showing up. "If you're a No-Show please don't hesitate to contact management to reschedule, as I've had to do it once or twice." Please don't come in on days you're not scheduled (I learned this the hard way, they only have so many horses to let people train on). The trainers plan their day around the schedule, and unexpected arrivals cause confusion. Ive been taking lessons here as a beginner and the Trainers are very helpful on what you need to improve and give helpful tips on how to correct your mistakes. The lesson programs they offer are very well priced for learning how to ride. They have Trainers for every style of riding from Dressage, Western, English, and more. Also, the boarding is very reasonably priced, especially compared to other places around. It's honestly hard to find something this affordable without sacrificing the basics. If you're looking for a place to take lessons, board your horse, or do both, this is a solid option. The ranch has a comfortable, welcoming feel, and it works well for riders who want a consistent place to ride and care for their horse. I'd definitely recommend CJ's Legacy Ranch to anyone looking for lessons or boarding.

Very prompt on returning my inquiry to visit their facility in Texas…read more We are looking forward to meeting the trainers and finding out more about their program.

If you want a barn family that supports all its riders regardless of age or maturity in the sport…read morethis is the place. The trainers all give direct feedback, set expectations, and support without cruelty.

From the owner: We specialize in teaching students the fundamentals of English horsemanship and equitation. We…read moreoffer high level Jumper, Hunter and Equitation training to people of all levels and ages, from your very first time on a horse all the way to the national level of the sport.

I attend the horse shows here with my students. The shows here are fun, low stress, conveniently…read morelocated and honestly they give out pretty neat prizes! Barbie and Danny that own the farm and run the shows are easy to contact and communicate with. I will continue to support this facilities shows.

Huge and beautiful Horse property. Well maintained while retaining the true essence of the…read morewilderness. Kind people and organized events.

The boyfriend and I have come back now and this was our 2nd time coming to Marshall Creek Ranch! We…read morelove how laid back it is and.of course, the horses! The first time we came last year, they gave me the shortest horse because I was the shortest rider there! I rode Ziggy, and I was already attached. He's so cute-- I am a big David Bowie fan, so I have nicknamed him,"Mr. Stardust" LOL The first time we came, it had been some years since I had ridden a horse, and the same for the boyfriend. We did the easy walking trail ride-- this year we did the intermediate trotting trail and I asked to ride Ziggy again-- what can I say, I love him.. Although we were initially nervous for reservation cancellations due to the rain and being pushed back a day, they still had great communication as to whether or not we'd be able to have our trail ride. The respond via text message-- so be aware that if you call, they might not answer. The only time they DO call is when you're booking the reservation. It had been raining on and off and so they said the first time they were checking our specific trail, was when we were actually on it. We didn't get to trot as much as I wanted, but it was a little squishy in some areas. The staff is friendly and even take your photo at the end! My thing is that it is very hard to hear them talk when you're on the trail ride. It would be beneficial for them to carry a microphone or something.

so first off, they had us ride the horses in circles in very hot weather for about 45 minutes…read more straight -then they finally let us go to the forest. Throughout the ride you will be going very slow and will be in the forest for about an hour. They charge you $1 per water bottle and certain staff have terrible attitudes. My experience was terrible and to top it off one of the staff members spoke the entire ride and I wasn't able to enjoy the scenery. I will definitely not be coming back.

I've been riding at Rose Gate Farm for over 8 years. I've never left a review before because it's…read moreso hard to fully give justice to how incredible my experience has been, but I think that makes it even more important to try to share it. On my first visit to Rose Gate, I was searching for a barn that was right for me and after a few failed attempts, I realized that you can tell a lot about a horse facility (as with many things), by paying attention to where the time and money are focused. My first impression of Rose Gate was that it's a modest facility, certainly there are flashier ones out there. Then I went into the barn to see the horses. All of them looked fantastic- they were clearly expensive, well cared for horses. At a closer look, their feet were trimmed (I always look at that specifically because I've found that barns trying to save money often go too long between trims), their coats were shiny, they had water in clean buckets; they looked healthy and happy... And then I found a hole in the tack room floor, and I knew then that the majority of the time, money, and attention here was going to the care of the horses. I thought perhaps this could be the barn for me, but I was curious how the lesson would go because I'd never had a riding instructor quite like Pete. During my first lesson, I was struck by how intuitively Pete gave direction and how quickly I could feel the difference in my riding. I'd never had an instructor point out a seemingly minor form adjustment- I think it had something to do with my elbow sticking out too far or being bent too much- and when he told me how to correct it, suddenly I could feel that I had a better line of communication with the horse. Something I was doing was disrupting my signals to the horse through the bit, and I'd never had an instructor who could notice and articulate something like that before and help me fix it. I'd been riding since I was 8 years old and that day I began to realize how much more there was to learn. I had found the right barn for me and I'm so glad I did. I've learned so much at Rose Gate, have ridden many amazing horses, and have met some wonderful people along the way. My experience there has truly been one of the most meaningful ones in my life and every time I visit, I feel so lucky to be there and so thankful to be able to learn about riding and caring for horses from someone who has so much to teach. If you really want to learn about horsemanship, you're willing to put in the hard work that entails, and you're humble enough to listen to feedback and hold yourself accountable, this is the best place to do that. In case you're wondering about the hole in the tack room floor, yes, it was repaired before my next visit the following week. But I'm certain all the horses were fed, watered, and had clean stalls before that happened, and I have all the respect in the world for that. Some places were built for the money they can generate, but it seems to me that Rose Gate Farm exists for the horses and the pursuit of learning how to get along with them, which is something that's surprisingly hard to find.

My horse tragically died at Rose Gate Farm on 7/29. Some of the events that happened need to be…read morequestioned! First is the way this man has treated me and my family. It was pretty obvious that I personally did something to Pete to make him hate me. And for whatever reason that is, it was poorly and childishly handled. And for the record, I am sorry for whatever I did to him. I cherished our friendship and it broke my heart on the way I have been treated the last couple of months. He came to my house for Thanksgiving for God's sake! We had every intention of leaving. But unfortunately we were in a contract that we could not financially afford to leave early. In retrospect we should have left early! Second is the way this extremely emergent and fatal event was handled. When I first got the phone call, I was there within 15 minutes. When I pulled up, Pete was having a lovely conversation with a friend in the front and not caring for my dying horse. When I got to my horse, it was obvious that something terrible was happening. No sympathy or comfort from Pete. Just stone cold. Then he left!! He left before veterinary care arrived. The comment was made that a vet tech was there but I was not a vet tech, I was a horrified owner trying to comprehend what was happening to my beloved family member. Third was the absolute most horrifying thing. He made the comment that my horse was not going to make it and he does not want a dead horse on the property. So instead of making the hard decision to euthanize my horse in a peaceful manner, we had to scramble on trying to figure out where to euthanize her to appease his demands. Because of this, my poor horse was in an unbearable amount of pain longer than she needed to be. She did not deserve that. And I will always regret the fact she suffered longer than she needed to. The vet finally made the decision to drop her because I don't think that he could watch her suffer anymore. Moments after she was gone, he demanded us to remove her from his property. No time for grieving. No time for comforting my 8 year old daughter who just witnessed a terrifying event. No offer to help move a 1000lb animal! His comment was, he had people coming and he didn't want any of the children to see a dead horse. Absolutely understandable! WHAT ABOUT MY CHILD?? Did he even think about the terrifying events that she just went through? Lastly is the awful accusations against me. He is blaming this entire event on me. Again, no sympathy and no accountability on his part. He claims that I rode her right after eating and that's what caused the colic. Unfortunately HE WASN'T THERE so let me clear some things up. When he told me not to ride before she was done eating, I listened. I have made the effort to not be there before 8am. I have also been keeping a close eye on the weather to make sure it is not above 90 when I'm out there. So your comment of how ungodly hot it was...that's why I ride in the morning! Your "rule" of not riding on Sundays or Mondays...those are my days off and I will ride my horse whenever I want to. And it should not matter what days I ride. Didn't you say "we are always open! Come anytime!" when we first came to your facility? What happened to that? To clear up the events of the day of the colic. Yes, we were out there that morning. The horse did eat and was in the walker when we arrived. I DID NOT RIDE! My daughter rode. Which means we saddled her, walked around for 20 minutes and was done. No more strenuous than what she would have gotten in the walker. His ranch hand even said that she was fine after my daughter rode. On a side note: thank you to his ranch hand! He stuck with us, helped with the vet, and tried his best to make my horse comfortable in her final moments. That is a good person! And I will be forever grateful to him! The timeline of when we left from my daughter riding and when I got the phone call that she was in colic have yet to be answered. I would like answers on what happened between 9-2 that day. If he truly feels like he did nothing wrong, then why can't he tell me what happened between 9-2? Pete is accusing me of bad mouthing him. I have not said anything that has been untrue. I am making an effort to get my story heard! Which is my right! I want Pete to know I am not blaming him for my horse going into a fatal colic. I am simply saying that his actions were cold, hurtful, down right cruel, unprofessional and unacceptable.

Summer hill farms was wonderful . My partner and I enjoyed the hosts and the other patrons! I miss…read moremy horse already.

My daughter has been riding at Summer Hill Farms for over a year and we could not be more pleased…read more The level of care the horses receive here is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. The riders are taught to care for the horses as well as respect each other. The instructors work very well together, so if we need to make up a lesson, my daughter does just fine with one instructor over another. She usually takes a small group lesson but at times ends up riding solo, and both are beneficial. Although my daughter does not compete, she's treated with the same care and attention as those who do. The farm is always being updated with new buildings being added and barns upgraded. We highly recommend Summer Hill Farms to anyone looking for a quality English riding facility.

My daughter went to a one-week horse camp here in June 2023. The owners are very communicative to…read morethe parents about the activities and requirements to participate. They teach how to not just ride a horse, but how to care for them before and after a ride. The volunteers (experienced students) make it even more fun as they're teachers as well as peers. We are looking forward to starting regular lessons here!

Our daughter recently started taking lessons with one of the instructors named Abigail (there is…read moremore than one) and she has really enjoyed the riding and the groundwork. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and you can tell they enjoy working with the students. I would recommend the J Ranch to anyone looking to start riding lessons.