I have been participating in clinics at Rusty Bar for several years now. I always come away with…read morenew knowledge that helps me with training my horses. Kathy's concern for safety is always a priority and she is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise. Her facility is well cared for and clean. I highly recommend!

I signed up for the Unforgettable Riding Experience at Rusty Bar Ranch this past spring, and it was…read moreamazing! I was a bit nervous, having little to no prior experience. We started inside on Sheena the Wonder Horse. I have to say, the state-of-the-art simulator really helps to get comfortable in a number of ways. After that, it was on to the arena & Valentine, a real horse Rusty Bar Ranch owner and trainer, Kathy really knows horses & also cares about them. She was such a kind & patient teacher. I felt totally comfortable & at ease. She teaches at every level, depending on the student. I'm clearly a beginner & if you've been on the fence about horseback riding, I highly recommend this experience. You're NEVER to old to learn something new! Go to the website & sign up. It was definitely an unforgettable experience for me.

We scheduled a trial lesson for our 6 year old daughter who has been eating, sleeping, and dreaming…read morehorses day and night for months... and this was an absolute dream come true for her! Tammie has a wonderful way with animals and kids, and was kind and firm in the most perfect way. My daughter was nervous before the lesson, but with Tammie's patient guidance she felt right at home and didn't want to ever leave. Tammie introduced us to her lovely horses and even let us meet the most wonderful baby goat triplets that were born on the farm earlier today! They were so incredibly cute and you can tell they are in the most loving home with Tammie and Doug. Needless to say we have booked regular horseback riding lessons. Thank you Tammie!

I had a wonderful experience riding horses with them, meeting the donkey and riding in the donkey…read morecart. I fed the horses and the donkey carrots and apples. It was a beautiful and healing experience. I want to go there and experience this again. Rosemary G.

This is one of the most impressive eventing facilities I've visited in my life. It is designed to…read morebe a world-class, Olympic-quality facility, and it lives up to its goals. If you've any question, visit the website and view the photo galleries; the images speak for themselves. Beautiful facility. Beautiful, pristinely maintained grounds. All of the horses are in perfect shape and treated like royalty. I cannot speak highly enough of Aspen Farms!!! I wish I lived there!!!

This place is completely amazing! Even if you're not competing the events they put on here are fun…read moreto watch. The facilities and cross country course are by far the best in the area.

It was my first ride in many years. Starting from ground 0…read more MJ is so encouraging, kind, calm and patient. She was by my side the whole day. She loves what she does and it shows. Thank you~ All Tacked Up! What a day!! Patty

I leased a horse here and was told this would be a full lease. I was told that I would be the only…read moreone leasing the horse, since the previous lessee would no longer be riding him. That turned out not to be true: the horse was being leased to another person at the same time throughout my lease, which I found misleading and which caused ongoing scheduling conflicts for me. I also prepaid for two lessons before my lease officially started. When my lease ended up beginning earlier than planned and those lessons were absorbed into the lease fee, I was told I'd be refunded for the prepaid ones. That refund never came. From what I observed during my time there, the horses were kept mostly in stalls with very limited turnout. There's a substantial body of research on the physical and mental effects of limited turnout. This includes hoof issues, joint issues, GI issues, elevated ulcer risk, behavioral problems, and respiratory issues, among others. If that matters to you, it's worth knowing before you commit. After I posted an honest review of my experience, the owners publicly commented that there was "pending litigation" against me. This claim surfaced only after I posted the review, which was more than a year after my lease had ended. I took the review down shortly afterwards, since at the time I figured it wasn't worth the hassle and drama given how busy I am. I later learned they had in fact filed a small claims case against me over an alleged $500 shortly after their comment, which I believe was directly in response to my review. I'm posting a review now because I believe potential customers deserve accurate information, and because I believe my experience reflects a pattern others may have run into as well. I was only actually riding here for about a month and a half. More than a year later, I'm still dealing with the fallout of that short arrangement. In my opinion, this says something on its own.

I'm an adult rider and have been riding for over a year. I knew nothing about horses and always had…read morea desire to learn and ride. Deb (owner & trainer) at The Riding School is fantastic, you aren't just thrown on a horse to ride (I've heard other barns do this), but you're taught how to groom and care for a horse. I can't recommend this barn/school enough as Deb and her amazing team are experts and teach you everything. Not to mention the relationship you build with the horses, love The Riding School!

My daughter loves it. The arena is great for rainy days. There's an area outside for sunny days…read moretoo. Deb is great.

We enjoyed our Anniversary at Legends Horse training and had an enjoyable and safe ride.read more

Beautiful experience! Jerome and his wife were kind, patient, and clearly loved the animals. During…read moreour trail he shared stories and the scenic surroundings made the ride feel safe and personal. Overall I felt peaceful and taken care of. I am grateful for the companionship of both horse and nature. If you want a beautiful and soulful way to reconnect with the outdoors, this trail ride is simply unforgettable!

This was my first time riding a horse, I went with my partners and 2 friends. We all had a great…read moretime and the staff was very friendly. Thank you to Garret, Thomas, and Addy for making our first horse riding experience a good one.

Very friendly staff who were also knowledgeable and fun! Beautiful ride, and felt very safe. Will…read moredefinitely be coming back for more. Garret, Addie, Thomas, and Shelly were fantastic!

Best place I've taken my daughter to learn how to ride. It's a nice little place with a good…read moreindoor/outdoor arena. The indoor part has a viewing room that's insulated and heated and has several comfy chairs. My daughter is 6 and started riding with Colby and Jericho, two very nice and well tempered small horses. Maddie is an excellent instructor! My daughter does better with firm instruction and Maddie definitely does a great job of teaching young ones. I absolutely recommend this place for learning to ride. Plus they have a blue heeler named Harley who is supe friendly.

I have been riding at Klearmont Farms for about 10 months now and it has been a wonderful…read moreexperience. Kim Pratt is the trainer and she does a wonderful job at taking care of all of the horses. You can tell that she loves her horses and she is deliberate and thoughtful in the care that she gives them. She has been showing in the Northwest for over 30 years and for over 25 years has trained horses and taught children. Klearmont Farms is primarily a hunter/jumper barn and we have riders who do both. She also teaches dressage if you would like a background in dressage. I started riding at this barn for two reasons. One is there is not a lot of riding options in the Lakewood area and most importantly when I walked into the barn the first time to check it out almost everyone I ran into said hi. I was greeted and introduced to almost everyone in the first 10 minutes and everyone was genuinely friendly and since then I have made some wonderful friends. I find that it can be difficult to find a friendly barn that within just a few short months you feel like family. My first 7 months, I did not own a horse and took lessons on her string of school horses. Not once did I ever ride a horse that was not well behaved and able to teach me. I am jumping 2'9" and a lot of barns do not have horses that will jump up that high on schooling horses, but hers were able to. She also has a couple of great beginner school horses that are perfect for the first time rider as young as five. I now have my own little chestnut Thoroughbred at her barn and she has taken wonderful care of him. He gets turned out 6 days a week and fed 3 times a day. The stalls are in good condition and are modified so even the craftiest horses can't get out. The property is fenced in so that if a horse does get loose they are safe. There are two arenas, one larger outdoor arena and a smaller indoor arena, both are large enough to jump in with good footing that is drug everyday. They back up right against Fort Lewis so there are awesome trails that you can spend almost all day on for those days that riding in the arena just isn't good enough. Riding is an expensive sport, but I looked all around the area and found that Klearmont Farms charged the lower end for board and lessons. The best deal is to by your lessons at the beginning of the month for the whole month because that is the when they are the cheapest. I try to take two lessons a week because that is what I have found makes me improve the fastest, but there are all different levels at the barn and many only take one lesson a week. Overall, I have loved my time at Klearmont Farms and am so glad that I chose to ride there. It is a wonderful barn with great people and lot of learning. Perfect for the beginner and advanced rider.

Amazing facilities and trainers! I sent my 10 year old daughter here for lessons and she loved it!…read moreTino is her favourite!

From the owner: It is our passion to bring the horse experience, which can be healing, rejuvenating, and fun, to…read moreanyone looking to learn. Whether you have a preschooler who is interested in learning about horses for the first time or you are an adult with riding experience under your belt, Feather Equestrian has a place for you.

Great attention to the horses and very knowledgeable…read more Care and compassion. I met the owner of this stable and her daughter. I received lessons and learned how to properly do horse care from the ground up.