This is an excellent place for children and adults alike who want to learn to ride and have the joy…read moreof being around these beautiful animals. The staff is caring, professional, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. I highly recommend Wulfcrest Stables for anyone who loves or wants to get to know horses!

From the owner: The Stables at Wulf Crest Farm is a premier boarding, training, and lesson facility in Northern…read moreVirginia, located conveniently outside of Leesburg on Route 15. Multiple equine professionals create a welcoming and educational environment. The Stables at Wulf Crest offers unparalleled care for your four-legged animal. We take safety and health as top priority. We have experienced staff, clean facilities, ample amenities catering from the weekend hobbyist to the everyday competitor.

Bill at the Rocking S Ranch was terrific! He was great at instructing what to do (we are novice…read moreriders) and an awesome story teller on the trail. We traversed different terrains and he documented the whole experience for us! We can't wait to come back again!

This was really everything we wanted out of a trail ride. Bill took my phone as we entered the…read morewooded trail & kept taking picture of us throughout the trip which awesome. The trail itself was fun. We went up and down some pretty steep inclines & thru a stream a couple of times. Way more interesting terrain than we city folk have ridden thru on past rides. This is just a one man operation so if you call & have to leave a message, understand that you are calling Bill's cell not some assistant, and he's either on a ride or getting the next group ready. It took a few missed connections for Bill & I to finally talk on the phone but it was worth it. Highly recommended for a fun laid back experience.

One of the best barn out there! Instructors are understanding,firm, and kind. They take such good…read morecare of their horses. So much land, so many opportunities and such a fun barn for shows! Always supporting each other! If your looking for a kid-friendly (and adult) barn this is the place!

Excellent barn that can take riders from a weekly lesson program through horse ownership. Great…read moreplace to get started in our sport and not have the need to immediately outgrow the program. Thumbs up. Good people.

We just had our daughter's 3rd birthday party with pony rides from Brownie. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience and it made our daughter's day. He was well trained and was great with the kids.

What an awesome experience! We used Hogback Mountain Pony Rides for my daughter's 3rd birthday and…read moreit was perfect. We had kids there ages 3-11 and our unicorn pony, Dutch, couldn't have been more perfect. He was gentle, patient, and beautiful. I would highly recommend Elizabeth (owner) and Hogback Mountain Pony rides. Great communication, kind, flexible and everyone had a great time including the adults.

I love River Chase Farm. They take care of their horses very well and I am a big fan. I was here a…read morelong time ago when it wasn't like this and it has improved greatly. Thank you Tom and all the ladies and other staff that work there! :-) Here's a beautiful picture of my girl Susie that I lease

The dressage instructor was ok, but the schooling horse they let me use was very reluctant to move,…read moreeven to walk forward. It took constant pressure and made the lesson frustrating. I've been riding hunter jumper and dressage for over 20 years and know horses, and this happens sometimes with schooling horses. He was a nice boy but very stubborn and slow. I won't be back.

This place is exactly what you need. I can't say enough about Makendra and her Farm. Her passion…read morefor her horses and teaching is tangible. Both me and my daughter ride there but I am often requested by my daughter if she can just go hang out at the farm. The energy, people and overall pleasantness of the farm is a true escape. I love each and every one of her horses and have learnt a tremendous amount of horse care knowledge from Makendra. She is interested in the connection you have with the horse you ride, she wants the experience to be both educational but fun and enjoyable at the same time. Don't pass on the opportunity to visit Tsaheylu, you would be missing out.

This review is not only my testament to Makendra's teaching ability and skill, but also her…read moredemeanor and patience with horses and riders. She's an amazing instructor, rider and trainer. If I could afford it, I'd buy one of her homebreds!!!

I found Lucia Farm through Fairfax Parktakes. I always loved horseback riding (trail riding), and…read morehave been doing it on and off for a few years so I decided to get serious. I was looking everywhere for low prices, and for knowledgeable instructors in the area. Everywhere I looked the cost for lessons were extremely high. I looked through my Fairfax Parktakes account, and found lessons that were affordable. They are scheduled on the weekends. I have Sunday classes. I love my experience so much that I plan to continue taking horseback riding lessons here! Here is a picture of my riding horse for training.

Great farm, great owner, great horses. As a "green" rider, I decided to take lessons here to get…read morefamiliar and learn everything my little brain could soak up. My first lesson was with the owner herself, Dru. You couldn't find a nicer person, let alone owner, to give you a private, first lesson. My following lessons were in a group setting with another instructor and were just as helpful and great. I would share her name but I'm afraid everyone will call and steal her from me as she only gives lessons one day of the week! (I know, so not the way of Yelp...shoot me) Not only do they give the attention needed to give proper lessons, but they really reinforce the care, time and attention that's needed to properly care for and bond with a horse. You literally start your lesson by grooming your horse (to bond), tacking your horse (with guidance, of course), and doing a little ground work. Lessons aren't rushed and the instructor always ensures that your safety and comfort level are top priority. Oh, and they teach English riding, not Western! I plan to continue private lessons to advance my skills and overall knowledge of horses and maybe eventually do some more group lessons. If you are interested in horseback riding lessons, I'd say go here. Also, for the work and level of guidance, the prices here are hard to beat. From my understanding, the farm offers additional services but I'm not sure what exactly they are. It is a bit far if you're coming from the city and its surrounding areas but it's totally worth it-- if not just for the lessons then to also get a fresh breath of rural air and to take in the amazing scenery.

I have been horseback riding with Melinda Cohen at Dream Catcher Farm for 15 years. I would…read morerecommend it to anyone looking to learn to ride, as well as those who have ridden for years and want to continue. The farm is about 45 minutes from Chevy Chase/Bethesda, but the drive is very easy - just up 270. It's a quick 15 minutes from the Frederick area. Melinda welcomes students from beginner levels to very advanced. The facilities are top notch and the community is very friendly. Both the horses and the students are happy. There are acres of fields and miles of trails, as well as an indoor arena for rainy days or cooler temperatures. I couldn't ask for a better place to ride or a better place for my horses!!!

Came here for horseback riding lessons for our 6 and 4 year old. Absolutely magical experience for…read morethem. The trainer was great with kids and patient. The grounds are beautiful and there are lots of other animals to see and interact with: chickens, turkeys and two of the happiest resident dogs I've ever met. Thank you for an experience our kids won't soon forget.

such a warm, fabulous farm! Heather and her helpers were amazing, and our trail ride was one of…read moreour vacation highlights! And the horses are so sweet and full of personality!

We had a wonderful ride with Heather and June yesterday!! We hadn't ridden in many, many years and…read morethey were so kind and made us feel so comfortable. Our horses, Boris and Smoothie, were so patient and well behaved. Heather is a true horse whisperer and a pro. We were able to observe Heather providing jump lessons to a teen and Heather was incredibly skilled, patient, and encouraging. I highly recommend Heather's team if you are considering lessons or just a trail ride.

We decided on an impromptu horseback ride and they were kind enough to fit us in! We had a group of…read more5 girls and a great time! Matt and Clara were so attentive to us making sure we were comfortable and enjoying the trail ride. Would absolutely recommend for beginners!

We did the farm tour with small grandchildren. They loved it and the staff was very patient with…read moreus and the kids.