Beautiful facility. Barn recently updated. Great place to board horses, take hunter/jumper lessons,…read moreand get involved with A great community of people. The staff have extensive knowledge of horses and are quick to spot problems if they arise. Lessons are fun and riders learn the safe ways to interact with these beautiful animals. A wonderful family atmosphere. Not a high pressure barn but opportunities to lease, purchase and show are available. Lesson horses are well taken care of and enjoy their job.

Wonderful Riding Academy, grounds and arenas are beautiful. Staff are so friendly. Class sizes are…read moresmall.

I had my horse at valley mount ranch from August 2024-February 2025. we moved closer to my house…read morefor a few months then came back to valley mount. we LOVE the atmosphere at valley mount ranch. There is very little-no drama and everyone I mean EVERYONE is so so kind and respectful. we have never had any issues here. Danyel and Matt are the best people. they are the only people(along with my boss) that I 100% trust with my horses. 100% reccomend valley mount.

Danyell and Matt the managers are both so kind and knowledgeable. I feel so grateful they are there…read moreto take care of my horses. The Facility is well kept and has all the necessarily amenities onsite and trail riding at Forest 44. My horses love the large turn outs, and we enjoy the friendly boarders. Heard they are starting a new lesson program as well!!

the best place ever my daughter rides there she ardors it, the barn assistants are so niceread more

Great went to manes and takes camp and was too scared to ride the first day. The owners believed in…read moreme and got me on the horse! I loved it. I rode Norman which is a great horse he do not need to be kicked to go or does not really need to be steered he knows his job very well. The staff is excellent too!

QLD owner and trainer Marketa Matthews always has the best interests of the horse in mind. Daily…read moreturnout on beautiful green pastures make for very happy horses. She moved her business to this new location in August 2014. She lives in an apartment connected to the main barn, and personally checks on the horses multiple times every day. Marketa specializes in the type of riding known as dressage. The United States Dressage Federation says, "Dressage is a French term meaning "training" and its purpose is to develop the horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider." Marketa helps riders to have fun and be safe while learning to get the best performance from their horses, regardless of the horse's and rider's fitness and athleticism at the time they start working together. Her calm and patient teaching style builds confidence in both horse and rider. She has helped me to be a better partner with my horse, and has inspired me to get more fit myself as she brought my horse along in fitness and training. Most exciting is that she has taken me from being terrified of horse showing to looking forward to the next show.

I have known Charlie and Marketa Matthews for many years, and can't say enough good about them and…read moretheir dressage facility. I've had my horse there since the first week they opened. QLD is the ideal mix of professional quality and attention to details (such as spotless stalls, high quality hay and feed, impeccably maintained huge pastures, and top of the line footing for the indoor and outdoor arenas) and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. The barns are very well maintained, always very clean and inviting. Lounge area is well-maintained with many amenities. Tack rooms are brand new and even during hot, humid St. Louis summers, there is no humidity inside them. I appreciate that my expensive tack stays in perfect condition. Marketa is an exceptional trainer, positive and knowledgeable for both horse and rider. My horse and I have thrived at QLD. The atmosphere is happy and positive and focuses on learning and supporting each other. We host clinics monthly, including those taught by Olympic trainer Michael Barisone and the amazing teacher/rider Jennifer Kaiser. Charlie works like a horse (!) keeping on top of all the various projects around the farm, as well as maintaining the polo barns/horses. We also have fun together, enjoy training in the arenas or hacking in the open fields, and know our horses are always well cared for. Charlie and Marketa live on the property, so there is 24/7 supervision of the horses. No more driving hours to fill my horse's water buckets in summer, or check on him in winter. No skimping on hay or shavings either. I know that my horse has the highest quality care, and this gives me 100% peace of mind.

Will make you do work not necessary for their company (Make a rolling cart for chairs while they…read moresit and watch) food is horrific! they keep the deposit even though the place was better than when you found it. you have to move your own chairs and tables. if I could give a zero star review I would!!! They even put on their alcohol signs for a Highschool prom!! so disrespectful!!

Poor business etiquette. When you choose a venue you pay for services. Keeping deposits. Placing a…read moreclause in contracts about bad reviews as well. Shady.

What a great place to learn English riding. The trainers are great. The girls do a great job…read morekeeping the stables. The cats own the joint. Such a convenient place with patient coaching to learn to ride. If you're in the area and are looking for equestrian professionals this is the place.

Amazing ride! The horses were beautiful and well cared for, and the property was absolutely…read morestunning. Tanya was so knowledgeable and welcoming!

My family went riding here over the summer, and had such a nice time. The couple that owns this…read moreranch treat you like family! You can not only meet only their several horses and dogs, but they have cows and farm animals to pet, too. While we waited for others, we were able to walk around the property to explore the pond and hang out in their guest house. There was also some sports equipment available to play with. Overall, this was much more of a fun day on the farm than just an experience with horseback riding! It's a real drive down the dirt road, but it was worth it!

Very nice barn with indoor and outdoor rings, pastures and paddocks. Well cared for horses with…read morelots of knowledgeable people around. This location is great too! Near Greensfelder Park!

Very unprofessional. Misrepresent what they are selling and look to take advantage of the less…read moreeducated. I questioned about a horse dragging her feet which was obviously visible the way her feet were worn and the shoes she had for 3 week we filed down like a knife blade on the front. When these issues were brought up the owner Kelly Hart blew up on us and then accused the people I was shopping with of not being able to afford $2200 for a crippled horse that she "appraised' at $4500. This horse wasn't worth $800 on the market and anyone with horse sense wouldn't pay that much.

Meramec Farm is just the perfect setting for a trail ride. Carole's farm is beautiful. She has…read morea lot of land that offers my type of ride you want. We rode for 2 hours through pasture and woods. I would recommend Meramec Farm to any novel or experienced rider just be prepared to follow her rules. We didn't stay in one of her cabin but the people who were there seemed to be e housing their time there. The rates are more than reasonable.

This was our halfway point for transporting my 2 show minis across the country. I had found Meramac…read morein Bourbon online about 2 months in advance. Carole was absolutely accommodating. Her knowledge of the land, her horses, and her farm is amazing. She took meticulous care in making sure we were taken care of. Cabins are clean and ample for the space-- MUCH better than any hotel room. Full eat in kitchen with all of the amenities. So fun to wake up with the family and have breakfast. Trail riding was a blast, but be prepared to follow directions from Carole and her guide to ensure your safety on horseback. The best part was waking up to horses grazing right outside your door. Very relaxing to read a book by the stream and enjoy the fresh air. I will certainly keep this place in mind if/when I ever find myself back in Missouri. Breathtaking views, off grid living in wild country. Highly recommended.

Very nice facility and the horses are well cared for. They have an indoor arena with fans to keep…read moreyou cool. They also two outdoor arena's and trails for your riding pleasure. Fantastic facility to enjoy riding.

For all the naysayers on here and the ones who seem to think they know how the barn burned, please…read morecontact the fire department and they will tell you. Yes, there was a water heater to heat the water in the old bathroom. I got hot water out of it many times. Next, I wonder how many of you were up and making sure 50 horses were fed and watered by 6am on all these cold freezes we have had?!?! Nick and Kristine are there every morning and recheck every evening. I went on vacation for a month and came back and my horse looked better than when I left. So B4 you speak badly of someone, know there out there busting their butts to take care of your horse when you don't want to. Don't like his feed, buy your own, don't bitch about it. Go anywhere that has large facilities, you will have the same. Food offered, don't like it but your own. Stop complaining cos horse boarding stables are becoming far and few with what Sugar Creek offers.