I knew I smelled horses on my walk and I discovered the Ortega equestrian center. I took some…read morepictures of the ponies, they are so cute! They are staying cool in the shade so they treat their animals well here! Can't wait to make a reservation for me and the kids when they are in town, we love horseback riding!

Super knowledgeable, child friendly, safe, clean environment. They show the kids everything from…read moretaking care of horses to riding them with ease. The staff is kind, caring, hands on, and are super kid friendly. We will definitely be back.

If I can give zero stars I would ! Without going into too much detail, this place is bad all…read morearound . They do not provide adequate training, nor have any sense of customer service skills. I assure you, if you go with them you will regret it .

Transcendent, Transformational, Terrific!…read more I love Greystone Equestrian! My daughter takes lessons there and we have seen huge growth in confidence, fitness, compassion, everything you want out of a child's athletic activity. On top of all of that she has made some incredible friends that will be with her long past grade school. For the last few years my daughter has worked mostly with a trainer at Greystone named Taryn. She is phenomenal in both her knowledge of horses and riding but also as a person and a role model for my daughter. I can not think of going to any other training center after having been here with Greystone.

Very Happy to be a student at Joanne Gladstone. She is an amazing trainer, very passionate about…read morewhat she does, always watching and fixing her students, always focusing on every little thing. Also I like the horses that they have, safety is always first and they perfectly pick a horse for your level. All horses are loved and very well taken care of. I would recommend all new riders to take at least 2 classes a week, so then you will see the improvement much sooner. Thank you guys for warm welcome!

My daughter enjoyed the camp, but it was nothing what we expected. First off, the camp is…read moreadvertised as half days for $800 and full days for $1200. What they leave out of their website is that lessons do not continue after the morning (half day) session. Joanne, in a very rude manner, insists they do "horse related things" all day long, but in reality my daughter just played around the barn with another little girl who was still there. The second half of camp is 100% not worth the additional $400. I emailed Joanne and asked for a refund for the second half (minus the one day my daughter did stay), and she didn't even have the courtesy to write me back. The website also says campers will ride both english and western styles, but, once we were there, Joanne herself even told me they do not do both - another thing we paid for and did not receive. On one last note, I did not really appreciate the way she spoke to the campers. Let me first say, I do not think kids should be coddled and I am not a fan of "participation award," but the way she spoke to the kids was rude, demeaning, and belittling. There are several barns next to Joanne and I know the other coaches and trainers at those neighboring barns do not hold her in high regards either. Overall, the camp was not a total bust, but I absolutely wouldn't send my daughter back.

Bridges Equestrian is such an amazing barn! My 10 year old twin daughters have been riding at…read moreBridges for 4 months and have learned so much! Their confidence has grown a ton! We have tried several other barns and I have to say, Bridges has exceeded all of our expectations! Hannah has been their trainer and she is incredible! She is so patient and teaches them the correct way to ride all in a positive way! Ruthanna, Kendra, Sasha, Shayla, Abbie and everyone else at Bridges are the best! Everyone helps everyone out! My girls and I LOVE all the horses and ponies! They are all very well cared for and know how to take care of their riders! You can tell how much Ruthanna and Kendra love their horses! Another added bonus about Bridges, is they offer IEA and Pony Club!! We truly feel so lucky to have found such a great barn!

I had a lesson here a few months ago & I still think about what a joke it was. I'd say im a pretty…read moreexperienced rider with many miles from all types of shows & different horses, I just quit riding about 9 years ago so it had been a while. I wanted to find a good center close to my job to pick back up where I left to compete & possibly purchase a horse. I arrived about 20 minutes early (I wasn't expecting to be seen or anything early) & there was only one girl there who was honestly very rude and obviously hated that I bothered her when I just asked her to confirm that I was in the right place. Sometime later, a lady came to sit next to me and sat with me until a minute after my scheduled time, got up and asked me if I was taking a lesson.... This was the instructor... she was sitting next to me the whole time not even acknowledging my existence. However, I shrugged this off- my problem was the actual lesson. Despite how early I got there, I still was deemed just 20 minutes of riding time ... when I use to take lessons, the lesson horses were always tacked up beforehand thus giving the rider adequate amount time. However I understand that the grooms are busy- so it was fine. But what didn't make sense was how to instructor I rode with took her time giving me a tour, showing me everything, going back & forth from the horse's stall to the tack room and everything in between *just wasting time*. Luckily I know how to brush & tack up so it was quick as possible but I can only imagine how long it would take for an inexperienced person to do so because even doing all of this for me it took a while What absolutely pissed me off was that I didn't get to jump and was NOT told this prior. If I was told- I would not have wasted my time coming at all. I had a fine flat lesson; me not riding for so long had no effect on my muscle memory and did not get any type of coaching from the instructor (which was fine, I'm at the level where I don't need an instructor to remind me to keep my heels down or shoulders back) & instead was complimented. At the end of my flatting, she tells me "you need a safety vest to jump or own your own horse" ... what??!!!? Why did nobody tell me this??? I didn't expect to jump high or do a full course- but I got absolutely nothing. When scheduling, I explained that I had experience- you would think at some point I would be told "by the way you can only jump if you own a horse" or even something like "this will only be a flat lesson". Apparently, it's an insurance liability if riders jump without a vest... I'm not a minor & signed documents understanding that sitting on a horse in general is a liability but okay god forbid there's no safety vest. I was seriously let down and i dont know how they expect riders here to move up. Safe to say I won't get back into competing or purchasing a horse with this center

We've had such a wonderful experience with this barn! My son is taking horseback riding lessons…read morewith Johnny, and she is absolutely amazing. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what she does. She has such a special gift for teaching children--making them feel confident, safe, and excited to learn. My son looks forward to every lesson, and we've seen so much growth in his skills and confidence. Highly recommend to any families looking for a positive and supportive environment for their kids!

We love riding horses, and this experience meant so much to us. My daughter has special needs, and…read moreJohnny and Amanda treated her with genuine respect, patience, and kindness from the very beginning. Johnny took the time to understand her riding ability and encouraged her in just the right way, pushing her enough to grow while making her feel safe and supported. Because of that, she not only excelled but continues to build confidence every time she rides. We're incredibly grateful for such a thoughtful and inclusive experience. We look forward to our next session. We Highly recommend Johnny 6 Stables!

My 12 year old daughter has been riding at Moonstone for a couple of years now and has really…read moreadvanced but has also grown tremendously in confidence! She's not only learned how to ride but learning about horses and how to care for them. She did her first show last summer and Kim worked with us to make it happen for her and she had a great time. All the people there are so nice and care about all the kids that come through there. It's so nice to see them working together to make sure everyone has a good experience.

My daughter is 8 and has been coming here for 5 months now and it is her favorite activity. As a…read moremom I enjoy that not only is she learning how to ride properly but she's learning about horses, how to take care of them, their anatomy, etc. she is learning responsibility as well as having fun. Sami is her coach and she's awesome. She's extremely patient but firm. She deals with all different types of temperaments and excels. The other trainers are all awesome as well as I have been watching them all while I am here once a week. My daughter also did the summer camp and had a blast. There are other Horse facilities closer to me but I felt this was better training and opportunities then just riding a horse and going home. I highly recommend.

Dana Smith's show barn is top notch. She's an incredible trainer for beginners through advanced…read moreriders, with amazing lesson horses and fun, highly effective lessons. The program is professional, supportive, and the jumping experience is fantastic. Highly recommend!

Dana Smith Show Team is home to some of the most personable horses. They seem to find the biggest…read morepersonalities that are a joy to see every time I drop by. Dana is an inspiration to female business owners and carries herself with a fabulous professionalism that you can feel a mile away. One of her trainers at the barn, Katie, is so good at teaching beginners. She is kind and patient, she explains things in a way that feels tailored to you. She's good at meeting you where you're at, and progressively pushing you to keep growing. I've loved every lesson with this company!

Carol is the George Morris of Dressage. LOL! She's tough, strict, funny, witty, wise cracking,…read moreand she knows her $%ht when it comes to Dressage. Carol has mentored a lot of people, and she's have assistants (Megan O'Brien). She's strict when it comes to her lessons, but it's sooo worth it. She's not like other trainers, who will keep you at first level forever. If your horse is capable of Grand Prix, she'll get you to Grand Prix in a year or two. (She fixed my sitting trot in one lesson!) She's that good. And if she feels like you're not improving enough with her, she'll let you know too. She hates boring 20 meter lessons! Another cool thing is that she creates a family atmosphere wither her peeps. She's throws parties, dinners, shows, shopping excursions, so you get a trainer and a family too! Recently, she's been more focused on breeding though. Her horses are sooooo beautiful, and they move sooooo nicely. If you're looking for a Dressage horse, ask her! She's very honest about her horses, so she won't lie to you to make a quick buck off of them. Overall, if you're lucky enough to get a lesson with her, get one or few hundred! If you're lucky enough to buy a dressage mount, contact her! She's freakin' awesome!

Excellent knowledge in dressage and wonderful trainers. Lessons all the way from first time in the…read moresaddle up to Grand Prix. Great place to learn to ride- and fun lesson horses too!