I was extremely disappointed watching the poor handling of horses coming in from turn out on…read moremultiple occasions. Horses are brought in using a golf cart in groups of often three at a time. The horses aim to kick and bite each other and all the handlers do is yell at them. If that wasn't bad enough, I watched the lead stablehand lead a very gentle older mare into a stall and when she didn't go he smacked her with the lead rope on her face and she spooked and bashed her head on the overhead beam of the stall - he seemed less than concerned. When horses kick for dinner they throw brooms and other items at the front of the stalls. The stalls frequently smell of heavy ammonia. Horses are constantly escaping their turnouts. Running down fences, bolting out open gates and getting away from handlers with the golf cart. One poor filly even ran the fence and got in with another horse and was kicked, broke her leg and was euthanized. Horses will be horses but there are no changes being made. When these concerned were brought to the owner, she denied that her staff is hard on the horses and claimed her fencing was in working condition and safe. Boarder beware.

We have had our our horses boarded at Greatful Pines for two years. I have never seen someone who…read morecares for the horses here like Kelly does. We were out of town for a while when the weather was hot, we got a call saying they suspected our mare was colicky, in our absence Kelly walked our mare and cooled her off until she felt better, then checked on her through the night. There have been numerous times that either her or Lisa have been available to help with an abscess or any number of injuries our horses may have managed to acquire. Top quality training is also available at GP- I have taken lessons from both Lisa and Kelly-I love them both!! For the time my husband I were there we felt like we were a part of one big family. Sadly we have had to move, but we take with us many fond and happy memories of our time at Greatful Pines.

The owner Ralph loves the horses. He has a passion for horses and will do whatever it takes to…read morekeep them happy and healthy. I highly recommend Raflyn Farms if you want to ride dressage, ride for pleasure, or just board your horse in a safe and happy environment!

I have been riding for over twenty years in many different disciplines and have owned and shown a…read morenumber of horses. Excellent hunter-jumper lesson programs are very rare: in my twenty years of experience, this is the best lesson program I have come across. The intimate barn environment is a breath of fresh air, the barn is beautiful and tidy, and all of the clients, trainers and lesson students are FUN. The instruction by Katherine and the assistant trainers is correct, by the book (George Morris instruction", and is truly unrivaled in its quality. I am a big equitation stickler and all of the people in the lesson program can hold their own- this is due to the exceptional quality of the lesson program. Not to mention the horses. Again, these are the nicest lesson horses I have ever seen. They are happy, healthy, fit, and groomed within an inch of their lives (not to mention they are all loved and adored by clients and working students). They do not have a bad lesson horse in the bunch- most of them are even downright fancy. I wax poetic about this place because it is EXCEPTIONAL and I am so lucky to have found my home here.

Maybe it's my own bad luck cause i've only had two trainers here a while ago, so I'm only talking…read moreabout my own experience . They seemed to care more about their business than what the students learn. I was a total beginner, and after an evaluation session, was placed into a group class with people a lot more experienced than I was. The trainer also was not friendly at all. When I asked a her to show me how to tack up, which was only my second time doing it, the trainer got impatient and said "you forgot everything from last time huh?" During another class, the trainer also complained that she thought she'd be riding her own horse instead of teaching today. Hope they improved their training now.

I've spent 8 years with Danielle. I started as a working student, eventually purchased an animal…read morefrom her, and have been a part of her full time training program. Danielle cares immensely about horses and about her riders. Her team has many blue ribbons and she has a special touch teaching horsemanship to young equestrians. The pastures can be a bit muddy... but it's the PNW! I've yet to find a barn in the area without some mud. Danielle and her team are horse lovers and professionals. Highly recommend!

Very Manipulative! Tells clients she needs money because her account is in the negative. Then goes…read moreon about what she is going to do because her Volunteers are not doing their job correctly. Danielle is in over her head ! States she will sell horses that are being used daily! A couple of her horses should have been retired because of their age!!!

Teri (owner & head trainer) does a tremendous job taking exceptional care of the horses/ponies; my…read moredaughter has a young (6 yrs.) horse in training and he is thriving. She is also deeply committed to maintaining an intentionally positive and uplifting atmosphere!

I've been riding here for nearly two years and love it. Teri, the owner, is an expert instructor…read morewho gives solid instruction and feedback. She really knows what she is doing. She works patiently with where you are at. She genuinely loves to see her students excel and is happy for you when you improve. As an adult coming back to riding, this has been the highlight of each week for me! The horses are well trained and clearly well cared for. The vibe at the stable is friendly and relaxed. It's perfect for adults, children or teens. I am really glad I found this stable!

I'll admit I was skeptical when I first heard there was an actual farm in Seattle. Land here is…read morescarce and expensive. But lo and behold - there really is one! Seattle Farm is a privately owned 20-acre property, and I'm pretty sure it's the only farm within city limits. The place is beautifully maintained and feels like a hidden gem. No cows or chickens, but there are plenty of horses. We came during pumpkin season and paid $25, which covered both parking and admission. Big parking lot, easy access. At the barn you'll find several horses, and feeding them hay was a hit for both kids and adults. The darker horse was especially affectionate - kept rubbing its head against us, super sweet. You can also pay extra for horse/pony rides; they are all calm, well-trained, and come in various sizes. There's a food area with picnic tables where you can grab hotdogs and drinks. The pumpkin selection isn't as large as farms farther out, but still enough. It's great to see a place like this still operating in the city, and it's definitely worth supporting to help keep it going. I think they also host private events like birthday parties and weddings, and offer dedicated horseback-riding lessons - you'll need to call for details. Awesome family-friendly spot. We'll definitely be back next year!

Great event space, had a corporate event here and Army and Lisa were great hosts! Will definitely…read morebe back.

Awesome place to take lessons and board your horse. Daria…read moretakes super care of your horse . And lessons are fun and educational . And as you progress up you get to ride higher level horses and also have the option to lease a horse. And if you wish to show , the barn travels as a team supporting each other helping and cheering each other on.

Great teachers! Beautiful horses! My daughter loved it! Super close from where I live! I loved it!read more

Horse boarding is this area is not cheap at all, but my mom and I found Willowcrest Stables and…read morethought the pricing was more than fair for the value it offered. First off, the location is amazing. It is less than a 10-minute drive from my work in downtown Redmond. I need to emphasize what a benefit this is because most of the horse places are far off in Woodinville or even farther in Monroe. And if you want something close in Kirkland, be prepared to pay more for keeping your horse there than your own mortgage. Every horse gets turned out in a pasture to graze every day and are stalled at night. There are a couple of stalling options including a 16x32 stall and run outdoors for $700 (really good value). The other option is an indoor stable with daily shavings for $800. Boarders also get really generous lockers for storing tack. There are two arenas, one indoor and outdoor. I never rode in the indoor arena for a couple of reasons. The arena is very small and narrow. With a large horse, you have to make a lot of tight turns. Additionally, the wall is made of hard cement material, versus a wood, so if a horse kicked the wall for any reason, this could make for a very bad injury. The outdoor arena is great, but the only problem is that it's outdoors... and we are in Washington. I've enjoyed the outdoor arena in the warmer months, but it's a shame when it rains. There are two round pens for turning your horse out or even riding. One of the best parts about this facility is that there is a trail that goes around the property that's about a mile long. The community itself is incredible. Everyone is really friendly, and you don't get the common barn drama that you will find in many locations. All of the staff members are also knowledgeable and work well with the animals. I'd definitely recommend checking out Willowcrest if you are looking for a place to board your horse. However, I will caution you about the arena situation, given that it rains a lot and then indoor arena isn't great.